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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1941
Page
1
A village budget shows a lower tax rate but higher bills for many residents. The treasurer notes outstanding tax obligations from 1924 onward, offsets from tax certificates, and a 1940 assessment shift that raises the tax on a typical $9000 property to $147.50 for 1941, despite a lower rate.
Merhert C. Gerlach Westchester County Finance Commissioner will speak at the annual open house and tea for the Westchester County Children's Association. hosted by Mrs Sol MT Strocek at Tarry Hill Ossining on Friday May 16 at 2 30 p m. His topic When Government Needs a Friend aims to focus county wide attention on aiding Westchester children and youth with spring activities and teas eliminated.
The Presbyterian Church in Tarrytown hosted the society's last meeting of the season at Mrs. Thomas Luke's home on White Plains Road. Mrs. Jamiesall led, about eighty members attended, and Miss Mary Tomer of the Young People's Board of Foreign Missions in New York City spoke. Mrs. Hall entertained guests at a buffet luncheon at North Roadway before the event.
The annual school meeting adopted a unanimous motion to vote on items separately before a budget vote. Miss Milicent V. Lewis and Mr. A Irving Cumming Ridge and Mrs. Harold Lehman were elected to the board with strong showings, while J W Dillon and other residents received scattered votes. The year’s budget of 165,020 was approved after debate and a later unanimous agreement on expansion discussions.
The Board of Trustees will hear arguments for and against extending the Residence 2 district along the estate line near Ardsley and Columbia University property. The proposal, previously rejected in 1940, would bring zoning closer to Ardsley Drive and Dobbs Ferry Road, with votes possible by a simple majority.
The Haven Club of Hudson Valley, twenty young women daughters of Thursday Club members, met to elect new officers and plan a dance at the Ardsley Club after the Milestones on Si vrang May. Retiring president Miss Mary Thurber will wed Charles Gross May 10. New officers: President Mrs Malbon Jennings Yonkers, Vice-president Mrs Randolph Runson Tarrytown, Secretary Miss Virginia Robinson Irvington, Treasurer Miss Barbara Wood Tarrytown.
Joseph Rowan will be ordained as deacon by the pastor the Rev. Ad Weic Grn. The ceremony includes the choir and a Prayer of Thanksgiving by the Girls Choir of the Sunday School, replacing the senior choir.
Village trustees approved the 1941 42 budget showing a 1 percent rise in charges despite a lower per thousand rate of 1475 compared with last year 1619. The gross budget totals 318328928 with new items including Memorial Park improvements and refunds of taxes. An $45000 obligation was issued to refund outstanding tax rates while prizes for the Tevington Softball League were funded at 80.
A wedding planned for the Fourth of July is noted for Marti and Tevington High School connections. The couple is described as graduates of Empire State Heese School and Tevington High School with ties to San Ceambia, 1 So employee at a New York company.
Julian Bell of 82 Depeyster Street and Mrs Hug Findlay of Nevie on South Broadway were held for the Grand Jury on larceny charges. Judge James Lyden presided at the Village Court. The accusation arose after Findlay said Butler took her automobile without consent and damaged it on South Broadway after a party night in Tarrytown. A witness testified Butler attended a party and drank.
Trustees condemn a driver for running a fire hose onto Broadway without stopping at Main Street and warn that violations will lead to badge stripping. The board mandates full stops for fire apparatus at Main Street and Broadway to protect traffic and safety on a busy highway.
E R Matthiessen completes a major estate sale in Westchester linking to Mount Vernon properties. Casto Realty Corp of Mount Vernon sells parcels to John A Knox and Irvington buyer exchanging titles for cash valued at 108000 mortgages cleared. The Irvington estate includes eleven acres and a large residence with twenty rooms, garages, and riverfront access.
The zoning board rejected the petition by May's estate for a restaurant change of use by a 3 to 1 vote. Frank S Morgan and Clyde M Northrop voted for, while Gilligan Lockwood and Dilton opposed. Mayor suggested reopening the matter and indicated possible court action by Otto, a New York City resident operating a restaurant in Lake Wales, Florida.
The Women's Auxiliary of Irvington Post 2911 VFW will hold a food sale on May 23 from 2:00 to 6:00 at Robert S war's Flower Shop, 100 Main Street. Miss Katherine McGovern chairs the effort.
Two groups of garden lovers plan to visit Nevis on Broadway this week. The university faculty members and their spouses and friends will tour Hansfon Arboretum and Gardens of Columbia University. The Bags in Speaking group accompanies the party, totaling around fifty members.
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