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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1943
Page
1
A Richmond Hill poll shows about 95 percent oppose a commercially operated swimming pool. Trustees are urged to weigh this strong cross section sentiment when deciding the proposal. The piece also salutes graduates entering service and notes wartime impact on high school class sizes and future careers.
The article recounts Reverend George R Metcalf discussing life as an army chaplain, detailing daily routines, battlefield aid, pastoral duties, and moments connecting with soldiers. It notes a Sunday School picnic for families and outlines a church program plan for after March, including sports and fellowship events. Agnes McConaghie to wed Frederick Fowlerling USN. engagement announced for Jersey City residents.
Irvington to honor Miss Theresa Thornbury retiring after forty years in Irvington schools. Public reception set Sunday 3:30 to 5:30 at High School Auditorium with Mayor Smith and many former colleagues attending. Distinguished guests include Miss Ann Brewer and Miss Elisabeth Tansy. community-wide tribute planned.
A fragmentary report describes James Wentworth and John Greva near a dock as villagers note a possible incident involving a boat named Targtown Boat lsh. Police and local youths from Yorce attended, attempting to intervene before the situation ended.
At the annual meeting of the Wilsley Park Property Osenees Association Inc in Insteed Fearon Teovin Clarence J Coml and John F Plummer selected directors to fill the Class of 946. Officers elected for the ensuing year include President John F Plumer Vice President John S Spraker Secretary and Treasurer Mrs Lala Aller. Directors then listed include Class of 19H Edwin W Fiske Fry T Wylie Kinney and John S Spraker Class of 1945 Alaitland J Griggs Ashley Thorndike and Mrs Le L Walker Class of 1946 I Fearon Prose Slavene J Conlin and John F
Robert Volk named recreation head as plans move forward for Memorial Park program at Menoris Park with Ralph S. Smith unable to accept. Board of Trustees will recommend the appointment next Monday. Committee outlines summer activities for children and teens, with volunteers urged to assist and Helen Co. overseeing girls activities.
Judith Cassidy wins salutatorian honors alongside two classmates serving in the armed forces. The ceremony celebrates scholastic achievement and military service among the graduating students.
Mai land C. DeSorum known as Doc by pupils was chosen by the 1943 class as favorite teacher, ahead of Ludington and Wormley. The U S Army selected three men from Frameton for service with one bound for Navy induction. The class of 1943 totals 37, with Bruce Townsend delivering the valedictory, Judith Cassidy as salutatorian, and a graduation program set for 8 p m with sermons and diplomas to follow.
The senior class lists many names for a community service program set for next week at Memorial Park. Rev Loyd Gilat and Rev Leyd Gilat lead an interdenominational service featuring hymns, prayers, and readings to honor local service members and promote civic participation.
A parked truck from Coco Comarte crashed into the Quality Bakery Shop at 69 Main Street in Irvington Tuesday afternoon. The out of control vehicle damaged the storefront, caved in part of the foundation, and harmed the basement while the plate glass window remained largely intact. Driver Normo Pagano of 523 East 13th Street New York received a summons from village authorities.
The Gazette reports a village public opinion poll on amending the Zoning Ordinance to permit a commercial swimming pool at Richmond on South Broadway and Fairman Road. Of 49 ballots, 47 opposed any change, and only two supported. Envelopes were opened and counted by Anna M. Kelly, with results showing broad turnout across sections East Sunnyside Lane to Cedar Ridge.
Mrs Hil Grout of Peter owt Road was unanimously re elected president of the udsen iniver Junior Service Lease at the sasnal meeting in heelshhowse in Tarrytown last Friday. Other officers elected include Mis sof H Tucker as vice president Mrs Aubrey H Thorndike of Arde ley Park treasurer and Mrs 3 eC Waring of Ardsley Pack with Mr John Ro Tench of Croton. The group logged 7675 volunteer hours in six months, totaling 1279 hours monthly, covering Red Cross civilian defense fist aid home nursing and multiple community services from Montrose to Hastings along the Hudson. Activities include youth services hospital work and organizational support at four outlets and a clubhouse shop. Continued on Page 3
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