Irvington High Graduation Policy Earns Praise
Record shows Irvington schools grant Regents diplomas only to those who qualify in June exams. All students can take Regents tests in all subjects, with no deadwood elimination. Despite six from the Class of 1941 not obtaining diplomas, pass rates reached 84.7 percent with seven subjects failed, a bonafide result praised by the community.
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Kaneber
Tivington
Jevington
Irvington
Deadwood
Assessment claims spark skepticism over New York real estate values
A letter questions the State Department of Taxation and Finance for reporting an 87.4 percent average real estate assessment in New York. It argues many properties are overvalued, with assessments far above market value, citing inflated figures from the 1920s and widespread underadjustment in lean years.
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New York
State Department of Taxation and Finance
Dobbs Ferry Hospital picks Carter and Maitland in leadership
The hospital directors elected Carter of North Broadway as president and Maitland Te Grivwe of Ardsley Parke as vice president to fill two vacancies. Col Brown and Mr Cluett retire, with resolutions of regret. Graduation ceremonies follow with valedictory remarks and a welcoming address by Janet Lyth.
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FD. Carter
Dobbs Ferry Institution
Col
Hrusen Wa
Omar] Wessent
Ell Contin
Ava
Ae Tectors
Robert A. Chiett
Alice
Mr. Cluettt
Beese D. Carter
North Broadwaro
Tras
Te. Carter
Hospital Associaion
Fonts
Maitland Te Grivwe
County Defense Plan Unique Says Col Devereux
Col Frederick J. Devereux presented a Westchester Defense Plan to organize 15000 trained civilian volunteers and air raid wardens to assist police. The plan, developed with the Defense Council, envisions training classes, local enlistment, and departmental structures for civilian protection and post attack recovery. Aimed at rapid mobilization, the plan includes fire, debris removal, bridge repair, and road clearance tasks under volunteer supervision. A second chart outlines local recruiting channels under county leadership and city mayor control.
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Westchester Defense
Volunters
Westchester Defense Council
Connell
Frederick J. Devereux
County Council
Com ‘Nee
J. Mayhew Wainwright
Westchester County Defense Council
Westchester
Col Devereux
Tish
United States Army
Hem
Moion
Col. Devereus
Col
Dev
Shester Defence
Cot
Devel
M Conmay
Deverene
Vol
County Decense Council
Hudson River Conservation Society Meets at Sunnyside
The Hudson River Conservation Society held its annual meeting at Sunnyside William Church, presided by chairman Osborne. The session began at three o’clock for the annual election of officers and yearly reports, with Mrs Gordon Wightman presenting the education committee update.
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Sie Annates
Hudson River Conservation Society
Sunnyside William Church
Osborne
Sin
Oelock
Gordon Wightman
Ebaie Sn
Education Committee
Imad Er Renort
Hudson River
Twenty-one-year-olds to register Tuesday
Irvington announces a second general enrollment for all men who have turned twenty since October 16 last year. The registration takes place Tuesday at Irvington Town Hall from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. A registration committee is named with Arthur C. Lord, William A. Pateman, and Adm McPadden. Aliens resident Tuesday but not over 100 in number may also register if they meet age requirements.
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Irvington
Trvington Town Hall
Arthur C. Lord
William A. Pateman
Adm McPadden
Effornis
Simple Rites for Col. C F Judson
Col Cyrus Field Judson, son of Cyrus Field, a long time resident of the village, was killed in Stockbridge Massachusetts yesterday afternoon after services at St Barnabas Church. He lived at Ardsley Avenue and Hat Jcock Place, Ardsley Park with his brother William F. Lawson. Judson served in World War I and became a colonel in the Officers Reserve Corps. Survived by his father Cyrus Field Judson, two daughters Mrs. Rus oill Ke Jones and Mrs. Frauke R. McCoy, and brother Willie F. Judson. He was buried in Philadelphia after a memorial in Irvington.
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Cyrus Field
Judson
Grant
Stockbridge
Mass
Church of St. Barnabas
Wwf
Ftes
St. Barn
Ardsley Avenue
Hat Jcock Place
Ardsley Park
Sussex Hall Spartment
Doe Ferry
William F. Lawson
Col
Pat Louis
Irvington
Church of St. Barnabone
Ater
Col. Judann
Alice Ann Tones
Philadelpia
Willan F
Field Judson
Iosty
Ted
Atlantic
Yale
Sheffield
United States
Cal Judson
Ordnance Department
France
Cyrus Fahd Jadeen
Rus Oill Ke Jones
Dobbs
Percy
Frauke R. McCoy
Lewiston
Willie F Junieon
Leonard
Arkinen
Oversor
Robs Shoemaker in Main St Shop By Colored Woman
Vinberg the Main Street shoemaker was robbed of 70 dollars in his shop on Monday afternoon by a well dressed colored woman who followed him to the back room and stole the wallet from his pocket. Police set a drag net but have yet to catch the suspect.
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V. Vinberg
Vinberg
Main Street
Hig
Five More Leave for Army Service
Contingent from Greenharsh district departs by train on Teal No. 744 for Fort Die in New Jersey. The group includes George McNae John Cavssearo Jolnt Zskeos Witlaiy Bain and Allen Kipw with several others listed by address, all en route to induction and posting for military service.
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Twentiening
Greenharsh
Tevington
Thie
George McNae
John Cavssearo
Jolnt Zskeos Witlaiy Bain
Allen Kipw
Oricinay
Lae
Jnguon
Edward R. Marin
Raymond Mende
Hines
New Jersey
Perm
Laverence Heacken Wer Fick
Somat Brodway
Arepe
Michael F Maromey
Anal Sie
Agi River Road
Ehmeford
Saw
Mal River
Read
Elmsford
Thonine
Erence Martin
Innpeatie
Aveaue Tarestone
Tagore
Washington Street
Tarrytown
Wests
George
Fase Sons
New York Council Warns on Firework Laws and Penalties
The Greater New York Safety Council warns that state fireworks laws are strict and penalties high. Possessing or selling fireworks can lead to fines up to 100 dollars per offense or imprisonment up to ninety days, with state law superseding local ordinances. It lists prohibited items and emphasizes safety in anticipation of the Independence Day period.
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Ely
New York
Connell
Rowrth
Irvington Man Hurt When Bottle Explodes
Irvington man Donald McLeod on South Date Street was injured by a bottle explosion at A and P self service in Dollis Ferry last Saturday. A pail offered, but a beer wrapping caused a bottle to burst on the counter. He was treated at Dubbs Ferry Hospital for wounds to the neck and face, with glass fragments near the eyes but not seriously injured.
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Donald McLeod
South Dathey Street
Jessekee
Dollis Ferry
Stone
Dubbs Ferry
Savings and Loan Declares Dividend at Three Percent
Directors of Swanside Federal Savings and Loan Association Irvington met in the association offices on Tuesday evening and voted to pay a dividend at three percent on all shares and to retain a substantial net earnings balance after expenses to bolster reserve accounts. Secretary Alexander D. Simpson announced that earnings for the first five months of the half year exceed prior records.
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Swansside Federal Savings
Liam Asociation
Irvington
al Share
Negnant Talanves Asf
Alexander D. Simpson
Tenner
Boped
Diplomas for '35 High School Graduating Class
The 1935 graduating class received diplomas at Tosen Hall in Irvington. Arthur Northrop George Nilson Muriel Byrne each earned double honors and the ceremony featured student speeches and a rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. Named diploma recipients included Joseph Altamro Pauline Amaryra Gordon Asp Robert Brownes Muriel Tyme and others across Engi Congonion Int Latte with Rex Weir Craig delivering the address.
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Arthur Northrop
George Nilsson
Muriel Byrne
Hers
Gies
Ton
Hig
Art Tosen
Eagneld
Rex
Acham Weir Craig
Irvington Presbyterian Church
Hie
Adaates
Tew Everat
Radar
Goon Waguse Mae
Miss ‘Pees Prasad
Mtet
Ring Cumming
Mens Hoe
Board of
Edenton
Esch
L. B. Gilmour
St Pan's Methodist Church
Eioton
Adviece
Josephine Altamro
Pauline Amatyra
Goran Asp
Robert L Brownes
Muriel Tyme
Pawick’ Caporsi Braneis_ditsetra
Edward Dom Agnes Foley
Anes Franzsl
Rabeea Frost
Jane Gorman
Vesta Tatead
John
Hlannog
Ety Hart Mildred "Kerr
Martin King
Ellen Mueras
Janet Ith
Essie McMurtrie
Arthur Northup
Pegey Northrow
Motorist Pleads Guilty to Crossing White Line
Harry Gidek of New York City appeared in Police Court before Judge James J. Lyden for passing over a white line on the Sew AE River Parkway. He paid a five dollar fine after pleading guilty to the charge.
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James J. Lyden
Siolatiie
Harry Gidek
New ‘York City
Avielle
Sew AE River Parkway
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Brown
Cement
Janet Lyth
Ingens
Col. Devereux
Unite
Mes Jol Hackbaet
New York City
Village
Margaret Anns
Union Hospital
Conservation Society
Sunnyside
Col. C.F. Judson
St. Barnabs
Main ST
Greenburgh
Town Hall
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