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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1958
Page
2
A school graduation program lists speakers and the diploma ceremony. Joan Francis Smith, president of the board, will present diplomas as Pip E. Lalbers supervises. The processional, anthems, and benediction close with the March of the High School Band.
The Good Shepherd Nursery School in Irvington closed its inaugural year with a picnic for children, mothers, and siblings, led by director teacher Mrs. Frederic Quanter of Hastingson Hudson. Applications for fall open October 1. The school, held at Irvington Presbyterian Church, runs four days a week from 9:00 to 11:20 A.M. Enrolment is limited to 15 four year olds or those turning four by December 31. The cooperative program requires each mother to attend once monthly and assist the teacher as specified.
Mr and Mrs James D Cristello have returned from a wedding trip through New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Cristello was formerly Margaret Nugent of 62 Sheldon Avenue Pennybridge and a graduate of Irvington High School. She was secretary to Donald S Wormley, high school principal, for several years. The couple were married June 8 by Rev James Gillespie of Hope Presbyterian Church and will make their home in
Margaret L Bowden daughter of Mr and Mrs Burnham Bowden of Tancock Place Armsley Park sails from Montreal on June 23 aboard the Arosa Kum for Germany. She will join The Experiment in International Living program, spending two months with a German family and then touring the country with host families accompanying the group as guests. The organization operates in 28 countries and has enrolled over 10 000 participants since its 26th year, fostering international friendships.
Mrs. Charles J. Colgan of Arnssey Park presided as the Junior League of Tarrytown welcomed a new class of provisional members at a June meeting in Christ Church parish hall. New provisional trainees and eight active members were welcomed, with plans to reopen the Nearly New Shop September 13, and a report that the June 7 benefit ball was a successful fundraiser for the community trust fund.
The village board approved a new Building Zone Ordinance after a June 5 public hearing, with minor amendments to be considered and a second hearing likely in early fall. The annual village report for the year ending May 2, 1958 showed receipts of 385,882 and expenditures of 380,528, leaving a 6,380 surplus. Police reports for 1957 58 recorded 1,051 cases and 5,958 in fines, with allocations to the Police Pension Fund and state and general funds. The board received letters regarding access to a proposed parking lot near Ard sley-on-Hudson station and a water request for Tarrytown. discussion noted potential stress on Irvington’s water supply and possible sourcing from Greenburgh. Progress on an 8 inch water main on Hamilton Road was reviewed, with funding to be assessed against benefitted property. easement negotiations with Cael Bresnick were noted. Harry Fariel received a one year extension on a bond for road widening and resurfacing, but indicated no resurfacing until after any potential water main work.
The fragment notes an extremely busy sale day on Thursday June 11 with a mention of Miss Jones announcing additional details. The readable text provides limited context but indicates a notable sale event occurring on that date and a named person involved in the announcement.
Appellate Division in Brooklyn denies the village’s appeal from Justice Brenson’s ruling that the village must transfer to Gustave and Bertram Trent half of the garage property at South Astor street and Station Road. Mayor Hartiman authorized a deed to the Trents for half the garage with a wall to separate it from the village’s portion. the original agreement remains in effect and failure to erect the wall on time could trigger reconveyance to the village.
Elizabeth C. Smith town clerk testified before Official Referee Frederick G. Schmidt in White Plains denying altered minutes of the Greenburgh Town Council meeting held years earlier. She said in February she added supervisor Vetrano's statements to counter a whispering campaign and included remarks recalling his partner Ian Garrigues owning land near the incinerator site in East Irvington. The original minutes reported Vetrano noting his partner’s financial interest. the added wording claimed Vetrano disclaimed any personal connection to that land ownership.
The Cole Porter musical Silk Stockings opens at the Rye Music Theatre in Rye on Tuesday June 24 for a week through Sunday June 30. The production features a two top Broadway cast led by Valerie Bettis Dick Smart and Kathryn Damion. Based on the source material.
Board members clash over off street parking near Half Moon Apartments citing safety and access concerns. Fire Chief Foley notes daytime difficulty and potential obstruction for fire equipment, suggesting 450 feet of Buckhout Street as a parking area while proponents warn of vandalism and blocked emergency response.
Public Library summer hours run June 2 to October 1 with daily opening from 10 to 12 AM and 3 to 1 PM. Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings extend to 7 to 9 with Saturday closed.
Six pupils who recovered from rheumatic fever earned eighth grade diplomas at Irvington House PS 403 Manhattan during this afternoon’s commencement in the auditorium. Graduates Edwin Aleman Vincent Lopes Luz Maria Ortin Virginia Sanders Timothy Walsh Wiliam Smith of Putnam will pursue high school without missing work at Philip's Foto Co. Grace Lee former acting director delivered the address. Mrs. Breslauer chaired the care and recreation committee and Mrs. Levy awarded gifts to each graduate.
An odd classified page offers an experienced gardener two days aook free with Mondays and Saturdays options and a man with an ear for early Sunday mornings for two hours work with steady pay. It also advertises last eight Irvington plots of one acre paved road ties priced at 8000 and lists Irvington contact numbers.
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