24 Nov 1949
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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1949
Page
1
The text records President Harry S. Truman proclaiming November 24, 1949 as Thanksgiving Day in line with congressional law. It expresses gratitude for harvests, industry, spiritual blessings, and democratic institutions, and calls for prayers for divine guidance for national and international peace.
Greenburgh Town Council previews a 1950 budget with a seven cent tax-rate cut for six villages yet warns that county tax increases may erase the gain. The town’s basic expenses rise only $34.93, but county costs are set to jump, offsetting the town’s savings. Taxpayers are urged to view April bills as a county charge, not just a town levy, amid Thanksgiving reflections.
The Tevington district approved tuition for non resident pupils: grammar school 150 dollars per year and high school 250 dollars per year. Some board members opposed the measure. The board also granted room use in the High School basement and East Tevington School for cub scout meetings after school weekly. Frost hit the village with a 25 degree low, delaying winter start as officials prepped sand, plows, and rider piles. The growing season lingered with some gardens still blooming despite the frost.
The November session of the Noman's Club of Dobbs Ferry met at the Shale House on November 17 for a short business meeting followed by an altar bridge game for about sixty guests. High scorers included Miss T Riccardi Miss Claire Truss Mrs John Guerrieret and Mrs Benes Scribner. Low scorers were Mr John Teller Miss Gloria Holden Miss Alice Tones and Mrs Newton.
Local wedding notice reports the marriage of Roy Marschke to Helen Valearce. Details include church, reception plans, and family connections with Hastings-on-Hudson and Ithaca College ties.
A Nevis project aims to have the cyclotron in operation early next year. Details are limited due to readable text gaps, but the report mentions Dr. Deane and a key team preparing commissioning. Further official statements are awaited to confirm timelines and funding.
William Sweetman son of Mr and Mrs W Edward Sweetman Opie Street recently elected to 10 Tan Beta Pi the national honorary engineering society at the University of Rochester. The senior mechanical engineering major is Theta Delta Chi member and Dean's List honoree with high scholastic standing.
More than two dozen Irvington football fans traveled to Franklin Field in Philadelphia to watch Paul Dinan of North Carolina State play right halfback in a game against Villanova. Dinan scored two touchdowns and made three blocks as NC State fell short. Attending were James Mondet, Jack Foley, Dan Berry, Pesce Maffucci, Thomas Campbell, Joe Gallagher, Joe DiNunsio, Therese Dinan, James Dinan, Stephen Haet Jr, Margaret Ilmore, Jacqueline Fowler, Virginia Louman, Power Cushman, Paul Ambra, Roosevelt Goss, Kenneth Goss, Harry Goss, Albert Buckhout, John Buckhout, and Arthur Ebbetts.
Proofs of all photos from The Gazette cutest child contest will be available at the Gazette office, 56 Main Street, Tuesday afternoon November 29 from 1 to 6. Parents must be present to select their chosen image for judging. prizes include a framed tinted portrait valued at 25, and three other prizes of 18 and two of 5 dollars.
A special Thanksgiving assembly was held Wednesday morning in the High School Auditorium for junior and senior pupils. Esther Johnson read scripture, the choir performed Bach and Lewaidowst pieces, and Ralph S. Smith read a Thanksgiving prayer. The High School Orchestra debuted for the year under conductor G. Meyer.
The nineteenth annual Hudson Valley Association exhibit opens Sunday at the County Center. Public viewing runs 1 PM to 10 PM through December 4. The reception begins at 4 PM with attendance expected from local and international art figures.
Irvington residents enjoyed a one day preview at Jon's Garage on Broadway of the new Hudson Pace Maker. The car, shorter than the Super or Customs, carries a smaller motor but unusual horsepower and features a Supermatic drive with automatic transmission and overdrive. John Martinson of Hudson agency called the reception very favorable.
Village officials announce the second installment of local taxes is due Thursday December 1. A remaining balance of 341,689 offsets a total tax bill of 189,769.68, with penalties for late payment. The board borrowed 25,000 from a local bank in anticipation of December collections.
A jumbled notice describes a Thanksgiving themed event at a school and market festival. It mentions an Irvington figure Lene ostig explaining a magazine feature, a crafts design schedule, and weekly sessions on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The fragment also references a book fair, a paneled wheel fest, and craft design lessons for children and parents.
A community service will be held Thursday at 10 oclock in Irvington Presbyterian Church. Rev. Cartwright of St Pauls Methodist and Rev Coleman of St Barnabas Episcopal will lead worship and readings. Rev Philp W. Furst of the Presbyterian Church will give the Thanksgiving prayer and benediction. The offering will be shared between Dobbs Ferry and Tarrytown hospitals.
The Tivington Police Revolver Club presents a "Gay Ninety revue" at the Towne Hall next Friday December 2 with a late dance. Proceeds aid the club fund for local youth while a strong entertainment program features local talent and a police committee including Sgt. Charles Habermeht and Patrolmen Richard A. Tewes.
Final arrangements for the St. Barnabas Fair on Saturday December 3 are drawing to a close. Entries for the parade are many and may include ponies and horses. The parade begins at ten o clock with the line of march announced next week. The parade ends at St Barnabas Parish House when the air opens promptly at eleven and the Christmas scene unfolds with trimmed trees, snow, banners, and festive decor.Santa will greet attendees and a banquet with food and drinks will be served.
Newlyweds Anne Cabaday daughter of Mr and Mrs Blaze Cabaday of 0 115 Beckum Avenue North Tarrytown and Roy Thiele son of Mr and Mrs Karl Thiele of 75 Mair Street were married Sunday afternoon at Holy Cross Church North Tarrytown. The bride wore white satin with long sleeves and fingertip veil. Her attendant Miss Anne Ballas of North Tarrytown wore a green satin gown with yellow bouquet. Best man was Andy Vort of Tuckahoe and ushers included John Bischof and James Lands. A reception for 100 guests followed at Sokol Bath. The couple left Tuesday for California where they will make their home.
Town budget estimates show a modest tax decrease for Creeburgh and Seaburg, with revenues projected around 20078 dollars and expenses noted by local officials. The report mentions sewer reforms, heating costs, and a Presbyterian Church Women’s Club meeting planning Christmas favors, with details on speakers and dates.
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