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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1954
Page
1
The passage speaks at commencement of rapid world changes and the need for steadfast faith and inner strength. It urges individuals to be true to their best rise, relying on spiritual guidance to seize opportunities in an evolving era.
Irvignton area tale describes a phantom appearance by Washington Irving near Sunnyside and a fanciful old fashioned pantry square dance hosted by Harriet and Chuck, with references to the Matthiessen place and ceremonial dances. The fragment hints at a continuation on Page 2.
Sr and Mrs F C Bow hosted a senior party for the whole Irvington High School class at their East Sanuyside home. Guests included a guest from France in his freshman year. The evening featured dancing and a large relief shaped cake. A Your Book surprise highlighted refreshments and souvenirs of miniature silver bulldogs, the class mascot bearing numerals.
Station Road will become westbound one way for a two month summer trial from Broadway to South Buckhout Street. The Board of Trustees adopted the measure after extended discussion of replacing parking with a no parking zone between Brook Place and Broadway. Endorsed by the Spiro Park ine Association and backed by Police Chief Habermetl. continued on Page 4.
A church led survey places the village population at about 4 500 to 4 600 with a precise count around 4 502 from spring tallies. Early results show planned Halt Borough development with about 120 new units and nearby estates listed with resident counts. The census relies on geographic residence counts by Rev Hee Bal and St Pauls Methodist officials.
Golf professor Bob Watson of Ardsley Country Club advanced through two U S Open elimination rounds at the Bal tisral Club in New Jersey to reach the money in the event. He competes amid a field of famous names including Ben Hogan Sam Snead Lloyd Mangrum Claude Larmon Bobby Locke and Ed Furgol. Watson, once captain of the University of Texas golf team, hoped to solidify his status as a top professional.
Public hearing examined a proposed ordinance to require pedestrians hawkers and solicitors to register with the village. An annual fee of 25 dollars was fixed for licenses including door to door sales of vacuum cleaners and related items.
The 1954 confirmation class at St. Paul’s Methodist Church will be received as church members by Rev. Lee H Ball at an 11 o clock service on Sunday morning June 27. Each member will receive a Bible, and the day will include children’s songs and a program led by Miss Jenlo TR Buckhout and others. After June 27 the church school closes for summer until September 12.
John Di Giorgio son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Di Giorgio of South Ferris Street is graduated at Adelphi College 58th Commencement with a BS in Education. Irvington High School Class of 1954 notes include 35 graduates. outdoor ceremony planned at Memorial Park 7 pm Saturday, weather permitting. Stormy day fallback in Town Hall. The program features a professional march, Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance, and invocation by Rev Philp W. Furst. Evelyn Vat sings, Dr Pip E. Sanborn introduces, King Gordon of Barney Park to deliver address. awards by Donald S. Worley. valedictory by Elbeth Salmon. pagenote on scholarships and honors.
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