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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1944
Page
1
An editorial urged readers to financially support the Fifth War Loan, challenging citizens to contribute and not let the country be reproached for insufficient wartime funding. It questions whether Americans can sleep easy knowing soldiers fight abroad while citizens neglect their part at home.
A Western Westchester Humane Society rabies quarantine dispute claims the village and health authorities misinterpreted the contract. The society allegedly has not been paid to impound unmuzzled dogs, leaving the village unprotected from rabies dangers. Authorities may need to clarify right to enforcement or cancel the agreement.
Letter from Supervisor Duell explains Westchester tax act quirks forcing the town to borrow $164,617.03 to cover delinquent school taxes. Irvington No 2 district fell about 8 percent short, mirroring broader burdens on well collecting districts. The writer proposes charging borrowings to districts by shortfall to avoid inflating town tax and obscuring true district tax conditions.
Marion Sweetman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Motale of White Plains, married Edward V. McHale at Our Lady of the Conception in a morning nun mass. She wore a dusty rose gown with a matching bouquet of pink gladiolas, with her sister Jon J. Laffan as matron of honor in aquamarine. Commander John J. Laan served as best man. church decor featured white blooms, and reception followed at the Roger Smith Hotel.
A summer program at the Children's Museum was announced with Miss Elseanna WeCharesro in charge of activities. It runs from July 3 to July 28, with registration on June 28 from 1 to 5 PM. Classes include Pixies, drawing, music, Boys Shop, Scout badge work, and various crafts, with a fee noted.
Naval: School 10 opens July at the former Paton residence on West Clinton Avenue, renamed St. Barnabas Auxiliary honors Mrs. Snetham with a tea. Program includes summer study camp, college entrance, and service-school prep with a 350 fee covering room, board, uniform, medical care, and academics.
Village tax collections totaled 48202.80 with June receipts guiding payments to the Irvington National Bank trust loans. Property tax due July 1 faces penalties for late payment. Presbyterian Church Sunday School plans its annual picnic Saturday afternoon with team games, a trip to Harriman Road, a campfire program, and awards.
Regents examinations start Monday for third and fourth year students. The schedule includes tests for courses with no Regents tests this term and extends to the extension period. School lessons will continue accordingly.
Tomorrow evening the Atobile Recreation Service presents stay-in-town programs under Sunnyside Community Club at the Community House on East Sunnyside Lane. The Westchester County Recreation Commission cooperates with the war effort to bring affiliated activities to areas where gas rationing limits outdoor recreation. The NY State Police, led by Captain John A nex and Lieut. Daniel F. Flasheen, will stage the program with features including demonstrations by state police bloodhounds and a behind-the-scenes look at police work.
Irv ington police continued enforcement of traffic laws with Police Judge Jamis J. Lyden in the village court. Fines totaled 87 dollars including 85 for speeding and 2 for a red light violation. List of speeders includes Robert Biorgan Benson 46 mph and Michael Rafle Brooklyn 50 mph, among others. several adjournments and one no-show.
Village police search for the vandal who damaged six victory gardens on the Stearns estate Broadway last Saturday night. Footprints suggest the culprit may be an older youth. gardens owned by Frank X. Giligan John E. Murphy and others were hit. Patrolman saw no one between 9 and 10 pm. Police also note a thrift sale at St Barnabas on Main Street and seek the owner of a found bicycle on Hudson Road Ardsley Park.
Irvington reaches toward a Fifth War Loan target of 228000 with two public meetings planned. Blue Star Minutemen rally volunteers, while coordinators like Hunter Z. and Alexander Lineon organize workers east of Broadway. A Sunnyside meeting at 7:18 precedes the 8:45 town recreation program.
The notice lists library hours: daily from 10 A M to 3:10 P M and evenings on Monday Wednesday and Friday from 7 to 9:30. It cautions patrons to bring library cards and notes possible renewals for overdue materials.
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