AUGUST 1956 - HAPPENINGS @ CROTON HOUSES OF WORSHIP

This post was updated in 2025 at the following link: EverythingCroton: AUGUST HAPPENINGS @ CROTON HOUSES OF WORSHIP 1956: HOLY NAME OF MARY, OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN, ST. AUGUSTINE'S EPISCOPAL, ASBURY METHODIST AND TEMPLE ISRAEL

CARAVAN OF PITCHFORK-WIELDING PROTESTORS DESCEND ON HAMPTONS, NY POST

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CARAVAN OF PITCHFORK-WIELDING PROTESTORS DESCEND ON HAMPTONS---EXCERPTED----A caravan of protesters — some wielding plastic pitchforks — descended on the Hamptons Wednesday to blast the rich....More than 100 drivers and about 200 marchers paid a visit to the homes of some of the world’s wealthiest people, including ex-New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg.....Protesters, several who came in from the Big Apple, demanded that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo raise taxes on the state’s 118 billionaires to make up for a steep revenue shortfall amid the coronavirus pandemic. CLICK ON THE PHOTO, READ AND SEE MORE AT https://pagesix.com/2020/07/01/hamptons-billionaires-car-caravan-protest-targets-east-end-vacation-homes/?_ga=2.184916394.2074555880.1591724211-1599581045.1590939316

BY SPECIAL REQUEST: AUGUST 1879 CROTON LANDING NOTES, METHODISTS

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AND NOW A LITTLE SNIPPET ON ASBURY METHODIST CHURCH FROM THE AUG. 30, 1879 EDITION OF THE PEEKSKILL PAPER. CLICK ON THE PHOTO.  WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT ASBURY? CLICK HERE.

REMEMBERING JAMES STEWART

Who died this date in 1997....James Maitland Stewart (May 20, 1908 – July 2, 1997), also known as Jimmy Stewart (although he seldom used that name in formal credits), was an American actor and military officer, known for his distinctive drawl and down-to-earth persona.(CLICK ON THE PHOTO TO SEE STEWART IN 1947.) He starred in many films that are considered to be classics, and is known for portraying an American middle-class man struggling with a crisis.

Stewart was nominated for five Academy Awards, winning one in competition for The Philadelphia Story (1940) and receiving an Academy Lifetime Achievement award. Stewart was named the third greatest male screen legend of the Golden Age Hollywood by the American Film Institute. He was a major Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer contract star. He also had a noted military career and was a World War II and Vietnam War veteran, who rose to the rank of Brigadier General in the United States Air Force Reserve. Read more here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Stewart

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RECENT NEWS FOR OUR FAITH-BASED READERS AND HISTORY BUFFS TOO, STATUE REMOVALS IN CALIFORNIA, ETC., MORE RIOTING, PROTESTS ETC.

--Fresno students call for the removal of Ghandi statue; Campus Reform; more here

--From the 7/5 St. Augustine bulletin; THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO MISSION HAS BEEN FORCED TO RELOCATE THE ST. JUNIPERO SERRA STATUES FOR THEIR PROTECTION.... Two statues of St. Junipero Serra have been moved from a Catholic mission and church in southern California amid fears of vandalism as protests around the state continue to topple statues. 

7/12 UPDATE--MISSION FIRE, MUCH DESTROYED; MORE HERE 

--NAIVE YOUNG PRIEST, Tries to reason with the statue destroying, book burners, the St. Louis statue, video from Tom Faranda's Folly here.

--WALL STREET JOURNAL; Cardinal Dolan column: "The destruction of monuments only impoverishes our sense of history." READ MORE AT https://tomfaranda.typepad.com/folly/2020/06/cardinal-dolan-column-the-destruction-of-monuments-only-impoverishes-our-sense-of-history.html

--BOOK BURNING NOW EXTENDS TO RELIGIOUS IMAGES, STAINED GLASS WINDOWS, JESUS IS RACIST, NEWSWEEK.... Many thanks to a local resident for the heads up about recent "commentary" from BLM activist Shaun King. Among the tidbits from Mr. King, according to Newsweek and his "twitter" account: King "remarked that stained glass windows and other images of a white Jesus, his white mother and "their white friends" should all be destroyed, insisting they are "racist propaganda" and "a gross form of white supremacy." You can read it all at https://www.newsweek.com/white-jesus-statues-should-torn-down-black-lives-matters-leader-says-1512674

--CONFIRMED MULTIPLE SOURCES--TWITTER, THE WASHINGTON TIMES, THE FEDERALIST, ETC---DNC TWEETS THAT MOUNT RUSHMORE, JULY 4TH IS WHITE SUPREMACY, THEN DELETES IT. MORE AT https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2020/06/sad-news-demoracts-tweet-then-delete.html

AND ON A HAPPIER NOTE: 

NOW MORE THAN EVER--1976--BY SPECIAL REQUEST - CROTON'S BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2020/07/now-more-than-ever-1976-by-special.html

SERVICE INFO AND OBITUARY FOR THOMAS J. KELLY

Services are July 8th 4-7 pm.  Read the obituary at Edward F. Carter's https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/croton-on-hudson-ny/thomas-kelly-9243886

REMEMBERING PALISADES AMUSEMENT PARK AND MORE

The blog has had a lot of requests for the amusement parks of yesterday.....and so...

Yes, there was the history-themed Freedomland in the Bronx---click here.

And happier, less political days at Rye Playland.

But for many of us, the Queen of Amusement Parks was New Jersey's PALISADES AMUSEMENT PARK---the vinegar-soaked french fries, the Tunnel of Love, the world's largest outdoor salt water pool, and so much more--gone but not forgotten--more at http://www.palisadespark.com/index.htm

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NOW MORE THAN EVER--1976--BY SPECIAL REQUEST - CROTON'S BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS

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BY SPECIAL REQUEST - CROTON BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS 1976:  

A collection of photos, articles and more courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of The Croton Historical Society. Click on the photo to see John Loconto and Rose Cull Gray with the village's Bicentennial flag.  Click on the links below to read and see more from this event:

Part 1 http://bit.ly/1IXdPT3
Part 2 http://bit.ly/1KDsg32
Part 3 http://bit.ly/1RXLroN

PLEASE NOTE: COUNTRY-HATING MANIFESTOS AND OTHER SIMILAR DECLARATIONS WILL BE DELETED ON SIGHT.  Enjoy.

AND NOW A WORD FROM PMV LIMOUSINE, INC.

To show our appreciation and gratitude to all of our loyal customers during this very difficult time, PMV Limousine is offering $25.00 off of your next round trip to JFK, LGA or EWK for the remainder of the year to assist in easing the cost of travel for you and your family and hope that this will help you enjoy your time away. Although there are still uncertainties, know that PMV Limousine does everything in our control to maintain our vehicles thoroughly. All of our vehicles are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected prior to your usage of our vehicles and our professional chauffeurs will wear masks for your comfort. So give us a call at (914) 402-4481 to make your reservation and you must mention this promotion. You can visit us at www. pmvlimo.com as well. Thank you and may you and your families continue to stay safe. Mario and Patricia.

REMEMBERING MARLON BRANDO

Who died this date in 2004.......check out this wonderful 2016 post from our friends at European Filmstar Postcards: IMPORTED FROM THE USA, MARLON BRANDO

Here he is in Sayonara...click on the photo....read on...

3/30/16 - American film star Marlon Brando (1924-2004) was one of the greatest and most influential actors of all time. A cultural icon, Brando is most famous for his Oscar-winning performances as Terry Malloy in On the Waterfront (Elia Kazan, 1954) and Don Vito Corleone in The Godfather (1972). During the 1960s and 1970, he starred in several European films...READ MORE HERE.

A RE-CAP OF SOME LOCAL CONGRATULATIONS!

--Congratulations one and all....Courtesy of the Croton Crafts & Commerce FB page...these businesses made the BEST OF WESTCHESTER, WESTCHESTER MAGAZINE LIST!

Best American Bakery: Baked by Susan
Best fried Oysters: Ocean House
Best pet store: Croton Pet Station
Best ice cream: Blue Pig
Best roofer: Franzoso Contracting.
Best new store: Second Mouse Cheese shop, Pleasantville, Croton owned.
Best new bar: Croton TapSmith 
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 --CROTON EMS FB PAGE - CONGRATULATIONS to Oona Moorhead on winning this years Charles Ellison Memorial Scholarship! SEE MORE HERE. 
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--CONGRATULATIONS HOLY NAME OF MARY MONTESSORI SCHOOL NEW DIRECTOR FELIZ QUINLAN...see more here
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--CONGRATULATIONS Rowen Gesue, Croton-Harmon High School Salutatorian--and Ella Erskine, Croton-Harmon High School Valedictorian---READ MORE HERE
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--CONGRATULATIONS all, includes HENDRICK HUDSON'S JAMES P. REILLY--35 Hudson Valley Seniors Win 2020 National Merit Scholarships--This is the second round of winners announced from a selection process that started with the 2018 PSAT. SEE THE ENTIRE LIST AT https://patch.com/new-york/chappaqua/35-hudson-valley-seniors-win-2020-national-merit-scholarships
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--CONGRATULATIONS......This year’s Valedictorian of St. Augustine School is Kayla Tresgallo and the Salutatorian is Maria Munoz. 

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--CONGRATULATIONS ANNA ENG---A HEADS UP FROM CROTON HARMON BOOSTERS CLUB--Boosters is proud of Croton Tigers Junior Anna Eng, who has committed to playing basketball at D1 Fairfield University. She is one of the hardest working Tigers ever. Her drive and commitment to improving her skills serves as an example to her classmates and the community! We look forward to watching her final season as a Tiger and to seeing her play for the Stags! SEE MORE AT https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=3151864101523616&set=a.286924178017637 

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--CONGRATULATIONS ALL--THE DAILY STAR---Sixteen area boys basketball players landed on the New York State Sportswriters Association All-State lists for Class B, C and D, announced by the organization Thursday, April 16....CROTON HARMON'S Braden Burke made the Honorable Mention list---see the entire list at https://www.thedailystar.com/sports/kennedy-martin-lead-16-area-players-named-all-state/article_7f532eee-3d2d-52bb-a3ff-4f40e0ef02da.html

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--CONGRATULATIONS ALL--Gymnastics: Putnam Valley's Pellegrino named Westchester/Putnam's best; other All-Stars--Putnam Valley junior Caitlin Pellegrino is the 2019-20 Journal News/lohud Westchester/Putnam gymnast of the year again; First team Lucy DiMichele, Sr., Croton-Harmon; SEE ALL AT https://www.lohud.com/story/sports/high-school/gymnastics/2020/04/04/caitlin-pellegrino-westchester-putnam-gymnast-year/5091954002/ 

AND FINALLY: Diving: Hen Hud's Schattman, Fox Lane's Gerken place top 3 at states; Swimming begins -- TheSection 1 diving trio showed it stuff at Friday's NYSPHSAA Diving Championships at the Nassau Aquatic Center in East Meadow. Hen Hud freshman Ioannis Schattman, of the combined Croton-Harmon/Hen Hud/Peekskill squad, finished second overall scoring 510.20 points. READ MORE AT https://www.lohud.com/story/sports/high-school/swimming/2020/03/06/diving-schattman-and-gerken-place-top-3-nysphsaa-diving-swimming-begins/4947290002/ 

STAY TUNED FOR MORE LOCAL CONGRATULATIONS...... 

UPDATED--- LOWEY NOMINATES BEST & BRIGHTEST TO US MILITARY ACADEMIES; CONGRATULATIONS TO HEN HUD'S CAPICOTTO & KEMPSKI, CROTON HARMON'S REYNOLDS-- Michaela Capicotto, Hendrick Hudson High School, nominated to the United States Military Academy. Alexandra Kempski, Hendrick Hudson High School, nominated to the United States Navy Academy. Kaitlin Reynolds, Croton-Harmon High School, nominated to the United States Merchant Marine Academy. CONGRATULATIONS ALL---SEE THE COMPLETE LIST AT https://yonkerstimes.com/lowey-nominates-best-brightest-in-westchester-to-military-service-academies/

AND ONE LAST ITEM:  CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL....INCLUDES Hendrick Hudson’s James Reilly - Students awarded scholarships in Con Edison's Westchester Scholastic Sports Awards Program--SEE THE ENTIRE LIST AT https://www.lohud.com/story/sports/high-school/2020/07/10/con-edison-westchester-scholastic-sports-awards-winners-revealed/5405665002/

RECENT NEWS FOR THOSE OF US MONITORING RIOTS, PROTESTS, ESCALATING CRIME, ETC. & WHO HAVE FRIENDS AND FAMILY LIVING & WORKING IN NYC

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THE NY POST HEADLINE--THE THANKS THEY GET. POLS ATTACK NYPD, SLASH BUDGET AFTER DECADES OF CRIME REDUCTION--he New York City Council passed the city’s $88.1 billion budget just after midnight Wednesday with hopes to solve the Big Apple’s $9 billion budget shortfall — in part by slashing NYPD spending by $1 billion.......The substantial cuts to the NYPD came in response to demonstrations seeking to defund the department in the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of police in Minneapolis. READ MORE HERE.

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VIDEO CAPTURES LATEST UNPROVOKED SIDEWALK ATTACK; more here

and 11 people shot across NYC in less than 12 hours as shootings spike; more here

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AND MEANWHILE IN MINNEAPOLIS...one of our readers has family in that beleaguered city; more from the good enough for me but not for thee chronicles--Minneapolis council members who voted to abolish cops get private tax payer funded security; read more here

1921, CROTON'S GLORIA SWANSON IN "THE SHULAMITE" A.K.A. UNDER THE LASH

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As many of you know, Gloria Swanson was one of the village's most notable residents. (Her home still stands on Mt. Airy Road). You can read more about that here.

Here's a fab find from our friends at European Film Star Postcards---a French postcard featuring Swanson reading THE SHULAMITE......CLICK ON THE PHOTO.

The Shulamite was used as the basis for the 1921 silent movie Under the Lash starring Gloria Swanson, Russell Simpson and Mahlon Hamilton, directed by Sam Wood. The dark and gloomy screenplay, and Swanson's role without glamorous gowns and jewelry, was a deliberate change from her former roles. The movie included advanced special effects in the storm sequence, where trees were blown up to appear as though they had been struck by lightning.  YOU CAN READ MORE HERE.

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--1922 GLORIA SWANSON IN "MY AMERICAN WIFE"; MORE HERE
--TO SEE MORE FAB IMAGES OF GLORIA SWANSON AT EUROPEAN FILM STAR POSTCARDS, CLICK HERE  

LINDA CRISTAL OF "THE HIGH CHAPPARAL" HAS DIED

From our friends at European Film Star Postcards....

Linda Cristal (1934-2020) -- Argentine-American actress Linda Cristal (1934) passed away in her sleep on 27 June 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. She appeared in a number of Westerns during the 1950s, before winning a Golden Globe Award for her performance in the comedy The Perfect Furlough (1958). From 1967 to 1971, Cristal starred as Victoria Cannon in the popular TV series The High Chaparral (CLICK ON THE VINTAGE DUTCH POSTCARD) for which she won a Golden Globe Award in 1968. Linda Cristal was 86.

Read and see more here. 

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