Irvington Village Board Meets November 4 1925
Regular meeting notes the Irvington village board approving October minutes, accepting treasurer and bank reports, and authorizing police and fire department actions. Promotions set for Sergeant Charles Habermehl. highway and park work updates. town hall and shelter plans discussed. adjournment follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Lerk
Fred 4. Hoff
Irvington National Bank
Behrens
Cannon
Fie
Frederick ‘T. Raban
Bernard F. McCall
Mr. Behrens
Highway Committee
Brownes
South E Street
Reservoir
Speranza
South @ street
Asf
Catalan the Corporation
Sheehan
H. Howart Cannon
Frank P. Murphy
Ardsley
Hudson Avenue
Broadway
Ardsley Park
Town Hall
Barton
Westchester County
State Civil Service Commission
Irvington
Horn Signal Company
Main Street
New York Central Railroad Company
Thomas J. Gorby
Clark
Altar and Rosary Society Meeting Reported a Successful Evening
The Altar and Rosary Society met Tuesday evening with nearly all members in attendance. The apron sale drew praise as a social and financial success, while new officers were installed, new members welcomed, and retiring officers relieved of duties in a pleasing manner.
Foresters Set November 18 Show At Town Hall
Strong demand for Foresters entertainment on November 18 draws crowds to Town Hall. Kelly Entertainment Bureau promises value with a nine act program including vaudeville stars, a Strand Symphony Orchestra, and dancing to follow. Tickets sold by members. reservations via Irvington 1414.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foresters
Irvington
Town Hall
Kelly Entertainment Bureau
Strand ‘Theatre
New York City
Kelly
Strand Symphony Orchestra
Tom Kelly
Dowd & Underwood
Keith Vaudevillians
Pauline Travis
Comedienne
Jack O'Donnell
Devine & Willams
Billy
Dick Hawalin
Tex Morrisey & Co
Girl
Strand
W. H. Fish
A. P. Werhardt
J. J. Reilly
Schneider + Smiths
Phoning
Memorial Committee Sets Saturday at 76 Main Street
The Memorial Committee will be at 76 Main Street on Saturday afternoon November 14 to receive subscriptions for a WWI memorial to Irvington boys. Cash or checks welcomed. small and large contributions appreciated. Committee members will be at the vacant store between E and F Streets from noon until evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Irvington
Rapid progress on South E Street sidewalk construction
Great headway is visible on the new east South E Street sidewalk where Edward F. Murphy is supervising work. The completed walk will mirror the South Forest path and should bring significant value to local residents who have waited patiently for this improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East South E Street
Edward F. Murphy
South Forest
Purchase of Pennybridge Property for Irvington School
Irvington School District delegated R G Abercrombie to buy lots beside Irving School on Sheldon avenue. George Minton, a long-serving board member, led the push for a new playground and athletic field. The article praises Minton for his vision, notes the Sheldon avenue site, and credits Roane and other board members for recent improvements and teacher salary raises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Irvington
R. G. Abercrombie
Irving School
Sheldon Avenue
George Minton
Minton
Mr. Minton
Guerney
Dobbs Ferry
Edwin Gould
Tod Lay
George
East Irvington
William R. Roane
Tatoo
James Duross
Thomas Lee
Official Return on Charter Vote in County
The county reports 28,715 votes for the charter and 24,346 against. Official figures tally the countywide outcome and next steps for the charter proposal.
Election returns show narrow passage of amendments and Garnjost win
In two districts 691 votes were cast with 233 in the 8th and 488 in the 9th. The charter amendment was defeated three to one. Amendment No 1 favored. Assemblyman Garnjost won by about 600 votes over Whalen with Greenburgh turnout carrying the win. Barrett lost County Clerk by about 200. District Attorney Rowland beat Rooney by a similar margin. Socialist ticket totaled 15 in 8th and 6 in 9th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sth
Garngost
Whalen
Yonkers
Hive
Greenburgh
Garnjost
Barrett
Decker
Atorney
Rowland
Rooney
Mulcahy Buys Behrens Park Cottage in Growing Area
Maurice Mulcahy of South Broadway buys the vacant Behrens Park cottage built by Ernest Behrens on the Albert Stern estate for 10700 dollars. The sale places a residence in a prime growing section among top residential surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Behrens
Peace Sunday at St Barnabas Service Schedule
St Barnabas observes Peace Sunday with 11 o'clock service featuring rector speech on approaches to peace and Shaw's anthem O brother man. Additional services are at 7 30 a.m. and 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
O Brother Man
Habermehl Secures Police Sergeant at Board Meeting
At the recent Board of Trustees meeting Officer Chas Habermehl was appointed Sergeant after ranking highest in the White Plains examinations. The item notes his colleagues praise his competency and efficiency. An apartment to rent section follows mentioning a modernized unit with garage in Irvington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Chas. Habermehl
White Plains
Habermehl
Edward
Frerrien
North E Street
Irvington
Travel Talk on South America at Armistice Day
The Young People's Association of the Irvington Presbyterian Church invites the community to a Travel-Talk around South America. Dr. John B. Calvert presents colored slides in the church lecture room next Wednesday at 8 15 pm. Mr. M A Bence of New York will sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Association
Irvington Presbyterian Church
South America
John B. Calvert
M. A. Bence
New York
Buenos Aires
Dinner honors guests at Mrs Henry F Lord home
On Wednesday evening Mrs Henry F Lord hosted a dinner party at her home in honor of Mr R A Abercromble and Miss Levanche M Lutes. Guests included Dr Irwin, Mr and Mrs George M Whitemore, Miss Alice Walker and Mr Arthur H Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Henry F. Lord
R. A. Abercromble
Levanche M. Lutes
Dr. Irwin
George M. Whitemore
Alice Walker
Arthur H. Lord
Good Book Week at Library with Children's Gift Ideas
Books will be on exhibition at the Library with suggestions for Christmas gifts for children. Free annotated booklist may be had at the library. Ask for one.
Fire Department Annual Inspection Sparks Village Glee
The annual inspection of the Irvington Fire Company drew 60 plus members to North Street for a formal review led by Capt. Gallagher and Assistant James Kelly. The evening featured vocal and instrumental entertainment, a magician, and social remarks praising the fire and police services, ending around 11 30 with a strong sense of community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivington Fire Company
North Street
Ilness
Capt. Gallagher
James Kelly
Dever
Gallagher
Martha
Brownes
Barton
Behrens
United States
Robert Dashwood
Peter Clinton
Joseph P. Gorey
James Madden
Hastings-on-Hudson
Jerry Kenealy
Peter Gorey
Irvington World War Memorial Drive For Community Support
A Irvington World War Memorial committee appeals for broad public contributions with no fixed amount and blanks available for donors. It notes some ex service men may have received blanks by oversight and emphasizes timely, generous gifts to finalize memorial plans. List of contributors includes Abercrombie R G and many Brownes, Payne, Robertson, Whitney and Stern families among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington World War Memorial
Abercrombie
R. G. Bronnes
Harold E. Bronnes
Hjalmar Ht. Bronnes
Burton H. Bronnes
Helene Bronnes
Fulton L. Bronnes
Robert L. Bronnes
Hanna Bronnes
Margaret Bronnes
Claude D. Brownes
Claude L. Brownes
Helen Beswick
A. B. Duncan
John Donohue
William Fraser
Charles D. Farrell
Patrick Lockwood
E. H.mulcahy
Maurice
McCarthy
Sylvester McCarthy
Thomas Payne
F. J. Payne
F. Ruth Payne
Aith J. Payne
Harold M. Pardy
Thomas J. Pardy
Thomas 3. Randall
Palu K. Robertson
Henry Robertson
Mary Stern
Albert Stern
George
Irvington Catholic Club Barn Dance Returns This Fall
The Irvington Catholic Club announces its annual barn dance at Holy Name Hall. A lively evening with old fashioned dancing and a full harvest atmosphere is planned. Tickets are fifty cents to a dollar, with proceeds supporting club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Name Hall
Irvington Catholic Club
St Pauls M B Church Sets Annual Supper and Bazaar Date
The St. Pauls M B Church scheduled Friday evening December 1926 for its annual supper and bazaar. Local coverage notes the event date against year 1926 and church activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's M. B
Also Mentioned on This Page
B. F. McCall
Ralph H. Matthiessen
Matthiessen
Irvington World War Memorial Fund
Attenon
James Lincoln Laftan
Alfred Hibbert
AGAD
Altar and Rosary Society
Foresters Show
Pennybridge
Maurice Mulcahy
Behrens Park
ST. Barnabas
Charles Habermehl
Fire Department
Irvington Presbyterian
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