Scarsdale Inquirer publication details
The Scarsdale Inquirer is entered as second class matter November 18, 1919 at the Scarsdale N Y Post Office under the Act of March 3 1879. It is published every Saturday by the Scarsdale Woman's Club Publications Inc with Mrs P W R Glover as president Mrs James H Purdy Jr as secretary and treasurer and Martha Coman as editor.
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Secon
Scarsdale
N. Y
Scarsdale Woman's Club Publications, Inc
P. W. R. Glover
James H. Purdy, Jr
Martha Coman
True Romance in Kipling and Our Seasonal Change
Sarah V. Coombs reflects on Kipling’s idea that romance never truly leaves us and how changing village life tests that truth. She links Kipling’s lines to Christmas, urging residents to preserve the soul of their place as they adapt from old meadow and park to new forms, hoping future children inherit the romance.
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Kipling
Arquebus
Culverin
Sarah V. Coombs
Barrie
Westchester
Martha
Willie
Imitation Is Sincerest Form of Flattery in Clermont Ad
A reader letter cites a Country Life ad for Clermont near Orlando calling it a Scarsdale in the making and praising a low profile approach over hype. The message urges Florida development to attract quality citizens rather than speculative buyers. Stephen L. Angell signs from Scarsdale on December 15.
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the Inquirer
Country Life
Florida
Scarsdale
Clermont
Orlando
Emerson
Montclair
Lenox
Santa Barbara
Westchester
Parents Organize PTA At Children's Community School
At 45 Prospect Street White Plains parents organized a Parent-Teacher Association to cooperate in school work and broaden understanding of its aims. William L. Henry announced the school is approved by the Progressive Education League as Westchester’s only progressive education school. Permanent officers were Mrs. Frederick Brandt president K W Payne vice president and Mrs Morton R Goldsmith secretary treasurer.
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Children's Community School
Prospect Street
White Plains
William L. Henry
Children’s Community School
Progressive Education League
Westchester County
Parent-Teacher Association
Frederick Brandt
K. W. Payne
Morton R. Goldsmith
Scarsdale
Rachel Erwin
Erwin
Elsa Hasbrouck
Edith McCarter
Christmas Spirit and Community Joy Across Scarsdale
A writer urges abandoning cynicism and embracing Christmas warmth in Westchester. She celebrates shared generosity, carols, and lighted homes, urging readers to greet neighbors with kindness and avoid petty holiday grievances. A Scarsdale anecdote about a market basket gift ends with a punchline.
If I Were Driving a New York Central Train
A fragmentary speaker offers a vivid image of a commuter journey over the Harlem River Bridge to the One Hundred Twenty-fifth Street station. The prose then pivots to a quip on married life and legal counsel, ending with quotes from Shakespeare.
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New York Central
Harlem River Bridge
One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Street Station
Crime rises as Finn held on Sullivan Act charge
Finn was arrested on the Sullivan Act violation and arraigned in Adams street court before Magistrate James H. Golden. He was held on $000 bail for examination on December 17. The piece also notes Albany politics and a praise for an Inquirer story about a steam roller heading for the house of Statesman Shank.
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Albany
Shank
Mohansic Park Golf Course to Close for Season
The Westchester County Park Commission will close Mohansic Park public golf course on December 15 after its first season. Opened July 25 the course attracted 5 500 players with spring opening to be determined by weather conditions. The clubhouse alterations were completed and will be ready when it reopens next spring.
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Westchester County Park Commission
Mohansic Park
Golf Club
Little John Trains Santa Gift Remembered
A boy named John carried a wheel from his treasured toy train as a gift for Santa Claus during a Christmas visit to town. Though his awe prevented him from presenting it, the gesture reflected his holiday spirit and imagination.
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John
Santa Claus
Wayside Cosmo Hamilton touts radio novel era ahead
The famed author predicts shorter novels in the future and broadcasts his first radio work "Sons and Mothers" via WJZ New York and WRC Washington. He argues readers may shift from books to spoken formats while a Scarsdale radio chatter segment mocks real estate and local talk.
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Cosmo Hamilton
The
Times
WJZ
New York City
WRC
Washington
Scarsdale
Jane Cornell
Policeman Injured in Scarsdale Traffic Collision
Sergeant Frank Schulte of the Scarsdale police was slightly injured last Sunday afternoon after being struck by a car while directing traffic at Popham and Post roads. The driver, Milton Nisco, was arrested on reckless driving charges. Schulte received treatment at Dr. Ralph R. Ryan’s home.
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Frank Schulte
Scarsdale
Popham and
Post Roads
Milton Nisco
Schulte
Ralph R. Ryan
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