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Newspaper

Irvington Gazette

Location

Irvington, New York, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1925

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Firemen announce two night circus in Irvington

Irvington Fire Company plans a two night circus on June 16 and 17 at North Broadway Grounds with 12 professional acts. Kenyon B. Conger rides his horse Lucky in a feature act, under promoter John E. Atkinson. The big tent seats about 1400 with admission at 50 75 and 1.00 dollars.

Irvington Fire Company North Broadway John E. Atkinson Irvington Kenyon B. Conger Congar i

Cake Sale by Children of Mary at Immaculate Conception Church

Dear friends announce a Cake Sale on June 6 at about two o'clock on the church lawn. Children of Mary invite you to attend, come early to avoid the rush and help support the church.

Gas Killing Trees in the Little New Park Rally for Funds

The article notes signs and a hearing by the Board of Trustees about preserving a Pine Ko tet grove on Chapel grounds. It mentions fund-raising events from June 11 to 13 aimed at cooperation along the line, listing committee chairs and contributors, and inviting donations to support the cause.

Little New Park Mhusrees Labs Bae Ratt Elizabeth Luke Mary Lockhart G. Fred Briggs Valentine Gross Eben Duncan William Gilchrist William Angus Matthew Wiederhold Louis Gross

Bill Owen Sails for Wales in Extended Visit

William Owen of North F street sails for Wales England for an extended visit. He is Irvington’s leading entertainer in monologues songs and recitations. Residents know his skill and expect he will share his specialties with Welsh friends upon arrival.

William Owen North F Street Wales England William Irvington

Kiernan Secures Village Painting Contract in May Bid

The Village Board of Trustees met May 28 and opened bids for painting a fence running from Brida. They awarded the contract to L. J. Kiernan for fifty dollars.

L. J. Kiernan Village Board of Trustees Fenc

Greenburgh Coolidge Club Plans to Resume Activities

The Town of Greenburgh Coolidge Club representing seven villages including Tarrytown, Irvington, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Hastings, Hartsdale and Elmsford plans to resume activities with an early summer box picnic at a Westchester County Park. A band will perform and talks will cover Republican topics and fall campaign duties led by Jane H. Todd, chairman.

Greenburgh Cooltd Tarrytown Irvington Ardsley Dob Ferry Hastings Hartsdale Elmsford Activies Westchester County Coolidge Club Jane H. Todd Town of Green

Women’s Auxiliary Dance Well Attended at Holy Name Hall

The American Legion Auxiliary held a reception and dance at Holy Name Hall hosted by the Women’s Auxiliary. County Commander Mrs. Murphy attended. The Ted Goldner orchestra provided music from 8:45 pm to 1 am with “Home Sweet Home” featured. Poppies and aprons and neckties were sold for disabled veterans. Refreshments were served.

Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion Holy Name Hall Murphy Auxiliary Sweet Home Ted Goldner

Marymount College Tarrytown Commencement Notices

The library notes show daily hours 10 to 12 and 7 to 9 on Tue Thu Sat evenings. Cardinal Hayes will confer degrees at Marymount College commence ment exercises next Monday with James E. Duross addressing the graduates. The baccalaureate sermon will be by Very Rev F J McNitt. Mr Duross begins his sixth year as a trustee of School District No 2, the richest in New York State.

Cardinal Hayes Marymount College Tarrytown James E. Duross New York Bar Association F. J. McNitt Duross New York

Court Sunnyside Carnival Seeks Volunteers for Setup

Members of Court Sunnyside are urged to assist at the coming carnival. Meeting Monday at eight o clock to assign booths and organize tasks. About twenty members needed to carry out duties as directed by management. F H Morrell, Chief Ranger. Mian Hurst returns to Wentworth Cottage from Virginia.

Sunnyside F. H. Morrell

American Legion Endowment Drive Seeks 5 Million Dollar Fund

The American Legion calls for a 5 million dollar endowment to support rehabilitation and child welfare work, with Irvington aiming to raise 1500 dollars. The fund will fund a perpetual trust using income for needy orphans and disabled veterans’ families, to reduce crime and poverty impacts. Contributions may be sent to Irvington National Bank or the American Legion treasurer.

United States Pitteen France American Legion Legion Irvington Irvington National Bank American Legion Endowment Fund Philip McGovern

Census Taking Details for 1925 Village Enumerators

The census will run from June 1 to June 15, 1925. Enumerators must gather complete responses from all residents, including names, ages, nativity, citizenship, employment, and household relationships. Those over twenty one who refuse may be fined up to 100 dollars. sheriffs may aid enumeration.

United States

Harry Woodstock Honored as Choirmaster Dinner Guest

Harry Woodstock choirmaster at St Barnabas Church was guest of honor at a dinner hosted by Harry K Browning with the rector wardens and vestry. An evening Parish House program followed with a gift and speech of gratitude from Edwin B Katte.

Harry Woodstock St. Barnabas Church Harry K. Browning St. Barnvas Woodstock Edwin B. Katte Woman's Auxiliary Henry Stanford Brooks M. E. B. Conger Westchester County Everet Maclachlan

Rose Bush Memorial for Dr Dunham Planted

A memorial service at Grasslands Hospital Valhalla saw the Archdeaconry of Westchester County place memorial rose bushes on the hospital grounds. Rev Alan Chalmers conducted in place of Rev Willian C. Jarvis. A rose bush from Irvington honored Dr Carroll Dunham.

Grasslands Hospital Valhalla Social Service Westchester County Willian C. Jarvis Alan Chalmers Scarsdale Irvington Carroll Dunham

Mrs William Pateman Celebrates 80th Birthday

Mrs William Pateman celebrated her 80th birthday on a Wednesday afternoon. A large number of friends from the village and surrounding areas attended as refreshments were served at five o'clock.

William Pateman

St Barnabas Whitsunday Services and Confirmation

On Whitsunday May 31 at St Barnabas Church special services will mark the last Confirmation class First Communion in two Holy Communion celebrations at 730 am and 1000 am with the anthem Mercy Truth and Love by Chambers sung by choir The Girls Friendly Society holds an 8 pm admission service Evening services end for the summer The Sunday School meets for final examinations June 28 and a week earlier A Woman's Auxiliary meeting is set for Tuesday at 3 in the Guild Room

Whitsunday St. Barnabas Church Chambers of Mercy, Truth and Love Re. W. N. Colton Girls’ Friendly Society Wit Woman's Auxiliary

Anniversary party honors Rev Donlon and Fr Badecker

The Altar and Rosary Society at Holy Name Hall hosted a Wednesday evening anniversary in honor of Rev. T J Donlon and Rev. Ernest Badecker noting May ordinations. About fifty guests attended a candlelit reception with blue and white decor, followed by speeches from the honorees and acknowledgments to Sister and parish members.

Altar and Rosary Society Holy Name Hall T. J. Donlon Ernest Badecker Our Lady of the Donlon Badecker

Irvington Catholic Club Baseball Opens Season Against Tarrytown All-Stars

The Irvington Catholic Club opens its season this Sunday at Brookside Oval East Irvington facing the Tarrytown All-Stars. William Casey heads the Irvinton lineup with Harry Collins Lucia on the mound and Zingaro catching. The 1 C IC infield features Limit Murphy Geo Ailton Lyden Ballard and Sweetman while Jim Ryan starts on the mound with Matty Broderick catching. The club seeks strong fan support after last season’s solid showing.

Irvington Bazesal Tarrytown All-Stars Brookside Oval East Irvington Tarrytown William Casey Irvington Boy Harry Collins Lucia Zingaro 1. C. Ic Murphy Geo. Ailnton Kenneth Lyden George Ballard Edward Sweetman Jim Ryan Matty Broderick

Dance by Auxiliary a complete success in village

Last Friday evening the Auxiliary hosted a dance praised as a complete success. Miss Molly Hagen chaired the event and the committee earned credit. Residents who received tickets are asked to remit the ticket price before next week’s end. Mrs. Ethel V. Murphy, County Chairlady from Seasaniville, attended.

Molly Hagen Wiil Toharg Ethel V. Murphy Seasaniville

Broadways Local Notes and Summer Occupancies

Rev George M Whitmore returns from Columbus after attending the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church. Geo B Caldwell residence on North Broadway rented for summer by Stanley J Halle of New York City. Rollo K Blanchard and family to spend summer at South Hero Vermont. R V Lewis residence in Sunnyside Park reportedly sold to a Mr Aaron. Edward F Murphy contractor handling alteration work. Theodore B Nesbit home on Park Avenue rented by Mrs R L Shainwald for the season.

George M. Whitmore Columbus Ohio General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church Geo. B. Caldwell North Broadway Stanley J. Halle New York City Rollo K. Blanchard South Hero Reino Nedsiey R. V. Lewis Sunnyside Park Aaron Edward F. Murphy Theodore B. Nesbit Park Avenue R. L. Shalnwald

Summer Tales From East Irvington Social Notes

East Irvington residents share summer plans and visits as Miss Rose Magennis hosts Miss Mary Farrell from Yonkers. John Flynn of New York City stops by, Miss Lillian Linder attends a palace show, and Mary St. John rents apartments to an out of town family. Changes include Mr. and Mrs. A. Conklin moving to Glenville. Community notes also mention a lax canine muzzle law and stray dogs being a concern.

Lillian Linder Visted New York City John Flynn Department of Water Supply Mary St. John

Legion And Auxiliary To Decorate Soldier Graves

On Memorial Day, May 31, Philip McGovern Post 245 and Women’s Auxiliary meet at High School Arounde at 8 30 a m Then many automobiles transport members to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery to honor soldiers who died in the World War Everyone is urged to join the ceremonies for departed veterans.

Philip McGovern Post 245 Women's Auxiliary Sleepy Hollow

Musicales Concert and Tea at Hudson River School

The annual musicale by the Hudson River Music School pupils will be followed by tea. It is scheduled for Saturday afternoon in Llewellyn Hall at Springhurst, the estate of Col and Mrs Franklin Q Brown in Dobbs Ferry.

Hudson River Music School Jane Llewellyn Hall Springhurst Franklin Q. Brown Dobbs Ferry

Dogs At Large Hereabouts Prompt Village Action

Complaints to village officials cite many stray dogs roaming freely without muzzles as required by law. A state official will be in town next week to enforce compliance. owners failing to muzzle their dogs face action likely including removal.

Foren

Irvington High School Wins Cup At Track Meet

Irvington High School captured the Greenburgh Interscholastic League track meet cup at Hackley Field, Tarrytown, on May 28. Irvington led with 65 points, Hastings 56, Dobbs Ferry 26, and Ardsley 15. Catherine Roane led individual scoring with 14 points, while the boys and girls teams shone in sprints, jumps, and relays, affirming strong school-wide performance.

Greenburgh Interscholastic League Hackley Field Tarrytown Croton J. Hoffman G. Ballock F. Watkins B.S. Smith Mes D. Mack Catherine Roane Joseph Palermo Aldo Broaderick Wistrand Bles Samp Andy Sebs Sereo Irvington Bristo Hastings Goetze Dobbs Ferry Roane Ardsley Goetzee D. F Oetgen Aldevard Kluey Sotak

Lewis Wedding in Irvington Park Avenue Couple Ties Bond

The wedding of Arthur V. Lewis of Park Avenue to a New Jersey young lady occurred Thursday. Mr and Mrs Lewis will make their home in Irvington.

Arthur V. Lewis Park Avenue New Jersey Mrs. Lewis Irvington

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Firemen’s Circus Lucky Emma You Conception Church Lawn Bill” Owen GET Together Club Bazaar Library Notes Jas. E. Duross Marymount Mian Hurst Wentworth Cottage Virginia Legion Endowment Fund For Disabled Men and Orphans OF Veterans ST. Barnabas Choir KK. B. Conger Heads Choir Dunham ST. Barnabas Irvington Catholic Club East Patrick Keenan Francis Rose P. Magennis Mary Farrell Yonkers Mrs. A. Conklin Glenville Edward Jordan Alex. Walker Alfred Taxter Woodhaven L. 1 Mr. B. Linder West End Long Branch N. J Legion and Auxiliary Irvington High School Garrison Bavi- D. FR Costello McBride Irby Hehs Kifeather Palermo Wirz Limekiller Leone Broderick Sullivan Atolo Kluet Schmidt H. Brown Vogelkiller Morel Ritch
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