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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1931
Page
1
Scoop's column notes the Irvington 240000.00 road bond plan placed before residents as a permissive referendum. The board meeting Monday will outline improvements and local labor use, with bonds possibly written locally to aid finances. Grievance Day for taxes is next Tuesday, and plumbing code questions remain unresolved.
Juniors at the Racquet and Swimming Club will enjoy revived social events with a dance sponsored by the entertainment committee on Wednesday night. Frederic D. Carter chairs the event with assistance from Mrs. Frederick L. Moore and others. Due to cool weather, only the juniors used the pool this week as Larry Mahan starts his Red Cross training squad for the summer.
A new automatic traffic signal at Broadway and Main Street began operation last Friday. The system meets expected standards, with Go timing at 14 seconds from Red and continuous Go for Broadway traffic. Pedestrian crossing is aided by a lever controlled box at the corner, with an officer on duty during heavy traffic and holidays.
Troop No. 1 of Irvington wins the Honor Banner for the highest standing Girl Scout Troop in Westchester County. Troop No. 11 of Irvington and Troop No. 1 of Bronville earn Honorable Mention. Irvington celebrates with pride as 130 troops statewide tally strong effort toward end of year.
Six appear in Jude Lyden court Saturday with speeding charges. Four offenders received suspended sentences. one forfeited bail of $10 for failure to appear, another case adjourned to June 13. Named defendants include Rockefeller, Dewitt, Dangmann, Brownstein, Trutton, Barrett, with details of addresses and court actions. Rank President and Mrs Hunter depart on weekend New England trip. Fire alarm false alarm at Brown residence prompts quick response by Chic Faton and three fire trucks. no damage, Chief Fallon notes safety of alarm system. Brown treasurer of General Motor Corp.
Norman G. Templeton town clerk notes Greenburgh, a large and highly developed township, has bonded debt well under the ten percent debt limit based on its assessed valuation of 11 million dollars. Current figures show bonds at 4.341 million with other obligations under five percent of valuation, reflecting strong bond standing and favorable interest rates in recent years.
The Greenburgh town board notes the district’s police and fire forces operate across three districts with paid staff in some areas. Building permits surged in May, boosting assessed values. Tax collection penalties hover near one percent monthly, with July 15 as the key deadline. Mrs. William H. Meyer of Ardsley has joined the Town of Greenburgh Tax Assessor’s Office, bringing notable expertise.
Mrs Henrietta Kuhnte district school nurse marked her fifteenth year at No 2 district. She began duties in 1915 as conditions in crowded hood rooms strained health, but now normal and vigilant measures guard pupils staff and community.
A brief line records attendance at the commencement exercises yesterday for the 1921 graduating class, mentioning Noel as a member.
Chief McCall emphasizes the Pension Fund remains open for public contributions at any time. Despite a small warm weather dip, organizers anticipate a fall push. over $6,000 is in the bank but $1,500 remains to reach the legal goal. Only contributor this week is Miss Theresa Ward of West Clinton Avenue. total donors reach 132. A full list will run next issue.
Joseph Guilliano of 66 Underhilt Street Tuckahoe New York is to be arraigned before Judge Jas J Lydon Saturday morning at 10 00 prelock. He is held on a $25 bail pending arraignment after operating his car while under the influence of liquor. He crashed into the rear of another car owned by Benjamin J Kobernlein at the traffic light near Ardsley Park. Guilliano sustained a broken nose treated at Tarrytown Hospital by Dr William R Roane. He is expected to lose his license and faces a stiff penalty according to Judge Lyden.
David Harmon son of Arthur and Martha Harmon of Harriman Road is a candidate for the degree of Mechanical Engineer to be conferred at Cornell University next Monday. He was active in Freshman crew and hockey, served on Athletic Association and Freshman Advisory committees, joined Totem and Obelisk, and Alpha Sigma Phi. His father’s firm, Shreve, Lamb, Harmon, designed the Empire State Building.
The second summer season of community open air vesper services begins Sunday June 28 at Washington Irving High School lawn in Tarrytown. Sponsored by churches from Tarrs towns Pocantico Hills Irvington and Dobbs Ferry, the series runs eleven Sundays through September 6. If rain, services move to the high school building. Sessions start at 7 30 pm and last one hour. Open to all. non sectarian in nature with music and hymns led by local or visiting clergy. Parking available in the schoolyard.
The Park and Visage boards face division over selling or preserving the lower Broadway park. Residents led by the Barnabas Men's Club push to keep the site for public use, arguing it should remain a local playfield under village supervision rather than be sold to a school district or outside entities. Continued on Page Four.
William J. Fallon of West Home Place and M A Fallon & Bro. plumbing firm resigned from the Board of Water Commissioners at a combined trustees sewer and water meeting. Reports said Dr William R. Roane also considered resigning, but later inquiry disputed this. No reason was given. Village loses a conscientious public servant who served well since appointment and a successor is hoped to qualify as well.
Monday night at 11 48 Patrolman Gorey chased two men who jumped from a truck owned by John J Tinklepaugh of Livingston NY into the Matthiesson estate entrance They reemerged and fled Gorey pursued on foot and captured one at poles headquarters Officer Holka helped search for the other at Joe's Service Station They were questioned by Sgt Charles Habermohl and gave varied stories naming John Parker of Oriskany Falls NY and Clifford Pierce of Freeport LI They were held overnight and released Tuesday morning The police pursued possible connections to other communities with no charges filed by morning
Irvington High School plans a 24 member graduating class this year. Exercises are set for Tuesday evening June 2 at 7 15 o clock in the High School auditorium. Principal E W Anibat highlights this milestone as a peak of the current administration.
Irvington High School students receive penmanship honors from A N Palmer office New York for seventh grade business and high school certificates Among named pupils are Louise Halstead Margaret Irwin Jane McMurtrie Leonardo Dichiara John Paton Ellen McDougall William Bain Constance Michrist Ruth Timm and Anna Sullivan Progress Pins are awarded to Ralph DeLastre Mary Wilde Yvonne Brown and Herman Dayton
John H Cushman, former South C street resident now Bennington Vermont president of Cushman Manufacturing Company, was stricken by appendicitis while traveling by train from Grand Rapids to Chicago. He underwent immediate surgery at Emanuel Hospital and is reportedly recovering, with relatives and friends here hoping for a swift convalescence and quick business return.
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