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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1945
Page
1
A historical review from Irvington High School notes a steady rise in four year averages over the past decade, despite some examination changes. The class of 1986 averaged 77.52 versus 81.89 for the current graduating class, with a low of 67.05 in 1939 and a high around 78 to 84 in several years.
A wartime editorial argues for universal military training as essential for national defense and future security. It attacks the PTA for opposing the measure, questions the VFW stance, and urges youth service through a full training year before age 20, linking defense to world peace and local public safety.
The League Shop at 35 South Broadway Tarrytown will close for summer on June 26. A drastic clearance sale is set for Tuesday June 19 and Wednesday June 20. The volunteer staffed shop sells used clothing and other bargain items on consignment and has operated since last September. During 79 sale days it handled 3000 consigned articles from about 400 consignors, mostly local with some from Ohio Arizona and Chicago. Proceeds support the Hudson River Junior Service Loan and the Westchester County Children’s Association programs. The shop committee includes Kenneth Crouse Sleepy Hollow Manor chair, Karl Brooks Scarborough assistant chair, James B. Cawyer Sleepy Hollow Manor treasurer, Mrs Caleb Curtis and Mrs Robert Emison Sleepy Hollow Manor, and Mrs Anton H. Rice Irvington.
Miss Mary Alice Becker daughter of Mrs John Roget of Mountain Road hosts a bridal shower at her home in Irvington with attendees including Agnes Thornton Exel Ker Canon Sant Datara Hopper Isabella Martinez Bertha Peterson Mildred Merabit Katherine Briones and many others. Also announced the birth of Kenneth Douglas McLeod weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces born Sunday June 10 at Dobbs Ferry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Donald McLeod of 32 South Ferris Street.
Two Sevierville High School graduates, brothers William Murray and Robert Murray, recently met in Tad Staldbaeke Germany where William is stationed with the Seventh Army Infantry. They toured and shared news of home while overseas, both reporting the other looked well and happy to be together. William had the Combat Infantry Badge and served about 20 months overseas. Robert was en route home from Rhine region posting.
Irvington Girl Scouts closed their TOUS season with a rally featuring inspiring remarks by Pastor Ohare, a First Aid demonstration led by Mrs. Charles L. Stover, and several badge ceremonies. Troop No. 1 won the Best Dancer and Inspection award, with many Scouts earning First Aid, Safety, and Personal badges among a large group of participants.
Edward H. Forman of Spiro Park was reelected president of the Lord and Burnham-Bursiam Boiler Corporation. Officers announced at a holiday fellowship included Tarrett as vice-president and Anne Bleming as recording secretary. Alfred Martin as financial secretary Arthur Sherrer as treasurer Lloyd Wickstrom Lilian Hidinger Edgar Simmons and Jack Teller named as trustees and guide. A lease-year contract was reported approved by the board before the war and a prize drawing awarded to Jim Jennings of Hastings.
Captain Henry Havemeyer son of Jobe Havemeyer of Irvington serves on General MacArthur's staff in the Philippines. Enlisted February 1 1941 he trained at Fort Benning and Monmouth before joining the Adjutant General's office and the Signal Corps. He has sailed with MacArthur during island invasions and writes of the base building efforts in liberated areas.
Beginning June 1 the Irvington Public Library opens daily from 10 to 12 and 3 to 6 with Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings 7 to 9 and Saturdays all day.
War bond sales in Irvington total $78,667.50 through the week, with the village darkly behind its $25,000 quota. Schools and firms contributed sizable amounts, including $4,825 by the High School and $20,725 by the Irvington Grammar School, while individual prizes spurred top performers. The Seventh War Loan drive continues, with a rally planned and contracts under consideration by the War Labor Board.
Miss Pamela completes a new contract sequence and medical study details. The article notes her education at Columb University and a forthcoming degree. It mentions physician callers and a Bashir section, with emphasis on healing and religious associations.
The annual meeting of Local Union 2585, Stoolworkers of Ameneme, elected Vetrano of Tarrytown as president for a third term. Jon Test won the vice presidency by 3 votes over William Shaw. Genearell was named financial secretary and John Peru treasurer. Trustees named Fred Joreen, Less White, and Frank Heppner. Committees included Douglas Fitton for the shest met departments, with Vincent Stampo and Tom Coonars leading tank shop matters. Stampo won a split vote against Coonars by 2. Other company reps were chosen for Lord and Burnham, including Matthew Wayn and Catherine Connors Go. Also noted are travel details of Peeb Weer Bay Bond Mrs Aston, mother of Met KB Owner of Ainsiey Put, who was waking in New Orleans and returning home Monday.
A clipped wartime remark from the editor cites a remarkable bond sale as among the most impressive in a campaign. The comment underscores public support and the manpower behind the war effort through finance.
Virginia Sherwood named valedictorian and Ava Dotolo salutatorian in Irvington High School. Town Hall June 26 commencement features principal speaker Rev Philip Wallett Hirst. Regents exams begin June 18 and other school exercises run through June 25.
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