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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1946
Page
1
Retrospect editorial says Irvington can be proud of its welcome home for local servicemen and women. A spontaneous, hospitable reception at a Memorial Day dinner and simple exercises fostered a sense of unity, while noting not all could return and future gatherings may be delayed.
Respondents in four communities show strong sentiment for keeping and enlarging the Dobbs Ferry Hospital. They recognize the institution’s essential role despite nearby facilities, noting inevitable growth as the community expands and the hospital gains permanent tenure.
Public demand pushes for a federal budget balance starting July 1 with bipartisan support from governors in two thirds of states. Two Senate bills from Senator Tydings seek ceilings on expenditures or on appropriations to keep total spending within income, urging citizen action to influence Senator Mead on S. 2197.
Miss Helen Connors daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Connors was married to Walter Peters son of Mr and Mrs Frank Peters on Saturday June 1 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in 2 PM Rev Francis X Quinn officiated The bride wore a white marquisette gown with finger tip veil daisies and carried a cascade bouquet Raymond Beckley best man and Cynthia Well maid of honor attended The couple planned a reception at Dick Hayes Place White Plains and then left for a Maine wedding trip Peters a veteran served in the Medical Corps in Europe and is pursuing college work at Ithaca College
Miss Pauline Holicky daughter of Mr and Mrs Emiy Holicky of Tarrytown wed Allan Nilsson son of Mrs Anna Nilsson of Crotoa Plains village. The ceremony at a local church last Sunday afternoon was conducted by Rev John A Wholley with Agnes Holicky as maid of honor. A reception followed at the church hall and the couple plan to reside on Pennybridge Street. Also notes: kindergarten registration in Irvington for September and a dog attack incident involving a child near Ramay Park.
A district report on Irvington public schools from November 26 27 highlights strong teaching and welfare practices but warns of outdated science equipment limited cafeteria services and inadequate facilities. It notes a need for better display of visual aids expanded library services and building expansion urged by Principal Townsend to accommodate growing enrollment and future programs.
Four motorists were fined ten dollars each after being charged with driving at 50 miles per hour in a city police court. The cases involved Bain Landy of Peachkeepsie, David Mendel of Moniren, J. J. Kost of New York, and another driver cited for traveling 38 miles an hour on Sawll River Parkway.
Walter Ackerman a silt businessman in Irvington died at his home at No 20 Assistes. He served on boards for years and had a long career in the community. Survived by his daughter Elizabeth Ackerman two sons Edgar and Kenneth Ackerman and two grandchildren. He belonged to local lodge and the Royal Are fraternal orders and was a former trustee of Greenburgh Savings Bank. Funeral details include offerings at Sans Hallow Cemeters.ebal notes reference to local figures and addresses.
Funeral services were held at the Church of the Immaculate Conception for Edward Tynan of 10 Home Place who died Monday after a long illness. A High Mass of Requiem was offered by Rev. Francis N. Quinn. Interment followed at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Survived by wife Mary C Finayson Tynan, father Michael J. Tynan, sister Me Mary Shea, and brothers James Tynan of New York and Joseph Tyan of Larchmont.
A survey by hospital directors shows strong support for continuing and expanding the Dobbs Ferry Hospital rather than closing it when the new Tareytown facility opens. Fewer than five percent favor discontinuation, with a similar minority supporting modernization and expansion.
At the final meeting of the Irvington Parent Teacher Association a full slate of officers for the coming school year was elected after the nominating committee presented the list. Mrs. Rober Stephenson and Mrs. F Reilly were named to key posts, with Mrs. James E Waring recording secretary and Reginald Stan re as corresponding secretary. The noon hour committee report praised mothers for helping with lunch duty, and a hospitality proposal to send meeting refreshments funds to Maiden Lane New York City to aid famine relief was approved.
The article lists winners from Trenton public schools with Frederick Pierce receiving a senior award and junior honors going to Jean Torgerson and Neva Bodrick. It notes multiple students earning recognition in poster contests and highlights school participation and timing during the term.
The article recounts Hackley honors for students including mentioning scholarship awards and a memorial to Rev. Thomas J. Denton who died in New York City at St. Elizabeth's Hospital. It covers Denton's long service, ordination, and roles in parishes, plus background on his education and ties to Diocese of New York. It also references parish clergy transitions and a property bequest involving Mrs. Edward S. Jaffray and Antonia C. Hewitt with a New York Court transfer.
Miss Julia M O Meara daughter of Mrs John O Meara of 23 South Dutcher Street and the late Mr O Meara will wed John A Rosson of West New York New Jersey on Sunday at five o clock at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Rev Francis X Quin will perform the ceremony with John O Meara giving in marriage. Attendants are Miss Mary O Meara maid of honor and Miss Catherine Sea bridesmaid. Best man is Willon Rosson brother of the groom. Reception at the Stoon Warburton Avenue Hast Figsons Hudson following the ceremony. Miss O Meara is a graduate of Immaculate Conception School and Irvington High School and is employed by Philips Foto Corporation Irvington.
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