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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1960
Page
1
Editorial notes Greenburgh becoming the county's second most populated area with 76,814 residents. It highlights growth, tax distribution among town village and state units, and the call for court and governmental reform as census data prompts legislative attention.
Irvington extends felicitations to Miss Isabel Benjamin as she celebrates her ninetieth birthday. She has lived in Irvington all her life except summers in Cragsmoor, witnessing vast local changes and instilling timeless qualities in generations of girls under her guidance.
An organ lecture at South Presbyterian Church Dobbs Ferry on Tuesday June 24 1980 at 8 09 p m features Bir G Edgar Gross of the Grass Miles Organ Co with Dr D DeWitt Wasson head of the Organ Department of the NY Institute for the Education of the Blind as demonstrator and organist The program covers the rebuilt instrument previously created by Aeolian Skinner and redesigned by The Gress Miles Organ Co to echo 17th and 18th century European tone and technique.
Russ Miller was named senior class president for the next year at Tivington Hist. School after last week’s officer elections. He will be joined by Warwick as vice president, Richard Meszaros as secretary, and Francis McRickard as treasurer. Other class officers were listed for juniors, sophomores, freshmen, and eighth grade, with continuing elections planned for tenth grade in September. William Kirk, a former Irvington resident now in Florida, was noted renewing acquaintances here and having formerly worked as a chauffeur for the Buentein family.
Frances M Lynch daughter of Frank Lynch of Riverview Road was awarded a bachelor of arts degree from the College of New Rochelle at its annual commencement on June 6. Her activities included Prom Committee member Pro Allucer of the Junior Show and president of the student body, with His Eminence Francis Cardinal Spellman presiding.
Speeders paid the largest fines in a local Police Court session led by Police Judge John H Norris. George Stephens paid the top fine of 925 for speeding. Other speeders paid 510 or 8 fines for various offenses including school bus passing and failure to stop. Several residents from Yonkers Elmsford Rye and nearby areas faced minor charges and parking fines.
Mrs Bertha Mainelli aged 73 died Friday after a long illness at Phelps Memorial Hospital. Requiem Mass by Monsignor John J Cuneen followed by burial in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Born in Italy she was widow of the late Mithel Alain. Survived by daughters Louisa Quay John Durose and three others and two sons Randolph and Nicholas with 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
A recital by Alber Fonds's pupils will be held Friday June 19 at the home of Mrs Neils W Goodkind in Harriman. The program includes ten to twelve selections performed by local music students under Tondra.
Irvington Girl Scouts and Brownies held a Spring Rally with over 200 attendees. Merit badges were earned by most, 25 Brownies advanced to Girl Scout rank, and several earned Second Class status after a year of training. Special accolades went to the Doghood Troop for the signaling contest. Birthday cake honors were given to Isobel K. Benjamin who celebrated her 90th birthday this month.
At a Monday meeting the School Board discussed rising enrollment and how to house more students with Dr. Bernard Bryan and Edwin J. Kennedy. A new building or additions to existing schools are seen as likely, with a six year high school program proposed by Dr. Carney but costing about three million dollars and requiring 40 acres. The board will hold further preliminary studies before any decision.
Six girls from Irvington and Ardsley Park graduated with Masters School seniors at Dobbs Ferry. Commencement speaker was the Right Reverend Henry Knox Sherrill. Recipients include Alice Allen Heather Bibby Sara Enright Alison Gordon Mary Ann McAfee and Kiki Michalos with parent names listed.
The Irvington League of Women voters will hold its annual picnic at the home of Mrs. Paul Sis on West Sunnyside Lane at 1:00 PM. A short business meeting will feature Mrs John Francis Smith, delegate to the National Convention in St. Louis, and delegates Mrs Godkind and Mrs Kenneth to the State union in Schenectady.
San McCormack of Barney Ark graduates from DePauw University with a BA in Philosophy and Religion. She and roommate Jeanne Laduke of Vernon Ind plan a three month tour of Europe and the Middle East by auto and air, visiting ten European countries, Egypt, Jordan, and Israel. Both were elected to Phi Beta Kappa. McCormack will study for a Bachelor of Divinity at Episcopal Theological School in Cambridge and hopes to work in religious education or teaching. They will visit Mr. and Mrs. James E. Warring in Frankfurt during their travels.
The Hope Church Circle of King's Daughters hosts the third annual Strawberry Festival and Entertainment on Friday at 8 pm. At Rope Presbyterian Church in South Broadway, Tarrytown, Wolfert Lockwood will present slides tracing historical sources to New York Bay, with all invited.
Steve Tart Jr of Terrace received recognition from a prominent life insurance organization for outstanding protection efforts. The event highlighted his commitment to safeguarding clients and promoting policy integrity within the armor and risk protection sector.
Alexander Evans Jr of Westchester County was among graduates at Union College’s 165th annual commencement held at Memorial Field House on May 29. Evans earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and is the son of Mr and Mrs Alexander Evans Jr who attended Irvington High School.
The Village Board called a public hearing for Friday July 6 at 6 09 p m to discuss proposed amendments to the 136 zoning ordinance. Changes target single family use on South Broadway and North Broadway multifamily lots, plus permit limits for special cases and private parks. The board also set a June 3 hearing on a swimming ordinance at Matsissen Park and approved park contract bids and financial measures including bond notes and budgeted transfers.
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