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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1956
Page
1
A reader argues New York taxpayers fund most federal school aid and would be taxed to support Senate and Kelley bill programs. The letter warns federal aid raises state taxes, diverts funds to other states, and lures business away from New York, urging opposition to current aid proposals.
The salutatorian Joan Evatt and valedictorian Vicki Garrigues address Irvington High School’s 1955 graduation. They thank parents, teachers, and the community for support, reflect on education, future plans, and the shared achievement with the town. The piece includes notes on the cancer fund campaign and a remark on the Latin meaning of farewell.
Two consecutive storms struck Irvington causing wind blown wires, downed trees and minor property damage. A house was struck at Hudson View Park around 3 pm, a tree toppled across a wading pool at Matt Uhiessen Park, and electrical wires were severed leading to flooded embankments near the high school gym. Fire officials found no fire, while police noted no injuries.
About 150 members of Prospect Past Matrons Club of the First and Second Westchester Districts gathered at the Half Moon Lane home of Mr. and Mrs. Paris E. Shields for a luncheon. Ann Calghoun of Yonkers, president, introduced State officers Mrs. Leslie Sotherden of Syracuse grand dowager, Millard Arons of Machias grand patron, Mrs. Gertrude Becker of Tuckahoe grand conductress, and Mrs. Sarah Wilting of Mount Vernon grand representative.
Mrs Roesing and Everett Smith tied for first in the odd and even event at Ainsley Country Club. Roesing also won first low net with 372. Smith second low net with 296 and 74. Team championship advances to semifinals with Kiernan Lodge vs Baxter Gardner vs Simmons. Quarterfinals featured tight matches, Vanityning and Robinson narrow on the 16th, Bannerman and Forwell win 3 up on 18th.
The Rev Thoes nestor to succeed the Rev Bert Marino at St Vito's Church Mamaro after Marino's transfer. Leonard, a Corpus Christi and St. Regis alum, studied at Fantham University and St. Joseph's Seminary Dunwoodie after Navy service. Ordained June 2 at St Patrick's Cathedral, Marino bade farewell at Fort Hill Dinner, Fartsdale, with praise from Edward Slattery and a purse from the Brothers' club.
Greenburgh Town Board approved Liberty Coaches petition to operate a through route from North Tarrytown to Jerome Avenue subway station at Woodlawn. The line would connect Irvington with the subway passing near County Shopping Center, with Saw Mill River Road segment near Ardsley. North Tarrytown previously denied the operation. Alvin Sitkin was authorized to represent the town at a Public Service Commission hearing on New York Central Railroad's Worthington station discontinuation.
William D Bickham, longtime Socony Mobil Oil secretary and Hudson House resident, will retire July 1. A Princeton 1918 graduate and Harvard Law School alumnus, he joined the firm in 1920 and rose to secretary in 1994. He served in World War I and earned the Distinguished Service Medal and other decorations. He has two sons and three grandchildren.
Eleanor Mercier Edmunds and Lt. C. MacDonald Grout were married Saturday afternoon at the Church of the Sacred Hearts Bayside. Bridesmaids and ushers included Mimi Edmunds Ruth Arven Grout Janet McIntyre Grout and others. The couple will reside in San Marcos Texas after a Rhode Island honeymoon. Mrs Grout a Colby College graduate led Alpha Delta Pi and Cap and Gown. Lt Grout a Colby College graduate and Air Force officer.
The Irvington summer recreation program began Monday for youths aged 7 to 26, with 409 registered. Sponsored by the Irvington Youth Center and the Village, it runs ten weeks with activities in mornings afternoons and evenings, including swimming life saving courses baseball archery crafts and trips. Weekly schedules distributed Fridays list activities for the following week. A bicycle rodeo and outdoor dance are among this week’s events hosted at Memorial Park and the High School grounds respectively. Parents may volunteer by calling IR 50857.
Fourteen year old Nickolas Raimondo rode a bicycle from Brooklyn toward Albany all night. Police stopped him after being found wandering near 7 am and brought him to headquarters for breakfast. His father Alfred Mille soon arrived and took him and the bike home.
Sixteen boys and girls were graduated from Immaculate Conception School at exercises held Sunday afternoon in the Immaculate Conception Church. Diplomas were presented by Rev. John J. Cunneen who also awarded prizes to several seniors for various subjects.
Joseph R. Murray of 5 Beekman venue North Tarrytown has been appointed a temporary patrolman in the Irvington Police Department. The Board of Trustees last week authorized the appointment with Mayor Hartman and Chief Fallon empowered to select from the Civil Service list. Murray began duties Monday. He is 23, a North Tarrytown High School graduate, served four years in the Navy, and worked in construction since his discharge a year ago.
Supervisor Edward HL Inmet travels to Jerrey, Mexico with his son Martin Alfred University sophomore. He will enroll as a summer student at the University of Saltillo and plans to return after July 4. A Esperson of Philips Laboratory represents the United States at Munich meeting on electrical standards.
More than 500 attendees watched Jamal Graig preside at the Irvington High School commencement held outdoors in Memorial Park. Two student speakers, Waian Wagenen and Alexander Evans, urged unity and civic duty as the class received diplomas. Awards recognized scholastic achievement and citizenship, with Linda Keludd and Stephen Arona among top honorees and Dr. Philip B. Sanborn presenting diplomas to the graduates.
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