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Irvington Gazette

Location

Irvington, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1949

Page

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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