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Irvington Gazette

Location

Irvington, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1931

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Irvington Education Board Seeks Best Executive

Scoop notes that the Board of Education will self appoint a Supervising Principal next week amid multiple applicants. They will follow the State Education Department guidance on credentials, hoping for the best qualified person rather than politics. The writer warns against partisan influence and pledges to expose any subversion of the oath. Continued on Page Four.

Board of Education Acrumor Irvington State Flueation Department

Dorothy Prince Black sails for Europe this week

Mrs Dorothy Prince Black of Tiarny Park sails for Europe on Wednesday with her sister Airs Micholan Te and Janes of Glen Cove along with Izzy and her uncle Mr John Black of the University Cink New York City. They plan to return to Tevington in late August.

Dorothy Prince Black Tiarney Park Airs Micholan Te Janes Glen Cove Izzy John Black University ‘Cink New York City Tevington

Pension fund grows as 141 donors pledged this week

Interest in the fund continues to rise with four new names this week, bringing the total to 141. Many plan to donate later, while others will give at amounts they can afford, aiding the fund’s steady growth and encouraging delayed contributions. Notable supporters include Joseph Schunkers, Dorothy Prince Black, J. H. Barry, and Dr. Joan C. Ackman.

Par- Hewlar Kent Joseph Schunkers Dorothy Prince Black J. H. Barry Joan'c. Ackman

Mrs Ternon T Woodle hosts Vanishing Trees bridge party

Mrs Ternon T Woodle hosted a bridge party Tuesday at her North Broadway home as part of a season of Vanishing Trees hosted by the Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform. The series began two weeks earlier at the home of Mrs Horace L Hotchkiss Jr. County continued on Page Four.

Ternon North Broadway Werther Women's Organization For National Prohibition Reform Ars Horace L. Hotchkiss

Camp Gracemere Ends Six Years Of Service July 1st

The Philanthropic welfare plan run by Henry K Browning at his South Broadway estate in Tarrytown ends July 1. Camp Gracemere served 18 boys this year and previously carried 11. several graduates from Irvington High School earned high honors. The camp, directed by Rev Louly R Howell then Ackerman of Schenectady, provided extensive educational instruction and community benefit. Some talk of a new camp at Browning estate may arise, though details remain vague.

Henry K. Browning South Broadway Tarrytown Henry K. Browning Louly R. Howell Satd Earl W. Anthal Tivington High School Thair Hamex Grace Browning Gracemere Hoyr

Ardsley Park Association Elect Officers

At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Ardsley Park Property Owners Association held at the Ardsley Club on Tuesday evening June 2nd the following officers were elected for the ensuing year George W Gordon president Jax Middlebrook Jr vice president T Wyle Kinney treasurer and secretary?

Ardsley Park

Irvington Public Affairs Endorses Bond Issue Program

The Irvington Public Affairs Committee and Mayor Dickinson backed a new bond issue that will not raise taxes. Improvements include Midland Avenue and Depot Square, with an amortization plan spread over four years. Committee members urged public release of the amortization table for citizen understanding. Continued on Page Eight.

Depot Square Chessman Kittredge Irvington Chamber of Commerce Dickinson Midland Avenue John Hunter

Pateman Elected Chamber of Commerce Director

William A. Pateman was chosen as director at a Cha per of Ci meeting held Thursday in Wan Is village. The board, presided by Robert Goldblatt, had nine members from each villa ge with only four absentees. Irvington members were fully represented as the meeting was described as one of the best ever.

Wan Robert Goldblatt James T. Lawrie Tarrytown Pateman Nap Chamber of Commerce Irvington Organation

Hope Presbyterian Church Lays Cornerstone Saturday

Hope Presbyterian Church unveiled a cornerstone ceremony on Saturday for a new venture born from Irvington and Westchester Presbytery roots. The event highlighted interdenominational aims, a formal dedication led by Rev George Whitmore and Rev Benjamin Everitt, and readings about building a temple of faith beyond brick and mortar.

Hope Presbyterian Church Hope Chapel Irvington Community Church Jol Ae Thereington Presbyterian Church Understone Box J. Z. Miller George Whitmore Irvington Presbyterian Charse Ky Hall “Memorial Avene Presbyterian Church York Benjamin I. Everitt Presbytery of Westchester New Church

Richmond Hill wedding scene as Riggio and Hackett ties reported

Miss Flayle Rigetto, daughter of Mr and Mrs Vincent Riga of 784 Park Wene, plans marriage to Mantarte Horace Hackett San of Stra Morace Hackett of Low Island, formerly London. Ceremony 2 4 oclock tomorrow afternoon at Richmond Hill ballroom officiated by Bishop Lloyd. Attendants include Mrs Joti Tomson and Miss Marcelin Ferrill of New York. Best man Frank Riggio. ushers Louis Riggio Harold Hackett Cecil Hackett. Inday reception to follow.

Flayle Rigeto Vincent Riga Park Wene Mantarte Horace Hackett San Stra Morace Hackett Low Island London Mr. Hackett Richmond Hill George W. Hill Mtr Tum Percival Smith Hill Frank Riggio Louis Riggio Riggio Harold Cecil Hackett Hackett Inday Elizabeth Katte Edwin B. Katte Hent Ferwin Shrady J . King Katte Edoward Rawson Godfrey New York Frederick Charles Shrady Theride Edwin F. Katte Edwin Godfrey Merrill New ‘York Tedford Hills Ethel Walker School Smith College Junior League New York Central Shrady Knollwood Road Elmsford Hacksey School Columbia University Delta Kappa Epsailon Fraternity Moyers, Murray & Philip, Architects Nate

Cushman Recovers From Setback In Town Incinerator

John H. Cushman recovers from a serious setback as Greenburgh's incinerator is to be ready by year end according to Supervisor William C. Dill. The town plans to advertise for bids before July 10 with no delay thereafter. The specific incinerator type has not been prepared and the project details are continued on Page Four.

John H. Cushman Duell Greenburgh William C. Dill Hide

Cushman on road to recovery after appendicitis attack

John H Cushman, after two weeks of flaring illness in the columns, has recovered and is improving after an operation. He was treated by five physicians and had a relapse but is now in a state of convalescence. Mrs Cushman is at his bedside while relatives keep news.

John H. Cushman Cushman Hiness Mis Henry F. Lord Arthur Mr. Cushman

Narrow escape from instant death shocks city

A bullet tore through an open window and shattered the opposite pane of a Hudson car during an attempted bandit attack at 9 45 Tuesday evening. Police scoured Dows Lane and Aqueduct without finding clues as gunmen of a dark type vanished. The incident marks one of the first such attacks in the area.

Dows Lane Aqueduct

County Convention Nominates Fall Candidates at White Plains

Noted county leader resided Thursday at the Republican County Convention held at White Plains and nominated candidates for fall voting. Frank J. Lennon survived a near fatal hold up on his way home from the Village when a masked man fired a shot past him. Police and villagers organized a swift ground search aided by Lennon and firm descriptions proved elusive. The incident prompted broad warnings and heightened patrols in the area.

White Plain Shwster County Frank J. Lennon Adam K. Lake Lennon Spee McCall Chas Habermeh Foley Freland

Bleakley Addresses High School Graduates at Ardsley Ball

Supreme Court Justice William F Bleakley of Yonkers spoke at the 1921 commencement exercises of the Ardsley High School. The address drew a capacity audience and about 500 district citizens, with John F. Tewey introducing the guest.

Wwdge Bleakley Subscription Ball Ardsley Supreme Court William F. Bleakley Yonkers John F. Tewey Bleakley Puti

Outdoor religious services planned for summer season

Plans are in readiness for the opening of the second series of outdoor religious services for the summer season. The opening service is slated for Sunday evening June 28 at 7:00. The series runs through September 6, on the lawn of Washington Irving High School in Tarrytown. If rain or bad weather, indoors within the school building will be used. Each service lasts one hour with emphasis each hour. Continued on Page Four.

Tx Otter Washington Irving High School Tarrytown

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Scoop Pax Europe B. T. Woodle Vanishing Bridge Ardsley Park Association New C. of C William A. Pateman Chamber OF | Commerce Curady - Katte TAX Payers’ Association Clu William i Ward Essful Warren P. Smith Edwin Balmer J. Wood Rutter Clifford J. Ewart Paul K. ‘Randall Jerome Monks Robert’ A. Patteson Asfair Anna Mattern Charatte Niles Roma Niles Mary Tan Hard Carlene Thompson Joan Smith Jane Smith Katharine Thurber Uth Nalmer Java Patteson Jacque Ane Denise Debry Mensra Larry R. Durrell Gerard Tuckley William H. Buckley John C. Juhring John Nemis Edward J. Stevenson Edwin Matra RT Shreve Theodore Kelly, Jr William Kase James F. Davis Gardner David” Currier Julius Byles John Wright Mace Guyer Bradley’ Smith Avid Wright James Irvin Thomas Jaimer Richard Statham Thayer Urner Sawing Katto Marold’ Engh Ton Noble Hastings Robert Nias Riverside Drive
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