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Newspaper

Irvington Gazette

Location

Irvington, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1940

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Is There a Fifth Column in the United States

A columnist warns that a hidden fifth column may exist in the United States, arguing that Nazis and fascist sympathizers operate covertly within communities. They may infiltrate influential groups, posing as patriots while steering opinion away from allegiance to democracy. The piece notes groups like the German American Bund and the Communist party as fronts behind which such activities might unfold, stressing danger from within trusted organizations.

United States Cie Dies Committee Norway Holland Belgium Denmark Poland Czechoslovakia Austria Bund Communist Party Organization Fifth Column

Higher Village Taxes Spark Taxpayer Backlash

A letter urges Irvington trustees to cut village taxes by at least 20 percent next year, arguing new positions and higher salaries were funded by the budget approved last month. The writer condemns permissive referendums, calls for eliminating new expenditures, opposing further payroll hikes and any bond issues, noting that taxes rose this year despite promises to voters.

Irvington Irving Invington

School Teachers Picnic at Dobbs Ferry District Event

A Central Westchester report notes a teachers picnic held Monday at Dobbs Ferry with attendees including Supervising Principal Raymond Tomesend, Wesley Shter, Rexiald Stan, Ars Walter Howlett, and others associated with area schools. The event followed sessions at various local schools and included remarks by district figures.

Dobbs Ferry Anne Tevingtin High School Raymond Tomesend Wesley A. Shter Doe Aid Wormly Rexiald Stanhope

Giel Scout Rally Weekend Event at Bevington High

Girl Scouts of Bevington host a Sunday rally at the high school on June 8. Parents and scouts are welcome. Children must be accompanied and supervised. Many badges will be awarded in several age groups.

GIEL Girl Scouts of Bevington Ings

Hunter Again Heads Village Planning Board

Hunter returns as head of the Village Planning Board at a Town Hall meeting. Ernest Bevens and Duncan G. Smith named as two trustees to the board, with Behrens and Smith slated to serve as officers. The board discussed road repairs, park property, and arrangements for a children's summer project under village supervision.

Murphy Hants Iesingbon National Bank Trotees Towe Mee Hunter Andy Road of Trustees Wille Roane Adem L. Ree Cetar Ridge Tarry-tons Irvington Paps Scotmonth Tarrytown Will Weegee Sas Sequi Fil Carle Greenburgh Furtier Torest Memorial Park Levington Schal Eigen George Ric Metal Aleem Hl Ye Memorial Dark

When Arbus Looms Poem Set For June Church Debut

Mrs. Henry JD Black of North Broadway composes When Arbus Looms to be sung by Raoul Nadeat on Mutual network during the Poetry and Music Hour at 1030 Tuesday evening on WOR. A second composition The Lord's Prayer by Res Black will debut Sunday June 16 at Irvington Presbyterian Church with Mr. Nadeas as guest soloist.

Henry JD. Black North Broadway Raoul Nadeat Mutual WOR Jack Res. Black Irvington Presbyterian Church Nadeas

Scott Estate Valued At 407189 Net For 1958

Harold Scott estate settled at 407189 with a net value from Sunnyside Lane dwelling in Tarrytown. James J Fleming named appraiser. securities and cash totals listed, including Washington Ireland Trust shares and deposits. Wife Mabel Brace Scott named life beneficiary with residuary income to Cornelia Helakell and two male heirs across ages 75, 30, and 75 to receive principal.

Harold Ardeteffente Sunnyside Lane Sehence Wilson Park Tarrytown James J Fleming Westchester Scote Washington Irene Trust Company Isabel and Scott Syracuse Mabel Brace Scott Cornelia Ott Helakell South Tirond Wittson Park Milar

Memorial Day Observance in Irvington and Robins Nest

Hundreds gather as Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2911 and the Women’s Auxiliary of the Past Observe Memorial Day ceremonies. Wreaths, marching, band, and firing volleys mark a village observance with services at the memorial, churches, and local homes. Subsequent programs outline athletic events, gatherings, and the post’s upcoming meetings and socials in June.

Levington Teyfigian Mewlighter McGovern Irvington Gold Barother Wigs A. Tuephy Post Fein Lloyd Gilmour Stefan Methodist Church Vivie Denen Adam Weirais Baghead Grorze E. Dugan S. Je McGovern Grasmere Henelton Henry Ke Browning William E. Keyes Seaehors F. W Bernard Ough F. McCall Edward Sweetman Charles Carter Tarrytown Morgan Sweetman Renan Lewis

War Relief Drive at Irvington Red Cross Branch

The Irvington branch Red Cross seeks to raise about 1083 dollars toward its 1500 quota. The British French Society opens workrooms to sew bandages and supplies with volunteers urged to help.

Jirvington RED Cross

Auto collision injures two women near Greenburgh station

Mrs Elaabeth Prose and Mrs Susan Feast of 3 Maple Street Spiro Pack suffered severe leg bruises when their car collided with another near the White Plains and Dobbs Ferry roads by the Greenburgh police station Sunday afternoon. Driver Robert C. Frost seventeen and Frank Tarquino twenty two of Elmsford operated the others. no charges were filed.

Elaabeth Prose Susan Feast Maple Street Spiro Pack White Plains Dobbs Ferry Greenburgh Robert C. Frost Frank Tarquino Central Avenue Elmsford

Navy color girl Barbara Engh wins at Annapolis graduation

Barbara Engh, nineteen, a sophomore at Sweet Briar College, was chosen as the Navy color girl at the United States Naval Academy graduation exercises in Annapolis. She wore a yellow gown and carried yellow roses and white blooms as Midshipman Croft transferred the colors from last year’s company. Engh hails from North Broadway, is one of several siblings, and attended Irvington schools before Sweet Briar.

Hiss Bachara Engh Harold’ V Engh North Broadway United States Naval Academy Anna Miss Engh Stweets College Sweet Briar Virgina Regiment of Midship New Bye Wiliam Grote Reel Croft Aiken South Caro Saidsmpman Croft Naval Academy Midshipman Crofts Company Irvington Jean Dorothy iTseold

Baby in the tree top sparks fire crew response

Charles Weigelt of Sout Buckhowt Street while attempting to pluck a branch from a tree behind his home at 24 South Tuekhowt freet on Monday evening caused a mishap. Fire Department arrived after Mrs Weigelt summoned help and Patrolman Edward Foley relayed the message. Fire Chief Daniel Taster and the South Broadway company assisted, swiftly lowering the man from the tree with minor injuries and a shaken stance.

Charles Weigelt Sout Buckhowt Street Fe Tome Seria Tieforene Weigeltrene Weigelt Pateswan Edin Marui Edward Foley Daniel Taster South Broadway

Thursday Club Ends Year At Thewa-Wee Meeting

The Thursday Club held its year end gathering at Thewa-Wee with hostesses Mrs Black and Mrs S Prince Hack from Tumey Park assisting. Members and guests traveled from Ardsley Park and Mes webrook Road to attend the function and enjoy the evening.

Henry Black Nester S. Prince Hack Tumey Park Mtce Honey Tape Jey Ardsley Parke Clare Ann Asprar Meswebrook Road Dowshi Seus Eekar Street

Irvington High School Graduates to Hear Addresses and Awards

Catherine Tewey will be valedictorian of the Irvington High School graduating class of 31, with a 95 average, in the June 25 commencement at Town Hall. Salutatorian is Aosyhine Addorisio with 85. The class average is 78.76, the highest since 1936. Speeches will be given by Rev George Robstealf, Rev Adam Weir Craig, and Rev Lloyd B Gilmo ur. A crash near the high school involved Joseph P Facett. summons issued for damaging property, case set after week.

Catherine Tewey Jeremiah Tewey South Bekar Street Irvington High School Osyhine Addorisio East Cinefon Avenue Salutst Jassary Tee Raymond E- Townsend George Ro Bstealf St. Barnabas Church Irvin Grammar School Sheldon Avenue Adam Weir Craig The Presbyterian Church Irvington Grammar Lloyd B. Gilmour Sta's Methodist Church Irvington Joseph P.ucett Osceola Theorth Main Street Roger Salon Lire Fallon Fascett Mes J. Lyden

Zubas Names Wedding Attendants For August Nuptials

Helen Zubas daughter of Mr and Mrs John Zubas of 30 South Ferris Street will wed James Reich son of Mrs Anna Reich of Dobbs Ferry. Ceremony Sunday afternoon at Immaculate Conception Church with Rev Stanislaus Jo McGovern. Miss Adelaide Zubas maid of honor with bridesmaids Miss John Jooney and Miss Tarion Omer. Best man Joseph Reich of Dobbs Ferry. ushers Thomas Reich and Benjamin Beown of Ardsley. Audience and relatives attend at Sketch Look Inn after the ceremony.

Helen Zune John Zubas South Ferris Street Toames Reich Anna Reich Dobbvs Peery Immaculate Conception Church Stanislaus Jo McGovern Adelaide Zubas Mins John Jooney Peekskill N- Yo Tarion Omer New York City Oseph Reich Dobbs Ferry Thomas Reich Benjamin Beown Ardsley Lave Fence Palermo Eolust Redding Sketch Look Inn Tarestown

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