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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1958
Page
1
The piece argues village boards conceal actions behind closed doors. It cites Irvington style, notes missing public hearing details and unpublished annual financial statements. It calls for transparent publishing of proposed ordinances and financials as essential to democratic governance.
Editorial in the New York Daily News discusses the Rockefeller Fund education report led by John W. Gardner. It acknowledges valid points about gifted education and teachers’ subject mastery while condemning NEA-promoted ideas for doubling spending and federal aid, warning of federal control.
Evelyn A Allee Evatt daughter of Mr and Mrs John H Evatt of 368 South Buckhout Street wed Berhard L Salinger son of Dr and Mrs Aang Salinger in the Church of St Barnabas. The Rev H August Kuehl officiated a double sing ceremony with soprano Martha Monroe and organist John Libby. The bride wore white silk organza with Chantilly lace and a Chapel Length train, carrying a cascade bouquet. Maid of honor was Joan F Evatt sister of the bride. Best man was James D Klein with ushers Stephen G Waters and F Terry Baker. A reception followed at the Dobbs Ferry Woman's Club.
John DiGiorgio and his bride a fellow teacher from Valhalla Public Schools were married Saturday at St. Ann's Church Yonkers. The bride daughter of Anne Connelly of Yonkers and the groom son of Mr and Mrs Joseph DiGiorgio of Tarrytown. A reception followed at Harmony Inn Dobbs Ferry.
Forty-one members of the Irvington High School class received diplomas indoors at Memorial Park's venue now used for commencement. Dr. Warren Goodall delivered the address as students in green gowns and white tassels processed to the auditorium, with awards announced for top scholars and science and history excellence.
Mrs Dominick Picinell of East Irvington announces the engagement of her daughter Anne Shirley to John R Laby son of Mr and Mrs John A Laby of Ossining. Anne Shirley, Irvington High School graduate of 43958, works at First National in Tarrytown. John Laby, Stepanek High School graduate, works for General Foods in White Plains and serves in the Coast Guard Reserve. No wedding date set.
Police investigated the removal of a woven wire fence separating the Church of St Barnabas property from a nearby lot on Aqueduct Lane. Rector H August Kuehl and sexton reported the fence was bolted to posts and neatly rolled apart on both ends near an elm tree. Officials found no one claimed responsibility and the fence was replaced after a brief inquiry.
Douglas Thayer Jr. and his brother Thomas, aged nineteen and sixteen, were injured when their car struck a tree near 125 North Broadway. Douglas had forehead abrasions, Thomas knee injuries, both treated at Dobbs Yeary Hospital. Patrolmen filed a summons against Douglas for damage to village property.
The Pascuel di Lustro couple were the featured guests at a farewell dinner hosted by fourteen friends at Bill Aelbers in Elmsford last Saturday. They moved from Aqueduct Lane to Rockville Maryland last Friday and Mr di Lustro was transferred by the Monon Railroad from New York to Wadlington offices. Notes of the library announces summer reading privileges at Irvington Public Library allowing book checkout until September 15 without renewal.
Sunnyside Savings and Loan Association will pay a semiannual dividend of 3 percent for the half year ending June 30, with about 9000 dollars to be credited on that date. Board officials note mortgage applications have fallen while funds are invested to strengthen the reserve and increase the ratio of reserves to assets.
The Tevingwn Youth Center fund drive lags with 525 donations totaling 6825 dollars. With a goal of 1000 donations, 475 remain. Mrs. Frank Blair urged mailed contributions to the County Trust Office, noting 790 children depend on the program and warning that a 9000 dollar shortfall could curtail much of it.
Twenty nations send 68 students and 4 chaperones to Irvington and Ardsley Park for a July 18 to 22 stay in host homes with 39 families providing lodging. Arrangements were made by local hosts and Mrs. Nelson W. Kimball and Mrs. M. Lee. Waring for Ardsley Park and Mrs. Edward 3. Cerney Sr. for Tevington. The visitors travel under the American Field Service grant, part of 1,099 participants living with private families nationwide for their senior year. A July 24 reception with President Eisenhower at the White House and embassy lunches will mark the trip. Hosts plan entertainments and parties.
The first father son banquet sponsored by the men of St Pauls Methodist Church was held on Thursday June 19. Tables used the high school colors green and white with matching programs and place cards. Joseph Tok was chairman of arrangements. Awards went to oldest father James Stover youngest father Donald Zeb and youngest son Barry Olson of the Beginners Department in the Sunday School. The invocation was given by Matthew Woycik.
After zoning approval the Church of the Immaculate Conception begins work on a new parochial school on North Broadway with Hunter and Son as contractors. A bulldozer cleared topsoil and excavation for the foundation starts. the $400,000 project aims for a September completion. The zoning board granted a variance allowing a 25 foot side yard in a residential zone, noting the 50 foot rule applies to apartment buildings.
Joseph J. Schunk 67 died suddenly in Bradenton Florida where he had resided since leasing his Broadway and Main Street property to Standard Oil. A Yonkers native, he built the model service station at the corner before WWI and operated it until 1951 when he leased to Standard Oil. Survived by wife Lottie Hayford a stepdaughter and siblings in Yonkers, his body will be brought north for services at Ball Funeral Home North Yonkers.
A 14 plaintiff suit to halt condemnation of a Taxter Road site for Greenburgh incinerator was withdrawn after witnesses found no proof of Board bias or wrongdoing. The statement said the action sought judicial scrutiny of site selection, but testimony showed the October 21 1955 recommendation by Bowe Albertson & Associates favored the site. The case will be discontinued and a resurvey by an independent firm will be submitted to the Town Board for summer consideration, with costs to be handled.
The interim pastor of Irvington Presbyterian Church Rev George A Whitshore will deliver the second in a four sermon series on The Fundamentals. The service is set for Sunday June 29 at the regular lock service.
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