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Irvington Gazette

Location

Irvington, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1921

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Tewey Memorial Tablet Unveiled at Irvington School

A bronze Tewey Memorial Tablet was unveiled in Irvington High School to honor Miss Margaret M. Tewey. Local leaders including Mr. Raymond Gilligan and Mr. George M. Whitmore spoke of her dedication to teaching, life lessons, and the school’s growth, as students sang and Father Donlon offered final remarks.

Margaret M. Tewey Irvington Raymond Gilligan George M. Whitmore Miss Tewey Largo Mise ‘Tewey Alice Tewey Tansy Abercrombie Board of Education Thomas Murphy Robert McDonald Lsteners Mr. McDonald Father Donlon

Miss Lucy H Cannon’s Long Auto Trip Reported

Miss Lucy H Cannon second eldest daughter of Alderman H H Cannon of 124 Main street enjoyed a long auto trip to Salisbury Maryland with her uncle Ackley. They visited R H Cone in Salisbury and returned via Baltimore with a one night stay at the Dupont hotel in Wilmington Delaware. No mishap marred the journey.

Lucy H. Cannon Alderman H. H. Cannon Main Street Salisbury Ackley R H. D. Cone Balimore Dupont Wilmington Del

Parochial School Diplomas To Be Presented

The Immaculate Conception School will hold diploma exercises Sunday at 3 00 PM in the church. The event marks a return to church use for such ceremonies as the hall awaits alterations. New rules limit nuns from outside activities after 5 PM, ending use of Town Hall for these events. Medals donated by parishioners will be awarded alongside eight graduates in the class.

Immaculate Conception Fay

Sunnyside Circle Advances The Companions Of The Forest

The Companions of the Forest held a Wednesday meeting with a large turnout of applications received and acted upon. The society progresses well under active membership and an efficient officer corps, reflecting strong local support.

Companions of the Forest

A memorial tribute to Elisa De Kay, great teacher

A memorial address honors Elisa De Kay for a life of devoted teaching. The speaker recalls her modesty courage and unwavering fidelity to students, praising her discipline insight and the lasting impact on pupils. Her influence on future generations is described as immense and inspiring.

Paara Airalee Shareler J Elisa de Kay

Appreciation for School Departments Marks Year of Work

The piece praises Domestic Science led by Miss Maude Merrill and Manual Training under Mr. Herbert L. Gregory for creative, practical achievements. It highlights sewing, textiles, cooking, bread and jams, and basketry, rug making, canoe seats, and bird houses. Community support is urged to sustain exhibitions as a lasting feature.

A. T. Brewer

School notes recall juniors plan rings after prom night

The annual high school notes detail a Junior Prom with the American Legion Orchestra of Yonkers providing music. A large crowd enjoyed the evening in a decorated auditorium. Seniors will order links pending counts. Eight grade graduation featured welcome by Margaret Huston and class prophecy by Virginia McBride. High School graduation slated for Town Hall with four graduates listed. Sophomores hosted a party for Miss Kegelman with pleasant refreshments.

1. H. S. Mumni’ Association American Legion Orchest of Yonkers Margaret Huston Virginia McBride Town Hall Marlon van Tassel Ernest Jochen Fred Bliss Ralph Reynolds

Cushman Family Plans Summer in North Bennington

Saturday morning Mr and Mrs John Cushman and their two daughters Georgiana and Caroline of South Street will leave for North Bennington Vermont where they will stay until September 10.

John ] Cushman Georgiana Caroline South ] Street North Nennington Vermont

John Laffan Enters Annapolis Honor Home Dinner Held

Local residents gathered at the Hotel Commodore to honor John Laffan as he enters the Naval Academy at Annapolis. Close friends and relatives attended the dinner, noting his long desire to serve Uncle Sam and pursue a military career.

Rnur John Laffan Naval Academy Annapolis John Uncle Sam

Pratt Institute Student Walter Jago Wins Scholarship

Walter C. Jago of South Broadway, Pratt Institute architecture student, has earned a scholarship after keen competition among Fine and Applied Arts students. He has shown rapid progress since joining Pratt and is expected to win more honors before graduation.

Walter C. Jago Fil Jago South Broadway Pratt Institute Brooklyn Jago School of Fine and Applied Arts Prats

Ridge Party Aids Dobbs Ferry Hospital Proceeds Reach 700

A bridge party hosted at Mrs. Samuel T. Davis home Ardsley on Hudson on June 15 raised 700 for the Dobbs Ferry Hospital. Patronesses include Mrs. Thomas Luke Mrs. William Peyton Mrs. Maitland F. Griggs and many others.

Dobbs Ferry Hospital Samuel T. Davis Ardstey-on-Hudson H. G. R. Edgar G. Hubach Howard Carroll T. B. Nisbet John G. Luke George Turner Kenneth Ives Charles F. Gwan E. N. Campe Edward Thalman Morton Payton Joseph Walker Robert Denniston Franklin Wagner Walter Morse Sara’. Davis Arah Masters Edwin Dwight

Utica Boy Drowns in Hudson Near Piermont

A Sunday canoe trip near Piermont ended tragically when a Utica youth Wilfred H. Woodard, about 24, drowned after their canoe capsized. Woodard’s body was recovered opposite the Turner Lumber Company dock. a second camper remained missing. The victim, son of Eugene and Catherine Woodard of Utica, will be shipped home this evening. Coroner Engle ruled asphyxiation by drowning.

Piermont Wilfred H. Woodard Utlea N.Y Woodard Turner Lumber Company Eugene Catherine Woodard Utiea Eugene Baker Hastings-on-Hudson Corner Engle Yonkers the Hudson

Irvington High 8th Grade Graduation Exercises 1921

Irvington High School held its 1921 eighth grade graduation on June 16 with an Address of Welcome by Margaret Hi it Cant Be Done by Frank Blanchine. Recitations and songs included Serenade and Vacation Days. Certificates were presented to a long list of students by Mr. R. G. Abercrombie. Trustees and faculty attendance noted, followed by a class photo session coordinated by B Tanenbaum. Gazette photo may appear later.

Margaret Hi Shubert Knut Wistrandton R. G. Abercrombie Board of Education Frederick Telpin Frank Blanchine Louise Bing William Miller Theater Morrison Harry Oetgen Joseph Palermo Allison Wier Knut Wistrand William R. Roane B. Tanenbaum The Gazette

Scout Track Meet at Irvington Invasion by Bronxville and White Plains

Scouts from Bronxville and White Plains visit Irvington to challenge the local troop in wall scaling, relays, and field events on June 18 at 2:00 PM on Hugh Hill grounds. A Village Scout Medal for 1921 will be awarded before events start, with past winners listed from 1916 to 1920.

Hvington Bronxville White Plains Irvington Britton and Hammersfair S. P. Hines Hugh Hill Irvingtons Arthur Anderson Eben Duncan Raymond Morrell Fred Bliss Edward Costello

Miss Hurst Hosts Jaffray Cousins at Wentworth Cottage

Miss Hurst entertained her young cousins Emma and Cynthia Jaffray over the weekend at Wentworth Cottage in Eherns Park and Home Place.

Ehrens Park & Home Place Miss Hurst Emma Cynthia Jaffray Wentworth Cotage

News of the Musical World and Local notices in Dobbs Ferry

Two column Dobbs Ferry page notes latest Victor Talking Machine Company records available at Stellar Music, urges readers to listen. Also reports Col Franklyn Q. Brown joins Westchester Transit Commission. Obituary for Miss Eliza B. Masters, long headmistress at Master School. Lawn fete raises funds for Observer. Miss Hannah Sheridan wed to Myles Nash. Public lecture on chiropractic by Allen B. Watron D C Ph D set June 15. Baby boy arrives for Dr and Mrs H Von Wedel. Morris Jonas takes title to Main Street property and planning improvements. John J Branick starts plumbing business.

Victor Talking Machine Company Stellar Music Company Main and Chestnut Streets Dobbs Ferry Franklyn Q. Brown Westchester County Transit Commission Eliza B. Masters Estherwood Clinton Avenue Buttonwood Goshen N. Y Observer Hannah Sheridan Myles Nash Bridgeport Conn Perey Sheridan Percy Roane H.”Von Wedel Aittle O— Morris Jonas Main Street

Sunnysides Fall in Fourteen Innings to Hastings All Stars

On Sunday June 12 Sunnysides lost to Hastings All Stars in a 14 inning game 6 to 0. Minker and Hogan pitched well for their teams but Hastings held the scoring edge. Sunnysides plan to repay the debt with Hastings on Sunday the 19th.

Sunnysides Hastings All Stars Minker Hogan Hastings

Local Residents Return From Motor Trip Across New York

Mr and Mrs John B Calvert return from a motor trip through central and western New York. They attended the commencement at the University of Roch June 10 413. This university is Dr Calverts alma mater. Townsman Charles Eddison has recently purchased and patronizes the local merchants.

John B. Calvert Zenteral New York Te’ University of Charles Eddison

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