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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1943
Page
4
A string of village social notes details ill health, homecomings, and weekend visits. Winifred Michaely, Mary Donagay and class, and Miss Dorothy Henry are among those mentioned visiting relatives, while corps of soldiers and families from Morristown to Yonkers are noted traveling or awaiting assignments.
A group gathered at the Burman Boiler Corp building on the riverfront as former Guadalcanal veterans and marines recount service in the Solomons. Sergeant Barney Ross, joined by Ensign Mallett, spoke of endurance, home-front effort, and the need to aid troops, urging support for the war and those serving overseas.
The village board rejected a request for a swimming pool and addressed a poultry yard issue on North Ferris Street. The board advised Therrien to seek remedy via neighbors filing a complaint to the Westchester County Board of Health after confirming no zoning prohibition on keeping poultry. The board also approved Helen Connors as director of recreation at Memorial Park and named Robert Volk to oversee boys’ activities there.
The pupils of Miss Frances Valentine gave a recital at St Paul Charen on Sunday evening with Zita Sweetman and Joan Gilmour. Miss Marion VanDyke played organ and piano duet with Miss Valentine. Edward J Fallon of 6 West Home Place was made a corporal in Company D, 399th Infantry at Fort Dix. State Traffic Commission urged trustees to study traffic on Ardsley Avenue and South Broadway where a 12 year old traffic light may be discontinued. A May village garage fire caused damage estimated at 226,468 dollars. mayor to sign proof of loss.
The Sunnyside Community Club donated to the Red Cross and Irvington children prepared an afghan for graduation day. Westchester Red Cross reports 2061 blood units collected in May. Production finished 415,920 surgical dressings and 5299 hospital garments. County chapter to present service reports at a New York City meeting Friday at 2 pm. Attendees include Milicent W. Lewis, Mrs. Jane Af Haines, and Dev Ads Weir Craig.
The consolidation of Robin's Nest and Tarrytown Hospital is set as final after two board meetings with over two thirds approval. Robin's Nest property will transfer to the hospital, the Nest will cease as a separate entity, and the hospital will reuse the David Luke mansion for hospital purposes under a new name for children.
A four page program for a community service at Bom Deal Park on July 4 honors living and fallen service members. The event features hymns prayers scripture excerpts from letters of service members read by clerks, a message from the troops, and a conducting by Fritz Helm. The Service Welfare Committee and local ministers organize the time with an anticipated forty five minute length and souvenir programs for attendees.
Four year old Lia Fat Penny Cook suffered head and arm injuries after tumbling from a porch at 17 South Eckar Street Tuesday evening. She was treated at Dobbs Ferry Hospital and returned home with bruises. doctors reported no broken bones after examination.
Sealed bids are requested to transport about 150 pupils of School District No 2 Irvington Town of Greenburgh New York. Bids on a specified form and envelope must be received by July 6 1943. Public opening to be held at Irvington High School at 8 13 a m. The board reserves the right to reject all bids.
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