Abercrombie Speaks at White Plains Meeting on Education
Robert G Abercrombie criticized moral suasion and excess schooling at an Associated School Boards gathering in Syracuse, urging focus on common sense and elder guidance. He warned against excessive state control of education while praising private initiative and the Bear Mountain bridge project as examples of practical progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheney
Associated School Boards
Syracuse
MS. Vernon School
Nicholas Murray
Butler
Elliott
H. G. Wells
Dr. Butler
Tam
Shakespeare
New York
White Plains
Tivington
Info
Tilke
Coolidge
Avery Lot
Riles
Rockefeller
Ford
Schwab
Edison
George Maker
Cormodore Vanderbilt
Astor
Hill
Duke
Carnegie
Woolworth
Italy
New York State
United States
Wells
New York City
Yonkers
Irvington
Mt. Vernon
Letyme Eften
Bear Mountain
Hudson River
Tedrovo
Zophat
Interest and Wealth From the Baker Dinner
The account discusses George F. Baker and the idea that money working for you sparked vast wealth, while contrasting profit with true interest defined as love for fellow men. It notes Ford’s wealth from ideas, warns against heedless self interest, and highlights thrift and charitable spirit as enduring values. European families migrating to work early are mentioned, along with the distinction between monetary power and moral worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Baker
Henry Ford
Eople
Baker
Large alterations planned by Cardiac Home officials
The former home of John G. Luke on North Broadway in Mineola will undergo extensive repairs by Cardiac Home officials. A large addition will be built and the exterior redesigned to fit their program, enabling better working conditions. About thirty children reside there now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
John G. Luke
Iac
Mineola
L. J
Mediterranean tours draw Westchester guests on liner voyage
The Red Star liner Laplani sails from New York for Malta, Gibraltar, Italy, Algeria, Greece, Egypt and Palestine carrying 350 passengers. Westchester socialites join Irvington residents Mr and Mrs Leslie R Palmer of Sunnyside Lane, noted banker tied to Ossining and Croton institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Mercantile Company
Laplani
New York
Maloka
Gibraltar
Italy
Algeria
Greece
Egypt
Palestine
Westchester County Society
Irvington
Leslie R. Palmer
West
Sunnyside Cane
Women of St Barnabas Auxiliary File Mission Supplies
The women of St Barnabas Church organized requisitions for three boxes of mission supplies to Anvik Alaska hospitals and schools, and Tokyo St Luke’s Hospital. Meetings every Tuesday plan for the annual fair to fund the Supply Department and support church missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Auxiliary
Women of
St. Barnabas Church
Christ
Church Hospital
Anvik
Alaska
John W. Chapman
St. Raphael's House
Monterey
Teun
A. C. Kelletfer
St. Luke’ Hospital
Tokyo
Philippines
U. S. Army
Housewarming for Mr and Mrs Robert D McBride
Friends of Mr and Mrs Robert D McBride gathered at the annex of the McBride home Thursday evening for a housewarming. The event featured dancing music and ample refreshments as guests enjoyed a lively social hour with numerous attendees listed. President George B Dickinson recently returned from a California trip and resumed leadership of local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Robert. D. McBride
Sirs
Robert D. McBride
South F Street
McBride
Walter McBride
Leo Beck
A. Volk
John B. Murphy
Louis E. Stanke
May Ralph
Sophie Holder
Sheehan
Wm. A.murphy
Anna
T. Gill
Misa
Catherine Connors
Harold E.brownes
William Gilchrist
F. J Morgan
California
George B. Dickinson
Tocas
Well Known Residents on Southern Trip
Miss Olive Irwin and the Misses Janet and Jessie Luke left Monday for an extended visit in Louisville Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Irwin
Janet
Jessie Luke
Loulaville
Kentucky
Girl Scouts Enroll Ten New Members At St Barnabas
An impressive ceremony at St Barnabas Parish House January 1 enrolled ten girls as scouts under Captain Miss Benjamin and Lieut Miss Charlene von Ostholl. Leaders Ruth Hunter and Mat Elders presided. attendees included Mrs. Von Osthieft and Mrs. Woot Rutter, with an exhibition of paintings and a tea served for parents and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Barnabas
Caroline Lewis
Katharine Wright
Ardsley
Harold’ Eaton
Orange
Olor Chan
Fry Salem Amleatttal
Danilty ‘Ra
JH Cannon
W. Ni Colson
Irs
James,Donnet
Hall
Waterbury
Daisy Newls
Miss Benjamin
Charlene” von Ostholl
Truo
Ruth Hunter
Mataret
Earth Bowman
Jia Bowman
Lucy Cannon
Katharine Daniels
Allison Rutter
Caroline Rutter
Marjorie Statham
Faith Wlites
Mrs Seminara Dies After Short Illness in Irvington
Mrs Semnara aged 32, wife of John Seminara, died Thursday after a brief illness. Residents recall her years in Irvington, where she and her husband raised a family. Funeral services will be held Sunday at Immaculate Conception Church in Tarrytown, with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Long Island. She leaves husband and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington
Join Seminara
Semnara
Andyanade
Honaardine Agaregra
Tarrytown
Seminara
Immaculate Conception
Calvary Cemetery
Long Island
Scarsdale Basketball Drops Tight League Tilt
Scarsdale lost 35 to 25 at S. H. 8. gym in Irvington league play. Newcomer Gee Duggan starred on defense while injuries sidelined Eddie Fallon and Stretch Sweetman. Morgan Sweetman surged late in the first half to help a safe Scarsdale lead. Murphy and Morgan led scoring with key plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale
S. H
Murphy
Ed Best
J. Fallon
Ry Morrell
J. G. Duggan
Broderick
J. ‘Sweetman
Morgan
T. Smith
Harrison
Bus leaves for Mamaroneck from candy store
A Saturday evening trip departs Schneider and Smiths at 7 20 pm for 60 conte round trip. Arrows host prelim game against White Plains on Thursday January 20 at high school gym with 25 conte adults and 16 cents children admission. Game starts 8 30 pm. County team includes Hoofman Driscoll Huber Feo Snow Bale.mont
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamaroneck
Schneider& Smiths
Thewhite Plains
Irvington
Hoofman
Driscoll
Huber
Feo
Snow
Baleem
Firemen Dance Promises Large Attendance Despite Weather
An annual firemen dance is scheduled for tonight with expected strong turnout. Tickets were widely distributed and advertised by an agency noted for spreading rumors, but committee members have posted placards to counter misinformation.
St Pauls M E Church Notes Sermon and Services
Divine worship with sermon at 11 a m and 7 43 a m the pastor will lead both services Sunday School session at 10 o'clock and prayer service in the evening A cryptic future prophecy notes the axes purpose and evil fading from the universe as God becomes all in all
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I. m
Barnabas Players to Stage Stop Thief Sequel at Town Hall
The Barnabas Players rehearse Carlyle Moore's farce Stop Thief as a sequel to Georg M. Cohan's Seven Keys to Haldpate. The production, approved by Samuel Brench, is set for February 20 at 8 15 P M in the Town Hall with Gertrude Garrison supervising and Irene De Soth and Margaret Hallahan aiding the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biadpate
Georg M. Cohan
Carlyle Moore
Samuel Brench
New York
Town Hall
Willian
Carr
George : Matthews
Elizabeth Mccarthy
Madge
Dorothy
Colen
James Chaney
Clifford: McFadden
Caroline
Anne Kelly
Joan
Marguerite Winkle
Nan Jones
Mtarjotte Timm
Powing
Aio Indy
nollé-Jamon Law
Vom
Anil
Mon
Carrs Fariaran Ray
Gertrude
Garrison
Croton
Irene
de. Soth
Margaret Hallahan
Seven Keys
Taldpate
Mass meeting at Madison Square Garden for Cathedral unity
A mass meeting at Madison Square Garden Sunday aims to launch the intensive fundraising drive for completion of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Franklin Roosevelt chairs, with speakers including Elihu Root and George Wickersham, urging attendance by 7:45 PM and program start at 8:00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Square Garden
St. John the Divine
Hou
Franklinn
Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
Elihu Root
Icholas
Murray Butler
George Arliss
Parks Cadman
God
Douglas Robinson
Hugh Frayne
Edward F. Aibee
Edward R. Finch
Robert Speer
George W. Wickersham
Wickersham
Charles
Sorrill
John’ H
Finley—Educational
George W. Burleigh
Sultary
Naval
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Robert G. Abercrombie
Charlotte Walker
Dobbs Ferry
Girl Scouts
OAK
John Seminara
ST. Paul's
M. E
M. H. Sharples
Barnabas Players
MASS
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