Westchester County American Legion Convention and Day
The County Convention of the Westchester County Posts of the American Legion is set for August 17 at the Old Court House in White Plains. Delegates will be elected to the State Convention in Jamestown September 23 and 24, with five state committeemen also chosen.
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Westchester County
American Legion
Old Court House
White Plains
Jamestown
N. Y
County Legion
Rye Beach
Friends of the
Hiram W. Taylor
Fort Slocum and Post
New Rochelle
Larkin and Ball
Fort Slocum
Americes Legion
County Board Authorizes Mamari Neck Bond for Sewer System
White Plains August 0 The board of supervisors held a special meeting to authorize Mamari neck to issue bonds for completing its sewer system Chairman David Murden presided The committee on good roads reported on preparing a county map showing highways transit lines lakes and rivers to aid the transit commission and water committee The resolution empowered the county engineer to prepare the map with 500 lithographed copies for the board transit commission and water committee adoption followed
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White Plains
Board of Supervisors
Mamarineck
David $. Murden
E. M. Yerks
Yonkers
County Transit Commission
Transit Commission
Water Committee
Claims of Ex Service Men to Be Settled
Ex service men with claims against the Government are urged to meet a Government cleanup squad. The team will be at 234 Huguenot Street, New Rochelle on August 15 and 16 and at 614 Court House, White Plains on August 17. They will investigate old claims, provide medical tests, and act on new claims on the spot.
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Eix
Huguenot Street
New Rochelle
Court House
White Plains
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Held for Grand Jury in Arthur Manor home invasion case
Walter Joseph or Walter In goe, named as leader of the gang that broke into the Lewis Albohn residence in Arthur Manor and abducted Anna Dressameier on February 6, appeared in court Wednesday and is held for a Grand Jury hearing.
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Walter Joseph
Walter Ingoe
Lewis Albohn
Arthur Manor
Anna Dressameier
Fire destroys livery stable in White Plains blaze
Early Wednesday morning a large fire swept the livery stable and garage of Deveson and Burke at 12 William Street White Plains destroying stalls harness carriages and sleighs with about 25 horses and 50 autos saved. Loss estimated at 50000 insured. Fire origin unknown. Firemen struggled with hydrant failure but Scarsdale engine helped contain the flames. An onlooker praised the Scarsdale Fire Co. for efficient work.
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Deveson and Burke
William Street
White Plains
Scarsdale
Deveson
Lord Turney
Main Street
H. Jaeckel and Sons
Oxford Summer School Opens By League of Nations Union
The League of Nations Union launches its summer school at Oxford to promote practical policy against war. It condemns the notion that war profits nations and argues the Great War’s costs and social ills undermine England and Europe. The piece notes war’s failures in honesty, disease control, and class harmony, signaling broader antiwar sentiment.
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League of Nations Union
Oxford
England
Europe
Balloon Makes Surprise Visit Over Scarsdale
An unofficial naval air balloon test flight drifted over Scarsdale last Friday afternoon. After engine trouble it landed near Crane Farm on Tuckahoe Road, with Lieutenant Bauch and two enlisted men ejected during landing. The balloon later drifted to Scarsdale and settled safely, a witness noting a local helper released gas to prevent danger.
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Scarsdale
Commission Upholds Syracuse Telephone Rates Across State
The New York Public Service Commission ruled unanimously to uphold telephone rates in the Syracuse local area and dismissed Syracuse City's complaint. It favored statewide rate setting over segregated, local bases, arguing for utilization of statewide property value and costs to determine revenue with population and service type guiding burden sharing. A move toward measured service is urged to tie charges to usage and reduce call volumes.
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New York Telephone Company
Syracuse
State Public Service Commission
New York
Public Service Commission
Second District
Charles G. Blakeslee
Buick Cars Shine In Quality and Value Ad
Buick cars look right ride right wear right and upkeep repairs and price are low at Brown's Buick Service White Plains New York advertising with eleven years in business and local credibility.
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BUICK
Brown's
White Plains
N. Y
Grasslands program teaches patients to decorate makeshift containers
A Westchester County Tuberculosis Committee program trains patients to carve and decorate empty cigar boxes coffee cans and cigarette cans. Participants are asked to send their creations to Room 42 Court House White Plains for display or submission.
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Westchester County Tuberculosis Committee
Pasksa
Court House
White Plains
Ford Motor Co Denies Report On Model Changes
Ford Motor Co headquarters in Detroit denies reports of changes this month. Buyers will see the current model, with proposed changes including a movable ventilating wind shield on touring cars and a one man top.
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Ford Motor Co
Detroit
Ford
State Tax Commission Plans Economy in Vehicle Licensing
The New York State Tax Commission announced a move to stop mailing 1922 auto license renewal blanks, shifting to county clerks for immediate plate delivery. With 882,030 cars registered to June 30, the savings exceed 50,000 dollars, enabling highway improvements. Renewals for NYC operators and chauffeurs remain unchanged.
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Albany
New York State
State Tax Commission
Motor Vehicle Bureau
Secretary of State
Walter W. Law, Jr
Walter H. Knapp
John J. Merrill
New York City
New York
Buffalo
Bureau
Village Playground Croquet and Baseball Enjoy Warm Village Scene
The Village Playground buzzed with a croquet tournament and a baseball game won 13 to 6 by the visiting team. Walter Crane stood out among the boys, showing sportsmanship despite the odds. A second game is planned for next Wednesday afternoon, inviting all to cheer the Scarsdale Midgets.
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Walter Crane
Scarsdale
Stolen Cars Suspected Around White Plains Area
State Auto Inspector Arthur Davis says many stolen autos may be in the White Plains neighborhood. Two arrests include Christopher Eder of White Plains. twenty bills of sale linked to stolen cars. A Ford sedan stolen in New York City on May 1 is among recovered vehicles. Police note disguises and private marks aid identification. State Police estimate at least twenty cars may be found nearby. suspects held on $2,000 bail awaiting Grand Jury action.
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Arthur Davis
Christopher Eder
White Plains
New York City
New York Prize Play Competition Opens for Amateurs
The New York state fair commission announces a country theater prize for nonprofessional New York residents. First prize is 100 dollars, followed by 50, 30, and 25 dollars. Submissions must depict sympathetic country life and require little scenery. entries close February 1, 1922. Manuscripts become property of the fair commission for in-state use, rights outside New York stay with authors.
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New York State Fair Commission
Country Theater
New York State
The
Fair Commission
Scarsdale Buyer Expands Holdings in Greenacres Section
Scarsdale real estate runs to John A. Beeler as Robert F E Farley, president, reveals sale of a plot in Greenacres Section Scarsdale New York to Beeler adding to his existing holdings.
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Scarsdale
Robert FE
Farley
Greenacres
N. Y
John A. Beeler
Westchester Golfers Defeated by British Team at Grassy Sprain
George Duncan and Abe Mitchell defeated Jim Barnes and George McLean 1 up after 36 holes on the new Grassy Sprain course. McLean failed to hole a recovery at the 36th, ending the Americans' bid for extra holes as Duncan and Mitchell clinched the win. The British players will meet Dowling and McNamara at Scarsdale Golf Club on August 13.
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George Duncan
Abe Mitchell
Jim Barnes
George McLean
Grassy Sprain
Mclean
Duncan
Mitchell
Barnes
Dowling
McNamara
Scarsdale Golf Club
Syracuse University Emergency Fund Drive Planned
Syracuse University mobilizes to raise 1.5 million dollars to pay off debts with banks. The campaign will be led by Methodist church, City of Syracuse, and alumni, each contributing one third. Hurlbut W. Smith chairs and S B Groner directs the alumni drive with key campus leaders coordinating church and city efforts.
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Syracuse University
Methodist Church
Syracuse
University
Burt
Berry
Europe
Lima
N. Y
Genesee College
Rosenbloom Building
Hurlbut W. Smith
S. B. Groner
Syracuse Y. M. C. A
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Convention of County Legion
Westchester Post
Scarsdale Fire Department
Scarsdale Farm
Commission
Westchester
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