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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1944
Page
1
Local residents may have purchased more than forty one thousand dollars in War Bonds, but credits may have gone to other communities. Employers urge workers to buy bonds and, while the national quota remains sixteen billion dollars, Irvington subscribes will rise in the final ten days. Buy more while the drive continues.
A local letter discusses dog policy amid barking nuisances and a biting incident. It notes a rabies quarantine, a pending contract with the Western Westchester Humane Society, and calls for immediate action on the dog issue to reduce midnight howling and risk.
Westchester faces housing shortages prompting talk of rent control. The piece questions private sector impact and suggests tax control reform, arguing for broader rent limits and a cap on overall levy growth, while opposing unchecked inflation.
The Irvington High School Class of 1844 presents valedictorian Richard Sweetman and salutatorian Frederick Stein with graduation addresses rich in college guidance, patriotism, and reflections on freedom. The speakers urge self reliance, moral character, and gratitude toward teachers and family, while stressing the value of liberal education and civic responsibility.
Thirty five Irvington high school graduates received diplomas at the annual commencement held in Town Hall. Rev. Floyd Van Keuren urged students to hold fast to those around them, to self control, and to Goa. The event featured a processional by the band, speeches by Rev. Quinn and Frederick Stein, and awards for citizenship, sportsmanship, and improvement.
The Evington Public Library will open daily 10 to 12 AM and 3 to 6 PM starting June 1, with Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings 7 to 9. Closed all day Saturday. New books loan period shortened to two weeks for the season, others remain on loan.
Announced by Mrs Wood Rater of North Broadway the engagement of Ruth Rater to Lieutenant P. Wartings of the USN at Anacostia Naval Station. Ruth Rater a graduate of the Taxare School and Smith College. Wartings a graduate of St Marke School and Princeton. He recently returned after seventeen months service. The wedding will take place in July.
Memorial Park will inaugurate summer recreation sessions for boys and girls starting next week. Sessions run 9:00 to 11:30 morning, 1:00 to 4:00 afternoon, Monday through Friday, with Saturday mornings 9:30 to 11:30. Enroll Monday July 3. Robert Ostrander leads boys activities while I E Jones directs girls. Programs continue through July and August.
Subscriptions for Fat War Loan bonds lag among individuals in the village while corporate bonds surge. Total Series 1B bonds purchased by residents exceed $4,000 at noon, with corporate subscriptions reaching $941,000, lifting the grand total to $852,225. Major corporate buyers include Barnham Oil Company with $730, Anaconda Wires and Cable Company of Hastings with $80,000, and Westchester County Livings Bank in Irvington with $209,000. Additional corporate orders total $341,000. The Blue Minute Men met for the first time, planning a second meeting on Wednesday July 5 at the evening hall. Churches schedule services July 2, 16, 20, 30, August 6, 12, and 26 as part of community effort. Weekend visitor Irene Calderwood of Tyrone, Penn, joined relatives Howard Calderwood of Ann Arbor Mich.
A local owner, Henry Garvin, was fined five dollars after appearing before Judge J. Lydon for having an unmuzzled dog. The case stemmed from a neighbor’s report of dogs at Paterno Lane and related disturbances in the village. The incident involved another report of a woman being met by a dog near the same area.
Harold V Engh Jr a graduate of advanced pilot training in class 4P received his wings and commission as a second lieutenant in the Army Air Forces at Douglas Field Arizona. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Harold W Engh of 41 North Broadway Watertown. He attended Taft School Watertown and was a student at Cornell University before entering military service.
Fred Hughes of Constebevile New York announces the engagement of his daughter Georgia A Hughes to Ray Townsend and E Townsend. Georgia is a former Irvington Grammar School seventh grade teacher who studied at Port Leyden High School and Albany State Teachers College and earned a B S from Albany State Teachers College. Mrs Townsend has been principal of Irvington High School for twelve years and is a University of Chester graduate. This will be Mr Townsend's second marriage as his first wife N Elva Townsend died last year.
A 18 year old youth connected to a stolen automobile case led authorities to a car in Sheville while New York police prepare new charges. Postmaster Joseph J Reilly suffers a heart attack and is recovering at home after duty at the post office. Ensign J Eugene Bell returns home on care from the United States Naval Reserve.
Private first class William Buckhout of Irvington writes from the USS Texas describing D day landings off shore. He recalls mines, enemy activity, and the heavy guns guarding the beachheads while noting prisoners and wounded, and praises the crew’s performance amid danger and destruction. He promises to share more on his return and signs his letter as T F C William Buck.
Vacation bound motorists and locals faced a village police court showing fourteen speeders. James Jessed Bines imposed fines from five to fifteen dollars, with Arvie Weiss of New Jersey the sole non resident. Abel Shapiro of Brooklyn was fined for driving without a license.
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