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Newspaper

Irvington Gazette

Location

Irvington, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1925

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Murtha Leads Democratic Electors in Village Vote

The village election produced a Democratic victory as ticket headed by Matthew J. Murtha won by margins up to 104 votes. Trustees Harry H. Bronnes and Harry A. Barton drew majorities, while other offices show Brownes, Barton, and endorsed candidates with varying tallies amid poor turnout and weather effects.

M. J. Murtha Henry H. Cannon H. E. Bronnes Harry A. Barton M. . Murtha Matthew J. Murtha Henry H. Gannon Harold E. Brownes Gordon L. Marines Barton Eddinon Feed J. Hoft Geo. R. Smith Edwin H. Malrs

Valet Service Ad Sparks Bitter Feud in North Broad

A raspy note from North Broad describes Leo Tormier as a valet for a Mr. W B May. The terse item hints at a bitter dispute and a public tea or advertisement attached to the scene.

Rat Leo W"b. May North Broad Boo

Famous Western photographer to lecture in Irvington Church

Mr F P Clatworthy of Estes Park Colorado will deliver his Autochrom Lecture The Wonders of the West In Natural Colors next Tuesday evening March 24 at eight o clock in the Irvington Presbyterian Church. The lecture is free funded by interested individuals and hosted by the Young People's Association inviting all interested friends in the community.

F. P. Clatworthy Estes Park Colorado Irvington Presbyterian Church MaClatworthy Concord Hampshire Monitor Hale Concord Woman’s Club Sterling ‘Theatre Fred Payne Clatworthy Young People's Association

Ayside Circle Members Enjoy Domino Party

Ayside Circle members met at Pastime Hall on Wednesday evening for a domino party amid large attendance. Reports from officers showed growth and prosperity, with Mra. Duffy noting open charters for new members at a nominal fee. After business, refreshments followed the social hour.

Ayside Ron Vers a.Ceming Miien

Death of Father of Fred J. Bierce Reported

Word was received here of the death of the father of Fred J. Bierce, who holds large farm interests. The news came from the western part of the state on July unknown.

Fred J. Bierce DEA

Extended Stay at Atlantic City for Grugan and Taaffe

Mrs. P. C. Grugan and Miss Floren Taaffe of South C Street will leave Saturday for a month's stay in Atlantic City. The trip follows Mrs. Grugan's partial recovery from a serious illness and aims at continued convalescence to restore former health.

P. C. Grugan Floren Taaffe South Cstreet Atlantic City

Rumor on Board Presidency Denied by Henry H. Cannon

Henry H. Cannon dismissed rumors of his bid for board president saying he has never spoken on the matter. He stated he will attend the board organization meeting Monday evening and questions who started the false rumor.

Henry H. Cannon Mr. Cannon

Local Social Roundup in East Irvington and Nearby

East Irvington residents share family visits and vacations with relatives in Yonkers Greenwich Conn and Florida. Anita Murphy attended a theatre show The Rat at Earl Carroll Theatre. Leo Linder announces marriage and Los Angeles move to join a top orchestra. George Minker works on blueprints and breaks ground for a new home on East Sunnyside Lane. Lillian Linder enjoyed a theatre performance at Warburton Theatre.

Ther Tarrytown Ge ‘Mab Anita” Murphy the Rat Earl Carroll Theatre Leo Linder Los Angeles George Minker East Sunnyside Lane Lillian Linder Warbuton Theatre

Congratulations to Irvington Village President

A brief celebratory note praises the President of the Village of Irvington for a well deserved victory. It asks the President to watch the sidewalk and avoid placing cinders that hurt pedestrians.

Irvington

St Pauls M E Church Notes

Church notes announce morning service with worship and sermon at 11 o clock and evening service at 745. Sunday School session at 10. March ch features Brother William Pinher of Ossining assisting a corps of helpers. The material includes prayer meetings and devotional verses about seeking the Lord.

William Pinher Ossining Christ Gaillee

Foresters Elect Officers at Tuesday Convention Shooting

Foresters held a Tuesday evening meeting to elect officers for the year and select delegates to the Rochester convention. Other actions at the gathering included procedural votes and committee assignments.

Controversy Over Irvington Board of Education Actions

A public appeal questions the Irvington Board of Education decisions on teacher reappointment and salaries. It argues for careful scrutiny of Principal recommendations, fair process, and standardized salaries to curb favoritism, stressing honor and public trust in educational leadership.

Board of Education Irvington

Gordon Harris Leaves for Miami on Tuesday

Gordon L Harris of South Broadway departed Tuesday afternoon for Miami Florida. Mrs Harris and two children had been at the destination recently with Wilson Harris sister to Mrs Harris and Becker mother of residents also traveling to the winter resort location.

Gordon L.'Harris South Broadway South Miami Fia Harris Wilson Becker

Post Notices for Tax Collection Efforts

Collector William A Beckley has sent notices for collection of State County and Town taxes. The system lists amounts due by taxpayers in bill form to avoid penalties and ensure timely payment. The office is often deluged with requests for bills, so bills covering tax indebtedness should continue to be mailed as before.

William A. Beckley

Chowder Supper At St Pauls Draws Large Crowd

A chowder supper held in the dining room of St Pauls M E Church Thursday evening drew a well patronized turnout. The affair was patronized to the greatest extent and demand for the men items shown on the menu was so strong that supplies exhausted early. Another such event is planned for an early date.

St Paul's M. E

Fire at Havemeyer Estate Woods Near Ardaly Park

A large tract of woods near the John F. Havemeyer estate in Ardaly Park caught fire this afternoon. A fire alarm summoned firefighters who quickly controlled the blaze, preventing damage to nearby houses.

John F. Havemeyer Ardaly Park

Card of Thanks from Harry A Barton

In a brief note printed here, Harry A Barton thanks voters for the generous support given at the recent election dated March 20 1925.

Stened Harry A. Barton

Proposition Fails To Move Election Date To June Thirty

A local vote on changing the election date failed 155 to 215 with 370 of 926 voters participating. Separate notes highlight a Court Margaret Mary chest sale by Catholic Daughters of America and a St Patrick’s Hall fundraiser shower supporting Hawthorne Cancer hospital with varied canned goods and cash donations.

Court Margaret Mary Catholic Daughters of America Margaret “Mary Grammis St. Patrick’s Social Holy Name Hall Miss Nee Hawthorne

Thomas Lee Appointed Trustee to Board of Education

At a Thursday board meeting Thomas Lee of Went Clinton avenue was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of A B Thurber. Thurber had not attended a board meeting for a long time. Lee succeeds former president Thurber and interim president Roane remains the current official.

Thomas Lee Went Clinton, Avenue Board of Education A. B. Thurber Thurber the Hoard William R. Roane

Sale of the Mrs Jas Anderson Home in North A Street

The sale of the Mrs Jas Anderson home on North A Street was negotiated by Henry Tl Cannon who has recently entered the local real estate field. Several other sales are now pending by this well known broker.

Jas. Anderson Henry Tl. Cannon

Pool Table Installed at Fire Headquarters

A pool table recently installed at the Fire Headquarters is now in use. James D. Shields of Park Avionio donated the table, a fine piece of furniture appreciated by every member of the company.

Pitt James D. Shields Park Avionio Fira ‘Company

Irvington Letter of Thanks from M J Martha

M J Martha thanks the people of Irvington for the honor of being elected president. He pledges to serve impartially, give personal attention to taxpayers and citizens, and seek cooperation to make Irvington more progressive. Dated March 26 1926 Irvington New Jersey.

Irvington Tom M. J. Martha

Former Teacher Clara Steinbecker Hurt in Ice Fall

Former High School teacher Clara Steinbecker suffers a broken hip after an ice fall. She is slowly recovering from the accident and injury.

Clara Steinbecker

Miss Cornelia DeKay 50 Years in Irvington Education

After 48 years of continuous teaching in Irvington, Miss Cornelia DeKay marks a 50 year teaching anniversary with a party hosted by Miss Hubbard. Miss Helen Sweetman, currently teaching at Yobbs Ferry, will fill the vacancy in the Irvington school staff.

Cornelia DeKay Irvington DeKay Hubbard Ofth High School Helen Sweetman Yobbs Ferry

Scarlet fever cases close Kinder Co oped

Scarlet fever cases force Kinder garden to shut indefinitely as authorities report multiple infections and call for closures amid health concerns and precautionary measures.

Special preacher to speak at St Barnabas on Mountaineers

Dean Carroll M. Davis, secretary of Domestic Missions of the Episcopal Church, will speak at St Barnabas Church Sunday at 11 o clock on The Mountain People. He will discuss Appalachian conditions and efforts to educate three million residents, with a Wednesday evening lecture by Chaplain AT Young on The Human Coat of a Great City.

Dean Davis Chaplain Young Dean Carroll M. Davis Episcopal Church St. Barnabas Church Cathedral St. Louis Appalachian Young Irvington Bia St. Barnabas Walter Blackwell's Tate New York City Islsston Barnabas Guures Gontoy Mareh Wil Huntington

Children sing for Mr Murtha during neighborhood tribute

On Tuesday evening the children of the neighborhood gathered outside Mr J Murtha to express joy at his guest of honor. Murtha greeted them warmly and extended thanks for the display, sharing friendly praise for his long service.

J. Murtha Iurtha Reed

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