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Irvington Gazette

Location

Irvington, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1931

Page

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Village Board Act To Put Bond For New Hope Edifice

The Village plans a $240,000 bond issue for the New Hope Presbyterian church edifice with bids due June 29 and contracts possible July 6. Engineer Nolan outlines plans for a three month completion, opening Midland Avenue to unlock future development, and local labor to share in the project. Special measures include piping water supply changes for copper piping, plus a new plumbing code and street lighting improvements. Trustees discuss labor, insurance rates, and notices to homeowners.

Nolan Midland Avenue Simpson Spiro Park Heike Stuart R. Stevenson

Water Board Troubles and Mayoral Memory Refresher

Scoop's Column criticizes the mayor for forgetfulness on Water Board issues. It notes two resignations left the board as a one-man operation and recalls last year's transition when finances and bookkeeping were promised to be cleaned up, referencing the earlier trustees’ role. Page Four mentions a prompt to fix the records.

Press Water Board Tam Dickinson Water Department Ted

Graduation Exercises at Immaculate Conception School

Graduation exercises of the late Conception Parochial School were held in the church afternoon. Alumni were named, honors announced including Eileen Sullivan and Raymond Baker medals. Father Do Jon distributed final marks. attendees Mr. and Mrs. Templeton and Miss Eleanor Kit Templeton traveled to Pearl River to visit Edward Foster, a former Irvington resident.

Late Conception Raymond Taker William Donohue John Dow John Leahey Harold Martin O'Neill Willam Scully Sulliven Eileen Sullivan Raymond Baker John Downey Father Do Jon Dolack J Margaret Gorey Matthew Murtha Dorothy Pierson Patricia Gorey Anna Coffin Mary O'Meara Claire Duggan Patricia Gallagher Kenneth Aker Elen Leahey J. J. Templeton, Jr M. Ralxeh Eleanor Kit Templeton Pearl River Edward Foster Irving Mton Foster

Delivering Summer Westchester Directory Begins Distribution

The Lester A Fisher Parcel Delivery System started the week distributing the Summer Directory of Westchester. It is expected the entire territory Mrjor covers will receive padsay with a telephone adjunct by the weekend. The parcel delivery business under the owner Linn has reached a refined stage and pleased the public with prompt service.

Lester A. Fisher Westchester Jor Linn

Burge Wagner Presents Cabinet to Pastime Club

George Le Wagner of 046 Main Street recently presented the Irvington Pastime Club a valuable cabinet. The gift was well received and will be put to best use housing trophies won by early members in bowling and other sports.

George le Wagner Pharmacin Main Street Irvington Sparta Farle Company Belateral Company

Propriate Exercises At 3:00 Oclock History Of The Church

Plans for the cornerstone ceremony of Hope Presbyterian Church and Community House in Tarrytown detail expected exercises speakers and organizing bodies. The Rev George Whitmore is named principal speaker with officers trustees and members listed, continuation noted on page five.

Carls New Hope Presbyterian Church South Broadway Tarrytown Jare Tre Taylor George 3 Whitmore Hobe Presbyterian Church Benjamin H. Everitt C. Fred Brikes Eben Duncan Robert Whitton Williami A. Clark William Denton Thomas Morgan Willam A. Kisken Torbert Whitton Wiliam A. Angus Franleis Godfrey

Miss Grace Gilligan Weds James McElwain in Immaculate Conception

Grace Gilligan daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Gilligan and James McElwain son of Mr and Mrs Andrew McElwain Sr of North Tarrytown were married at the Immaculate Conception Church. The ceremony was by Rev Daniel Ales with bridesmaid Mrs James Lyden and best man Joseph Melaville. A reception followed at Farragut Inn Has tings. The couple will reside in Tarrytown after returning from Dobbs Ferry Hospital where they and their new son are recovering.

Ce Gulikan Daniel Gilligan leElwain Farragut Inn Hastings James J. Lyden Joseph Valentine P. Gilligan Frances’ V. Gilligan Irvington Raymond J. Gilligan Pittsburgh Arthur Lee Maple Street Spire Park Dobbs Ferry Hospital Thu I

Park development victory urged by St Barnabas men

The St Barnabas Men's Club at their annual dinner urged retaining and developing Mitchell Park on South Broadway. Committee members Waterbury Huber and McFadden reported, urging residents to sign a petition against selling the park. Mayor Dickinson noted past votes blocked bond plans, and a park kept open could serve school and village needs with limited cost and no professional games.

ST. Barnabas Men's Club Mitchell Park South Broadway Waterbury Huber McFadden Dickinson Wang Village Park Board Greenburgh

Village Trustee and family return from trip to Maine and Canada

Mr and Mrs Edward Martin of Village Trustee Alexander Simp North East Street have returned after a motor trip from Maine. They visited relatives and planned a stay in Canada. Officer Martin resumes duties Wednesday. Gazette subscription urged.

Edward ‘Martin Alexander D. Simp North E'Streat Jett Maine Canada Martin Irvington

Inspiring Talks at Immaculate Conception Breakfast

The annual Communion Breakfast of Immaculate Conception parish Holy Name Society and Catholic Club was held last Sunday at Florence Inn in Tarrytown. A tent reception followed Holy Communion as a full house attended breakfast with James F. O Connor presiding and Father Donlon welcoming attendees.

Pension Fund Drives Police Support With 137 Donors

The Pension Fund of the Police Department has drawn 137 donors this week contributing 6100 toward the fund with 1100 still needed to reach the goal. Chief McCall expresses optimism and gratitude to all contributors as desk clerk Buckhout forwards checks to treasurer Hoff for acknowledgment. Contributors listed include James Schmelzel Walter Ackerman Fred Fordam and Howard Cannon.

Police Department McCall John A. Buckhout Fred J. Hoff James Schmelzel Walter Ackerma Fred Fordam Howard TH Cannon Irvington

Lonergans To Move From Yonkers Cottages

Mr and Mrs coward Lonergan who have lived in Yonkers for the last two years will relocate to Yonkers on July 1. Mrs Lonergan was Miss Catherine Fallon daughter of Mr W H Fallon former Yonkers resident.

Coward Lonergan Ant Iy Yonkers Jane Murphy South F. Street Lonergan Misa Catherine Fallon Wn, Hf. Fallon

Greenburgh Building Permits Rise in Five Months 1991 Report

Five month report by Building Inspector Charles Levinis to Supervisor William C. Duell shows Greenburgh unincorporated area issued 116 new construction permits from January to June 1991 with $653,000 in outlays. May 1991 set a record at $198,800, surpassing April figures. growth attributed to progressive town policies and parkway projects, despite not all sections having access to water and utilities.

Greenburgh William C. Duell Charles Levinis Tarrytown Irvington Dobbs Ferry Hastings Ardsley Himaford Duell Norman C. Templeton Satay Famer C. Alagee Board of Wald MF. Magee Milluon Ure Charles D. Millard County Board of Supervigore le Ix

Outdoor Vespers Enter Second Season in Tarrytown Area

Details are set for the Sunday evening June 28 opening of the second season of open air community vesper services sponsored by churches in Tarrytown Pocantico Hills Irvington and Dobbs Ferry. Services will be on the Washington Irving High School lawn unless rain moves them indoors. Each service begins at seven thirty and lasts one hour with Horace H. Hunt as general chairman.

Tarrytowns Pocantlea Hills Irvington Dobbs Ferry Washington Irving High School Tarrytown Horace H. Hunt First Baptist Church Warren Mr. Blodgett Francis Irwin Sterlan Church Lee Hi Tall St. Paul's ‘Methodist Church John M. Pearson Summerfield MD Lester Hf Pocantico Élerey Rogram Charles Vanderbilt

Juniors to Dance at Subscription Ball at Racquet Club

The Juniors will dance at the Racquet and Swimming Club Tuesday night the 19th, sponsored by several women members of the club. On the general committee are Mrs Warren P. Smith, Mrs Robert A. Patteson, Miss Clifford Be Ewart, Mrs Edwin Balmer, Mrs Paul King Randall, Mrs Jerome Monks and Mrs Theodore Kenly.

Warren P. Smith Robert A. Patteson Clifford Be Ewart Edwin’ Balmer Paul King Randall Jerome Monks Theodore Kenly

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New Hope Presbyterian Scoop George R. Smith Byron Immaculate! Conception School Burge Wagner Grace Gilligan James McElwain McLaughlin Pension Fund
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