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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1951
Page
1
The February 1950 Citizens' Committee report to the Board of Education arrives after extensive work and about 10 000 words with charts. It omits documentation besides the charts but promises clear answers to questions raised during the prior consolidation debate.
The village trustees propose an ordinance to require angle parking on the north side of Main Street for cars and light trucks under twenty feet. Lines will mark an 80 degree angle with the curb to reduce parking confusion and improve back turns. Commuters and Burnham Corporation employees may soon have designated spaces near the railroad station.
The Greenburgh Town Board holds tentative opposition to purchasing the Donald Bingham mansion and 14 acres near Dobbs Percy Road and West Tartedale Avenue. A July 1 deadline was extended. Bingham would reimburse up to 5000 for survey and plans, with 150000 more planned for conversion of the mansion into an office hall.
Irvington residents note several students returning for the summer break. Miss Jame Harriman of Hillside Terrace attends Mt Holy College and is home briefly. Miss Monn Telicer of New York City and Davi Mall of Washington, D.C. are also home. Join Costello, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Costello of East Tinton Avenue, is expected to return Friday from Norwich University. Joby played baseball on the Irezhe mag team this year.
Wen Stratton, of Rivercal County, New York, is a Mercer of the Jeffersonary service organization and rector of the campne guide. He has led the Phylles Club and Ricketts Room, a student residence hall, and is a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Science in Science on June 8.
Trustees will study a proposal to create more street parking near the station. A public hearing is set for June 18 to consider an ordinance extending parking restrictions and curb regulations on the north Desimat and north Astor streets. The same evening a second hearing will address plumbing code amendments for sewer connections within village limits. The May police report notes $897 in fines, with $217 to Police Pension and $150 to general funds. Patrolman Raimonda, after one year, receives a 10 percent raise to 3598.52.
A note states Matildred Tawi a Mee Poare attended the Milleem Natural History in New York on Tuesday. The fragment records a museum visit by the named individual to a major institution in the city.
The Mothers' Club announces its annual picnic featuring a memorial shoot on June with games supervised by Phil Arnold. Prizes will be awarded to winners, and a program of activities will be organized for attendees.
The Hospital Association at Hastings names Raymond H. Roglér of Calumet Avenue Hastings as new president. George K. Wise is vice president and other officers include Charles Austin secretary Albert J Att treasurer Miss Evelyn Sark assistant secretary and Leoisrey assistant treasurer. Three new board members Bernard Bates Hastings Duncan Smith Irvington and Vito F Distro return to the board after absences.
The article details Harold Moss and Harold F. Mescaros, son of Mr and Mrs John Mescaros, from South Rockhoot. It notes a reception at a Colona Tea on Wednesday afternoon hosted by parents and friends to honor the degree event and attendees.
Carnival games at the former David Jukes Estate on South Broadway host Friday and Saturday performances by amateur skits and musical acts led by local talent from Tarrytown Irvington Hastings and Riverdale. Special prizes include free dinners and cups for square-dance winners as town mayors and community figures attend the event benefiting the Mineral Byciene colony of Westchester County.
Marypat Curran, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomae J Crean, won the Cardinal Spellman Award at the Westchester Catholic Hour’s Youth program. She received a rosary blessed by the Pope and a letter from Cardinal Spellman confirming the honor.
Mee Wilton Gusn of Penny Brig Mosote Deke in Pook Mee Zi associated with the Tivington P A appears in a local activity note referencing school related group names and affiliations.
The Gift Scouts of Irvington will hold a semiannual rally at Ansley Park on Sunday from noon to 3 30 p m on the grounds of St Barnabas Church Weather cancels to the town hall If rainy Young children must be accompanied by an adult Troops assemble at 3 o clock for inspection
Friends honor Rev Clifford J Smith at Holy Name Hall with a surprise buffet in celebration of his twenty fifth ordination anniversary on a Tuesday evening. Attendees included Mayor Frederick Kramer, Peter Murphy, Msgr Robert McCormick, and multiple church colleagues and friends. The event featured silver and white decorations and musical selections by local performers.
Edward Shea of Sunnyside Lane collapsed on Monday while en route to Burham Corporation plant. Fellow employee Allie Ventrano flagged police at Main Street, Dr. William R. Roane treated him, and he was taken to Dobbs Ferry Hospital for a heart ailment.
Rites were held for Inspector Raymond A. Daley of the Vernon Police Department who died last week at 32 after a long illness. A solemn mass at St Marys Mt Vernon preceded burial at Mount Mount Cemetery in Tuckahoe. The service included Rev Daniel H Daley of Sacred Heart and former pastor officiating.
The Citizens' Committee report on Irvington Public Schools shows 1930 enrollment at 753, fell to 551 in 1948-49, then 565 this year. Kindergarten enrollment peaks at 75 in 1982, with a low of 43 in 1983, and a projected decline to 42 by 1955. The review notes administrative discipline weaknesses, calls for improved English and general instruction, and highlights several favorable points including staffing and resource use.
Miss Jane Marie Dorr daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Leiis Mass married Burton H Bronnes son of Mr and Mrs Hishima Bronnes at St Josephs Church in Worcester on Saturday June 2. The bride wore a white organdy gown with shoulder length veil and carried a prayer book with orchids and valley streamers. Bridesmaid Louise Dorr wore white organdy over yellow. Roger Dorr was best man and Kenneth McBride usher. After the wedding the couple planned to live at 49 Main Street.
Miss Kathleen Palmer, daughter of Mr G L Pater and Mrs Pater, at 2 Parkside Way.
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