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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1925
Page
1
The estate of the late William A. Burnham, long listed for sale, has reportedly sold recently to a New York physician, indicating a transfer of ownership to a New York resident.
The well known Dream laad Serenaders announce a new dance date following a highly successful previous affair. The trio promises this appearance will be among the best attractions yet offered, with anticipation high for a strong turnout and lively entertainment.
Dec 4 1925 notices show a Methodist Church supper and Wanamaker’s Pictorial Pageant Bureau event in New York with murals of historic scenes and city planning. Registered from Irvington on Hudson N Y, the pageant highlights the growth and future Titan city. Also listed is Mrs H H Cannon and a coal sale notice.
The Northfield Club announces Mr. Manly Boone will perform at the Metropolitan Opera House Studio and entertain at the Irvington Presbyterian Church parlors on Wednesday evening December 2 at 8:00. Tickets cost 50 cents, from club members or Margaret P. Smith at 39 Main St. Proceeds aid club efforts.
A nostalgic note invites readers to the Barn Dance at Holy Name Hall in Irvington on Friday night November 26 1925. It recalls past dances hosted by Irvington Catholic Club with farm attire cider coffee doughnuts and music, and hints at prizes like turkeys chickens ducks and a suckling pig. The writer urges attendance with friends and mentions a Ford truck transport from Apple Orchard and Niagara Falls connections.
Next Monday Mr and Mrs Henry V D Black of North Broadway will close their home and take up residence for the winter months at the Hotel Commodore in New York City.
The vacant store at 76 Main Street, used for voting on Election Day, will host the Memorial Committee on Saturday afternoon November 14 to receive subscriptions for the World War memorial. Cash or check welcomed. Members will attend from 12 noon to evening.
The passage blends John McCrae's Flanders fields imagery with a postwar appeal urging action against hatred and war. It asserts the dead demand moral duty, warning against complacency while praising America’s steadfast resolve to ensure the dead did not die in vain.
Mills Pape wedding held Tuesday at Rutgers Presbyterian Church on 73rd Street New York City officiated by Dr Dantel Russell in a private ceremony with select invited guests.
At the request of the American Merchant Marine Library Association we consent to help their book drive between Nov 16 and 23. Books delivered to my house will be received when they call for them on Saturday November 21. If you cannot deliver, I will call for them. Mrs W B May Librarian Church Periodical Club 486 Tel Irvington.
Mr and Mrs William K Furse and children who have been visiting in Irvington the past few months returned to their home in England Wednesday morning.
The Irvington Catholic Club plans its monthly gathering on the Tuesday in November with final Barn Deuce arrangements. Members are urged to attend and bring friends, as a mock trial will follow business. An advertisement for Marion Shoppe at 2 Main Street, Tarrytown appears on page 5.
The Rev. L. Ernest Sunderland, superintendent of the New York City Mission Society, will speak at St. Barnabas Church during the 10 o'clock service on Sunday. Other services are listed at 7:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday School begins at 9:45. In Irvington, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Graves Jr and daughter Gwendolen visited the Bone family at their North Broadway home. Mr. and Mrs. John Foley of 102 Main Street announce the engagement of their daughter Ant. Wedding date not yet set for Mr. C M Gallagher.
The wedding of Robert G. Abercrombie of North C street to Misa j Levanche Mae Lutes of Tarrytown will take place Tuesday afternoon with a Presbyterian ceremony and a reception at Mr Abercromb ies home. They plan a three weeks wedding trip to Florida and Cuba and next summer will be in Europe. J K Benjamin, city visitor, attended the Annual meeting of the New York Altar Guild where she is corresponding secretary.
Mrs Casnar Whitney of Windover, director of the Ninth Regional District, State League of Women Voters, is making one night stands through the West speaking at principal cities and villages. She will continue to California and return for the State Convention at Rochester on December 3.
The Red Cross’s ninth annual roll call runs November 11 to 26, 1925, highlighting three and a half million members. It emphasizes rapid aid in war or peace, urges support, and notes membership blanks available at Irvington National Bank, Irvington Public Library, and Mrs. GB Disbrow.
Children of Mary present a euchre and dance night at Holy Name Hall on Friday November 27 at 8 00. Euchre and dominoes tables with prizes, refreshments sold and music for dancing. Admission 50 cents.
Mr Walter Cameron, teacher of IS Weichner Hakconeunda, speaks November 16 at eight o clock. Many have enjoyed his addresses in the past and it is hoped he will again attract a good number of hearers. All welcome. Donation and collection expected.
A large audience gathered Wednesday at Irvington Presbyterian Church for a Travel Talk by Rev John B Calvert. The illustrated lecture covered South American scenes including Buenos Aires with about 95 slides. The program, organized by the church Young People's Association, featured vocal selections by M A Bence and a Buenos Aires native.
Members of the Women's Auxiliary of Philip McGovern Post No 345, American Legion, announce a Thanksgiving Donation Party to raise funds for welfare work. A 15 pound turkey will be awarded on December 23 at 3:00 PM. Donations are 10 cents each, with hopes for strong community participation.
Mr and Mrs A Volk of North E street report the birth of a son at Dobbs Ferry hospital on Saturday, their eighth child. The new arrival joins a well known family and both mother and baby are reported doing well with congratulations in order.
Local notice announces new and old books available from the Church Periodical Club with contact telephone 1488 for details and ordering.
The Irvington World War Memorial committee reports steady fundraising, totaling 493.50 from 44 responses after sending out thousands of blanks. Donations vary, with each family receiving one form to contribute collectively. The list of contributors through November 13 includes numerous local residents and families. Also, former Alderman Emil Wistrand of 17 South F Street suffered a sudden appendicitis attack Thursday evening and was taken to Dobbe Ferry hospital for care.
Members of Court Margaret Mary No. 816 D A invite to a costume party under Court Cherumib No. 108 in Tarrytown on November 1 to benefit the Cancer Hospital at Hawthorne New York. Prizes will go to the most beautiful and most novel costumes.
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