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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1960
Page
1
The preliminary Irvington census shows 5457 residents, up from 3657 in 1950 and 5246 in 1957, with growth slowing after a building boom. Officials urge prudent development, noting future expansion hinges on local property and economy while avoiding speculation about supermarkets or gas stations.
Mary Duke Biddle, Philanthropist and former Anthony J. Drexel Biddle Jr. wife, died Tuesday at Duke University Hospital in Durham at age 72. She spent winters in Durham, summers at Sunnyside Lane estate, and supported Duke University and multiple charities. She left two daughters, seven grandchildren, and a history tied to the Duke family and tobacco fortune.
The Arvington Youth Center begins a summer music program for youth in grades 3 through 10. Sign up by Friday. sessions run weekly afternoons during June and July with a nominal registration fee. Instructor Mr Sprague from Irvington High School directs the program.
Nisbet Rand of Hastings announces engagement of her daughter Martha Rand to David A. Nacke son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Arnold Nacke of South Hadley Massachusetts formerly Hastings New Jersey and Montgomery area families linked through prominent relatives. Nacke is a graduate of Stings High School Tobart College and Babson Institute and is connected with Chevrolet in Holyoke.
At a Zone Ing Board of Appeals meeting two variance requests were postponed for later ruling. Margaret and Patrick Redmond seek to reduce front yard from 30 to 24.5 feet to extend an added room, while Thomas C. Pappas seeks to cut required lot area from 10,000 to 9,814 square feet for a Cedar Ridge home. Some neighbors spoke in favor. no objections. Previous Cedar Will and Woodbrook Gardens sign petitions were approved with modifications. The board also approved signs for three apartment buildings closer to Broadway due to site topography, deeming strict enforcement would cause hardship. The Thursday Club Benefit Tour raised 8100, presented to the Association for the Help of Retarded Children.
Mrs L W Grasskamp treasurer of the Thursday Club of Irvington announced a net profit of 1107.22 from a recent benefit house tour. The funds support the Association for the Help of Bearded Children and its Diagnostic and Guidance Clinic in White Plains. Harold Vaughan chaired the occasion with 35 members assisting, 74 patrons listed, and over 250 attendees.
The first Senior Class Day Assembly at Irvington High School honored grades eight through twelve with prize awards, moving up ceremonies, and senior class caricatures. Principal Donald Wormles announced scholastic prizes including Wendy Star for science, Scott Parker for mathematics, and Jean Gasparini and William Roy receiving citizenship honors. Anthony Bogus earned the Key Club attendance award, with Eugene Patter receiving the Skippy Ellerson character award.
The County Trust Company will pay a quarterly dividend of 12 cents a share on July 13 to stockholders of record at the close of business tomorrow June 15 1960. This marks the 152nd consecutive cash dividend paid by the bank.
Tom Flood announces the 2026 youth center summer staff including John DiGiorgio as general program supervisor and athletics lead, Peggy Hackbarth as activities supervisor, Jerry Ringland as general leader for hiking and outdoor education, two part time workers Carmine Mobili and Harold Meszaros, plus four junior counselors from Irvington High School and Yonkers standout Robert Winter competing in recent events.
Half Moon Cooperative Apartments North Inc elected Anton Hammel Hana William Seaton and Irving teand to three year terms on the Board of Directors at the annual stockholders meeting. Officers named were Jacob Kapner President Sidney Dexvr Vice President Fred Edeberg Treasurer and Dorothea Miles Secretary. A Chilean delegation from the Cooperative Owners Association will visit to study U S cooperative ownership and inspect the Half Moon grounds and location.
Irvington Public Schools announced the final class schedule and exam period. High school last day was Thursday June 16 with exams Friday through Wednesday June 22, then reporting and bus adjustments for seniors and area students. Kindergarten and elementary close late June. teachers report June 25 to return books and inventories. Katherine Ringland, of One Rus Pied Road, joined Bac on Mobil Oil in New York after completing a secretarial program.
The 1940 U S Census reports Irvington as having 5457 residents on April 1 with possible revision for absent or uncounted citizens. Later counts show 3457 in 1950 and 5246 in 1957 from a Westchester special census. the village then became first class after meeting a 5000 resident threshold.
Members of the Irvington-Lea League of Women Voters adopted a resolution at their annual meeting at Mrs Paul Randall’s home on Fargo Lane. The Recreation Study Committee chaired by Mrs Dudley Full urged village land acquisition for parks and facilities, continued Youth Center support, and a community center open to all children in the school district. New directors were introduced and reports noted from state and national league events.
Parents may register youngsters for this year’s summer program at the Irvington Youth Center in Town Hall weekdays from noon to 1 5 pm. Registration runs now with the program officially opening June 21. Eligible youths are ages 8 to 12 residing in Trus ton or the Irvington School District.
ae. and Ss. Wenti Flachere and Emily returned from Atlantic City New Jersey where he attended reinvention of the American Veterans Committee as a delegate in the Press Advertising and Radio chapter.
At a regular meeting the Board of Education discussed future needs for the district and whether to expand facilities, with options including a high school, intermediate school, or additions. They approved seeking architect guidance and approved several staff and contract actions, including bids for repairs, supplies, pianos, and milk contracts.
Six people paid fines in a Local Police Court verdict led by Police Judge John H. Norris for violations including passing a stopped school bus and speeding. Defendants span Mt. Vernon Dobbs Ferry Yonkers North Tarrytown New Rochelle Bronx New York Albany Hastings Irvington Irvington and Levington with fines from five to twenty five dollars. Additional fines were issued for running red lights un not stopping at stop signs and unlicensed operation. A group owed three hundred eighty dollars for speeding on Saw Mill River Parkway and one for an unregistered vehicle.
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