Work Starts on Section of Sewer Project
Mayor turns over the first shovel of earth as construction begins on a new sewer project section. Officials said the start marks progress in improving city infrastructure and sanitation services for residents.
16 Nov 1939
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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1939
Page
1
Mayor turns over the first shovel of earth as construction begins on a new sewer project section. Officials said the start marks progress in improving city infrastructure and sanitation services for residents.
Three churches unite for a Union Thanksgiving Service at St Barnabas Church with Rev C R Rice and Rev L B Gilmour assisting. Rev A W Craig to preach, Dr Adin W Grate new pastor at Treington, with Llosd and J Les assisting. Service expected to honor Amertin. about 200 present.
A wartime era WPA funded sewer improvement in Irvington faces a $350,000 estimate with 350 workers planned. The project extends From West Sunnyside to Tagawa, extending drainage between Irvington and parts of Sinnolds Lane. Mayor Map confirms WPA director Harald Grater overseeing the scope with workers from Rye and three relief cases in Irvington. The line includes South Thien Street in Spiro Park and aims to complete within a year.
Mrs G W Bovenizer will host Casita Maria at 7S East 110th Street New York on November 19 to welcome attendees and support the Casita Maria welfare efforts in Ware. Archbishop Spellman and several Westchester residents are among expected attendees as the charity board led by Elizabeth Selivas prepares for the event.
reports say Katherine Irving Trucks became betrothed in a ceremony near Washington estate grounds. family connections name Washington Irving descendants, local residents, and several noted figures from New York and Harvard clubs. the event timeline references a car crash on the way to a watch party, with substantial property damage and a hay fire under investigation.
Mrs L B Gilmour of North Soane Street spoke at a New York district Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meeting held at a Catholic Methodist Church in New York City. The session highlighted war orphan aid programs and youth participation in December fairs to raise funds and support European orphans.
Town Hall gallery displays a youth oriented exhibition featuring works by students from local schools. Curator Thorants reports the show emphasizes learning through practice with entries from Rosa, Ra, and others.
Duffield of the Times reports at the Kiwanis Civ ideWark meeting at TAL Resher's Farm near Ne ford that St Pan's Methodist Church member Gimour of the club was chosen secretary for the coming term. He succeeds Alfred G. Mainfeld who has served since the club formed last spring.
Vilage Clerk Tomas Gover reports a mysterious halt at the town hall clock as ten inconclusive events arouse curiosity. Local authorities investigate the malfunction and review maintenance logs for possible causes.
The community pledges support as Red Cross volunteers mobilize for relief. Mrs Lewis Rowe notes appeal shifts toward aiding victims, while James and Peetens coordinate local actions. The committee plans drive actions to extend relief nationwide, with emphasis on compassion and unity.
Christmas clubs will distribute over 16 000 to Wil Village members this year. Plans were announced by Frinton Bank and Sunnyside Savings and Loan Association. Cashier B J Lewis said about 12.90 in Christmas Club checks will be issued on November 27. Sunnyside will disburse about 1 000 on December 1, while the association will adhere to December 1 distribution. Estimated totals exceed 850 000,000 according to Robert F Raw founder of the Christmas Club.
The Irvington Parent Teacher Association held a meeting to elect officers and plan activities for the Home and School Club. Mrs Leltoy Youmans was elected president, with other officers and trustees named from Spire Park, Meadowbrook Road, and Easier areas. Funeral services for a long-time resident were announced, with private rites at West Cline Avenue, as the group prepared for the upcoming Home and School Club meeting and dedication events at Wish school.
Funeral services were held yesterday for Mrs Eilie Margaret Petri of Windle Park Tarrytown former resident of Irvington who died after an illness Born in New York she was the daughter of Otto and Fanetty Offenauser Widow of Herman Petri she moved to Tarrytown in 1888 where she had lived Her daughter Miss Erle Petri a teacher in the Irvington school survives Also surviving are a son in law and a grandson The rector of Christ Church Tarrstown led services held at the church
A memorial program Saturday at the Grove Street Society hall remembered World War I fallen from the Tavertown area. Speakers included Senator Seaborn Mantick and De Hush Grant Rowe, with nurse Charles Htoe and prayers led by Rev Robert L. Mauterstock.
The Ardsley ceantey Chub Wield plans a unique masquerade dance next Wednesday November 22 with Witacx ft Adsit and Mrs George WW Wilms of Anisler Park leading. User’s orchestra under Towel will provide music. Automate Lotsa Brooks hosts the event with John Reins and others as godparents.
District consolidation proposals prompt debate at Irvington board meeting. Citizens argue centralization could raise taxes for properties in Greenburgh and Tarrytown areas. A table from the Greenburgh tax roll shows how rates might shift under consolidation, with discussion continuing on page 2.
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