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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1941
Page
4
Henry Van Deventer Black, longtime Irvington resident, died recently in a quiet passing. A civilian patriot and unassuming community helper, he served his country in the military and left a lasting, modest mark on the town that will endure beyond those still living.
A roundup of short hometown items notes travel visits and small changes as residents of the area plan rail trips to England California and New Hampshire. Families Boles Eddison Cis worth Goss and Fails Hall Dowden Stein Hunter Anable and others are mentioned with church school and social ties. a few residents recover from illness as Rev. Ross teaches at Drew Seminary.
A sewing group under the War Relief Committee, led by chairman imbel, is set to meet. The session aims to organize volunteer sewing work and coordinate general charges for the effort.
Dobbs Ferry resident Storms, tied to Irvington National Bank, among longtime figures at the Sunnyside Preservation Society meeting. Community notes cover staff lay-offs, summer visitors, college returns, and local residents planning trips to Vermont and Albany, with updates on marriages, houses, and summer engagements around Dobbs Ferry and nearby towns.
A bridge and card party held Tuesday evening by the Mothers of Scout Troop 34 raised funds for the Cold Spring Scout camp. Prize winners included Alice Towey, Fultia Tronnes, Mrs. Nicholas Ytnes, and Clyde Norethoe. Proceeds supported Camp Wicconee preparations and tents at Camp Reid, Dobbs Ferry. The event followed a dance recital by Mrs. Trene Timen’s pupils at the Tevin Hall. Proceeds benefited the British War Relief Society units in Irvington and Hastings.
Fragmentary OCR shows a village seeking a six thousand dollar award related to a wife and man named Mose. A request appears tied to Station Road with references to a pit Moe and Sumerome, indicating a local legal or administrative matter with unclear parties and events.
Thomas Gillis House on 125 North Broadway hosted a small gathering for Tommy Gillen turning three with friends Barbara Schneider Jolienne Schneider Mason Caldwell Donald Caldwell and Jerome Mr tees among the attendees. The event marked the youngster’s birthday milestone in a cozy, familial setting.
Albert Stern, prominent stock broker and former New York Stock Exchange member, died at his home. He retired from active business in 1935 but remained involved in finance until health issues halted him. A music lover, he funded poor musicians and supported philanthropic causes, including Mount Sinai Hospital Nursing School, and is survived by his widow Amy, four sons Albert, George, Rupert and Stern, all of The Gazette.
The village mourns the death of Mr. Black who died last Thursday evening in Irvington aged 78. Born August 8, 1857 in New York City he led a long career in lithography and idography and served as president of his firm for decades. Survived by Mrs. Black, two sons and multiple grandchildren, he remained active in Irvington Presbyterian Church and local affairs.
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