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Irvington Gazette

Location

Irvington, New York, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1925

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Annual School Meeting Notice for Union Free No 2 Greenburgh NY

Union Free School District No. 2 in Greenburgh New York schedules its annual meeting at Irvington High School on May 5 1925 with budget items listed totaling 89164 49 dollars including supervision clerk treasurer and energy costs a proposition to fund roof and add a story at East Irvington School up to 60000 dollars via tax and trustee elections to replace two term expirations and one partial term on July 1 1925 and August 1 1925 the polling place is Irvington High School for May 6 1925 from noon to 7 pm District Clerk Howard B Morris signs notice

Union Free School District No Greenburgh N. Y Irvington High School Board of Education Town of Green East Irvington Uch Robert G. ‘Abercromble James" E. Duross ‘Hose Fone Alfred Thurber Xela Irvington N. Yoon

Qualifications of Voters at District Meetings

Voters at district meetings must meet age residency and property or family ties rules. Citizens twenty one or older, within the district for thirty days, may vote if they own or lease property taxed for school purposes or are a parent or resident with a child in school meeting eight weeks prior, or have other specified property value criteria. The law, amended to July 4, outlines eligibility and prohibits sex as a disqualifier.

United States

Candidates Named for School Trustee Posts

Andrew Alder Jr of Barney Park is stated to be a candidate for school trustee. Board members seeking reelection include Robert G. Abercrombie James E. Duress and Thomas Lee.

Andrew Alder, Jr Barney Park Robert G. Abercrombie James E. Duress Thomas Lee

Census work begins June 1 in New York state

The big state count starts June 1 with 7,600 enumerators to record names, addresses, and data for about 11,000,000 residents. Enumerators earn three dollars daily plus two cents per person enumerated, with extra pay in sparsely settled areas. Florence E. Knapp, secretary of state, will oversee the census, with maps prepared for every election district to guide workers. Local enumerators include Buc Hallinger for the Gth district, N McBride for the 71st, and Mrs Herbert King for the Sth East Irvington area.

New York State Florence Knapp Sh Sneton Truit Hase Neqihs Buc Hallinger McBride Herbert King Sth East Irvington

Community Athletic Field Proposed by Irvington Officials

The School Board and Village Board show strong support for a community athletic field to serve youth currently without safe play spaces. A favored site is land adjoining the school grounds, which would allow shared dressing rooms and save costs on structures, with central, unobtrusive placement and potential WWI memorial value. Public-spirited citizens are urged to back the initiative and help see it realized.

Irvington Iseatis

Nanook of the North shown in Irvington schools and public

The DeVry Company presents Nanook of the North to Irvington school audiences on May 14 with an evening show for the public. Afternoon tickets are 10 cents and evening 20 cents. Two projectors run the hour long program without breaks. The feature depicts Eskimo life in Arctic Hudson Bay area and their seal, salmon, and walrus hunting. Comedy and home department shorts accompany the feature.

DeVry Company Vasal DeVry North Fool Arctic Civilization Hudson Bay Jones Irvington

American Legion Auxiliary Activities and Events

The American Legion Auxiliary plans a suit Apron and Necktie dance on Friday May 22 at Holy Name Hall. Tickets cost 1.50 each. Members urge support for welfare work aiding ninety six tubercular veterans at Seton Hospital and their families. The Auxiliaries next meeting is Thursday May 28 at 8:00 p.m. in the Firemen's parlor Town Hall building. A party attended the Americanism Rally in Pleasantville New York. Speakers included Aaron Dotey and Captain George J Carte. Dr Mary McGovern and others attended district events in New York and New Jersey.

American Legion Auxiliary Holy’ Name Hall Seton “Hospital Philip’ Bekardt Ethel’ Wishand Grace Helke Mary V. Helke Pleasantville Francher Nicoll Post No. 77 American Legion Aaron Dotey de Wit Clinton New York City George J. Carte

Westchester County Charter Discussion At Tarrytown Hall

A public meeting on the recently signed Westchester County Charter will be held at the Young Men's Lyceum in Tarrytown New York on Wednesday evening May 6 at 8 o clock. Prominent speakers including H R Barret and Fred P Close will explain and discuss the new act text and implications for residents.

Westchester County Smith

High School Tree Attracts Attention On Campus

A small tree on the school lawn draws admiration from locals and visitors for its pink blossoms and ample growth. The well maintained grounds reflect credit on the Board of Education and the school system.

Boon Zera Board of Education

Pastime Club Reception to Benefit Town Hall Event

The Pastime Club announces a May 15 dance at Town Hall with Goldner's Orchestra. The club, noted for successful socials, seeks strong community support to make the reception popular and financially beneficial for improving local sanitary conditions.

Goldner Nso

St Barnabas Church Services and Meetings Schedule

Services at St Barnabas Church include Sunday 7 20 and 11 00 am with Sunday School at 9 45 am. Music features Marshall’s Communion Service in F and an Easter Carol by Praetorius. A Neighborhood Meeting of the Girls Friendly Society and a joint Missionary Society session with Irvington Presbyterian are planned for May 9 and an anticipated fall fair. The United Thank Offering was reported.

St. Carnabas Marshall Praetorius Girls Friendly Society Hudson River St. Barna Bas Mra Leslie’. Palmer Woman's Missionary Society of the Irvington Presbyterian Church Woman's St. Hannabas Church Bath Societieg United St. ‘Bamohas Mra. W. Tl

Gospel Hall Notes Meeting With Mr William Gibson

Mr William Gibson, long in British Guiana, will give an account of his work and experiences on Thursday evening May 7 at 8:00. He will show many slides illustrating his lecture with a helpful visual aid. All are invited and no collection will be taken. Subscription $2 per year.

William Gibson British Guiana Gibson

Surprise party honors Mrs Miller in Tarrytown

A large gathering of friends from South Broadway and Irvington held a Wednesday evening surprise party for Mrs. Miller of South Broadway Tarrytown. Guests included Mrs John Farlel Mrs Harry Warren Mr Morrell Mrs James Stover Miss Ada Morris and others. The event featured games music and dancing with refreshments served before departure. A lost membership pin for the National Organization for Public Health Nurses was reported to be at the Gazette office 100 Main St Irvington NY.

Harry ‘Miller South Broadway Tarrytown Irvington John R. Farlel Harry Warren Morrell James Stover Morris Ada Morris Organization For Public Health Nurses Main St N. Ye

Washington Masonic Tour Attracts Irvington Group

Irvington residents and Masonic Fraternity members travel to Washington on a Pennsylvania Lines sponsored weekend tour. Town Clerk G Templeton and Deputy Tax Collector IH Templeton join the group, with the return planned for Sunday. The trip is an annual highlight for the order.

Irvington Masonic Fraternity Washington Tealing G. Templeton Adam McFadden IH. Templeton Pennsylvania Capitol City

Nine O'Clock Revue presents all new show at Tarrytown Hall

The Thursday Club promotes the 1925 Nine O'Clock Revue at Tarrytown Music Hall on May 7 and 8. All acts, music, and costumes are new, with the same cast of 125 directed by George Miles. Proceeds benefit St Faith's House in Tarrytown. Tickets at the box office or by reserve via telephone or letter.

Tarrytown Music Hall Ardsley Club George Miles John.h. Rogers United States St. Faith's Tarrytown Guy Robinson Harriman Road Ington Paul King Randall Gordon Harris Charles ‘Townsend Holand Haines Daniel Paulson En Miller Stuart Gowen Barton Eddison H. ¥. D. Black Kenyon B.conger Frederick D. Carter Eleanor Phillips Rose Marie Stuart Stevenson Seville John J. Perry George E. Ogilvie, Jr Harvey’ W Henry Cape Grant Small Caroline von Ostoff Alfred’ Thurber Hassow von Weilel Gordon J. Harris Virginia Hawes Caroline Sayles William Kimbel Ardsley Park Oscar Widman Ned’ Wayborn Ziegfeld Follies

Viola Van de Werker Dies Of Heart Failure At Ardsley

Viola Van de Werker an Ardsley school faculty member died of heart disease after several months of illness. After 18 years at Ardsley she would have earned a pension this year completing 34 years teaching. She planned to settle in Cherry Valley New York with plans to buy property for her permanent home. Interment is set for Monday in Cherry Valley with family traveling from the South to attend.

Viola van DE Werker Ardsley School Miss van de Werker Isles Gover van de Worker Cherry Valley N.Y Monay

Get Together Club Bazaar Planned for June Weekend

The Get Together Club of Hope Chapel plans a three day bazaar on June 11 12 and 13 to raise funds for the Community House Building Fund. A feature item is described as forthcoming.

Get Together Club of Hope Chapel

Charity Bazaar Seeks Donations for Good Cause

Thrift committee urges donations of furniture clothing books and bric a brac for a bazaar to aid a community project. Donors may request immediate pickup or hold items for the event with a single handling. Also noted is a health play staged by high school pupils with 75 cent admission proceeds benefiting the Athletic Fund.

Srfenda Bben Duncan James McWilliam

Board of Education Meeting Discusses Athletic Field and Budget

At the board of education meeting held Tuesday evening all members were present except Mr Duross. Ralph H. Matthiessen attended to discuss the athletic field plan. The board weighed buying land north of the high school to form a field, while Matthiessen opposed selling part of his property but would not block children's health. Costs for walling and grading were considered high, and alternative sites were urged. New teachers were appointed: Harold Marcy science, Claude Van Wie mathematics, Mabel Secor fifth grade. The coming year's budget totals 89 164.49, up 1 204.49 from last year. Other matters were reviewed, bills audited, and the meeting adjourned.

Board of Education Duross Ralph H. Matthiessen Roane Matthiessen Harold Marcy West Lyden N.Y Claude van Wie

Girl Scouts Second Class Recipients Named at Rally

Edith Bowman Ida Bowman Lucy Cannon Katharine Danton Margaret Elder Ruth Hunter Allison Rutter Carol Rutter Marjorie Statham Faith Whitney earned Second Class Scouts after meeting all requirements. Observers earned a merit badge in Birds Flowers Insects Stars Minerals. The troop enjoyed a morning of campfire building and sunlit learning as Scouts prepare for the annual rally at Dobbe Ferry hosted by Mr and Mrs F Brown.

Edith Bowman Ida Bowman Lucy Cannon Katharine Danton Margaret Elder Ruth Hunter Allison Rutter Tivington Chenter County Dobbe’Ferry

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A. G. de Allgrand Howard B. Morris Nanook American Legion Auxiliary Notes Ausillery Town Hall Pear Dail Lyceum ST. Barnabas Mrs. Miller Kayser Isa Walker a_viel Ardsley Jamon Shielde Prevent Tha’ South Oe Ees GET Together Club Bazaar Thrift Girl Scouts
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