11 Mar 1948
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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1948
Page
1
The piece argues Westchester villages like Irvington are underpaid by the Moore plan, with villages urged to receive $3.00 per capita while towns get more. It questions the 65 cent shortfall and calls for full payment to villages, noting a potential $2,000 impact on Irvington.
Opponents mislabel year to year personal income tax relief as forgiveness and unemployment insurance credits as rebates. The piece notes Lehman’s 1942 proposal and urges permanent rate reductions and a $900 million ceiling on unemployment reserve funds to assure a payroll tax credit for 1949.
Board members Murphy and carried with silvery in favor, Townsend to investigate securing a dental hygienist for next year with shared services in another district. Lackrond on behalf of the Board praised Melone and Carney for their effort on the dental problem of the children. Margaret P. Smith noted reduced Workmen's Compensation insurance premiums and a refund on the liability policy. Continued on Page 4
More than one thousand residents of Irvington passed through a mobile chest X ray unit sponsored by Westchester County Tuberculosis and Public Health Association. Grace Kingsdry led the effort with Mayor Duncan G. Smith and a volunteer committee organizing two days of testing despite bad weather. The unit was stationed by the High School and served employees and children in Irvington schools, with results reported confidentially to examinees and their physicians.
The Junior Claes presents a three act comedy titled A Howling Success in the Town hall Friday evening. The play features Her bert with many ideas and a lively cast including Prun ella and Pennywate. Audience expectations rise as the curtain reveals witty rivalries and familiar misadventures.
Trvington parishioners contributed 252 in a special collection for the Bishops Fund for Victims of War. The relief drive, conducted by the Fishone morgen and Weel Committee, aims to raise 5 million dollars from United Sites.
Nevis University plans energizing its 2500 ton cyclotron this month marking the first test of the world’s most powerful device. Professor J I Rab i and colleagues John R Danning and E T Booth guide the project as the reactor aims for summer operation and the instrument is hailed as a super ultra microscope.
The Holy Name Society of Immaculate Conception will hold its annual St Patrick's Dance in Holy Name Hall on Saturday March 13. Shan will supply the music, a wall contest winner prize named the Highland Fling, and a door prize. The hall is decorated in green and refreshments await a large crowd. Mitt Kinne is chairman.
A town records correction notes mortgage tax windfalls for the village. Supervisor oversees transfers involving Evarts Avenue and Falelaen, with parcels sold to Tony Martellis for 240 and L Charles Unvxola for 9. Howard Ever Development Corp and Aries Aero vein owners settle debts. several offers and repayments noted.
A newly established dual control car program at Tevington school progresses with students Townsend and Ralph S. Sith leading a yearlong training. Instructors Martin Blasberg and others from Irvington and Dobbs Ferry oversee the course under the Automobile Club.
Irvington and Westchester leaders report progress as the Red Cross fund drive reaches near midline with $2,013 raised of a $200,000 quota. Chair William Pateman urges further gifts. 6 of 39 branches have met goals with 22 days left.
The Children's Museum in Irvington received a telescope and celestial globe from Harold T. Frost formerly of Tarrytown. The items were once owned by Ward Carpenter of Fairytown and are to enhance star related programs for Scouts and other groups. A free Saturday program on March 13 will show "The Short Way Home."
The Hudson River Junior League holds its monthly meeting on March 12 at 10 30 A M in the lodge house in Tarrytown. Guest speaker will discuss the New York Heart Association work and related civic efforts. Social hour to follow.
In the Town Hall foyer a display shows carved jade and glass objects and a bonnet worn by Elizabeth. The piece, part of a family collection linked to Rev and Mrs Pit Fors, reflects fragile heritage as a woven bridal spread sits nearby. The objects, tied to Foochow provenance, are described as endangered and later donated to the Women’s Association.
Irvington PTA plans a benefit event on May 8 featuring John Reed King in Missus Goes A Shopping. Proceeds support the Scholarship Committee for advanced education. Committee chairs and sponsors are listed. CBS rebroadcast planned. aim to surpass last year's $1000 raised.
Irvington voters face a formality as both parties back a joint ticket for all offices. Trustee candidates Frederick Kramer and Roswell H Harriman face no opposition, while James J Lyden is renominated for police justice. Polls open 1 to 8 PM in designated Town Hall rooms.
Irvington High School basketball vows to defend the Class C championship in the New York State Public High School A.A. tournament at the County Center next week. Irvington appears in the second round Tuesday night facing Tuckahoe High School in a 7 30 p.m. game. With Carmel, Dobbs Ferry receiving byes, first round opens Monday night with Dobbs Ferry and Carmel at 7 30 p.m. Other division teams include Katonah Lewisboro, Brewster, Hendrick Hudson, Bellows Falls, Hastings, Alexander Hamilton, Horace Greeley, Mount Vernon and more.
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