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Irvington Gazette

Location

Irvington, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1948

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Pennybridge Seeks Tarrytown Annex in School District Split

A Lincoln editorials warns of a secession by Irvington district residents, as Pennybridge families petition the Tarrytown board to join, sparking debate over tax implications and relocation plans. If approved, lost valuations and tax revenues could raise local school taxes, with effects rippling through the district.

Havington Board of Education Tarrytown Board Irvington Board Pennybridge Iton

Abolish tolls on Westchester parkways urged

Pelham and Yonkers residents complain about motorists avoiding tolls on the Hutchinson River and Saw Mill River parkways. The piece argues tolls were approved without county consent and should be funded by state control, proposing transfer of parkway operation to the State Parkway System.

Pelham Yonkers Hutchinson River Saw Mill River Westchester Pelham and Yonkers Trien Yetter

Hastings Opposes Dobbs Ferry Hospital Merger Plan

Hastings News argues against the proposed three-hospital merger of Dobbs Ferry, Ossining, and nearby facilities. It warns abandonment of Dobbs Ferry Hospital would push care toward Yonkers, altering Hastings’ hospital focus and potentially not serving Ossining, Tarrytown, Irvington, or Hastings.

Sweien Dobbs Feny Torytown Ossining Dobbs Ferry Hospital Hastings Tarrytown Yonkers Dobbs Ferry Dobbs Fery Hospital Irvington Hastings News

Parochial School Commencement Exercises Held Sunday Afternoon

The commencement exercises of the parochial school featured a class of 18 members including Buramen, Helen An cercis Sunde, Burke Helena Elaine Onrradi, Mary Frercises and others. The ceremony began with pedals exers in the chore on Robert Rows and Richard Bele, and continued with student presentations at 2 PM.

Tamrenge Buramen Helen Ancercis Sunde ‘Burke Helena Elaine Onrradi Mary Hoean Harry Willan — Hopper Ames Jowphites Patrica Ann Jes Josephui Conepton Seam Shanes Robert Rows Richard Bele Roger

Noted Art Works to Be Shown at Church Exhibition

Irvington Presbyterian Church hosts a weekend exhibition featuring Thomas J. Watson collection paintings from the Americas. Latin American costumes modeled by diplomatic staff will be displayed with a moving picture program nightly. Local Irvington artists also showcase works. the back room has been redesigned with monk’s cloth walls.

Americas Lewwres Latin America Dolly M Irvington Presbyterian Thomas J. Watson Hirsth Lowel Thomas Irvington Tuheie Mate ‘Turner Il Tae Ray Sisking Wee Rous International Business Machine Corporation

Services set Friday for Mrs John McCormack

Friday services will be held for Mrs Nellie McCormack of Irvington formerly Yorktown and widow of Jocim McCormack proprietor of a Covington grocery store. Born in Yorktown she came to Covington in the 1960s and died at her home on Main Street. High Mass of Requiem will be at the Church of the Immaculate Conception with burial at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Survivors include son Tony McCormack of Pelham, daughter Mrs Peter Thomas of Asin Street, and sister Mrs James Dorsey of Peekskill.

Nellie McComaets Joli McComack Irvington Man Street Tuewdy Farah Eclock Sleepy Hollow Aievermack Yorktown John Hanna Fitzgerald Finnerty McCormack Covington Jocim McCormek Main Street Angbaras

New Officers for Office Union

At the time meeting of Local No 13549 Office Workers Union USA the following were elected to two year terms Joann Surovich of Tarrytown president Frank Herlihy of Harts State vice president Miss Rut Volk of Irvington financial secretary Howard Vandervoort of Tarrytown treasurer Ann Cary of North Tarrytown recording secretary and Robert Kelly of Irvington sergeant at arms The union held its annual dinner dance at the Rock House in Hastings NC about eighty members and guests attended and enjoyed dancing dinner and refreshments.

Tiue Office Workers Union - USA Burnham Corporatio Jouan Surovich Tarrytown Frank Herlihy Hartstate Rut Volk Irvington Howard Vandervoort Weasurer Ann Cary North Tarrytown Robert Kelly Rock House Hastings N. C

82 Mile Speed Brings $50 Fine

New York motorist John Gila faced an $80 total fine for speeding at 82 mph in Irvington Village Police Court. Several others, including Samuel Seylick of Brooklyn and Feles L. Russo of The Bronx, were fined for speeds ranging from 60 to 72 mph, with varied penalties. A motorcyclist, Eawne Tones of Ossining, was fined $300 for a defective muffler while driving.

John Gila New York Ity Irvington Vilage Griffin Samuel Seylick Brooklyn Slong Feles L. Russo Te Bron Joseph JSON Philip Angelowitz Bernard Walker Yonkers Robert L. Hutcheson Gander City The Imins Broncos Charles Coffin Doble Kerry Fole del Veechio Belle N.I Sid Siu Willie Conene Eawne Tones of Ossining

Holy Name Rally in Dobbs Ferry Draws 500 Faithful

The Holy Name Societies of Ronan Catholic parishes in the Fourth District plan a 2:40 PM parade on Palisade Street Dobbs Ferry. The procession will move at 3:00 PM from Our Lady of Pompeii to Sacred Heart Church for services with Rev. J Callahan of Conception Irvington as speaker on Young America. The event includes the St Teresa’s male choir and Catholic War Veterans, with leaders Raymond J. Thon and local officers coordinating.

Holy Name Societies Pourth Irvington Dobbs Ferry Tarrytown Blasford North Tarrytown Palisade Street Dobbs Heres Our Lady of Po Sacred Heart Church Wil St. Teresa's Chreh North Tarestown Raymond J. Thon North Taerstown WEA Post American Legion Tarsytown Boy Scouts Our Lady of Perperal Hep Church Ase Immacute Conception Herev Amieen J

Picnic mishap sparks recklessness case attendent to wreck

A picnic gathering of the Business Women group at Levington ended when a car driven by William Star hawking struck a parked vehicle, injuring Mrs diesel and others. Robert Stamm and William Stamm and several passengers faced charges of reckless driving as judge James J. Utes set July 7 for arraignment. Cars sustained extensive damage and investigators noted brake tests showed no defects.

Menners Symestana Resid‘ng Levington Farrytowns Josie Suiay Mes J. Diesel Violet Persons New York City Vacsonar Fey Shosk Ruth Stora Hirdughta New York Paireman John Ridick Ax Joseph Murray Seracuse Brouiway Sori Tivington Cornelia Cree Willian Ising Ceven Jove Sehulee Angela Smith Ruth Averas Alice E. Tees Mrs Diesel Florence Vents Laae Dorothy ‘Stamm Robert Willian Stamm Son of Moray, Cae Reis Piola Rewlle Kriswdn Simmons James J. Utes Nak

Mary ida Hayes Becomes a Bride

Mary ida Hayes wed Lawrence Briges Burt at Trinity Episcopal Church Pots G Y in a Thursday afternoon ceremony. A reception for seventy five guests followed at the home of Mes and Mrs olan Cornish. party included bridesmaids Helen Tekan and others. The couple will reside in Potsdam after Burt, Crane School of Music graduate, completes his studies. ceremony featured white roses and a royal blue theme.

Atary Ada Hayes Fllen Hayes Nortack Stree Thurday Trinity Episcopal Church Pots G. Y Lawrence Briges Burt Hart Burt Jane Fall Neve York Mes Olan Cornish Eiven Metrage Tyte Keith Iran Helen Tekan Evington Peas Mid Ro Fan Geenish Mise Ley Bor Pots Gam Elizabeth i Carns

Preparations Begin for Village Sewage Plant Work

Preparation for resuming work on the South Puckhost Street sewage disposal plant proceeds under the village board. Superintendent Frauke Urner directs the project while Tanard J. Martin inspects the facility and drafts plans for actions to be taken in line with Interstate ??? recommendations.

Puckhost Frauke Urner Tanard J. Martin Village Sgneer Sete Acordanc

Service League Donations Support Local Hospitals and Homes

The Hudson River Junior Service League approved gifts totaling 350 to local hospitals and children’s groups at year end. Dobbs Ferry Hospital received 125 for the building fund and 125 for operating expenses, while 100 went to the Westchester Chil lives Association and other groups share the remainder. The league aims to start its own community service project next year, with several ideas under consideration including Mental Hygiene, Cancer, Heart Association, and home teachers for sick children.

Hudson River Junior Service League Westchester Chillives Association Children's Association Tarrystown Dobbs Ferry Ferry Hostal Stilliwell Fund American Heart Association

Four Hurt in Crash Near Town Hall

A Friday evening collision on Main Street in front of Town Hall left four occupants of two cars slightly injured. Flash Stetson of SF Tromt Steve, Tarryson, and Brother car driver Joh Murray of 15 Nevis Ferris Stece feature in the report, with Miss Zella May Dougherty and her brother John Dougherty plus Miss Eleanor Chase treated for injuries.

Flash Stetson SF Tromt Steve Tarryson Joh Murray Nevis Ferris John Dougherty Ales Eleanor Challe Mayebrook X.Y. Murray Murray

Helen Jane Duffus Brides at Presbyterian Church

Helen Jane Duffus wed George W Ticaer of New York Cay and Mapes Nose in a ceremony at the Fest Presbyterian Church in Tsington P redyterian Church on Saturday afternoon. Attendants included Frances Kenney and Mrs. Robert R. Cunningham with Misses Lake Fil and Hanitton. The bride elect hosted a rehearsal dinner for her bridesmaids at Leighton Terrace.

Sss Raevem Frances Kenney Robert R. Cunningham Patric Lake Margaret Fil Gale Hanitton Heiser J. Levis Graven Robert Tribe Robert Mag Aid Edward H. Leander Meiter Aradnaved Ihg Dobbs Ferry Wheaton College Hertus Thad Aliniae Piney Selvot Merchant Marine Kansas State College of

Pine Troop Honored by Tevington Giet Scouts

The Pine Troop of East Irvington Ségad Daas earned the honor troop award after a rally last week reported by The Gazette. Holly Troon was named as the unit's honor troop in the ceremony held Saturday after hodhn' Xt 400"are ineihe Feviston Preset hire.

Tevington Giet East Irvington Ségad Daas Dobbs Ineihe Feviston

Pennybridge Protest Over School Relocation Plan

Pennybridge residents protested the Irvington Board of Education plan to move classes, citing taxes paid and unfair distribution of resources. At a meeting led by Trustee Gerad FiaGerid, concerns included students’ access to multiple schools and the need to consult nearby officials before proceeding.

Tarsteen Te Iningon Board High Schot Tate Boone Ovington Isington Pengbelige Renday Fe Maine Tarstown Gerad FiaGerid Anton Nsred Mga Theteo-Tel Gieier Alba Esphining Thanes Spredons Tarryvon Elveson Trance Arn Devel Ag Hell Irvington Tivington West Tevington Boar of Tarrytown

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Editorial Watson Presbyterian Church Joseph N. More Ieneral Toseph Rowan Lening Tocal J. Tame Koane Willi County John McCormack Mary Ida Hayes Service League Town Hall Helen Jane Duffus PINE John Alan Binrn Hea Stad Miltont Bjornstad Vitisore Nagle
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