Parkway Bridge Opens to Traffic in Bronx Park Route
The final link of the Bronx Parkway from Bronx Park to Kensico was opened Tuesday at four pm. The new bridge north of the station enables fifteen miles of parkway completion and more access to northern Westchester. Traffic shifts relieve Scarsdale avenue but increase load at the Parkway Crane road junction, with police oversight expected.
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Bronx Parkway
Scarsdale
Bronx Park
Kensico
Valhalla
Park
Kensico Dam
Station Park
Ardsley Road
Station Pond
Eastern Parkway
Scarsdale Avenue
Parkway
Crane Road
Popham Corner
Aeroplane Forced Landing Near Yorktown Heights
An aeroplane piloted by Captain Christopher of Texas made a forced landing on the farm of Hon. William D. Baldwin, Yorktown Heights. The craft, built for $40,000 and formerly with the Royal Flying Corps, headed from Ogdensburg to Mineola for mail service testing. A gas tank fault caused the incident. rescuers freed the plane by sacrificing several trees to avoid wing damage.
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Christopher
Texas
William D. Baldwin
Westchester County Park Commission
Yorktown Heights
Royal Flying Corps
Ogdensburg
Mineola
United States Mail Service
Broadmoor Club Housewarming In New Rochelle
The Broadmoor Country Club on Weaver Street in New Rochelle opened its commodious clubhouse to members and guests this week. Members praised the tasteful furnishings and good taste. Club steward A E Prior, longtime head of Stamford Yacht Club, spoke with approval of the cuisine which has drawn praise. Golf on six holes has begun since April and tennis courts are gaining attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadmoor Country Club
Weaver Street
New Rochelle
A. E. Prior
Stamford Yacht Club
Suggestions for Parents in Public Health
A set of parental guidelines urges keeping children home when possible to avoid public gatherings, seeking prompt medical diagnosis for illness, and isolating exposed children for fourteen days to curb spread.
Railroads Shaping Costs and Service, Scarsdale Talk
Mr. A. W. Davis of the New York Central Publicity Department addressed Scarsdale Rotary Club on The Relationship of the Railroads to the Public. He cited over three billion dollars spent since wartime control ended for equipment repairs and terminals, noted costs rose about 100 percent while rates rose 25 percent, and described economy measures like longer trains and fuel savings. He warned of bus and truck competition and cited Illinois Central President Markham on railroads’ healthier condition.
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A. W. Davis
New York Central Railroad
Scarsdale
Buffalo
Harmon
Mr. Davis
Davis
Markham
Illinois Central
Midnight Wailing Leads to Jailing
Residents on Circle road awoke to a intoxicated man named E. Martinusen trespassing at a home. Judge Carter suspended sentence citing repentance. Other locals fined for traffic and traffic sign violations include V. Sacchi paying five dollars and Jack Strong paying ten dollars for reckless driving.
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Circle Road
E. Martinusen
Charles Newton
Scarsdale
Boston
Carter
Martinusen
V. Sacchi
Tuckahoe
Jack Strong
New Rochelle
Boys Set Fire to Gun Club in Westchester Incident
Two youths from Harrison James Devlin and Rudolph Leppert Jr were arrested on arson charges after setting fire to the Gun Club of the Westchester Biltmore gatehouse and two nearby residences. Oil was poured to ensure flames but employees stopped the blaze before major damage.
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Westchester- Biltmore
James Devlin
Rudolph Leppert, Jr
Harrison
Health Board Calls Two-Week Isolation For Children
White Plains faces eight polio cases in eight days with experts led by Dr. Harold Amoss urging strict two week isolation for exposed children. Officials advise avoiding public gatherings and crowded venues while noting the virus spreads within four feet and can linger after apparent recovery.
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White Plains
Harold Amoss
Johns Hopkins
E. G. Ramsdell
Amoss
Westchester County
Ralph Ryan
Scarsdale
Elmsford
Ryan
The
Health Board
Firemen Win Sixth Straight As Sox Shutout
The Firemen defeated the Red Sox of White Plains 3 to 0 at the High School Field in their sixth consecutive win. Losee pitched nine strikeouts and three hits allowed, Irish and Davis led with early runs, and Kern and Duhigg contributed key plays. The club plans to meet Port Chester's Saledan A. C. this Sunday at 3 15.
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Red Sox
White Plains
Losee
Wehrman
Irish
Davis
Hungerford
J. Duhigg
R. Auld
Duhigg
Kern
Sox
Saledan A. C
Port Chester
Big Bill Irish
Lightning Damage Shuts Lights in Scarsdale
During a severe thunderstorm on Tuesday evening lightning struck outdoor electric wires at Judge William C. White’s Murray Hill road home, prompting fire department checks. No fire was found, but several Scarsdale houses suffered lighting system damage and many street lights were out for hours.
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William C. White
Murray Hill Road
Scarsdale
New Home for Community School in Guernsey House
The Chil dren's Community School buys the Guernsey house at Prospect Street and South Lexington Avenue in White Plains. Miss Rachel Erwin says fall term will start in the remodeled property with an acre of garden and ample classrooms. New staff includes Miss Sara Eastburn and H Harold Axworthy with expanded recreation programs. Ruth Doing will continue rhythmics classes popular last season.
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Guernsey
Prospect Street
Lexington Avenue
Children's Community School
White Plains
Westchester County
Frederick P. Fox
Rachel Erwin
Sara Eastburn
A. B. Vassar
Erwin
H. Harold Axworthy
Bureau of Community Service
New York University
Ruth Doing
Rhythmics
New York City
Carthaginian Taxidermy as Decorative Craft
A note traces taxidermy as a decorative craft to Carthage about 500 B C, indicating ancient practice rather than modern artistry and highlighting early culture novelty in specimen display.
Dr King Defeats Bill Johnston In Sea Bright Tennis Match
Dr George King of New York and Scarsdale defeated former national champion Bill Johnston in three sets 7-5, 6-6, 7-5 at the Sea Bright Lawn Tennis Club. The key contest, noted by Charles Parker of the New York World, showcased Kings pace and Johnston’s struggles with accuracy, placing King among a small group to beat Johnston.
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George King
New York
Scarsdale
Little Bill” Johnston
Sea Bright Lawn
Sea Bright
N. J
King
W. H. King
Church Lane
Johnston
Dr. King
Little Bill
Newport
Bill Johnston
Southhampton
Vincent Richards
Tennis Stars to Play at Rotary Meet in Briarcliff
William Tilden Howard Kinsey and Francis T Hunter will give tennis exhibitions at the Westchester County Rotary Club meet on September 23 at Briarcliff. Hunter brings New Rochelle roots and Olympic doubles champion status with Vincent Richards while Kinsey makes his Westchester debut. The event also features a men’s golf tourney women’s putting contests swimming and diving demonstrations with Rotary officials and clubs from Hastings Mount Vernon New Rochelle White Plains Ossining Peekskill Pleasantville Yonkers Port Chester Scarsdale and Tarrytown expected to attend.
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William Tilden
Howard Kinsey
Francis T. Hunter
Westchester County
Briarcliff
Francis Hunter
New Rochelle
Vincent Richards
Tilden
Kinsey
Hunter
Rotary
James Geraghty
Yonkers
Westchester
Hastings
Mount Vernon
White Plains
Ossining
Peekskill
Pleasantville
Port Chester
Scarsdale
Tarrytown
Democratic Women Picnic At Golden's Bridge
Two hundred Democratic women gathered at Mrs. Simeon Brady’s home in Golden's Bridge for a picnic on Wednesday. Speakers included Rye political leader Mrs. Daniel O'Day the State vice-chairman and Mrs. Henry Morgenthau Jr. address focused on party organization and civic engagement.
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Simeon Brady
Golden's Bridge
Daniel O'Day
Rye
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Village Board Adjourns Summer Session and discusses crossing
The Scarsdale village board wrapped up summer business with all members present except Robert Christie. An update on the Fenimore road crossing noted drawings underway but no plans until bond approval. Infantile paralysis cases in White Plains prompted state medical review and cautions about indoor gatherings. A letter urged adding a woman to the Planning Board, citing local women as taxpayers and valuable members.
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Robert Christie
Fenimore Road
Bronx Parkway Commission
Scarsdale
Ralph Ryan
White Plains
Jerome Coombs
Woman's Club
Patrolmen Open Competitive Exam Set For August
An open competitive examination for patrolman under Civil Service rules is scheduled for on or about August 22, 1925. Candidates must be US citizens, 21 or older, seven months residency in county, five months in a village or town, and under 36 unless previously appointed. Height and weight minimums apply and the exam covers written and physical tests with an interview possible. Applications must be filed at the State Civil Service Commission office in Albany by August 12, 1925.
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Civil Service
United States
State of
New York
Office of the Civil Service Commission
The
Commission
State Civil Service Commission
Albany
N. Y
Burglars Hit Two White Plains Homes This Week
Burglars entered and robbed two White Plains houses this week, with victims identified as I. C. Johnson and A. H. Taylor. No arrests have been made.
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White Plains
I. C. Johnson
A. H., Taylor
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Broadmoor Club
Rotary Club
New York Central
Speeders
Bill” Johnston
Californian
Scarsdalian
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