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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1923
Page
2
Mr Mairs awarded library certificates to all read more books students on Tuesday. Across district three schools issued 300 certificates this year, a small rise from last year, each with a gold seal for every extra five books read.
Henrietta Davis sails Saturday for England aboard the Castic and will remain until September, then return to Irvington.
East Irvington residents share weekend activities and visits. Mr and Mrs James Reynolds and their sons enjoyed time at Lynn Theatre in White Plains. The Brady family celebrates winnings and a ham prize at Holy Name Hall and a five dollar gold piece at Holy Cross Church in Tarrytown. Ton! progresses at Lake Larnac where he is visiting. J Leonard enjoys a vacation at home. Mrs Fred Pierce heads to Rochester for vacation. Mrs George Minker hosts relatives from western New York for their son’s Irving School graduation in Tarrytown after traveling Mohawk Trail. Local children battle chicken pox but recovery is hoped soon. Mrs John Hutchings entertains grandson Everett Hutchings of Yonkers. Mr and Mrs N J Leonard visit relatives in New Jersey. Miss Lina Disbrow returns to northern state to resume duties. Send your news items.
Thurber H. Bierce, a member of New York University’s Class of 1922, received the degree of Chemical Engineer from NYU at the commencement last Wednesday.
Church notes list morning sermon on wisdom from Proverbs and evening service at seven. Sunday School at 10 led by Superintendent Miss Lalui Muckhout. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 in the church parlor. Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William Paten baptized at Children's Service. Program highlights include multiple recitations, songs, and remarks by Mr Sharpless followed by collection and benediction.
President Bowden presided over a joint meeting of the Directors of the Lord Hurnham Company and the Hurnham Boller Corporation on Monday. The session covered company matters and potential collaborations between the two firms.
An Irvington notice urges public support for a July Fourth band concert organized by the American Legion Philip McGovern Post No 345. It notes three years without a proper observance and asks residents to donate to cover music and incidentals, with half the needed funds already raised and more contributions requested.
A reflective piece argues that America's flag symbolizes a divine gift and seeks moral renewal. It condemns blind flag worship, urges seeing colors as heavenly gifts, and calls for integrity so the flag represents virtue rather than corruption. The author ties national heritage to geography, resources, and liberty.
Survey work in Irvington details long term property work for the Lord and Durham Company in a local land assessment context. The notice outlines ongoing property inquiries and potential ownership questions as part of municipal records.
On the 7th and 15th Milton Motz of Columbia University and George Small of New York University visited Irvington and Ardsley in a survey for the State Department of Education. The Linett Simon examinations tested Westchester County children while the hosts praised Irvington High School as among the finest in the state.
Mr and Mrs John J Cushman and daughters Georgiana and Caroline depart Monday for their summer residence in North Bennington Vermont and will stay until Labor Day Miss Georgiana has just completed her first year at Vassar The Treasures of the Veterans Mountain Camp concert features a 25 member band weather permitting at Matthiessen Teach at 8 pm Donations of any size are welcome and will be acknowledged The concert committee is Herbert G Dickinson with helpers Mel Mary McGovern Frank X Gilligan Rev George M Whitmore and Cyrus Field Judson
The municipal stable on South Thatreet is near completion with the runway in order. Final efforts underway will provide the village with a top street department feature in the state.
The fourth annual Field Day of the Greenburgh Interscholastic League at Washington Irving athletic field in Tarrytown was postponed from Friday due to wet grounds. Irvington led early as Truth Roane won the 50 yard dash and second in the standing broad jump. Edna Krum was runner up in the baseball throw. Joseph Palermo led in the senior shot put and Edward Costello won both high jump and running broad. A substitution dispute caused disqualification of two I. T. S. boys, costing Irvington points. Irvington withdrew, but Stills won the relay. Officials express regret and seek a fairer method for future meets.
Dr William McAndrew superintendent of schools for New York City will speak at Ireington High next Friday evening. All who are interested in school work are invited to attend.
Professor Carl Wachter of Buffalo New York visited Irvington this week as a former English and public speaking instructor at the local High School. He previously taught at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Union College and is known for speeches at educational bodies. He plans to travel to New York City and then spend much of the summer abroad, continuing his public speaking engagements in western New York.
The sale of the McAdoo property on Clinton Avenue and Hatchford Place occurred Saturday afternoon in front of the bank with two bidders. John Hunter for A M Hunter & Son won the 12 lot parcel with 86700 against E Wadsworth at 6600. The lots, formerly used by Miss Kate Carey for horse mounting, measure at least 50 feet by 100 to 438 feet and are expected to sell quickly as Irvington grows, with Hunter planning cottages on speculation.
The tournament now ongoing draws great interest among members as play continues toward selecting a team to represent the era at the Fourth of July Dobbs Ferry tournament. The St Barnabas Club will visit and compete with Dobbs Ferry, vying for a cup donated by the local Chamber of Commerce. A strong turnout is hoped from Irvington and neighboring villages for the event.
Trustee Mairs presided at Irvington High School opening exercises as certificates for reading were awarded. The program marks the third year of this practice with rising numbers: 6 in 1921, 6 in 1922, and 200 in 1923. Names of seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen noting books read are listed, with many students from grades eight to four also receiving certificates. The full list of certificate recipients at Irvington and East Irvington Schools will appear in an upcoming issue.
The St Barnabas church will hold Holy Communion at 7:20, Later Celebration with sermon at 11, Evensong at 5:00. Sunday School exams at 9:20. The last session will be June 24 with a picnic on June 25. Evensong and Sunday School suspended for summer months.
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