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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1949
Page
1
The article urges strict enforcement of the fireworks ban to protect public safety after tragic accidents from cap pistols and premature explosions. It condemns parents who ignore the law and calls on police to enforce bans decisively, even against their own children, highlighting the need for municipal permits and careful regulation.
A village board approves using municipal equipment to spray poison ivy near homes within limits. Some owners fear loss of ornamental plants and require waivers releasing the village from claims. The piece then argues broader concerns about public spending and democracy, urging scrutiny of taxes and programs.
Community organizers in Tarrytown plan a baby parade and children’s drama on July 9 with booths and a street march beginning at Franklin and White Streets. Adrian Teese of the Tarrytown Fire Department invites residents to enjoy the events, with a fireworks display and a short village march ending on principal town Streets.
Douglas L Dunbar of Dobbs Ferry was elected president of the Dobbs Ferry Hospital Association at a board meeting on Tuesday evening. A longtime member and former vice president, he succeeds Maurice V Odaust and has served on multiple committees including buildings and grounds and the library treasurer role.
Presbyterians plan a 10:00 a m outdoor service on the church lawn if weather allows. music will be from the pastor's residence porch and, if needed, moved to the church. A Sunday service for July will also start at 10:00 with leaders to supervise children aged 3 to 6 during the service.
Speeding was the chief offense heard by Judge James J. Lyden at Tevington Village Court on Wednesday. Fines totaled 108 dollars with multiple motorists cited for speeds ranging from 0 to 50 miles per hour. Esther Johnson of Oscawana, a second offender, paid 250 dollars. Others from Yonkers Mt Vernon Forest Hills and Farmon faced fines from 10 to 50 dollars for speeding and related violations including failure to keep to the right and failure to observe limits.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Mary E Costello widow of James F Costello at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. The rites included a solemn requiem mass led by Rev Charles Biesch and interment was in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. A Irvington resident for decades, she was born in Yonkers 74 years ago and is survived by one son Anthony Costello of the Irvington Post Shee staff and two daughters Mrs A J Tagliabue of Chicago and Mrs George Carpenter of Irvington, plus three grandchildren.
Announcement reveals the betrothal of Mabel Towlen Conger to Meola Dunbar Raworth Jr of New Orleans. Conger, a Masters School and Hudson River Junior Service League alumna, is noted with family ties to Irvington and Applebeck. Raworth, Pomfret and Yale graduate, served as a U S Navy officer during the war.
A fire at Ernest Cavagnaro’s flat on South Broadway in Irvington drew the local fire department after an electric refrigerator sparked a blaze. Firefighters dragged the unit outside and extinguished it within fifteen minutes. flames caused minor damage to the apartment and two rooms.
The village reports more than half of the tax collected during the non-penalty period and expects total receipts to reach about two thirds after Friday’s tallies. Penalties escalate monthly for late payments from July onward, applying first to the initial installment and increasing from 2 percent in July to higher rates in subsequent months.
The Service Leagues year centers on volunteer efforts for the League Shop and its fund drives. Members support dental clinics, senior canteens, hospitals, and charitable events in Westchester villages. Major drives include Cancer Fund mailing, book and art exhibitions, and youth and neighborhood charities.
Irvington police plan to transport youths to see the New York Giants face the Philadelphia Phillies at the Polo Grounds next Thursday July 7. Buses will be staffed by officers at 12:80 and will depart for ample time for the usual pre game warm up.
The Boards of Town of Stat care and Fort Compton plan to authorize sewer work estimated at 200000. Contractors' credit ratings have been reviewed and the board must seek permissive referendum before bonds can be issued to cover the project cost.
The Park Committee and Mabie Recreation Division of the Westchester County Recreation Commission plan a Community Night at Memorial Park on Wednesday July 6. Local talent will perform selections, with community singing and films on musical recordings.
WNBC will air Automobile Club of New York Fourth of July traffic bulletins from Friday July 1 through Monday. The bulletins will run during WNBC news blocks and cover major highways routes into and out of the city and surrounding areas. Schedule times include noon 12 05 PM 6 00 PM 6 35 PM and 11 00 PM daily with additional checks on weekend mornings and early Monday hours.
Beginning June 1 the Irvington Public Library will be open daily from 10 to 12 A M and 8 to 6 P M and on Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7 to 9 Closed all day Saturday The schedule reflects a summer hours change for patrons and staff to accommodate increased demand and events.
Thirty-six graduates received diplomas at Tevington High School’s annual commencement in Town Hall Monday evening. Rev. Dr. Floyd Van Keure led prayers, and Raymond Townsend presented awards. Edward Forman earned the highest average and related honors. Tremory Paterson and Dorothy Campbell were among top performers. a long list of graduates followed with various honors and awards noted by Principal Townsend and boards.
Dr. Franke Cartwright, father of Rev Frank M. Cartwright, will preside as elder at St Paul's Methodist Church Sunday service. Summer schedule starts with Sunday School at 9:00, Communion at 10:00, Youth Fellowship meeting biweekly, with social evenings and picnics planned. Members urged to note summer hours.
A daughter was born on June 24 to Mrs. Greene B Edwards Jr in Tuskegee Alabama. She resides with her husband a World War II fighter pilot with 149 missions in the Far East. The child is the granddaughter of former resident Mrs. Frederic C. Sayles. Parents are Mr and Mrs. Fienty Cape Je of Ardsley Park.
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