Police Revolver Club Sets Example For Youth Welfare
Irvington Police Revolver Club members earn praise for guiding youth through preventive work. They funded an outdoor pool project with 500 dollars and organized an excursion for up to 200 boys to a New York Giants game at the Polo Grounds. This selfless effort aims to steer youths away from trouble, earning community thanks and a view of patrolling officers as friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington
New York Giants
Polo Grounds
Tyington Police Evolver
Giants
Philadelphia
Roger A. Fallon
Award J. Foley
Ornamental Sign Wanted for Washington Irving Home
Opinion argues for a single well designed sign at Broadway and Sunnyside Lane to guide visitors to the Washington Irving home, while calling for the removal of miscellaneous unsightly Sunnyside Restoration signs along Broadway that mar the avenue. A proper sign is seen as both functional and decorative for the highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Sunnyside Lane
Washington Irving
State Highway Department
Sunnyside
Taxpayers Question County Cost‑of‑Living Bonus Request
Westchester County taxpayers weigh in on a Civil Service Association plea to restore a $795 cost‑of‑living bonus. They note the initial $800 bonus was frozen into base pay, while private salaries and benefits remain often lower. The row hinges on a proposed change tied to the cost‑of‑living index and proportional reductions if the index falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchester County Competitive Civil Service Association, Inc
New York Telephone Rates Rolled Out Citywide Plan
The New York Telephone Company issued a statement explaining a per cent rate increase approved by the Public Service Commission. It outlines new daily and station-to-station rates, changes to toll services, and a Metropolitan Service Plan expanding the free calling area and offering unlimited calls within certain exchanges with a monthly message allowance. The plan also discusses resident and business message-rate options and timing for effect across New York City and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Telephone Company
Public Service Commission
Tengo
Staton Obo H
Dobbs Ferry
New York
Everading
Trvinston
Exgtt
New York City
Westchester
Nassau County
Ernstford
Hastings
Searsdale
White Plains
Gow Ca
Tarrytown
Devers
Browse
Mount Verto
Tuckahoe
Yonkers
Pet Show at E Irvington School
Pet Show at E Irvington School drew over 35 entrants including dogs cats rabbits and birds. Blue Ribbons went to Shelly Burke and David Moris for dog and kitten. Red Ribbons to Boyes for dog and Cathy Downing for rabbit. Yellow Ribbons to Dickie Marvin for dog Peter Kane and Jarles and Jane. Miss Cornelia Cree of the Children’s Museum and Miss Ann Dorr entertained as judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shely Burke
David Moris
Kitten
Eyam Smith
Boyes
David Step
Cathy Downing
Dickie Marvin
Dogg
Peter Kane
Jarles
Jane
Nisoa
Cornelia Cree
Chile
Iren
Musewn
Mise Ann Dorr
Churches Plan Summer Union Services in Irvington
The Protestant Church Council of Irvington met at Rev. Philip W. Furst’s home to finalize a summer schedule for union services. Services will be July 24 at St Paul’s Methodist, August 7 and 14 at St Barnabas Episcopal, and August 21 and 28 at Tevington Presbyterian all at 10 o’clock. Vacation Bible School runs July 1 to 22 at the Methodist Church, with ages 4 to 12. Presbyterian church will not hold Vacation Bible School this year due to repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protestant Church Council of
Irvington
Philip
W. Furst
Cartwright
Methodist Church
Furst
Presbyterian Church
Tevington House
Philippe Furst
Charles B. Clark
Bev van Regen
St. Barnabas’ Church
Clark Tor
Tyne
Noular
Junior League Final Meeting in Tarrytown
The Hudson River Junior Service League plans its final spring meeting at the clubhouse 35 South Broadway Tarrytown at ten thirty Friday. Proceeds from the June 24 charity ball at Slene(e)y Hollow Country Club will fund league charities. Provisional members chairwoman Mrs Douglas Thayer and flower chair Mrs Ralph McAtee will oversee arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Broadway
Tarrytown
Sleeny Hollow
Douglas Thayer
Dobbs Ferry
Ralph McAtee
Ardsley Park
Strong Advises PTA on Child Training
Executive director of Chilren Village told the Tivington PTA at its last meeting of the year that individuals adjust from environment not biology. He urged parents not to use punishment in emotional areas and to let children express hurting feelings with psychiatric help when needed. PTA also approved continuing support for the Cub Senate and heard annual reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciety
Histrong
Chil ‘Ren
Tivington Pta
Strong
RKO
Robert Hannum
Rhcrade
Seine Donough
Ways and Means
PTA
Phyllis Whittaker
Frances
Valentine
Ferol Stratton to Marry Paris Illustrator Mme Andie Dupre
Ferol Stratton and Lloyd Stratton announce the engagement of Ferol Stratton to William Arthur Smith of New York. The couple plan a fall wedding in Paris and lifelong residence abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferol Stratton
Mme
Andie Dupre
Paris
France
Lloyd Stratton
Lewis Road
Daugter Ferol
William Arthur Smith
New York
Stratton
Tovington
Grand Coates School of Art
St Inecame
Geyer, Newell and Ganger
Ssinier
Tax Collections in Town for 1948 Report
William A Buckley reports Greenburgh collected 2 215 352 15 in town taxes with 105 168 36 unpaid liens. School tax receipts stood at 2 090 287 with 102 209 unpaid, plans for a new fire ordinance were set for six papers on June 21, and election district boundary publishing requirements were discussed. Negotiations with former sewer district engineer Perry Merrit proceed for North Elmsford project while Norah Elmsford residents seek sewer district establishment. Boy Scout policy update and a July 12 meeting recess were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A Buckley
Greenburgh
Buckley
Gerald Fitz-Gerald
Daniel C. Nolan
Perry Merrit
Focal
Maine
Lester Price
Norah
Elmsford
Jers
Boy Scout
Parkesay
Hackley Diplomas for Irvington Boys
Irv ington students received Hackley diplomas as part of a ceremony highlighted by Maye 29. Notable figures included Folia D. Rockefeller and Dr. Fan W. Sockmas delivering addresses. The event recognized athletics with mentions of football track and swimming involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim
Sears
Toves
Trington
Sonne
Fangio
Corelle
Donald Grout
Peter Bent Road
Vetcoran
Cans
Aera
Bening
Ptr Cp
Ratacton
Casita
Watt
Folia
D. Rockefeller
Fan W. Sockmas
Taecalureatel Keervice Om
Irvington Public Library Summer Hours Begin June 1
The Irvington Public Library will open daily from 10 to 12 A M and 8 to 6 P M starting June 1. Evening hours are offered Monday Wednesday and Friday from 7 to 9 P M. The library remains closed all day Saturday.
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Irvington Public Library
Mrs Brace Adopts French War Child Through Plan
Mrs C C Brace of Sunnyside Lane has adopted Claude Leroux a nine year old French girl through Foster Parents Plan for War Children announced yesterday by Mrs Edna Blue international chairman Claude is one of four Leroux children Her father fought with the French operation army in Corsica in 1944 Her mother is a teacher Since its inception twelve years ago the organization has cared for more than six thousand children It now operates in England France Belgium Holland Poland Czechoslovakia Italy Greece and China helping children of four nationalities without regard to race or creed
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C. C. Brace
Sunnyside Lane
Claude Leroux
Edna Blue
Claude
Leroux
Corsica
Tell
England
France
Belgium
Holland
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Italy
Greece
China
Trustees Appoint Navy Veteran to Police Department
John Hannon, a Navy veteran wounded in action and longtime Irvington resident, was appointed a regular officer of the Village Police Department by the Board of Trustees. He will report June 16 from Scarsdale, increasing the force to ten. bids were authorized for police headquarters painting and new police car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hannon
Irvington
Vilage
Board of Trustees
Starndale
Swithh
Scarsdale
Levngton
Blf
McCall Me
Hangon
Suc
Civil Service
Evington
Wy Sersice
Jnent
Tevington
Dorothy Petri
Daugh [Ter
Cael Pete
Tivington
Thomas
Manon
Barney Park
McCall
H. G. Rowell
Sunnyside Lane
Broadway
Washington Irving
State Highways Department
Washinston Trving
Jpunnyside Lane
Children Day Activities at St Pauls and Irvington Prom
St Paul Methodist Church plans Children's Day with student display by primary and kindergarten classes and new Methodist Youth Fellowship officers to be inducted. Sunday worship will feature children aiding in service plus a Sunday School session at 10 30. Irvington High School junior class hosts its annual prom Friday evening in the high school auditorium with Terrace Garden venue, featuring Al Vota and his band and a committee for decorations tickets and band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Paul Methodist Church
Wil
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Sikce
Shweeh School
Methodist
Methodist College
Methodist Sudent
Irvington High School
Terrace Garden
Seine
al Vota
Josep Wright
Catherine Brown
Ysabel Sweetman
Timms
Mrs Sturm Hosts Women’s Club Chairmen Meeting
Miss Rau F. Sturm entertained officers and committee chairmen of the Business and Professional Deaf Women’s Club at her home Monday evening. She urged expansion of membership and wider participation in club activities. Angela Smith was named education and vocations chairwoman, Cornelia Cree in charge of decorations. The next program feature is a Hudson boat trip next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rau F. Sturm
Angela Smit
Cornelia Cree
Hudson
Girl Scouts Leave Rockhill Camp After Weekend Visit
Fifteen Girl Scouts accompanied by Miss Alice Jones and Miss Nan Morgan left by bus last Friday for the Girl Scout Rockhill Camp at Long Lake and returned home Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Jones
Nan Morgan
Rockhill
Long Lake
Betty White Celebrated at Ossining Shower Event
Miss Betty White of Ossining, an employee of Philips Laboratories Crystal Division, received a coworker shower at Dobbs Ferry on June 2 as she prepares to marry George Trwin of Ossining. Attendees included Mrs. Arthur Chambers Jr and several other local residents. weddings slated for upcoming Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty White
Ossining
Crystal Division
Philips Laboratories
Tae
Dobbs “Ferry
White
George Trwin
Arthur Chambers Jr
Miron Gavin
A. E. Makie
Kathryn McGuire
H. Meyer
M. Norgren
Dorothy Barrett
Patricia Palermo
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E. Irvington School
Ir Smith
University of Toledo
Ari Sal
Theodore J. Keane
National Academy For
Ihe
Chciors
OSS
Chi Fearing
India
Mary Gillen
Condex Nursery School
North
Teondway
Aledit the Beard
Smorgasborg
Women's Society of
Chrisian
St. Pauls
Hackley
Irvington Boys
Rvington Boys
St. Paul's
Ntertains Women's Club
Girl Scouts
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