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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1935
Page
1
Town relief spending dropped in May with $20,811 allocated versus $25,531 in April. Greenburgh welfare expenditures fell by $8,631, despite a court ruling not affecting the town budget. The report notes fewer relief cases and mentions continued discussion of the tunnel project.
The final of four classes for volunteer firemen is held tonight at 7:00 PM at fire headquarters 7200. Instruction covers improved methods of firefighting, hose handling, rope knots, life belts, and operation of chemical tanks on trucks. A review of earlier class work will be included.
Moving pictures from Memorial Day activities in Wil will be shown to the Board of Trustees after the meeting next Monday night. About 400 feet of film captured the parade from the high school formation through the streets to Memorial Park ceremonies.
The Irvington High School Gazette notes apologies for omissions in the Home Reading Certificates presented at the Friday assembly on June 7, 1935. Names added include John Natten Richard Sweetman George Merle Whitmore Jr Rose Dotolo Hilly Farlel John Aitken Billy Hayes and Jezele Paton.
Irvington National Bank and Trust Company will offer a Personal 100 loan service by July First after a thorough study by executives and directors. The program targets wage earners, salaried professionals, and others able to meet monthly payments over a year. The bank assures insured loans and reimbursement for any balance if needed.
Trustee William A. Murphy declares himself out of the Fourth District Assembly contest leaving Martin Ball of Yonkers as the apparent sole remaining candidate. Democratic party chairman Turley Dillon says no pledge of support to any candidate and that the designee selection remains a party decision. Continued on Page Four.
Arthur Acheson of Hudson Road with passenger George Brees, pilot Robert Smith, and a small open cockpit biplane were hosted at the Ardsley Country Club on Saturday night due to fog and heavy squalls. They rested for an hour before resuming travel to New York City. the aircraft had been moored at 650 South Salina Street.
Borings start soon for HUD river tunnel across Tarrytown Nyack to establish terminals. Frederik Stuart Greene, chair of the Trudson River Crossing Authority, says crossing shape will determine cost. Election also notes general vote November 5 and Oct 11 voter registration steps.
A softball charity match at Memorial Park pits Trustees against Firemen with Mayor Matthew Jurtha and colleagues joining the bluecoats, drawing high local interest as preparations target the latter part of the month and a social following the game.
Collection days listed by area across the village. Mondays and Thursdays cover Arids ley Park Harriman Road East Irvington and all stores and apartments. Tuesdays and Fridays serve Allisud streets Main Street Matthiese sen Park Irvington House and Path Home. Wednesdays and Saturdays include South Broadway Spiro Park Dows Lane East and West Clinton Ave North Broadway.
Agnes F Behrens, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Behrens of Grinnell Street, is engaged to I Stanton Reynolds of Montrose. Reynolds, son of Mrs Reynolds, is a former teacher at Hendrick Hudson High School Montrose and a graduate of Peekskill High School Temple University Philadephia. He assists in managing the IL Reynolds Coal Company of Montrose, a business begun nearly fifty years ago.
John P. Duffus introduces a new finance feature aimed at reducing high interest and service charges by finance companies. The plan, already adopted by Westchester County banks, offers six percent service terms within regular banks. A detailed explanation and operations of the low service level will be published next week.
The county clerks office issued this week’s issues bulletin outlining details for the upcoming Fall Election, including key dates deadlines and registration guidance for voters and local jurisdictions.
Yale Class 96 and Sheffield Scientific School held their annual reunion dinner at Ardsley with golf and a putting contest. Attendees included John F. Havemeyer of Ardsley and G I Warren dean of the Berkeley School, among others from New York and New England. several telegrams and letters of regret were received from unavailable members.
Raymond E. Townsend supervised a Monday morning awards ceremony distributing more than 100 honors from the Greetwich Interscholastic League, Student Council, and Athletic Club. Top award went to Gertrude Dolack for four years in all sports. Eleanor Gorman won for greatest improvement.
In Ossining Moss Estates Inc brings suit against the village over a tax relevy dispute. Justice Crouch of the Court of Appeals voided a $70,000 rele vy in Ossining’s 1934 budget, while Greenburgh’s $300,000 tax anticipation note item faced different treatment. Duell notes the ruling largely affects towns including those with tax anticipation plans. The opinion safeguards allocations but limits certain tax lien provisions as defined by the 1923 taxes.
Reports describe sod removal and grading on the east slope of South Broadway near Ardsley Avenue, creating a visible hazard. Heavy rains washed embankment, sending large boulders onto Broadway and threatening traffic safety during roadway improvements.
Patrick Powers is nominated again for a third term as Grand Knight of St. Ernc Cornell. The full officers slate was recommended for reinstatement and election set for Thursday June 20. Nominating committee names include Deputy Grand Knight John J. Mogan and Recording Secretary Martin Foley among others.
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