Audubon Notes and Plattsburg Training Camps Note
A wildlife anecdote from Audubon notes describes Kingfisher defense by four Kingbirds at a cove in Canada. Irvington announces a Plattsburg Military Training Camps reopening offering 80 day programs for men 16 to 35 with government funded expenses and no service obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audubon Society of
Irvington-on-the-Hudson
Hill
Irvington
Plattsburg
N. Y
the Gazette
Col. Roosevelt
Plattaburg
Arthur Cosby
Millary
Asson
West 44Th St
New Yor City
Frederick Trevor Hill
Koedel Brings Quality to Irvington Theatre Return
E B Koedel resumes supervision of the Auditorium Theatre in Irvington with strong Washington Theatre at Dobbs Ferry success. Saturday and Sunday shows offer low admission and the best screen features. Matinees included on Saturday, with a quiet refined atmosphere for all patrons, especially children. The community is urged to support wholesome, clean pictures to enhance Irvington as a fine town.
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Irvington
Auditorium Theatre
E. 8
Koedel
Washington Theatre
Dobbs Ferry
Del
Sheriff's Emergency Force Holds Target PracticeAt Ardsley Range
A large number of the Sheriff's Emergency Force enjoyed target practice at the Ardsley Rifle Range on Saturday. Excellent scores were made and many records broken. The next Meeting of the Force will take place May 18 at the Armory White Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's
Ardsley Rifle Range
Armory
White Plains
Ford Cars
Joseph A. Devine advertises Ford cars with contact through Hastings 902 offering sales and related services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Cars
Joseph A. Devine
Hastings
Verian Bazaar Great Outdoor Lawn Party
A country wide invitation to a Presbyterian church lawn event on May 20 at 3 o clock. Tables display knitted goods cakes and fancy items with a crab bag for children. Save the date May the twentieth.
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Verian Bazaar
Presbyterian Church
Dobbs Ferry notices and community activities
Michael A. Cashin sues Conrad Carstens to foreclose a $2500 mortgage on Palisade street property. Colonel Maitland F. Griggs sails for Europe on a month long business trip. Local Boy Scouts rally selects Troop 2 as county meet representative with 33 points. Troop 1 scores 21. Troop 3 earns 2. About 500 Westchester Girl Scouts meet at Col. F. Q. Brown’s home. lunch outdoors with ice cream served. Rumor of automatic sprinklers planned for high school basement to cut fire risk. Catherine Calvert to star in The Sphill Trail at Washington Theatre May 14. Dr. and Mrs. J. Henry Fust visit Hudyn Terrace. staying with J. B. Cooke’s family at South Yonkers. Italian Society and band entertain Col. and Mrs. F. Q. Brown during Feast of Madonna Incarna tion. band plays America, Rigoletto, Carmen. coffee, cake, cigars provided by Society members. Rochambeau Post VFW holds monthly meeting at Mt Livingston Hose Company room. large attendance and business transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchester County
Col
F. Q. Brown
J. Henry Fust
Erle, Pa
J. B. Cooke
Hudyn Terrace
Fust
America
Carmen
Theodore Wood Residence Rented On El Retiro Lane
The large residence of Mr. Theodore Wood on El Retiro Lane has been rented for the season to Mr. Stanley B. Resor of New York. The agent in the transaction was Mr. Anson F. Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Wood
el Retiro Lane
Stanley B. Resor
New York
Anson F. Robinson
Local Notes Highlight Residents and School News
Raymond Costello joins U S Steel in New York City. Traver couple return from Elizabeth New Jersey. Dr E T O Connor visits Washington for two weeks. The M D buys a new car. Hill Crest Theatre program promotion at Tarrytown. N H Samuelson Jr new manager coordinating programs. Irvington National Bank reports strong resources for term ending April 28. Doris Behrens dislocated collar bone while at play, healing well. Geography feature continues on page 6 before September reopening. Twin flower beds on High School lawn to be renewed by Shepard estate with donated flowers and skilled help from residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Crest Theatre
Tarrytown
N. H. Samuelson, Jr
Shepard
Unheralded Victory and Moral Resolve After War
A reflective editorial argues that Germany’s unconditional surrender marks a victory of justice over mere military success. It highlights the need for enduring moral courage, memorializing the dead, and pledging to uphold government by the people on Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
United States
House of Commons
Henry van Dyke
The
Tribune
Herr “Petros
Keynes
France
America
Interesting New Books in Irvington Public Library
The Irvington Public Library lists several notable additions including Enter Madame Gilda Varesi Peace Negotiation by Robert Lansing Miracle Mongers and Their Methode by Houdini Hunger by Knut Hamsun Buffalo Bill's Life Story by W F Cody Moon by Cal Floyd Dell The Hall and the Grange by Archibald Marshall.
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Madame
Gilda Varesi
Robert Lansing
Miracle Mongers
Houdini
Knut Hamsun
Buffalo Bill
W. F. Cody
Floyd Dell
the Hall and the Grange
Archibald Marshall
Candy table at Irvington church bazaar on May 20
The Christian Endeavor Society will supervise the candy table at the Irvington Presbyterian Church bazaar on May 20 on the church awn. Prominent local candy-makers have pledged to contribute, and Irvington residents are invited to visit for homemade sweets.
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Christian Endeavor Society
Irvington
Home Builders urged to hire insured, efficient mechanics
Building Trades Employers Association of Westchester County urges contractors to estimate work now, noting eight dollar daily wage scale effective April 1 and reduced material and labor costs. The notice emphasizes contractor responsibility and owner liability for injuries, with all mechanics protected under the State Compensation Act.
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Building Trades Employers’ Association of
Westchester County
Funeral services for Edwin W. Dutcher observed with Masonic rites
Edwin W Dutcher age sixty eight of Irvington died Sunday after several years illness. Services were held Tuesday evening at his late home with Masonic rites. A lifelong New York City native, he worked 39 years as foreman for Lord and Burnham and was respected as the firm’s oldest employee. He was Past Master of Diamond Lodge No 555 F and A M of Dobbs Ferry and active in the Masonic Veterans Association and the Mohican Club. Surviving are his wife Caroline and two sons Edwin Jr and George. Interment took place at Sleepy Hollow.
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Edwin W. Dutcher
North B. Street
Dutcher
Irvington
Dobbs Ferry
New York ‘City
Lord & Burnham Company
Diamond Lodge
Masonic Veterans Association
Mohican Club
Caroline
Edwin Jr
George
Sleepy Hollow
Ownership Returns to Emil Wistrand Property on Main and F Streets
The former property of Emil Wistrand along Main and F streets has again come under his ownership. Recent title transfer to Thomas J. Pardy and Cahill was made, with the corner property rented to Pardy to continue the previous line.
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Emil Wistrand
Main
F Streets
Mesars
Thomas J. Pardy
Cahill
Pardy
Hastings on Hudson Birth for Zinsser Family
A son was born to Mr and Mrs John Zinsser of Broadway on Wednesday last. Mother and child are doing nicely.
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John Zinsser
Broadway
Irvington High School Notes on Events and Games
A busy Irvington school column covers the Athletic Association meeting led by President Ernest Jochen approving a megaphone and base ball field funding, plus photos for the team. Prom plans by the Junior Class, orchestra from Venere, and fundraising details are noted. A May 27 interscholastic meet at Irvington with tryouts is announced, while town residents and alumni share various visits and trips.
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Athletic Association
Ernest Jochen
Donald Roane
St. Barnabas Boys’ Club
Irvington
Roane
Sodak
Gregory
Kyle Field
Ardsley
Cu Irvington
Hastingsigh School
Vanderlip
Scarborough
S. H
Fariel
Thas
Dobbs Ferry
Hastings
I. H
Foresters Meet to Plan Social Efforts and Summer Event
A Foresters gathering announces a Tuesday May 17 8 PM meeting for 110 members to discuss business and ideas for social progress. Attendees are urged to bring views on questions and a big summer affair, with no dress suit required. The funeral benefit offers $200 plus medical and hospital benefits for 75 cents a month, and members are invited to bring friends to apply.
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Foresters
Rex Beach Buys Two Acres on Myrtle Avenue Frontage
The Lorena Company acting via agent Anson F. Robinson sold two acres of land to Rex Beach. The property includes a Myrtle Avenue frontage.
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Lorena Comany
Anson F. Robinson
Rex Beach
Myrtle Avenue
Hudson River Fuse School Benefit Concert
The Aubic School benefiw fund announces a concert by pupils to aid the Hudson River fuse School. The event will be held at Liewtyn Hall on Saturday afternoon June 4th, with officers including chairwoman Mrs. Franklyn Q Chate and treasurer Miss Winifred Rogers.
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Hudson River
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Audubon Society Notes
King Birds
Sheriff's Emergency Force
Michael A. Cashin
Conrad Carstens
Palisade Street
Maitland F. Griggs
Ardssey Park
Europe
Mt Boy Scouts
Catherine Calvert
Sphill Trail
Hill Country
Rochambeau Post
V. of
F. W
Mt Livingston Hose Company
Theodore ‘Wood
Raymond Costello
East Clinton Avenue
U. S. Steel Corporation
No. 7
New York City
Traver
Hlizabeth, N. J
E.T. O'Connor
Washington
M. D
Irvington National Bank
Doris Behrens
Main Street
Irvington Public Library
Furt
Informatio
A. M. Hunter
D Street
Irvington, N. Y
Hastings ON
Hudson
Mary Barton
P. Spear
C. D. Hanford
Locust Hill
Spear
Grace Church
Walter Haines
Akron
Ohio
E. 8. Sargent
Farragut Avenue
Hollis Reynolds
Pennsylvania
Gazette
American Legion Orchestra of Veneres
Walter Keys
Bridge
Edward Lyman
F. R. Lyman
South Yonkers
Des
Abram L. Volk
John H. Cushman
Literature Club
R. H. Shreve
Carl Trube
Yonkers
William Gould
the Orient
Shanghai
China
Charles Wadsworth
Chicago
Vial
William Rhodes
Frazer Place
Air
Reginald Eagles
Additio
Realty
Henry H. Boswell
Eva Graft Baker, Sr
J. Palmer
B. Flemig
M. G. Enjeian
Allen Winden
M. J. Murtha
Aubic School
Benefw Pune
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