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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Calvert
Zenteral
New York
Te’ University of
Charles Eddison
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Tewey
McDonald
Daigers
Burnham
Board of Ducation
Anch
Elizabeth Glau
Catherine Murany
Stee Tewey
Gia
Cornell University
Columbia Universty
New York Universty
Sreem
Sunnyside Circle
North Bennington
Utica
Hudson
Irvington High School
Holin
Harold Goldblatt
Carmen
Virginia, McBride
Iane
Myrtle Mead
Lutile
Athens
Toulse
the Gazette
Allen B. Watron D.C
John J. Branick
Ashford Avenue
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