Substantial Recognition for Miss Taaffe at Haskins & Sells
Miss Anna J Taaffe of 117 Main street marked 25 years at Haskins Sells New York firm June 12. A near perfect attendance record plus a $250 check roses carnations fruit basket and letters from Irvington friends accompanied the tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna J. Taaffe
Main Street
Certified Public Accountants
Haskins & Sells
West 36Th Street
New York City
Taaffe
Andy
Irvington
East Irvington Graduation Exercises Set for June
East Irvington plans graduation on Saturday evening June 19. Ten seniors will receive diplomas enabling entry to high school or work life. Miss Bushel receives praise for guiding the class. Mrs. James Reynolds hosts Mrs. DeHaug during her annual U S trip from Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Irvington
James Reynolds
DeHaug
United States
Mexico
Remembrance of Local School Pioneers and Caretaker Tribute
The article honors John B. Cooke and Lawrence Kiernan and James Reynolds for their guardianship of the district schools. It also salutes Miss Thornbury for teaching beauty of voice and hand. The write up expresses gratitude from parents and the elderly to those who fostered the school’s culture and daily acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Nella
Tong
John B. Cooke
Lawrence Kiernan
Irvington
James Reynolds
East Irvington
Thornbury
Annual June Reception at Robins Nest on Paulding Avenue
Last Friday afternoon the Robins Nest hosted its Annual June Reception with many guests touring the Nest and enjoying June flowers while music flowed from an orchestra. Mrs Frederic C Sayles led tea tables and the Board of Managers greeted guests. officers and members listed include Mrs Howard Carroll presiding and numerous other Mrss and Misses named in the roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robins Nest
Paulding Avenu
Frederic C. Sayles
Managora
Howard Carroll
Bathgate Becker
Henry V. D. Biack
Henry King Trowning
Charles C. Brace
John J. Calvert
Joseph Clendenin
Kenyon B. Conger
Agnes’ Cass
Charles E. Danforth
W. Barton Eddison
Henry D. Estarook
Edwin Gould
Henry Graves
H. Stuart Green
Edward W. Harden
Frederick P. King
Adam Luke
Thomas Luke
Millicent V. Lewis
Ralph Matthiessen
Alfred M Ewen
Robert A. Patteson
William C. Payton
John F. Plummer
Paul King Randall
Mins Rutter
Harold T. Scott
J. Henry Whitehouse
Local branch of Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals opens in Irvington
A new Irvington branch of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will visit once weekly to care for dogs and cats and assist owners. Police authority governs the agent, with reports to Miss Benjamin or Bel Seoul’s Senior patrol. further details will appear in the Gazette. Residents are urged to join and send donations to Mrs. Henry Cape Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington
Young Defenders League
Benjamin
Bel Seoul
Henry Cape, Jr
Ardsley-on-Hudson
World War Memorial Fund contributions rise steadily
Contributions to the World War Memorial Fund continued to grow this week with the total increasing from 3177.59 to 329.50 by June 1. The committee urges prompt subscriptions and reminds that blanks and mail details are available through any member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bathgate Wilson, Jr
Henry R. Acker
Frank
War Memorial
War Memorial Fund
Irvington
Morvington
Irving School Auditorium Hosts Splendid Graduation Exercises
The Irving Grammar School at Sheldon Avenue closed with a crowded program. The event featured orchestra selections, grade recitations, a one act play, the Garland Drill, and a valedictory by Eileen McFadden. Principal William Re Roane awarded diplomas to twelve graduates including Steven Bartal, Katherine Ravante, and Jacob Greenhert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving School
Sheldon Avenue
Ernet Felcher
Jacob Greenmers
Helen Rytina
Eileen McFadden
Irving Grammar School
William Re Roane
Board of Education
Ruswell Yustis
Mytle Lammerding
Marjorie McDowell
Haskins & Sells Voucher for 25 Years Service
Dear Miss Taaffe we congratulate you on tomorrow completing twenty five years with us and present a voucher for 250.00 as appreciation for your loyalty and devotion to our interests Yours very truly HASKINS & SELLS Signed Loretta Taaffe York Regis De ma
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Taaffe
Haskins & Sells
Fourth of the Robins Nest party supports crippled children
The Newt Bridge Fourth of the Robins Nest party held a tea at the Haze Inn with many Mayers and donors present. Prizes including purses and metal designs were awarded to attendees, tracing proceeds to benefit the construction hospital and crippled children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robins Nest
Nien Howard ‘Carroll
Carroll
Taerytowne
Arthur Lewin
Bhaworth
Irvington
Greene Tarry
Meni Heat Dobbs Ferry
Sandee Slash
Sleepy Hollow County
True
Mamaroneck
Paul ‘King
Randal Irvington
Nic Howard Shaw
Dobbe
Miran Thueher
Sten
Henry” King Browning
Tarrstown
Hedges
Mayers
Notiny
Aira
Benry Ovington ‘Varen
T Rottie Animary
Mira
Matheate Decker
Bintien
Browning
Howard Carroll
Joseph Clendenin
Charles Danont
Harton’ Eaton
Hiemy Otabrootey
Ewin Gould
Hea Stuart ‘Green
Wenry Ueaven
Reginald Tie Jaitray
Sion ‘Froléelek
Peking
Adam K. Luke
Thomas Luke
Iteed Steen
Ralph Biathton
William ‘de Peyton
Patt King Randal
Sayles
Harold Seat
Mrs Blake and her children sail to Maine lodge
Mrs Joseph A Blake and her four children left for Blake Lodge in Bar Harbor Maine on Tuesday Dr Blake currently in New York plans to join them in July indicating family travel arrangements and relocation plans for the summer season
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Blake
Blake Lodge
Bar Harbor
Maine
Dr. Blake
New York
Large Apartment and Shops Planned for Orton Site
Ground was broken on the former Orton property at Main Street and Treadway with a county seat contractor. New owners plan a large up-to-date apartment house and several stores. W B Jones of Richard and Davin in White Plains is interested, boosting Irvington’s progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton
Main Street
Treadway
W.B. Jones
Richard & Davin
White Plains
Irvington
Miss Buckhout and Adams Impress in Local Bowling Night
Miss Sadie Buckhout, already a multiple winner of the Lady's Bowling Tournaments, rolled 185 on Thursday at Pastime Lanes. Willing J. Adams, joining the Indies, delivered a 216 in an exhibition, drawing cheers and a birthday remark about the celebratory score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Buckhout
Willing J. Adams
Indies
Sage
Turner Lumber Company Sign Prominent Storefront Attraction
A large Turner Lumber Company sign adorns the J C Parner Lumber Company building near Neumber yard. The painted sign features tin era and other combinations on the side of the huge structure, completed recently. It is described as a substantial sight for train patrons and a major local attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Parner “Lumber Company
Neumber Yard
AT ST BARNABAS SCHOOL CLONING SESSION SET
The cloning session of the School will be held June 20 and a badge of honor will be awarded. The School will open in the fall September. The sermon will be on Religion and the Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fs. Beethoven
Parochial School Children Greet Cardinal Train
Last Wednesday the Cardinals special train passed Irvington en route to Chicago. About 200 pupils from Parochial School stood on the station platform to honor the visitors, each bearing an American flag as the scene created a notable demonstration. The train traveled through Irvington around 11:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnals
Chicago
Staion
Irvington
Schneider and Smiths mark fifth year in Irvington business
The well known firm Schneider and Smiths of North Broadway in Irvington enters its fifth year of activity. June 16th, the member's birth day, prompted a real celebration as patrons celebrated the milestone and the continued growth of the roadway firm on Irvington's business scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schneider & Smiths
North Broadway
Irvington
Hope Chapel Well Represented at Christian Endeavor Convention
Hope Chapel will be well represented at the Christian Endeavor Convention to be held at Saratoga Springs from July 2 to 5. Delegates include Mixa Alice Borger, Catherine and Marart Dragan, Catherine Godfrey, Mike Edna Livingston, and Valentine Ross. Rev T J Donlon will depart for Chicago to participate in the Eucharist Congress program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Chapel
Christian Endeavor
Saratoga
Springs
Mixa Alice Borger
Catherine and
Mar‘art Dragan
Catherine Godfrey
Mike Edna Livingston
Valentine Ross
Auto As Graduating Gift for Charlotte May
Charlotte May daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm B May of Winterly North Broadway received a fine Stearns car as a graduating gift Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mins
Charlotte May
Wm. B. May
North Broadway
Stearns
Young Defenders League Enrollment at Miss Benjamins
All boys of good standing may apply for their pairs and buttons at Miss Benjamin's residence this Saturday between 11 30 and 1 00 p m. No other hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Benjamin
Ist. Pauls M. E. Church notes service and conference
Service Sunday at 11 o clock and 1 45 o clock with Re Hough Houston presiding elder preaching and leading the First Quarterly Conference in East New Church No evening service in Irvington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Re. Hough Houston
East New Church
Ivington
Whitney Family Sails for Europe on Homeric
Mr and Mrs Caspar Whitney and family of Windover sailed Friday aboard the Homeric for England to spend the summer at Succes returning home September 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caspar Whitney
England
Succes
Bolles Family Plans Summer Move to Westhampton Beach
Judge and Mrs. J A Bolles of Strawberry Hill have closed their residence here and left Wednesday for their summer home at Westhampton Beach Long Island. Miss Marjorie Bolles and Miss Trances accompany them with plans for a voyage aboard the Berengaria next week en route to England Italy France Switzerland and Belgium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jotn A. Bolles
Westhapton Beach
Long Island
Marjorie Bolles
Trances
Wil Sall
England
Italy
France
George R. Smith Celebrates 29th Anniversary Party
George R. Smith known as a civic figure and tax collector celebrated his 29th anniversary with a party on Tuesday June 15 at the Lawrence Inn in Mamaroneck. Mrs A C Shorey and family plan a Maine summer trip. Mr and Mrs Ell Jago host visiting friends from New Zealand before their extended England trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Smith
Lawrence Inn
Mamaroneck
Mra
Ell Jago
New Zealand
England
Anniversary Dinner of C D A Court Margaret Mary No 815
The Daughters of America Court Margaret Mary No 815 held its third anniversary dinner at the Florence Inn in Tarrytown. Nearly one hundred attended as officers and guests were saluted by Rev T J Donlon Miss Elizabeth C Tansy and others. Gifts included a platinum wrist watch from Gorham’s for the Grand Regent and bouquets for District Deputy Miss Duffy. The event closed late with praise for the court’s growth and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Mary
Cathy Tle
America
Florence Inn
Tarrytown
Anna L. Taaffe
Elizabeth C. Tansy
T. J. Donlon
Immaculae Conception Church
M. C. Duffy
Ossining
Barrett
Margaret Men
Agnes Baviello
Clara ‘Roster
Dobbs Ferry
Alice Tewey
Mary Robertson
Margaret Burke
Helena L. Taaffe
Oeables Aston
Walter H. McNeitly
Miles Marion Sweetman
Gorham
Ttt
Duffy
Chevrolet Welfare Benefit Stage at Tarrytown Hall
The Chevrolet Welfare Association stages a benefit show next Wednesday at the Tarrytown Music Hall. A mix of famous artists from the Hotel McAlpin WMCA troupe perform with Ukelele Mac, Guy Hunter, Dr Morris Held, Charlie Marks, Elsa Gray, the Three Musketeers, Joseph Schildkraut, and others. Tickets cost 76 cents for a two and a quarter hour program. seats available through Chevrolet employees or the Courtesy Department at Barkman Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thell
Tarrytown Music Hall
Chevrolet Welfare Association
Hotel McAlpin
WMCA
Guy Hunter
Dr. Morris Held
Charlie Marks
Elsa Gray
Irene Company
Joseph Schildkraut
Able
Chevrolet
Courtsey
Barkman Avenue
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East
Irvington House
William Adams
Louis Lupi
Noes
Margaret Mulligan
Claire
Hills Katherine Jordan
Monayning
John McQuillan
Sweden
N. J. Leonard
Eleanor
Merchar
Society Prevention OF
World War Memorial Fund
Loretta’'A. Taaffe
York Regost
Newt
Mre
Lake
Turner Lumber Company
ST. Barnabas
Cardinal
Hope Chapel Well
Christian Endeavor Convention
Ist. Paul's
J. A. Bolles
Westhampton Beach
L. I
F. Carlton Kittle
Madelaine Mr. Shaw
Frank Carlton Kittle
Frank CG. Kittle
Main St
Ming Madelaine Maratta Shaw
Bur
Ton Clark Shaw
Central Avenue
Glock
Misa Shaw
Sara
Jane
Kittle
Alster
Marjorie
Gean Carpenter
John. Buttercafer
Robert
Wassman
Larchmont
Raymond Shaw
John Stapleton
Chatterton Hill
William Neely Colton
St. Barnabas Church
Edward J
John Buttercofer
White
Platina
Atlantic City
Ataf
A. C. Shorey
Arduley Park
C.D. A
Vassar
Joan Frothingham
Ruth Robinson
Georgina L. ‘Cushman
Vassar College
P. O. Box
Irvington, N. Y
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