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Irvington Gazette

Location

Irvington, New York, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1939

Page

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Thursday Club Melodrama Brings Social Season Spotlight

Irvington hosts the Friday evening reveal of Belle The Beautiful Typewriter Guy as part of a weekend of dinners and dances. Notables including Miss Patsy Pesbods and Brerett Wood appear in the thriller with local socialites attending Ardsley Country Club events and a Saturday night dance after parties at prominent homes.

Belle Irvington Patsy Pesbods Susie Peaboas Arnsley Terrace T Iain Kael Smith Ardsley Brerett We. Wood Hastings R. Stevenson Edwin W. Plake Ellsworth R. Luler Duncan D. Suthen Dobbs John F. Havemerer Ardsiey Park Regina Gorey Thomas J. Gorey George Gentes Maitland Griggs Wiliams Pettis Asiley Thomalke T. Sloan Youn Artur V. Lewis Harriman Roag Albert Shaw Srs Arthur V. Lewis Frederic D. Carter Andohn P. Sedawick Willams Guyer Theodore Wood Edwin Balmer Stuart Perhods F. Levis Shrady F Jerse Swoelser Irvington Paw D. Miwlholland Perse Howry R. Richards Tarrytown John McClorrovett Anu Mee Jeremiah V. Dillon Wil Shig Betty Blanchard Mini Cape Robby Conger Yonns Virginia Tobias Ante van Alstyne Meale Dickinson Ani Neale Small Tareytown Lange Ars Mason B. Starsing, Jr Br B. P. Carter Parker Molson Mollie Dickinson Tarr, Town Franklin. Tiames Gol C. Stibring Ates Oloore Waliam MT Petts Walter J. Walker T. Sloan Young Ardsley Park Duncan D. Sutphen Dobbe Forrs Paul Stand Frick Hoover Madson Tease Arlstey Cowtry Moward Music Onry Graves Jampeall Jobe Mavemeyer John Hincks Adan K. Cake Kart

Bufkins Return Home From Hospital After Accident

Mr Bufkin and Mrs Bufkin of Spiro Park returned last Friday from Peninsular General Hospital Salisbury after weeks of treatment for injuries from a car wreck when his car struck a track. Harold C Marcy and his wife of Dobbs Ferry also injured remain in hospital but expected discharge in two weeks.

Llr Heney L. Butts Spiro Park Peninsular General Hospital Salisbury Harold C. Marcy Dobbs | Ferry Dobbs E Ferry Hospital Bufkin

Glee Clubs To Sing Tonight In Irvington High School

The fourth annual concert by the Irvington Ty School glee clubs and orchestra will be staged in the high school auditorium tonight. More than seventy boys and girls will join in a varied program of old and new songs. The eighth grade chorus of 28 pupils will perform, and the orchestra will play pieces from the recent New York State band and orchestra association concert in Port Chester. Miss Margaret Leonard will direct, admission is free.

Ways Ochestra Irvington Ty School Igh School Ag & Fee New York State Band and Orchestra Association Port Chester Margaret Leonard Irvington Trill

Davenport and Barnett Win at Ardsley House Club

Davenport and Barnett won the Tuesday evening duplicate bridge tournament at the Ardsley Connie Club. The north south group saw Mr and Mrs Barnett top, with Mr and Mrs Z W Balaton second. East west leaders included Mr and Mrs Shoots as prominent finishers. Other top pairs included Mr and Mrs Prior, Mr and Mrs Sturges and Mrs Parker, and pairs from Hudson, Olson, and Ardsley houses with multiple placements in the standings.

Hudson House Russel D. Prior Ardsley Owrth K- Sturges Storges Parker Wiee Ardsley Park Ate Ashley A. Torna Mr Sandalls Coc. Waring Ards Fle Park Edward Hicok Mist Harelet Look Fudson House Linton A. Thrasher Amles Dorothy Ane Hudson Houze B.A. Jochen Hideon House George W. Williams, Jr

Introductory Kiwanis Meeting to Organize Club in Irvington

An introductory Kiwanis meeting is held at the Town Hall in Irvington to organize a Kiwanis club. Delegates will be elected. local church and civic leaders welcome the group as plans unfold for chartering the Irvington Kiwanis chapter and community service projects. Members named to committees include Rev. Ralph S. Smith, J. J. Schumk, Charles W. Tighe, Joseph R. Pearce, and numerous local dignitaries assisting the effort.

Irington Doarsdas Sretors Cub Teington Tvagton Romeat Nave Commie Kiwanis

Grace Nilsson Wins At St Barnabas Party

Grace Nilsson of Croton Place won the door prize at the cand party and fair held by the Junior Missionary Society of St Barnabas Church. Proceeds will aid city children. three cakes were auctioned, prizes awarded at the end, and a large committee contributed to the event. Separately the Dobbs Ferry Woman's Club wrapped its season with a talk on dressing your type by D Graeme McDousal of B Altman's White Plains.

Race Nilsson Croton Place Junior Missionary Society St Barnabas New York Ime Airshalma Friberg Ain Street Pothniae Dobbs Ferre Woman's Club Wilde Howse Dobbs Percy D. Graeme McDousal B. Altman White Plains

Mrs G M Whitmore Regaining Health After Car Crash

Mrs G M Whitmore is recovering at home after a Wednesday night collision on South Broad at the Albert Stern estate. Her auto struck a car owned by Joseph Orlando of 12 Orchard Street, Perry, injuring her right arm and left leg but leaving her overall condition improving.

George All Whitmore Joseph Orlando Orchard Street Pie Perry Albert Stern South Broaiear Whitmore

Help China Meeting Sparks Wide Interest at Local Event

Dr Oliver J Caldwell from Nanking University will speak about the Battle of Nanking tomorrow evening at the Dobbs Ferry Tish School. Other speakers include De 1 2 Kon China’s Number One and Roser Shaw, with Hastings Girls Fife and Drum Corps providing marching, uniforms, and a martial display. The public admission is charged.

Oliver J. Caldwell Department of Foreign Languages Nanking University Nanking Dobbs Ferry China Christian Tasman Roser Shaw Nol Mission Chire Gils Fife and Deum Corps Hastings

Dobbs Ferry Worker James Coalter Dies at 73

James Coalter longtime employee at the Sleeter power plant Ardsley casino area died Tuesday at his home 800 Broadway Dobbs Ferry aged 73 He was born in Ireland and had lived in Dobbs Ferry for many years The funeral will be held at 2:20 this afternoon at his home

James Coalter Ot Sleetre Ardsley J Broadway Dobbs Ferry Coalter Treland

Yvonne Bradley to Wed Hallock Harmon

Announcement of the engagement between Miss Yvonne Elisabeth Bradley of Dobbs Ferry and Hallock Harmon of Hazelmar. Parents Mr and Mrs Jerome Bradley announce the union. Bradley alumnus of Miss Masters School Wellesley College and Katherine Gibbs School. Harmon a graduate of Mont School Columbia and National Academy of Design. Member of Ardmore Country Club. Works at Kenyon Island Bennhardt advertising in New York. Engagement party held for friends.

Yvon Iabeth Bradley Hallock, Harmon Mfr Ates Arthur ‘Bonis Harmon Hazelmar Yoods Dor Harents Jerome Bradley Dobbs Perry Bradley Miss Alaster’s School Wellesley ‘College Katherine Gibbs Harmon Ont Columbia University National Academy of Design Ardsley Cantry Club Kenyonsland Beknardt 1Or New York Andre. Bradley Thelr

T. A. Fails To Name President At Election

The Treington Parent-Teacher Association held its annual election Tuesday evening in the high school auditorium. The nominating committee could not find a candidate to under age the presidency. Mrs. B. L. Youmans was elected vice president, Mrs. KB Spray secretary, and J. P. Ludington reelected teacher. Mrs. D. Joseph Spillane reported on nominees John Doucherty and Miss Mary Ponnaiks for the business meeting. Refreshments followed. About forty five members attended the closing meeting of the season at the Treington Church.

Treington Hrst Oes GK. Chisholm Harriman L. Youmans Spire Park Spray J. P. Ludington Maynenoiier D. Joseph Spillane Hudson View Park John Doucherty Mandalay Sharp Associaton Edna Livingston Leacher East Ertington Evenins Tivington Axtel Byles Ardsley

Memorial Day Plans by VFW and Ladies Auxiliary

Irvington marks Memorial Day with a 10:20 morning service at the High School grounds, parade to Memorial Park, and afternoon athletic events. Post 2811 and the Ladies Auxiliary oversee arrangements led by Frank Murphy and Arthur Lord. Dr Michael McGovern and Mayor Willem Murphy will place village wreaths. Girl and Boy Scouts recite the Scout oath. The High School band leads the parade. awards follow the park events.

Ladies’ Auxiry Irvington Frank P. Asurphy Arthur C. Lord Feechairman Edward W. Sweet War Memorial Ishchool Memorial Park Iin Te Park Michael McGovern Andlo Willem A. Murphy Wil Murphy Afrs. McGovern Clara Dagzan Arsillary Cearke du Jean Irvington Poltea Department Beneateton Mernard F. McCall

Nomen golfers start season at Ardsley Ladies event

Mrs C Breckenridge of Dobbs Perry won the women’s golf day tournament at Ardsley Country Club with a 2412-29 score for a seven out of thirteen holes. Runner up was Mrs W Barton of Ardsley Park with AB1024. Mrs L A Thrasher of Hudson House won the pitch and putt contest with a total of 8 for alls. Several members entertained guests at luncheon including Mrs Jon W Morzan of New York and Mrs Oul R Whittemore of Scarsdale.

Breckenridge Dobbsperry Ardsley Country Club Ivaiah Jon W. Morzan New York The Find Oul R. Whittemore Scarsdale van Bryce Hudson House Komeron Conger. Je Ardsley Park

Irvington Lawn Bowling Club to face Yonkers Scottish Civic

The Irvington Presbyterian Jenuren Lawn Bowling Club will play Yonkers Scottish Civic Association in a carpet bowls match in Yonkers on Wednesday evening. A large Irvington group is expected to attend and cars will leave Main Street and Broadway at 7:15 p.m. A Thursday afternoon party is planned for John Rely, 3 year old son of Afraid ates at Hudson House.

Irvington John Rely Afraidates Joh Mo Rely Hudson House

Edith Richter Hurt in Fall From Horse on Rockefeller Estate

Edith Richter of 25 Main Street remained in critical condition at Tarrytown Hospital after being thrown from her horse while riding on the Rockefeller estate in North Tarrytown last Sunday. Her companion Norma Graziani of North Astor Street summoned help. doctors reported a concussion of the brain.

Stils Hathstenter Ifred Richter Main Street Tarrytown Hospital Rockefeller Estate Tarrytown Miss Richter Norma Graziani North Astor Street

V F W Poppy Sales To Begin May 20

August B Seas, chairman of the Irvington Post poppy sale, announced the Veterans of Foreign Wars will start selling poppies on Saturday May 20. He urged local voters to buy locally to aid veteran relief. Poppies are purchased from veterans and bear a paper label. Buy only from those with a poppy container to avoid impersonators.

B. Seas Irvington Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Treington Rs Eal Seus Tech

Funeral services for James C. Duell

Funeral services were held for James C. Duell, a resident of Taertown, at Stine Bennett Panerai Home. He died after a sudden attack in the evening and lived in Dayton, Ohio, with surviving brothers and a wide family network.

Fonersl James C. Duell Witam Stine Bennett Panerai Mo Ihariment Ened Arense Tarstown Witre Onyalot & Coe Torre N'Porto Rien Sento Domingo Taestown Aes Oran Honea Sheet Randsons Dayton Ohi Torsten

Two Societies to Meet at Hope Church Event

Christian Endeavors from Westchester gather at Hope Presbyterian Church tomorrow for a play contest. The First Reformed Church society of Tarrytown invites the G. S. of Hope Church to a party on May 28 at 7:80. Mae Hyler leads a discussion on What Alcohol? at a Sunday meeting.

Westchester C. E. of Hope Presbyterian Church Brida First Reformed Church Society of Tarrytown G.5. of Hope Church Mae Hyler Workers For World Peace Peay Grant

Six Months Probation For George McNamara

George McNamara of Spirotak was placed on probation for six months after arraignment before Judge James J. Lyden on a disorderly conduct charge filed by his mother Mrs. George McNamara. The case cites allegations of abuse and profane language. Richard Lennihan of Toledo, Ohio, and John P. Sedgwick of Matthiessen Park were weekend guests of the McNamaras before trips to Martha's Vineyard.

George McNamara Spiro «Tak James J. Lyden Mins

Approval to Sewer Plans Near for Irvington Plant

W P A to give final approval to sewer plans after a Albany conference. Mayor Murphy and Trustees Hastings and Lockett, with engineer Edward J. Martin, met state sanitation consultant to review plans. Formal state approval pending after application check and Washington clearance.

Irvington Albany Pfayor William A. Murphy Addison B. Hastings H. Lockett Adam Maca Dem Eward J. Martin Vilige East Devenport Works Progress Administration Bir Martin Az. Davendorf Joseph H. Ryan W. Pla White Plains Abe Washington Ste Dever Dee Treeilag

Westchester Library Conference Opens At Mount Vernon

Irv ington Public Library hosts a county conference of Westchester librarians with a focus on adult education. speakers include Thomas Tausler of NYU on Adult Education in the Regent's court and Ernestine Rose of the NYPL on The Library's Place in Adult Education. Dr Frank L Tolman of the State Education Department leads a follow up discussion. Alfred Dashiell of Reader's Digest will discuss A Westchester County Magazine and the Peter Pauper Press owner will speak on Westchester County Private Press. Exhibits feature new books including children’s books from private presses and rare editions.

Iiss Sma New York Public Library Frank L Tolman Libeacy Extension Division State Education Department Alfred Dashiell Reader's Digest Westchester County Peter Pauper Press

Dobbs Ferry Hospital Association Holds Annual Meeting

The election of officers will occur at the Dobbs Ferry Hospital Association annual meeting Sunday at 4 at the hospital cottage. Colonel Franklin Q. Brown, president, will preside. The hospital opens for free inspection from 1 to 4 Sunday afternoon in observance of National Hospital Day.

Dobibs Ferry Hospital Association Ourlook Franklin Q. Brown

Jill Leaving Hudson House

Ralph C. Hill, who has served as superintendent of Hudson House since construction, will leave this Saturday. He will become superintendent of Castle Village on Riverside Drive in New York when it opens this summer.

Ralph C. Hi Hudson House Mr. Hill Castle Village Riverside Drive New York

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Ready For Town Hall Bufkins Kiwanis Club Lmsford Men Aretha Ree Lior B. Gilmour MteGovern Lewis Win ‘A Pateman John Martinson R. Behrens K. Sturges Storfer Raymond B. Towseend Milton Bjornstadt Henry Butkin Mat ‘Elm ML Ralph $. Smith Yemnolds Fowler John Whelan Willis Glohris Atlhaet Metals Walter Mettride Willam Grace Nilsson ST. Barnabas G. M. Whitmore Janes Coalter Yvonne Bradley Hallock Harmon T. A Inating Committee NO Man's Association Father Hines Immaculate Conception Fr. Mines Eeryone V.F.W Fternoon NOMEN Edith Richter Rvington Post Uneral Services James C, Duell HOPE W.P.A Tormal U. K Rvington Librariant County Conference Dobbs Ferry Hospital Jill
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