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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1921
Page
1
Irvington Audubon notes tell of a wrens pair that built a nest in a hanging box after several tries. A fighting female shattered eggs with her beak and both birds abandoned the site, never to return that year, with the cause remaining unknown.
The current issue of The Chesterfieldian Magazine argues against proposed rapid transit expansion that would push the Bronx Valley into Chesterfield. It condemns future upheaval, predicting the city must move and transform into a new Westchester corridor with tenements and casual developments. It notes personal news and local illustrations reflecting focal interests.
The 69th Regiment finishes two weeks of intensive training at Peekskill Camp after a highly successful outing by Company 1 based in Elmsford. Local cadets from New York City include B D Agostino Reginald Fariel William Downey Thomas Mitchell Eugene Murphy and Joseph Marfucel with many county residents visiting on Sunday.
The big ships of the U S Shipping Board left Turner Lumber Company docks and now anchor midstream to save wharfage fees. The plan reduces charges by about $10 per ship daily, totaling $50.00 across the vessels, with anchors taken earlier this week.
June 18 19 list shows letters for Sophie Fondy and men including W F Burns Frank H Scholz Floyd Buffington J B Fisher Teac Wyman Drummond Geiger Bros Martha Post Master and urges patrons to local merchants.
Last Friday evening Irvington High School held commencement exercises in the Town Hall at 8 15. Rev George M Whitmore gave the Invocation. Ralph Reynolds delivered the oration. Ernest Jochens essay Our Philippines Problem drew applause. A chorus of high school girls sang The Heavens Resound. Frederick C Bills spoke on The Closing of Americas Open Door. Miss Marion I Van Tassel was valedictorian bidding farewell to I H S. Dr Holmes praised the principal and faculty. The diplomas were awarded by Mr Abercrombie. Father Donlon gave the benediction.
The Annual St Barnabas Day School Picnic at Croton Point drew many children mothers and teachers. Autos carried attendees from the Parish House to the Point where horseback riding beach amusements and lunch followed before returning home in the afternoon.
Westchester County Council announces Camp Chappegat at Interstate Park Bear Mountain starting July 6 for weeks. Scouts from across the county seek to attend as enrollment nears capacity. Officials plan the real opening on July 2 and 3 with Scout leaders expected.
Hastings on Hudson residents and guests are described in a round of social notes. Mr. and Mrs. C. Sixby plan a tour of England and France, while Mrs. Frank Olcott has just returned from Kansas City. Franklin Carnahan of Cleveland visits the Howes of Buena Vista Drive. Woolström, L. Snyder attends Dartmouth commencement in Hanover New Hampshire, and Miss Louise Miller returns from Smith College. Olivia Carpenter visits from Minneapolis, and Miss Peggy Zinsser hosts Miss D Jaeger from Porto Rico. Mrs. Albert Shaw entertains Miss Marion Butterfield from Syracuse. S. Dwittridge returns from a grand tour of France, Belgium, and Switzerland. Mr. and Mrs. Guardinor motor to Albany. Betty Kennard plans a summer in New Hampshire. Dr. W. A. Johnson’s party attends Williams College graduation. Dr. W. D. Matthews and family lease their home to Dr. Gilbert of New York City. Autumnari recently returned from Europe to home in Hastings. Mrs GW Hutchinson of Phillipse Manor visits town.
A 1914 Irvington Boy Scout troop under Lt Col Frederick Trevor Hill is celebrated for its enduring civic and wartime role. The piece praises Scout exhibitions on the Hill estate, notes White Plains and Bronxville rivals, and honors John O Connor with a special prize while urging community support andBoard backing to nurture youth citizenship and preparedness.
Col. Coleman T reports Mr. Dupont recuperating in the west. Louis D. Irving and five children departed early in the week for their summer home at Southampton. Leaisia J. Benjamin Jett began her annual vacation on Wednesday.
Judge William Duell of Tarrytown and a party visited Thursday evening. Girl Scouts met at leader Miss Terence Lewis home Wednesday afternoon, recently arriving from Bridgeport Connecticut. 106 Main Street meat market now under S eres supervision. Brooks advised by his bearest. Mr Berney and Reed Clarke of Chi 20 NL visiting Mrs Clarke's parents on Broadway. Mr and Mrs C F Andrews of Elm ce hosted guests from out of town over the weekend. Katherine Brown returns from Wellesley College and Katherine Bridgeman returns from Washington DC.
A parish group organized a boys club with a plan to form a Toys Clan for the Immaculate Conception. A Tuesday evening meeting at Holy Name Mall discussed the call and set another session for final organization led by Rev. Ernest Badeker assistant rector who is guiding the effort.
Miss Katherine K of North Broadway will wed Nicholas Ridgely Jones of New York City at 4 20 in the Irv Angton Presbyterian Church. The Rev W Francis Irwin to officiate. A full account to follow in the next issue on Saturday.
George E Minton Jr, a Pratt Institute graduate with honors in 1921, has secured a position with Dewey Architectural Company and Howard Greenley Engineers in New York. He studied architectural design and construction for two years at Pratt and aims to apply his skills on large contracts, including projects in Japan. Irvington should be proud of his achievement.
The regular monthly fire department meeting will be held next Thursday evening at the usual hour. A tablet for the soldiers memorial has arrived and will be a fitting topic for discussion that evening.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Kelly announce the marriage of their daughter Madeline Veronica to John Wesley Harris of Utica New York at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Wednesday morning at 9 30. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
East Irvington residents hosted visitors from New York City including Misses Katherine McCormack Roxe Farrell and John McGuiness. David Jones, longtime village resident, died after illness leaving son David and daughter Mrs. George MacDirmid. Community offers sympathy to the bereaved family.
Henry Israel buys a Studebaker touring car. Yonkers Maroon Baseball Club defeats the local team 17 2 at Warman Field. Next Sunday Dobbs Ferry faces American Stars, the fastest colored team in New Jersey. Robert Denniston, son of Dr. Denniston, graduated from Princeton University. Archibald Forsyth Rosalyn Wright Clara Boslet Frances Phillips and Winfield Rose also graduated from Dobbs Ferry High School. Dress delivered by Charles P. McClelland. Reception at Miss Philips on Ashford Ave. Mr M J Pranets left for Montreal. George Roan visits his son at Tuexdo Park. Dr A F Johnston Veterinarian aids dogs and served in the Veterinary Corps. Karl Perkin improves his Ashford Ave residence. James Mackensie visits from Palisade and Yale graduates return home for summer. Fred and Roswell Harriman back from Yale. Livingston Hose Company to hold their trial on June 25. Black Daniaway and Miss Mildred Hanrahan visiting relatives. Oswald Schuler succeeds Embree in newer quarters. H A Klutte injures a tree while driving near Irvington but uninjured.
Dr Carroll Dunham, oper ated on during the week in a New York City hospital, is reported in excellent health and recovering well. Mrs Dunham stays with the doctor at the hospital as residents and the Board of Education note the service and wish a safe return.
Irvington Scout Troop No 7 earned praise as Earle Wood won the Village Scout Medal with special honors going to John O Connor. A Wall Sealing relay set a new mark of 12 seconds, beating the 1920 Bronxville time, but an injury to Edward Fallon and missing old members cost Irvington a share of the top prize.
The name of Miss Myrtle Mead of West Clinton avenue was inadvertently omitted from the list of Certificates presented to the Eight Grade graduates. We are glad to make this correction.
State dog license for the Village of Irvington may be obtained at the Village Clerk's office in Town Hall. The present license expires July 1 1921. Joseph A Murphy Village Clerk June 21 1921.
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