04 Mar 1954
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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1954
Page
1
In Tarrytown debates the idea of forming a central school district including Irvington, Fifington, and the consolidated area to fund a new high school. Irvington declines to provide financial aid, citing loss of local control and past tensions over district integrity.
A county drive assigns high quotas to Irvington, more than its share given population. The piece recalls Irvington’s past wealth and prominent role, notes the lingering aura of millionaires, and calls for change in how quotas are set.
Yonkers youths aged seventeen and sixteen were chased and captured after stealing money from a Yonkers filling station on Sunday night and using it for small change. They confessed during questioning at Town Hall after police traced their car to the Dobbs Ferry line and involved Yonkers detectives.
Former residents rally to support a youth fund amid community needs. A series of events at local venues aims to raise money and provide opportunities for young people through donations, outreach, and partnership with area organizations.
Irvington High School students swept Metro Opera Guild prizes. Peter Schneck, a senior, earned first for Opera News design. March Pucciato, also a senior, won first for an original costume design. Darryl Sederland, a junior, took second. Lady Poller of Hastings earned third. Ol Titoli, a freshman, placed fourth. Linda Kafe of the sophomore class also noted.
A vigorous group from Irvington and its churches prepares a Sunday census at Irvington High School to map religious affiliations in the village. Trained census takers will visit calls starting at 3 PM, returning to St Barnabas parish hall to compile data on Protestants Catholics and Jews, residence duration, children's participation, occupations, and unchurched families.
The Board of Trustees discusses placing a traffic light at Sunnyside Lane on Broadway, with support from Trustee Peter J. Murphy and a move to petition the State True Commission through the Trington board. The measure aims to ease congestion from East Irvington and Sunnyside areas amid rising traffic, while council actions include budget talks and a university land agreement.
Men and boys interested in forming a second Boy Scout troop in Irvington will meet tomorrow night at 8 at the Irvington Presbyterian Church. The aim is to boost general interest and participation in Scouting in the village and to supplement the Kiwanis sponsorship. Bernard C. Hains, district executive of Washington Irvington Council, will speak. Scouting committeemen of Troop 3 will attend, and some boys from Troop 3 will participate.
Dr. Charles C. Noble of Syracuse University will open the five session Lenten Forums at the Masonic Temple Ashford Avenue Dobbs. The subject is The Eastern Mind Confronts Religion. Frederic D. Carter presides as moderator at the March 8 gathering. Admission requires enrollment via participating churches.
The vocal music department of Irvington Schools plans its annual spring concert in the high school auditorium on Friday evening April 2. Students from grades five through twelve will participate, with the School Choir presenting Bits from Wits and solos by Audrey McNair Prancis Covert Billie Burke Vera Almlof Fred Heinkel and Peter Schneck.
Arthurb A Northrop of North Yorks Street was named chair man of the ways and means committee for the annual PTA card party at Irvington High School. The event, March meeting, raises funds for the PTA Scholarship Fund and features a slogan contest open to all Irvington residents except Garden Club members. Dr C Dunsmoor spoke on American Field Service programs and school guidance benefits, answering questions from the audience.
Robert L. McCabe son of Mrs. Faye L. McCabe of 120 Main Street is named to Union College Dean's List for the period ending January 27, 1854 announced by Dean C. William Tuntley. The criterion is a B average or higher with no more than one C, and McCabe is a freshman in civil engineering.
Four candidates for village trustee spoke at Irvington Business Men's Association in Town Hall on Tuesday night. Rogan led off, Pateman, King, and Woodle followed, each outlining aims to preserve Irvington’s residential character, encourage private home building, and consider revising the building zone ordinance.
The Irvington Post Office has reduced working area by several square feet and added call boxes. The lobby was extended into the workroom and the general delivery window was removed, with both window and registry slit moved parallel to Main Street. New one hour parking signs appeared on Main Street as spring approaches.
The Westchester County Volunteer Firemen's Association will hold its first convention in Verplanck on September 3 and 4 with the Verplanck Fire Department hosting the event.
A muddled OCR tale lists independents and Democratic candidates for Leeton village election. Names read oddly, with references to Nineteenth Party and local figures at 20 Main Street, amid mentions of political machines and petition signatures.
A Irvington youth center drive concluded last Friday with the campaign surpassing its $20000 target. Treasurer William Forsnok telephoned chairman Carl Podiate as a celebratory telegram went out to Ted Mack. Board members praised volunteers and emphasized plans to expand year round recreation and sports with village facilities and park amenities.
Towns in the area spark controversy as Mayor Pradrick Kramer and trustees face opposition from Republican supporters including Catherine Vaughan and Arthur Levis over moving polling to 120 North Broadway and 1390 Broadway. The plan aims to hold a village election on February 15, with costs estimated at 3 dollars and a possible turnout of about 1900 voters, arguing for convenience and legal compliance.
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