Irv ington Park card proposal and national fear talk
A reader urges Irvington trustees to issue park identification cards to village residents to keep non residents out of Matthiessen Park. The letter argues the park was donated for Irvington’s use and should remain so, amid broader fears of inevitability in national defense and politics. General Eisenhower warns war is not inevitable if NATO strengths are maintained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivasion
Matthiessen’ Park
Irvington
Matthiessen Park
Ralph Matthiessen
Mr. Dewey
State Civil Defense Organization
White Plains
Ralph W. Gwinn
Bronxville
United States
Eisenhower
Russia
NATO
Irvington Schools Feature Student Projects and Contest Results
Irvington High School teachers guide seventh graders in a Know Your Westchester project with displays and awards for design quality. Prize winners include Joan Hacks Darth and Sally Rut ter. James Power reports NYU results place Beverly Wormley, Robert McCabe, and John Price among 241 contestants from 87 high schools. East Irvington first graders visit the Bronx Zoo on June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fabian C. Bushel
Irvington High School
Westchester
Bracken
Phyllis Walt Laker
Anl Ounce
Joan Hacks Darth
Sally Rutter
Priscilla Young
Karen Legen‘nause
Anne’ Norvs
Migs Bushel
Ralph ‘Smith
James Power
New York University
Robert McCabe
John "Price
New York
Tevington High School
Ron
Valley Orchestra Names New Conductor For Season
Paul Vermel, recently of Paris and now Juilliard fellow, chosen to conduct Hudson Valley Symphony Orchestra next season. He will begin rehearsals in September. Resignation of Frank Brief noted due to commitments with New Haven Symphony and other guest appearances. Officers elected: Mrs. Robert M. Johnson president, Mrs. Walter Cooper vice president, Rev. Richards Beebe second vice president, Miss Sara Cohen and Mrs. George Case secretaries, Martin Masarech treasurer. Brush Committee chairs named: Mrs. John Wortley chair, Norman Leyden, John Melching, Robert Kutred, with Carital Richardson as ally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Valley Symphony Orchestra
Paul Vermel
Paris
Juilliard School of Jusie
Vermel
Araduate
Juilliard School
Ving
Jean Morel
School of Higher Studies
Frank Brief
New Haven Symphony
Theoming
Robert M
Johnson
Tarrytown
Walter Cooper
Irvington
Richards Beebe
Brialif
Sara Cohen
George Case
Irvington Planning Board sets hearing on apartment street plan
The Irvington Planning Board will hold a public hearing Tuesday evening at Town Hall on the proposed laying out of a street joining the former Malls, Calvert and Luke properties to South Buckhout Street and West Clinton Avenue. The plan supports a 700 foot site for a two family cooperative by the Bogdanoffs, FHA approved. The street would be 60 feet wide, paved 27 feet, with curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm drains, water and gas mains, and future sewer considerations. Building permits will cover the sixteen building groups once layout is approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington
Federal Housing Administration
Village
David Bogdanott
el Retiro Lane
Sinch
Buckhout
Clinton Avenue
Buckhout Street
aTnas
Bogdanoffs
Bogdanoff
Joseph M. Claven Dies Suddenly at 63
Joseph M. Claven, 63, died suddenly last Friday morning of a heart attack at his home on Tevington Street. He had returned from the neighborhood store and collapsed in the dining room. Funeral services conducted by Rev. James A. Quinn were held Monday at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial followed in Jeepy Hollow Cemetery. Survived by his wife Ly, five daughters, two brothers, and 18 grandchildren. He worked 25 years at General Motors Chevrolet Plant in North Tarrytown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Claven
Ray Delamater
Paulson Claven
Ana Eggerling
Constantia
N. Y
Marie Campbell
Ruth Delamater
Irvington
Rose Tronto
Peekskill
Elizabeth Manlie
Montrose
Joseph Claven
Canjoharie
James Claven
Gloria Connick to Wed on Saturday
Gloria Connick daughter of Mrs. Thomas Connick of 16 South Broadway and the late Mr. Connick will marry Mr. Joseph Floto son of Mrs. John Floto of 14 South Broadway this Saturday afternoon. The ceremony will be at the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary in Yonkers and will be performed by Msgr. Jamie Scully at 5 25. Miss Connick, Irvington High graduate, has worked in New York City. Mr. Floto is on the advertising staff of Esquire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patmeim
Gloria Connick
Thomas Connick
South Broadway
Tate
Connick
Dosotfer
John Floto
Caureh
Our Lady’ of the Rossry
Yonkers
Jamie |Scully
Miss Connick
Irvington High
New York City
Josffer
Esquire
Arthur Lord Leads North County Historical Tour
Arthur Lord led a lengthy guided history walk through Putnam County with numerous stops including Matthews and Primrose Street. Local figures such as Herbert Howe and Reverend E E Psinpatt participated, detailing the county’s 220 year history and Church and farm histories as the tour concluded in Carmel.
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Vreton Artur
South Tenetates
iWescheser Cauty
North
Wowtcoxer
Ino Putnam St
Mathews
Canto Secon
Bedford
Fillom Kelog
Toon Con Ste
Herbert Howe
Mount Rise
Sorey's
Sir Waller We Reis
Mica Wright Ha
Movst
Somers
Patrick Vv. Ryan
Oto Koogel
Our
Carmel
Putnam County
Loden
Strawberry Festival Planned by Local Churches
A joint Strawberry Festival by Westminster renewani, Irving son Episcopal and Presbyterian Churches is set for Saturday June 21 on the lawn of St Barnabas Episcopal Church. Seven local churches participate. Profits fund church needs and aid youth Christian summer conference expenses. General chairman Miss Judy Carlson. Adult adviser Mrs LeRoy Carlson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Renewani
Irvingson Episcopal
Presbyterian
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
Judy Carlson
LeRoy" Carlson
Irvington Boy Wins Reading Gains Prize at Stamford Lab
Naeff of 14 South Broadway won first prize for best allover gains at the Reading Research Laboratory School in Stamford Connecticut. A former Irvington public school student, he gained five years in reading in five weeks. He will return to Irvington High School this fall. This is the second Irvington boy to win honors, following Richard Fare l who achieved five years plus gains in a six weeks summer program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emit Naeff
Aieas
Naeff
South Broadway
Reading Research Laboratory School
Stamford
Connecticut
Irvington
Richard Farel
Laboratory
Vacation Bible School Plans Set At Irvington Commons
Vacation Bible School plans set for Irvington Commons July with sessions from Monday July 7 through Friday July 25. A featured element is a youth caravan of college boys and teens from Pennsylvania aiding during the first week. Further details will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington Commons
Vacsion Bible School
Pennsylvania
Damaged Garage Hit By Strong Winds On Wednesday
Damages occurred to a garage on Back Tos Avenue during a windy Wednesday night. The incident involved debris striking the structure near Queen Mary Avenue, with minor damage reported to the building and a vehicle nearby.
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Tees
Hesny Windsor
Oseetola
Avene
Trenehed Lf
England
Continent
Graduation moved to High School Auditorium
The commencement express at Tivington High School will be held Monday night June 23 at 8 15 in the High School Auditorium with Dr Edwin S Pulcomer of Montclair State Teachers College delivering the address The move from Town Hall was urged by Dr Philip E Sanborn due to class size and invitations will note the new venue The board deferred six year high school plans and appointed a committee to study longer class periods while policy officials advised against immediate six year conversion
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tivington High School
Board of Education
Edwin S. Pulcomer
Montclair State Teachers College
Philip E. Sanborn
Town Hall
Mary Hayes
State Education Department
Dr. Sanborn
Donald 8. Warmsley
Wesley A. Shuler
Marriage of Cpl Burritt and Catherine Brown at Irvington Presbyterian
Cpl M R Burritt married Catherine Brown in a Saturday afternoon ceremony at Irvington Presbyterian Church by Rev Fateof Burst. Bride wore ice blue lace gown, carried a Bible with sweet peas and stephanotis, maid of honor wore yellow, bridesmaids wore blue, and daisies were used. Ushers included Harry Over and Hillam Brown. After a wedding reception at Burritt's Restaurant, the couple departed for a honeymoon to Martha's Vineyard Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathrine Brown
Kit
Wiliam Stown
North Dearman Street
Fevton Re Bare
Esce Barat
van Wart
Odie
Peter
Band of Tae
Miss Geanette
Bonar
Stuart Bert
Harry
Hillam Brown
Washington, D.C
Jltt
Restaurat
Arésts
Martha's Vineyard
Mass
Wedding Anniversary And Birthday Party Honors Stanhope Family
Attendees gathered at Home Place on Sunday to celebrate Mrs. Reginald Stanhope's 40th wedding anniversary and the matriarch's birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fleckner, Mildred Chesey, Paul Cheney, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Costello, Walter Stanhope, and Mr. and Mrs. Benj Costello among others from Westwood Belleville Cos Cob Thiels and Nyack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald Stanhope
Home Place
Stanhope
Edward Costel
Richard Costello
Cos Cob Coun
Walter Stanhope
Thiels
Benj
Hisenhower Parade Honks Through Village Event
A rough OCR reads a parade in Irvington with horn honks and marching music. The procession traveled via the Irvington railroad station and Arey Park, with banners and crowds observing the event as supporters celebrated the presumed presidential march.
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Hisenhower
Wang Tzeagh
Ander Way
Irvington
School to Get Museum Materials
The board of directors of 100 mngan You Center, Inc has set to present to the Irvington Public Show Taree portion of exhibit material belonging to the former Children's Museum. A committee of teachers from the Choo! hss selected the material which they see will be most useful as part of the visual education program. It will be easily accessible to teachers for use in their lessons across the schools. Residents who donated material from the Children’s Museum on 2 can aris have been notified by sister of this plan so that they can reclaim items. Anyone with material not yet claimed may contact Miss Rather fe Pitce at Shadowbrook, Irvington. The remainder of the museum property will be proposed for auction to be set within the next weeks, plans to be announced. Funds from the auction will go into the treasury.
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Mngan
You Center, Inc
Irvington
Children's Museum
Choo! Hss
Theo
Ares
Vilage
Materi
Rather
Shadowbrook
Irington
Tan
Treasury
Abe Stan Roth
Hazlett Injured In Fall From Ladder At Home
Harry Hazlett age 65 of No 3 North Dattenet street fell from a ladder at his home Saturday while removing storm sash. He suffered a compound fracture of the left leg and severe injuries to the right arm. Neighbors alerted police. Chief Habermehl and Patrolman Beck assisted. Dr David Stiles treated him and he was taken to Dobbs Ferry Hospital by ambulance. He has lived in the same Main and North Coltenet street residence.
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Harry Hazlett
North Dattenet Street
Tivington
Charles Habermehl
Patarolman Leo Beck
David Stiles
South Broadway
Havlett
Dobbs Ferry Hospital
Haxlett
Villeage
Thee
Commer
Main
North Coltenet Strets
Children's Day Service Set by Irvington Church
The Irvington presbytery will hold its Children's Day service on the coming Sunday to end the Sunday School season until fall. A feature is the music of English Carillon Bell. Various departments will participate and Sunday School graduation certificates will be given to sophomores.
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Irvington Presoywerian
Irvington Girls Start Nurses Training at White Plains School
Miss Rolando M Rioux daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Rioux 27 Meadow Street Pennybridge and Miss Dolores J Phears daughter of Mr and Mrs George Phenix 7 South Dutcher Street join 30 students in the class of 1955 at White Plains Hospital School of Nursing. They begin classwork on Bron day June 16 at the University.
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Rolando M. Rioux
Albert. Rioux
Meadow Street
Pennybridge
Dolores’ J. Phears
George Phenix
South Dutcher Street
Whiter Plains Hospital School of Nursing
Bronday
University
Irvington Board Weighs New High-Pressure Water Tank
The Irvington village and Municipal Boards meet to discuss a proposed high service water tank to replace a hillside reservoir south of the main one, with funding and timing debated. Trustees consider necessity, costs, and potential winter delays while reviewing automatic controls, pumping station needs, and sewage plant inputs.
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Irvington
Municipal Board
Wiliam H. Fallon
Board of Trustees
Fallon
Station Road
Heapsneniiaerana Spee Ting
Leo Therrien
Carmen Santalia Weds Carl Caporal at Immaculate Conception
Miss Carmen Santalia daughter of Mr and Mrs Jose Santalia of South Bekar Street married Carl Caporal son of Mr and Mrs Charles Caporal on Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock in Immaculate Conception Church. Rev Timothy F Herling officiated. The bride wore a white embroidered nylon gown with long train and fingertip veil. Matron of honor Mrs A Diegner and bridesmaids Mrs John Marselike and Miss Margaret Thornton wore pink lace gowns. Best man Patsy Caporal and ushers Carmen Guiliano and John Hick Aller. Reception at Elks Club Osining. Couple to honeymoon in Florida before settling on South Eckar Street.
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Carmen Santalla
Jose Santalia
South Bekar Street
Carl Caporal
Charles Caporal
Immaculate Conception Church
Timothy F. Herling
A. Diegner
John Marselike
Tarrytown
Margaret Thornton
East Irvington
Patsy Caporal
Carmen Guiliano
John Hick‘Aller
Elks Club
Ossining
Florida
South Eckar Street
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Editoriaa
Irvington Sc
Valley Orchestra
Irvington Youth Center
Memorial Park
James W. Lewis
Arthur V. Lewis
Statesman Road
Governor Dummer Academy
South Byfild
Exere
Edward W. Eames
Frei ' Kramer
Ruesday
Baguipe
Fis
Conference of Mayors
Jim Levis
Lake
Hasim
Joseph M. Claven
Arthur Lord
Boy Winstoners
HL. S
Sanborn
Cpl. M. R. Burritt
Catherine Brown
Carmen Santalia
N.Y. U
Poate G. Singer
Aess Sarge
Aavebue
Bach
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