Musical Recital at Hillside Promotes Summer Camp
A Saturday recital by St Barnabas Choir and All Angels soloists under Mr Woodstock offers patriotic and English folk tunes with Dr Dunham previewing Polish, Russian and French music. Proceeds fund part of the Summer Vacation Camp expenses. Ground displays potatoes and beans on the grounds. Reserved seats cost 1.00 with balcony. Junior Auxiliary of St Barnabas collected 39.83 and donated 24.00 to Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Barnabas
All Angels Church
New York
Woodstock
Dunham
St. Barnabay Church
Red Cross
Irvington Village to Invest in War Savings Stamps
Irvington becomes the first Westchester village to invest village funds in War Savings Stamps. The decision, following a plea from State War Savings head Senator Wm J Tully, includes an honor flag for districts meeting the war loan quota. Also notes War Science chaplains appointments and a Sunnyside Park property sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington
Westchester County
W. S
Wm. J. Tully
War Savings
Willace Mound
Tully
Syracuse
Dannemora
New York
War Savings Committe
Christian Science Chaplains
Prove Your Patriotism National War Savings Day pledge drive
Government declares Friday June 28 as National War Savings Day urging loyal Americans to pledge to invest a definite amount in War Savings Stamps. Citizens are summoned to show patriotism by saving and investing through official War Savings programs on the designated day.
Loyalty Club Addresses Urge Study Before Party Joining
Friday night loyalty club members heard Charles Millard argue for women voting and Republican alignment while Court land Smith urged careful study before joining any party. The meeting drew a good crowd and was considered very interesting. Prof. M. B. Sanford Receives Degree at NYU Commencement June 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyalty Club
Charles Millard
Courtland Smith
Allies Call For Continued Support In War Effort
An Allie urges Americans to sustain aid and volunteer spirit for the Allies, praising American women and urging ongoing Red Cross help. A separate brief notes a small fire at Rex Beach’s home on South Broadway, with minor damage reported to the Mageath estate in Ardeleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
England
France
Italy
Red Cross
South Broadway
Rex Bosch
Beach
Mageath
Arde Leys
Irvington High School Commencement at Town Hall
The Irvington High School commencement will be held at Town Hall on Friday evening June 21. The program includes invocation, vocal solo, essays, piano pieces, and a class song. Graduation exercises also note Burnham Classical School graduates and a request to send books to the public library for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington High School
Town Hall
Northampton
Mass
Burnham Classical School
Ernest G.guthrie
Unon Church
Boston
Margaret. B. Bassett
Louise Blaisdell
Portsmouth
N. H
Mary B. Bridges
Raleigh
N.Y
Minerva
Ellis
Summit
N.J
Marlo L. Farles
Philadelphia
Roberta L. Lockhart
Watseka
Til
Jocelyn a+oy
Daytona
Fla
Gratia B. Park
Rutherford
N. J
Dorothy Powell
Los Angeles
Cal
Natalie C. Stark
Dorchester
Winifred M. Smith
Newsign
Frances
Devalin
Cape Vincent
Jean Whiting
Brooklyn
Thurber Bierce
Madge Hodder
Anna Huston
Mary Magennis
Walter Nealing
Alles Towey
Ethel Wistrand
Thrift and War Savings Stamps at Garden Fete
Irvington launches its annual War Savings drive led by Br. Carroll Dunham with a Garden Fete at Devon Hall on Saturday. Local women and a Post Office star will sell stamps to meet Irvington’s $60,000 quota as part of the nationwide Over the Ton campaign. The effort emphasizes continued stamp purchases throughout the month to reach the goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devon Hall
Post Omco Star
Irvington
Br. Carroll Dunham
Weil
Toport
Reverend Colton Arrives Safely in France
Reverend William N. Colton has landed on French soil after a farewell at St Barnabas Church on May 12. The voyage faced a submarine scare but the captain sped away unharmed, allowing Colton to reach his new field of labor in France intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. N. Colton
Colton
St. Barnabas Church
France
Belgian Veterans From Russia on Way to France Visit New York
About 300 seasoned Belgians, tank specialists who fought with Russia, arrived in New York after crossing Siberia from Kiev. They hold multiple crosses of St George and will sail to France after a stay at Fort Totten. Mrs. Charles Russell hosted several at her Tarrytown home as the group awaits western front service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Russia
St. George
Brousillot
Galician
Carpathian
Herald
Herald Register
Marcel Mertens
Ghent
Emile Bvaraert
Brussel
Cortingent
Gladld
Ezerna
Zborow
Lemboerg
Paul Roze
Gindki
Kieff
Siberia
San Francisco
Sacramento
Salt Lake City
Cheyenne
Chicago
Detroit
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Fort Totten
France
New York
Charles D. Russell
Lynhurst
United States
Lady Anne Azgapetian Speaks to Irvington Red Cross
Crowded Irvington High School hears Lady Anne Azgapetian on hardship faced by oppressed peoples amid war. Mrs. Parsons praises local Red Cross work and urges continued effort as Army demands rise. Dr. Smiley’s talk on patriotism stirs audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington
Red Cross
Anne Azgapetian
Wm. A. Parsons
Anne
Smiley
Woman's Motor Corps
Westchester County
Garden Fete For Benefit Of The Red Cross At Devon Hall
An elaborate garden fete is planned at Devon Hall to aid the Red Cross. The event features Van Barra band, dances, songs by Ellen Learned and Victoria Stares, a talk by Lieut. Thomas M. Judson on sick leave from England, tea and dessert booths, and attractions for children. Hosts include Mrs Adam K Luke and several society ladies. admission is 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devon Hall
Adam K. Luke
John Luke
Finley Shepard
Wi.’ Asher Parson
Kenyon 'B. Conger
Henry V. D. Black
John G. Luke
Normal school site chosen for West County seat
White Plains is selected as the site for the new West County normal school. Regents of the University of the State of New York, with Thom E. Finegan, surveyed options, with White Plains council budgeting 5000 toward a contract if a site is approved, and the state to finance construction. Chester Lord, Charles B. Alexander, and Francis M. Carpenter represent the Regents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westheater County
White Plains
Board of Regents
University of the State of
Common Council of
White Plaing
State Board of Regents
Residents and Rentals Across Irvington This Summer
Albert Stern and family occupy Beechwood on South Broadway for the season while estate of ex-village president Beltzhoover rents to W A Steinfeld of New York City. Homes of C W Dock and Parson on South Broadway are rented for summer. C S Walker on North Broadway rents his home. John Daniels of North Broadway improving after illness. Mr and Mrs DeForrest visit Burnham's home. Moses Tannenbaum and family arrive from New York for their new South Broadway mansion. Mrs Heltzhoover of Natchez visits Malta home. W B Beers family occupying Cumming residence. Reginald H Jattray depart for Bellport L I to visit Mrs John D Mott. Mrs Shepard operated for appendicitis. convalescing, home cared for by Mr and Mrs Loni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Stern
Beechwood
South Broadway
Irvington
M. 8. Beltzhoever
W. A. Steinfeld
New York City
C. W. Dock
North Broadway
John Daniels
T. DeForrest
Wm. A. Burnham
Moses Tannenbaum
New York
S. Heltzhoover
Natchez, Miss
Ars. EH
Malta
W. B. Beers
Familly
Cumming
Reginald H. Jattray
Bellport
Mira
John D. Mott
Shepard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hillside
Barnabas Junior Auxiliary
Washington
Newton D. Baker
Christian Science Denomination
B. R. Coleman
Adjutant-General’s Office
Walter S. Cross
Baltimore
Louis J. du Bois
Cross
du Bois
Christian Science War Relief
Camp Westere
Emory House
Wm, R. Morris
Mrs
Emory
Sunnyside Park
HL Kc, Burnet
National War Savings
National War Savings Committee
New York University
M. B. Sanford
Sanford
Syracuse University
Allie
Rex Beach
Invocation
Battle Cry of Alliance
Reginald de Koven
Margaret Ralsch
Mary Elizanbeth Magenrils
MISS _LULLIE_D. BURROUGHS
Baedeker
Europe
U. 8
Goting
Zenburgh Savings Bank
Greenburgh Savings Bank
Garden
William N. Colton
Charles Russell
Greenburgh Ae
THE
Normal School For
West County
Finley J. ‘Shepard
Avenua City
Loni
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