16 Jun 1938
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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1938
Page
1
Irvington real estate activity accelerates with two recent sales. Charles W. Ferguson of Ossining will move into a Cedar Lawn Road home on July 1, after purchase from Maurice H. Ree and Sons. The other sale is Alfred E. Kraus selling the No 55 Main Street store to Thomas F. Reilly of New York.
Bliss MacGowan will star in The Play's the Thing by Ferenc Molnar inaugurating Maverick Theatre season with a June 23 24 25 opening. The Maverick Season runs to September 5 featuring weekly symphony concerts Sunday chamber music recitals art exhibits and weekly plays Thursday to Saturday.
A readable list of upcoming activities includes the Fifteenth anniversary celebration of Court Margaret Mary No 815 Catholic Daughters on Thursday, June 10, a Junior Prom June 17 in the High School auditorium, a Girl Scout cake sale at Reilly's on June 18, and multiple commencement ceremonies across Irvington Grammar School Sheldon Avenue Barry town June 24, Irvington Grammar School June 25, Immaculate Conception School June 26, East Irvington School June 27, and Irvington High June 28.
Irvington Public Library awarded 255 certificates to pupils who read ten books, with stars for every five additional titles. Awards distributed across Grade 8 to Grade 2 at Irvington and East Irvington schools, and parochial school, listing recipients and books read.
Entertainment and reception under the auspices of the Policemen Benevolent Association of Westchester County Inc to be held at the Westchester County Center in White Plains on Friday evening June 24 at 8 20 p m
The Gazette will print individual senior pictures from the 1938 Irvington High School class next Thursday June 23. The issue will include commencement announcements and plans to cover senior activities and future plans. Orders for extra papers must be placed by Thursday morning.
The St Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church awarded perfect attendance during the Candle of Grace pageant. Recipients across years include Mark Hendricks William Bloom Howard Patterson Alison Howden Ronald Patterson Betty Howden Douglas Johnson Frank Patterson Gloria Holden Ann Morgan Walter Johnson Roy Woychik Ethel Caterson Ethel Kerr Margery Buckhout Florence Kerr Alfred Buckhout Marian Richter Dorothy Irwin Richard Irwin Margaret Irwin and the senior supervisor. Walter Johnson of Tarrytown, formerly Irvington, was baptized at the service.
The Irvington literary figure Rev Dr Robert MacGowan plans to publish an 1800 page poem It Came to Pass also titled Love Incorporate next week The work in Spencerian verse chronicles Abraham and Angelo in a tale of upward struggle toward peace and brotherhood The piece marks his ninth book since arriving in Irvington five years ago and features extensive biographical details of his education travels and community honors including the National Poetry Award and numerous church and literary positions
Mary Lyle Pitner seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs W Hynes Pitner of Ardsley Terrace was found ashore after becoming separated from her party aboard the Italian liner Rex during a farewell visit. The ship carried 1519 passengers as more than 10000 visitors gathered at the West Fifty Second Street pier.
The tenth annual Holy Name Society breakfast at Immaculate Conception Church featured Rev Joseph Cassidy predicting China may conquer, while local concerns focused on a town auction of 2000 lots starting June 18 in White Plains. Town Supervisor Duell touted low prices, tax efficiency, and ongoing municipal service gains in Greenburgh. Readies underway for auctions across Ardsley to Fallsview, with Fred Berger handling arrangements.
A 60-pound snapping turtle near Addison J Hastings home was brought to Irvington police this week. On Isabel K Tenjamin’s suggestion from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals the creature was released back to its habitat near the reservoir. Patrolman Peter A Dorey said the turtle was brought to headquarters by people who feared it might harm children at play nearby. Mr and Mrs Henry M Bufkin of Spiro Park are spending a month in Texas.
Mrs Henry K Browning was elected president of the Robins Nest board at its annual meeting. Mrs Henry V D Black was reelected vice president and Mrs Charles T Newberry second vice president. The Nest, founded in 1891 to aid crippled and undernourished children, operates with a staff of nurses, a cook, laundress, and support workers.
Charles Chub Pateman of Barneys Park, catcher for Irvington AllStars, injured Sunday at Memorial Park during a game with Ossining Naval Reserve. X-rays reveal torn cartilage around the knee cap. he is in Dobbs Ferry Hospital under Dr. William R. Roane and may return home this weekend unless surgery is needed. The injury followed a collision with Irvington first baseman Robert Nilsson while chasing a fly ball. He was scoped at the field by Dr. Roane and then taken to the hospital.
Children from Irvington kindergarten will present a musical program in the school auditorium at 1345 PM on June 29. The event features three songs a theme and a rhythm dance with the children and their friends invited to attend.
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