Scoop's COLUMN WANTED Honest men and Main Street law
A collage of town notes and quips from Irvinton and Irvington focusing on local life. Items reference Six Honest Men, Main Street law, gas concerns, a village bridge, a May 20 fundraiser at the Westchester Center, Gene Tunney selecting boxing contestants, and cast changes in Main Street sketches. Also mentions Prohibition, a Periodical Club rest meeting, and local humor about a lumber yard, an Irishman with an orange tie, and local civic discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington House
Westchester County Center
Gene Tunney
Worl
Residents Form Cedar Ridge Association Aimed at Local Welfare
Residents of Cedar Ridge form the Cedar Ridge Association to promote welfare and involvement in the Village of Irvington. Two meetings held at the Club House with enthusiastic attendance. new village assistant Thomas J. Gores to be addressed. Miss Kelly anticipated for new post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rtidge Ha
Cedar Ridge
Elvie
Parttet
Irvington
Thoman J. Gores
Kelly
First of Four Bridge Parties for Robins Nest Benefit
The first of four bridge parties for the Robins Nest benefit is at Rockwood Hills Country Club in Tarrytown hosted by Mrs. Bathgate Hecker Mrs. Charles C Brace and Mrs. Charles E Danforth Tickets cost 5.00 for any or all events with remaining dates set May 23rd June 1st and June 13th at various Tarrytown homes with proceeds aiding Robins Nest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin's Nest
Rockwood Ital Country Club
Tarrytown
Bathgate
Hecker
Charles
C." Brace
Charles E. Danforth
Carrollelis
Mra
Howard Carroll
Mex
Chariog
Newberry
Brondrar
Tevington
Thamar Like
Wille Plaine Toad
Greek Garden at Greystone Opens to Public
The Greek Garden at Greystone opens to the public under the supervision of Mr. Yutor following a PhilSym Scholarship Quartet performance. Tickets are one dollar and available at the Kate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greystone
Yutor
PhilSym
Fonk
Ennis Club Holds First Meeting at Irvington Church
The Tennis Club of the Irvington Presbyterian Church held its first regular meeting on Monday evening. Officers named include President Florence Stuart Vice President Arthur C Lord Secretary Ethel Trawe and Treasurer. The club plans social events and aims to have the tennis courts ready soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington Presbyterian Church
Florence Stuart
Arthur C. Lord
Ethel Trawe
Mrs. Lee H Ball Heads Local P T A in Irvington
The Irvington Parent Teacher Association held its final 1930 meeting on May 13 at Irvington High School to elect officers for the coming year. President Mrs Wood Rutter opened the session, officers were nominated by Mrs Walter Jago, and one ballot approved the slate including Leo H Mall as President and Alfred G Mannfeld as Treasurer. Maria Fischer entertained with piano selections as tea and cake followed, with references to relatives in New Jersey and a morning incident on North Street far from the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington Parent-Teacher Association
Irvington High School
Wood Rutter
Walter Jago
Leo H. Mall
Frank’ C. Gilbert
William R. Roane, Sr
Henrietta T. Kuhnl
Treamirer
Alfred G. Mannfeld
Marla Flxeher
Irvington Census Protest Over Small Population Gain
The Irvington Board of Trustees protests the 1930 census count, citing missing residents and new housing developments. Officials urge a recount and request cooperation to correct the tally and reveal the village’s true population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington
Board of Trustees
Loring W. Batten
Margaret Smith
Ington
Arbuckle
Mr and Mrs H V D Black Return to Broadway Home
Mr and Mrs Henry I V D Mack return to their Broadway residence in Irvington after a week of hosting and adjusting to the new environment. Neighbors note the couple’s calm welcome and their effort to settle into the community on North Tread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. and
Mrs. H. V. D. Black
Broadway
Tevington
Extenuim Sx
Henry I. V. D. Mack
Cir
North Tread- Toth
Irvington
Forbes Simpson Building Two More Homes
Forbes Simpson plans two additional houses in Spiro as ground for the project is broken this week. Mr and Mrs John E Tynan arrived recently and plan to stay through the summer, with Ty Rexidenty noting visitors at the home in Spiro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Simpson
Stronce
Spiro
John B. Tyne
Tyrexidenty
Mrs Robinson Improves After Hospital Stay
Ars James Robinson was taken to Jarrytown Hospital last week and is reported steadily improving. Local friends in Irvington find the news greatly reassuring and hopeful for Mrs Robinson’s full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Robinson Reet
Jarrytown Hospital
Mrs. Ell Returns to Sleepy Hollow for Summer Season
Mrs. Charles Bell, longtime North Montclair resident, arrives after winter in New York to spend the summer at Sleepy Hollow Country Club. Mrs. Danforth has long been a guest at this well known hostelry for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bell
North Mont ‘Syn
New York
Sleepy Hollow
Danforth
Lions Convention Delegates From Tarrytown Attend Jamestown Meet
Judge James J. uynen announces William C. Duel of Tarrytown will leave Saturday morning to attend the Lions Convention in Jamestown New York on Monday and Tuesday of next week. Both will represent the Tarrytown Lions Club at what promises to be a premier attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Uynen
William C
Tarrytown
Jamestown
N.Y
Hoth
Tarrytown Lions Club
Major Daniell's Daughter Weds Jesse C. Bickmore at St Barnabas
Miss Daniell, daughter of Major Griswold Daniell of Ardsley on the Tudbury, married Jesse C. Bickmore son of Mr and Mrs Albert H Bickmore of Ardsley on the lide. The ceremony at St Barnabas Church was conducted by Rev William Neely Colton with eight guests present. The bride attended Finch School New York City and the Berkeley School Yale Alpha Delta Phi. Daniell served as a captain in Company K 7th Regiment WWI and chairs the Ardsley Club and Society of Colonial Wars. Bickmore attended Yale 27 and is member of Alpha Delta Phi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa
Griswold Fell
Ardsley-on-Tudbury
Bickmore
Alybert H. Bickmore
Ardaley-on-lide
St. Barnabas Church
William Neely Colton
Master's
Dobby Ferry
Finch ‘School
New York City
John Daniell & Son
Union Club
Ardsley
Society of Colonial Wars
Nickmore
Berkeley
Yale
Alpha Delta Phi
Ina Later
Union League
St. Nicholas
Law Rs
Census Coupon Missing Visits Alert From White Plains
A damaged notice urges residents to return a census coupon to the local office so a census worker is instructed to visit or send blanks. It cites forwarding to census headquarters at White Plains and mentions an office in Mount District.
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White Plains
Birthday Party in the Bronx Report
A birthday event in the Bronx is described with mentions of Mrs James Isl rea and Tone wat at Aaath. The piece references Irvington, a reader, progressive ideas, and a salutation, but the fragmented text limits clear details or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Irvington
Boxing Carnival at County Center to Aid Irvington House
Gene Tunney to referee with Bernard Gimbel and A J Drexel Biddle in a charity bout at the County Center. A large sum is expected to be raised for the Irvington House as the event draws an eager crowd and local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Tunney
Bernard Gimbel
A. J. Drexel Biddle
Irvington
Memorial Day boxing event planned for Irvington Center
WR and Mrs Dexter Hewitt plan a major boxing show at the County Center on Memorial Day to raise funds for the Irvington Home. Gene Tunney has offered to serve as master of ceremonies with notable participants, including Mr and Mrs Hewitt and Mrs Levy supporting the effort. The event aims to attract wide attention and boost revenue for the home while providing a substantial public entertainment display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atreet
South Broadway
Westchester
Irvington House
Th County Center
Tewitt
Saranac
Retown Road
Te Plains
Treington
Aid Young
Saranne
Hewitt Han
Tevington
Genowen
Shere
Hewitt
Adva
Irvington
Awards at county poster contest in Greenburgh League
In a Tuberculosis and Public Health committee event Herman Mi ay, a first year student, won first prize with a county poster entry. Griffin read, McFadden performed a reading that aided her top finish. Winifred and Delia were noted for their contributions as funds were donated by the Daughters of a local society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman MI Ay
E. Griffin
Fadden
Delia
Aready
McFadden
Greenburgh
Winifred
Fundame Mixx Caughey
Tia Income Komm Society of Co
Women Meet at St Marks Parish House Mission Talk
Women gather at St Marks Parish House to pledge support for missionary projects for the coming year. The afternoon features a conference with speakers Rev F W Goodman Bishop Mitchell Mrs Sidley and Dr Mary Jones, followed by an afterhour session ending about 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Mshon Rely
St Marks
Weester
F W. Goodman
Point Hope
Alaska
Mittchell
Arizona
Sidley
Mary Jones
Church’ General + Hospital
Wuhheang
China
Bridge Party at St Narnabas Parish House
The Girls' Friend Society hosted a bridge party at St. Narnabas Parish House last evening. Prizes were awarded for high scores and the domino table drew much attention with participants including William Sirs, John Williams, Joseph MeNtehots, Margaret Tate, and Irvington xammon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Narnabas
Girls' Friend Society
William Sirs
Telly
John Williams
Mew
Fordham
Joseph MeNtehots
Nedy
Ana Muckhout
I Mra
Ohirens
Margaret Tate
1930 Catholic Charities Appeal Summary
The 1930 Catholic Charities Appeal for the Archdiocese of New York closed with a total of 1225.75 raised for the week, slightly above last year’s 1221.00. Parish Committee Chairman Joseph P. Fallon led a zealous team, praising contributors for loyal support amid economic strain, with additional volunteers named for the effort and outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Charities
Archdiocese of New York
Parla
Archdocese
Joseph P. Fallon
Elizaeth Tang
Helen Cady
Allen Towey
Frances Kiernan
May Fallon
Melen Sweetman
Rose “Magennis
Mrs Dupont At Her South Broadway Home
Mrs Dupont remains at her South Broadway residence Nevison South Broadway with Coleman Dupont listed as currently at home. A brief time visit to her Delaware residence may occur soon while Mr Dupont has been seriously ill but has shown health improvements. Miss Millicent Low has returned to her Harriman Road home.
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Mrs. Dupont
South Broadway
Coleman Dupont
Nevison South
Broadway
Delaware
Mr. Dupont
Millicent Low
Harriman Road
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George R. Smith
Irvinton
Tech
Vancouver Sun
New York Graphic
Irvington’s
Mae
Main Street
Zerous
Middlebury
Irvington-Piermont Bridge
Thursd
Neral Haw
Asso
Miss Kelly
GOREY
Ennis Club
Lee H. Ball
New Jersey
Trustees
James F. Arbuckle
John E. Tynan
Sleepy Hollow Country Club
Daniell
Bride
Jesse C. Bickmore
Mtv
The
Bronx
County Center
Dexter W. Hewitt
Mrs
Dexter Hewitt
Saranac Lake
Fanny Gressi
Metropolis
Woman's Auxiliary OF
Episcopal
Mount Kisco
Irvington Fx Amon
Westchester County
Catholic Charities Appeal
Fallon
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