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Irvington Gazette

Location

Irvington, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1927

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Graduates Celebrate 19th Class at High School Ceremony

A graduation marked by 19 graduates and about four hundred relatives. Dr Samuel W Graffin of the West Side M C A in New York delivered a masterful address on A Bunch of Keys citing four keys to success and five gold keys including temperance and courtesy. Leonora Golablatt gave the valedictory as the ceremony closed with remarks by William Roane and other school officials.

Morton High Bohbol Board of Education William R. Roane James J. Duros George Minton Thomas le William “ H. McClelland W. Francis Irwin Gunhild Friberg Samuel W. Graffin West Side ¥. M. C. A New Yo City Temple of Success Leonora Golablatt R_Roane

Irvington High School Class of 1927 Diplomas Parade

The Irvington High School Class of 1927 marched from the auditorium to receive diplomas and gifts in the lobby as friends offered congratulations. Officers included Florence Warren as president and Blanche OctRo as vice president, with a list of graduates across Commercial English Latin and more.

Irvington High School Florence Warren Blanche OctRo Gunhild Friberg Katherine Ferguson Evelyn ‘Maude Adams Agnes F. Behrens Alfred Fletcher Corp Englis Mary Carmen Dotolo Joseph Arthur Ballon Gunhild F. Friberg Engllah Leonora R. Goldblatt Enna Harrin Jaffray John Leonard Helen Josephine Mattuccl Walter Raymond McBride John Holland Norris Latin Scientif Blanche A. Oetgen Henry Oscar Katherine Mac Roane John William Tualele Enis Charies A. Stover Thallah Florence Aely Warren Engi Urvaice Ane

Firemen Host Weeklong Carnival in Irvington

At Thursday’s meeting final plans for a June 27 weeklong carnival were set. Local firemen will staff concessions from top vendors, supporting the Benevolent Fund. A high dive jumper will entertain each evening as organizers press locally to draw crowds. The event extends to Tuesday night due to the July 4 wash night. Applications to join the Weatchester Volunteer Firemen’s Association included Capt Gallagher, William J Fallon, and Assistant Captain Matthew Janatello.

Irvington Capt. Gallaher K. B. Conger Leo W. Beck Irvington Estates The Weatchester Volunteer Firemen’s Association Capt. Gallagher William J. Fallon Matthew Janatello

Former Irvington residents plan trip to Europe

Mr and Mrs F M Abercrombie and family of 45 Colonial Road expled to leave on July 7 aboard the steam er Lapland for a grand tour of England Scotland France Switzerland and Italy. They expect to return about September 10. Clipped from Ridgewood N J Herald.

Abercrombie Colonial Road Lapland England Scotland France Switzerland Italy Ridgewood N. J Herald

Irvington Drives Rapid Growth for Chamber of Commerce

545 members are counted in the new Chamber of Commerce at Washington Irving High School in Tarrytown. A general meeting Tuesday evening will adopt a Constitution and By Laws and elect a Board of Directors. Program of Work sessions will run in three villages to outline a permanent activity program. Since the drive closed Friday June ith, 43 new members joined, 32 via Irvington teams, bringing the total to 545.

Chamber of Commerce Washington Irving High School Tarrytown Chamber Irvington

Burke Proud Papa Birth Announcement in Hastings

Mr and Mrs John A Burke of 441 Warburton Avenue Hastings welcome a son born Thursday morning at 8 o clock at the Maternity Hospital Yonkers. Mrs Burke before marriage Mary McCurtin of Hastings. Both mother and baby are reported splendidly. Abundant congratulations have been received.

John A. Burke Warburton Avenue Hastings Maternity Hospital Yonkers Burke Mary McCurtin

Graduation Exercises at Immaculate Conception School

The Immaculate Conception School held graduation Sunday at 3 PM in the church. Twelve in the class. six girls won gold medals. Joseph Smith received five dollars for meritorious work in grades seven and eight in one year. Father Denton spoke on graduation and etymology, praising Sisters and thanking parents and the School Fund supporters. Medalists included Catherine Dillingham and Mary Downey among others. the class list featured Joseph Smith, Edward Leahy, and Virginia Murtha, with sisters Ida Bollard and Dorothy Burgoyne noted for vacation plans to Ansonia and Torrington, Conn.

Immaculate Conception School Joseph Smith Father Denton Father Donlon Catherine Dillingham Mary Downey Virginia Martha Alice Fallon Gillespie Beatrice Smith Edward Leahy Egene Fallon Joseph Jendrucko James Jack Virginia Murtha Meatrice Smith Claire Gillospi Catherine Fa

Irvington Seeks One Dollar Gifts for Washington Irving Memorial

Community urges every citizen to contribute one dollar to the Washington Irving Memorial fund. The text emphasizes national and international significance, invites participation next Monday, and requests donations to be sent to Treasurer R G Aber crombie to sustain the monument in perpetuity.

Washington Irving Memorial America Ichabod Crane Rip van Winkle Washington Irving R. G. Abercrombie Irvington

Wedding Notice for Helen Wheeler Gorey Engagement

The upcoming marriage of Miss Helen Wheeler of Ossining to Peter A. Gorey of North Fifth Street Ossining will be solemnized at St Augustine's Church Ossining on a Saturday in July. The notice indicates a church wedding in Ossining with the couple named and the ceremony planned in July.

Helen Wheeler Ossining Peter A. Gorey North Fi Street St. Augustine’s Church

Irvington Presbyterian S. S. Picnic on Church Lawn

The Irvington Presbyterian Church Sunday Schools hold their self annual outing this afternoon from 2:30 to 6:00 on the church lawn. An artist from New York will perform for an hour, then games and refreshments follow. All parents are invited.

Irvington Presbyterian Church New York

Red Cross Chairman Heads to Europe on Extended Trip

Last Saturday Mr and Mrs James Hall of Gray Gables North Broadway sailed for Europe on a several month journey. Mrs Hall serves as local chairman of the Red Cross.

RED Cross Europe James Gray Gables North Broadway Hall The

Remarkable School Record By Mary C Dotolo

Miss Mary C Dotolo, recent high school graduate of the Hill estate, has an average of 81 percent and would have earned three diplomas two years ago. She led her class in counts and credits her success to close study. She will work with Lord & Burnham Company this summer.

Mary C. Dotolo Dotolo Lord & Burnham Company

Matthiessen Park Open Brings Families to River Breezes

Matthiessen Park opens and families enjoy the balmy river breezes. Children learn to swim as bathers take advantage of the facility. A new bath house for women is being erected with up to date showers. The park remains a premier recreation spot for the community’s youngsters and their friends.

Matthiessen Park

Memorial for Washington Irving to be unveiled in Irvington

The Mayor Matthew J. Murtha invites Irvington residents to honor Washington Irving with a memorial unveiling on June 27 and to display the national colors in front of their homes as a tribute to the celebrated author and longtime village resident.

Irvington Washington Irving Matthew J. Murtha

Washington Irving Memorial Unveiled Monday at Sunnyside

The Washington Irving Memorial will be unveiled Monday June 27 at 4 30 pm on John Daniell Jr estate across Broadway from Sunnyside Lane. Young Washington Irving will cue the ceremony with a Star Spangled Banner and donors list will be placed in front of the monument. Various civic groups and schools will participate while Col Franklin Q Brown presides and speeches by Dr Albert Shaw and Major George Haven Putnam are planned.

Washington Irving John Daniell, Jr Broadway Sunnyside Lane Irvington Town Hall Mr. Daniell Washington Irving Memorial Association Henry V. D Black Black Gloria Washington Irving High Washington Irving Grammar Irvington High School East Irvington School Irving School Girl Scouts JK. Benjamin Ann Whiting Cremonies Franklin Q. Brown Albert Shaw Irving Place New York Matenile Pet ES Ree Hudson Boy Scouts of Tarrytown Daniels Estate Daniel Chester French King Boabdel Granada Rip van Winkle Irving Henry ‘V.D. Black Franklin Q.” Brown Frederic C. Sayles Leslie .R. Palmer Henry K. Browning James Donner Harold B. Scott Wallace Odell Robert G. Abercrombie Henry V. D. Black Wiliam Evarts Benjamin Howard J.carroll Benjamin 1 Prince Robert G. Abercrombte Robert A. Patteson George ‘Haven Putnam Col Franklin” Q.brown Lewis Dupont Irving Louis Dupont Irving Frederic C.sayles Leslie’ R. Palmer Coleman ‘Dupont Coleman Dupont Donaldson Brown John W. Don *Aldson Homer Foot, Jr Joseph J.clendenin Walter D. Blair Finley J. Shepard Caspar Whitney Charles D. Fraser Leslie R. Palmer Thomas Luke Howard Carroll Harold 5. Syatt Kenyon B. Conger Way Weil Mg. Hopkins Abercrombie Mist Adam K. Luke

Building Operations at Cedar Ridge Heralded in New Community

Homeland Company announces A. M. Hunter 2Son purchased prime sites for Cedar Ridge first homes. John Hunter of Irvington National Bank leads the venture. Plans call for six room homes designed for limited settings. Blasting and improvement work proceed as crews prepare the land and cabin office gains attention. Maurice Rice oversees daily property activity from dawn to dusk.

Cedar’ Ridge Browaway Harriman Toad The Homeland Company A. M. Hunter 2Son Duttora John Hunter Irvington National Bank Cedar Fg Cedar Ridge Maurice Rice

Conger Receives Signed Place Card From Clarence Chamberlin

K B Conger of Barney Park received a signed place card from Clarence Chamberlin, famed aviator of the Berlin non stop flight era. The card, used at a Berlin dinner Chamberlin attended, links Conger to prominent U S aviation figures and diplomatic circles.

K. B. Conger Clarence Chamberlin Barney Park Germany Chamberlin Berlin J. H. Conger Mr. Conger U.S Col. Conger Bor- Waux Herrick Col. Lindbergh France

Irvington Parent Teachers Association Meets in June

The Irvington P T A held its second meeting at the High School on June 22, 1927, with discussions leading to some amendments and a membership push. Fifty members were reported with plans to add three more, and the group pledged to prepare next year’s program during the summer for pamphlet publication. Meetings are set for the second Tuesday monthly from September to May at 8:00 PM. Mrs Stephen Hart of 59 Main Street chairs the membership committee and invites inquiries by phone at 1375-M. Mr and Mrs Harold W Dolph and family are spending the summer in Eastern Pennsylvania.

Parent‘Teachers Association of Irvington High Schoool Parent-Teachers Association State Congress of Parents and ‘Teachers Stephen Hart Main Streets Ines Harold W. Dolph Barney Park Pennsylvania

Frank Barker Dies After Illness at Grasslands Hospital

Frank Barker a longtime Irvington resident died today at Grasslands Hospital after months of illness He lived on South D Street and spent years with the Village of Irvington later with Urban Industries Inc He is survived by his wife and two daughters Wanted Experienced dressmaker apply Hastings 1785.

Frank Barker Grasslands Hospital Mr. Barker South D Street Irvington Urban Industries, Inc

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WM. R. Roane Samuel W. Grafflin NEW Chamber OF Commerce Proud Papa the Immaculate Conception Ida Bollard Dorothy Burgoyne George Bollard Ansonia Torrington Conn S. S. Picnic Imary Dotolo Cny Apna Ashington Irving Ievinatons Onl North Broadway George Haven Putnam St. Barnabas Sunday School Dresama
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