30 May 1930
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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1930
Page
1
A collage of Irvington items covers bond debates, street repairs, community events, and oblique quips. It mentions a defeated park bond, sewer and water works, a charity boxing event at the County Center, a beauty pageant, and local gossip about residents and clubs.
Mist Dillingham heads the prom committee for the annual junior event to be held Friday evening at 8 20 in the high school auditorium. Invitations issued to class members and friends expect a crowded affair with New York University Jazz Band providing music. Admission is 78 cents and the dress is formal.
An $80,000 bond issue for village road repairs failed by one vote at the town hall election. The tally was 218 ballots cast with 103 in favor and 115 against, with 5 blanks and 5 void votes. The plan covered Main Street west of the New York Central tracks and other streets, authorizing bonds not exceeding $80,000 at up to 6 percent interest for up to ten years, plus in anticipation certificates. A list of those who voted appears, and the article notes this was the first time a roadway improvement bond was voted down. The story continues on page 4.
Fragmentary text evokes Memorial Day themes with mentions of memory sun flowers and duties to honor the fallen. Notable missing details obscure full event or identity, but tone reflects reverence and tribute to those who suffered in battle and memory.
New census figures show Irvington's population at 3061, up 101 from the earlier 2960 tally. Supervisor Arbuckle explains the revised totals come after a review by the Census Director of the Twentieth District and notes potential future growth as residents move between Irvington and nearby cities.
Fragmented list shows vacation day scheduling for staff at a tavern. Mentions names like Anthony, Murphy, Robe, and others with dates and stations, though OCR is garbled. The readable elements indicate a workplace timetable with assigned days and staff movements.
Governor Franklin D Roosevelt of Westchester presided over the annual county bankers banquet and field day of the Westchester County Volunteer Firemen's Association. Dennis O’Connor of Mamarononeck chaired the association with events at Harbors Island Park and Briarcliff Lodge. Robert G Abercrombie was to preside and introduce the speaker. hotel and committee details described a well organized gathering with hundreds of members and guests.
Mr and Mrs Finley J Shepard are back at their Roxbury and J Shepard residence after a long summer season spent largely at their home in Roxbury New Jersey with extended time at the Roxbury property.
Albert Stern and family arrived at their home Tevelwood to spend the summer. The entry notes the Sterns were formerly from the pro posal area and mentions Howden enjoying good health along with M. L. Neltzhoover.
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