Editorial calls for Greenburgh town incinerator plan in 1955
The piece recalls a 25 year effort led by the late Charles D. Millard to build a townwide refuse disposal plant for Greenburgh including Ardsley Dobbs Ferry Elmsford Hastings Irvington and Tarrytown. It notes a new town leadership and rising population, urges moving beyond blueprint stage, and warns against local opposition delaying a site purchase and legal entanglements. Supervisor I claims a site idea exists and nan style insists on securing surrounding property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Millard
Greenburgh
Ardsley
Dobbs Ferry
Elmsford
Hastings
Irvington
Tarrytown
County of Westchester
Croton Point
Honoring Miss Helen Stubbe in Irvington Schools
The Irvington community honors Miss Helen Stubbe, long-time physical education head for girls, at a dinner last Thursday attended by about 150 former pupils and many others who appreciated her dedication. The event celebrated her impact and decades of service as she reflected on aging and her career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Stubbe
Irvington
Parochial School Graduates At Immaculate Conception
Sixteen boys and girls were graduates at Immaculate Conception School, with diplomas awarded by John J. Canteen. Several students received special awards including Robert Slattery, Beverly Grasso, Eileen McNally, Diana Barry, Timothy Lanigan, and others for excellence in English, doctrine, social studies, and mathematics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception
Steve John J
John Barris
Peter Cecchini
Donald Cyr
Edward Dunn
Richardt Gnatowski
John Hunt
Timothy Lanigan
Hugh McDougall
Robert* Slattery
Diana Barry
Sheilal Burke
Sheilal Burke, ‘Beverly Grasso, Eerling
Elvira Mangiacot
Eileen McNally
Sheila Tully
Z. J. Dorian
Robert Slattery
Mothers Club
Beverly Grasso
John J. Cunneen
Francis McKay
Rosary Society
Holy Name Society
Jy Grasso
Police Prevent Possible Fire at Ardsley Avenue Home
Chief Charles Habermeh and PAL James Mondelli of the Irvington Police. They stopped a potential blaze by disconnecting an overheated control fuse in the electric system of Maitland F. Griggs home at Ardsley Avenue and Clifton Place. Insulation was burning inside a box connected to a television set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Habermeh
Pal James Mondelli
Irvington
Maitland F. Griggs
Ardsley Avenue
Clifton Place
Former Pupils Honor Miss Helen Stubbe Retired Educator
More than 150 former pupils celebrated Miss Helen Stubbe, retiring director of physical education for girls in the Irvington schools, at Patricia Marshy’s Candlelight Restaurant. The gathering included delegates from Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and the West, with Mrs. Kenneth Billington as toastmaster. A gold wrist watch and a high fidelity record player were given as gifts, and the committee was led by Mrs. James Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Stubbe
Ivington
Patricia Marshy
Oakers
Miss Stubbe
Irvington
Kenneth Billington
Harrison
Uth Roane
James Murray
Florence Behrens
Grinnell Street
Mississippi
Pennsylt Connecticut
Western
This Time Lightning Struck Twice in Gardendale Area
A fragmentary report notes two lightning strikes hitting the same area on the same calendar day. The text references individuals J L Taylor and R, with scattered remnants of location and dates. Details are incomplete but imply a repeated storm event near a yard on the sixteenth.
Irvington High School Graduation Held Amid Weather Delay
The Irvington High School commencement was held in the auditorium at Memorial Park after threatening weather canceled outdoor plans. Thirty four graduates received diplomas with two special awards. Ruth Wininger gave the welcomes and Allen Miller delivered the valedictory as Dr. John H. Comneen presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington
Memorial Park
Carl Carmner
West Clinton Avenue
Michael Carey
Puire
Euderum
Sudhersebel Bed
Alcihem
Ev. Lee
St Peas Methodist Church
Ruth Wininger
Carmer
Donald
Wormley
Eincipal
Allen Miller
Philip E. Sanborn
Geld Rivers
Board of Bauestion
John HL Comneen
Betsy Abercrumble
Net Almir
Christine Jfedrews
James” Anta
Robert Batty
John Bierkander
Pranki
Johael Carney
Marguerite Canny
Nancy Debaol
Matthew
Wall Ruthsvininger
Joseph Ccostelo
IHL
David Sth
Cobert Battly
Tions Club
Tienstip
Allen Miler
Bausch & Lomb
Indington Mathematics
Amare ‘Kerr
Schol
Grasslands Homptl
Westchester Medial Society
Greenburgh Considers Incinerator Survey Costs
Greenburgh town officials and the Town Council discussed funding a $1500 survey to assess the costs and requirements for an incinerator serving the unincorporated areas including Dobbs Ferry Hastings Irvington and Tarrytown. A preliminary study had begun under late supervisor Charles D Millard with plans for a Grass Sprain Road site but stalled by neighboring property owners. The panel to oversee the survey includes William P Dolan Jerome Disantty and Louis R Galgano with Lt John Mtabermeh planning the Aug 1 kickoff.
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Greenburgh
Gerbage
Dor-Whie
Aress
Alan
Asie
Dobbs Ferry
Elmaard
Hastings
Irvington
Arrytown
Seeday
Rmx
Bove
Alberton
Aiceced
Charles D. Millard
Thes
Sprain Road
Ashford Avenue
Ardsay
Thomas J Conga
Tom Bowe
Aerts Assolates
Coyle
Charman
Com
Inia
Counelman Paci
Massaro
Wiliam P. Dolan
Manhatan’ Park
Jerome Disantty
Forest Outeward
Louis. R. Galgano
Tarrytown Road
Aso
John Mtabermeh
Chie Charles Habermens
Tinne Fom Patice
Retired Navy Captain Laffan Honored for Boise Action
Hold Services for Mrs John Gilcht. Captain John J. Laffan USN, born in Washington and educated, retires today as rear admiral at the United States Naval Supply Depot in Bayonne NJ after thirty years. He led the Boise in the Pacific, earned the Navy Cross for controlling batteries under fire, and survived battle damage and heavy losses.
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John J. Ifan
Usn
Ington
Navy
United States
Naval
Bayonne
New-York
Alantic
Charles F. Hopper
Laffan
Japan
USIS
Boischer
Latfan.wihoe
Boisevins
Pacific
Earl, Harbory
Navy Coss
William F. Jalsey
Irvington
Boise
Boise Rejoined the Set After A Two Hour Period.” ‘Captain Lattan
James J. Latfan
Peter Laffan
Irvington High School
Annapolis
Department of Ordnance
Naval Academy
Latfan
Dixon
Philipines
Naval Seesice
University of Mis
Kore
North Dutcher Street
Mem
Itis
Gyeeman
Limits Now on Bargain Rate Ticket
State of the New York Central expands its bargain-rate Manhattan Trip Ticket to cover any train into Grand Central Terminal or to Weehawken starting Saturday July 2. The one day round trip to Grand Central and back offers a 25 percent saving. Tickets sold at all stations from Poughkeepsie to Lakewood inclusive on the Hudson Division and other listed divisions. When ticket offices are closed, tickets may be purchased from a train conductor.
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New York Central
Manhattan
Grand Central Terminal
Weehawken
Grand Central
Poughy Jeepsie
Ludsow
Siudson
Jem
Danweodie
Pavia Fon
High Lite Ferry
Naan Shore Railroad
Om Tran
Gloria Byrne Weds James Weddle in Irvington Ceremony
Miss Gloria Byrne of 35 South Broadway Tarrytown wed James Weddle of McKeesport Pa at Irvington Presbyterian Church. The ceremony was led by Rev. George M. Whitmore at 2 45 PM with a Chantilly lace gown. A reception followed at Rock House Yonkers and they plan a Mexico trip before settling at 120 North Broadway. Weddle is a Marine Corps veteran and sales manager for Pittsburgh and Temple Fast Division of National Gypsum Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Byrne
South Broadway
Tarrytown
James Weddle
McKeestort
Irvington Presbyterian Church
Nicholas Byrne
Na Byrne
Weddle
Hilda C. Weddle
W. 8. Weddle
George M. Whitmore
Rock House
Yonkers
Cilfard Meldrum
Mount Kisco
William Weddle
McKeesport
Youth Center and Plan Church to Hold Summer Services
Irvington youth center runs a summer recreation program at Memorial Park with registration ongoing through next week led by director and staff. Weekday activities include baseball, archery, dramatics, tennis and an Olympic day, with a Protestant church union summer schedule starting July 3 at 10 am across St Barnabas, Irvington Presbyterian, and St Paul’s Methodist churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plan Church
Irvington
Memorial- Peston
Matthiessen Park
Memorial Park
Church of St. Barnabas
St. Paul's Methodist Church
St. Barrnabas
Ievington Presbyterian Church
Four Injured in Crash Before Murtha Home Sunday
Four motorists were injured in a crash when their car struck a utility pole in front of former Mayor Matthew J. Murtha’s residence at 127 North Broadway just before five o clock Sunday morning. Adolph Ciderman Arvids Kullis Gunars Cimbulis and Mrs Cimbulis were taken to Dobbs Ferry Hospital with Kullis and Cimbulis detained as patients. Police from Kingston and nearby towns assisted.
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Twce
Dobbs Ferry
Matthew J. Murtha
Nort Broadway
Gunars Cimbulis
Dobbs Ferry Hospital
Kulidis
Cimbulis
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Roy Cay
J. L. Taylor
Ergh
Joseph Heilly
North Ferris Street
Josph J. Reilly
Fort Sil
Fort Sill
Pvt. Kelly
Ith Field Artery Group
Sbi
John J. Laffan
Navy ‘Cross
John Gilcht
John Gilet
Crt Pines
Sandayateroon
Dovbe Ferg
Tringon
Ilehret
Mary Tone Whipple
Saronk
Giles Irving
Tosine
Calderwood
North
Tlaventein
Bre
Constance
Ierey
He Iongton Press
Harold Humphrey
Tutson Mouse
Ann Lindberah
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