Town Club Endorses Meter Extension and Off Street Parking Plan
The Town Club voted to retain parking meters in the business district, add 99 meters, and channel surplus revenue to off street parking. It also authorized the president to work with Greenburgh authorities on station parking issues and to appoint three members to aid the Greenburgh Parking Authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenburgh
B. Newton Wilmington
Parks and Highways
Wilmington
Scarsdale Chamber of Commerce
Harwood Court
Boniface Circle
Garth Road
Popham Rd
East Parkway
Chase Road
Spencer Place
F. Irving Starbuck
Hartsdale
Civic Improvements Committee
Greenacres Association
Starbuck
Greenacres Avenue
Hitchcock Church
Bronx River Parkway
Scarsdale
Hartsdale Ave
Scarsdale Golf Club
Club
Greenacres Hill
Greenacres
Walworth Ave
Recreation league expands to 52 teams for youth basketball
The recreation department now runs 52 organized basketball teams spanning 4th to 12th grades. Games fill all Saturday courts to capacity, recreation director Sal Prezioso announces no postponements will be granted and all future games will be played as scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation Department
Sal Prezioso
Empire City Race Track Sold for 2.4 Million in Yonkers
The Empire City Race Track at Yonkers near Yonkers and Central Avenues was sold to a New York City syndicate for 2.4 million dollars. Night trotting racing is expected to begin around June 1. Reports also mention a possible move of Empire City activities to a site in the East Bronx near Mount Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire City
Yonkers
Central Avenues
New York City
East Bronx
Mount Vernon
The News Index Highlights Pages Across Local Coverage
A compact guide lists sections for Church News Obituaries Schools Society Theatres and Woman's Club on pages 18 14 15 16 21 17 respectively, signaling the week's local focus areas and feature items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church News
Theatres
Woman's Club
Scarsdale Resident Seeks Deduction for Campaign Donation
The Inquirer notes a Scarsdale resident found a deduction for a Republican campaign contribution from last fall. The taxpayer insists it was charity and plans to deduct it, though the attempt was unsuccessful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Inquirer
Scarsdale
Five Year Capital Plan Outlined for School District
The Town Club heard the Board of Education propose a five year capital plan totaling 250000 for school improvements. The plan aims to reduce debt service from 258000 and lists projects including grounds upgrades acoustic work instructional equipment lighting alterations building and equipment upgrades plus library renewals. Outdoor work covers drainage for Fox Meadow field paving walks and parking. Anson McLoud announced a March 24 roast beef dinner and gridiron show at Scarsdale Golf Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Paul Smith
Fox Meadow
Anson McLoud
Scarsdale Golf Club
Village dog census totals 1208 dogs in local town
The police department completed a dog census reporting 1208 dogs in the village. The Village Board noted the figure and added a side remark about approximately 1200 fire hydrants.
Red Cross Drive Opens as Scarsdale Sets Local Goal
The Red Cross launches its annual fund drive with residents mailed appeals. Scarsdale’s share of the county quota is 24605, matching last year, ahead of Red Cross Sunday Feb 27 and national drive starting March 1. Local leaders include Leland Yeager and Mildred Prior with a 9.4 percent local share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale
Red Cross
Leland F. Yeager
Mildred A. Prior
Donald T. MacPhail
Gibson McCabe
Lynn B. Clarke
Edward C. Boynton
Alan R. Chalmers
Thomas Firth
J. Larned Green
Harry E. Humphreys, Jr
G. Herbert McCracken
W. Stewart McDonald
Lawrence Ottinger
Albert
John Gass
Leland FE. Yeager
Legislature urged PSC control of locomotive smoke
On Monday the Board of Supervisors asked the State Legislature to grant the Public Service Commission authority over smoke from locomotives, power plants, and other facilities. The push stems from coal burning locomotives replacing electric traction at North White Plains and Harmon, raising air quality concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
Board of Supervisors
North White Plains
Harmon
Greenacres PTA Badminton Group Seeks Members
The Greenacres PTA Badminton Group in Scarsdale invites about eight more players. Play is Monday evenings 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Scarsdale High School Gym. Birds nets provided for a nominal fee. Contact club secretary O. B. Helffrich at 26 Montrose Rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenacres Pta
Scarsdale High School
O. B. Helffrich
Montrose Rd
Hospital Questionnaire Seeks Residents' Opinions
Several thousand questionnaires about White Plains Hospital facilities and care are sent to Scarsdale and White Plains residents. The project, led by Girvan N. Snider, asks about expansion of the nurses' school, modern medical care, funding for growth, and overall hospital management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Plains Hospital
Scarsdale
White Plains
Snider
Doser Wins Event In Southern Play
Clarence Doser, pro at Scarsdale Golf Club and winter associate pro at Sarasota Bay, scored a win in the South. He tied for best ball 61 in the West Coast Pro-Am at Bobby Jones Club with Jim Pratt, as 100 teams competed. He posted 65 for day’s best round and played exhibitions with Clyde Kelly against Zaharias and Whitttington at Sarasota Bay. Doser then headed to Phoenix to join the winter circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Doser
Scarsdale Golf Club
Sarasota Bay Country
San Sarasota
Fla
Jim Pratt
Bobby Jones
Scarsdale
Clyde Kelly
Babe’ Zaharias
Hal Whittington
Sarasota Bay Country Club
Doser
Phoenix
Ariz
Junior Rifle Club Popular in Scarsdale Community
More than sixty Scarsdale youths aged 12 to 18 joined the Scarsdale Junior Rifle Club which meets Fridays at 7 30 p m in the high school. The Scarsdale Gun Club sponsors provide adult supervision with leaders including L Albert Samstag Edward Klein Dr H Conrad Hare Daniel Vaccaro Col E Grant Hayward Jr and John Suarez. Junior members listed include Don Adams Fred Anderson Richard Apgar James Barr Jr Fred Breckwoldt Brian Brown Bruce Brown David Brown Barbara Borne Danny Budnik Warren Burt Seth Cor win Roderick Curry Bruce Eagleson Roger Elliot Peter Gaillard Bernard George Ronald Graham Robert Harper Don Hancock Donald and Robert Haywood John Hevey Charles Hohns Ethel M Hyde Lewis Knickerbocker Joan Lyons Richard Mark Bill and Jack Marshall Henry Millner Fred Molloy Donald Mook Robert Mooney Arthur Morgan III Charles Morris Robert Morrison Jean Moulder Jerry Newman James Oakes William Oakes Jr Tom Quarrie Bob Sawyer Anita and Arthur Schlosser W Ted Shaw Jr Clement and Victor Skalski George M Smith Richard F Smith Howard Sternburger Margaret Tansey Charles Tepe Allan Thomas Bill Tobiasen Walter Trautwein Thomas Throop Sylvia Tuttle Joan Voss Kent Wilson David Woods Joel Zolo torofe Peter Carothers Jim Terry John Plassmann Peter Preiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale
Scarsdale Junior Rifle Club
Scarsdale Gun Club
L. Albert Samstag
Edward Klein
H. Conrad Hare
Daniel Vaccaro
E. Grant Hayward
John Suarez
Don Adams
Fred Anderson
Richard Apgar
James Barr
Fred Breckwoldt
Brian Brown
Bruce Brown
David Brown
Barbara Borne
Danny Budnik
Warren Burt
Seth Corwin
Roderick Curry
Bruce Eagleson
Roger Elliot
Peter Gaillard
Bernard George
Ronald Graham
Robert Harper
Don Hancock
Donald
Robert Haywood
John Hevey
Charles Hohns
Ethel M. Hyde
Lewis Knickerbocker
Joan Lyons
Richard Mark
Bill
Jack Marshall
Charles Tepe
Allan Thomas
Bill Tobyansen
Walter Trautwein
Thomas Throop
Sylvia Tuttle
Joan Voss
Kent Wilson
David Woods
Joel Zolotorofe
Peter Carothers
Jim Terry
John Plassmann
Peter Preiser
Marriage Broadcast Stars Alfred Drake This Sunday
Alfred Drake, famed for Oklahoma, headlines the fifth broadcast of Marriage for the Millions on WFAS White Plains at 5 30 p m This program is sponsored by Eastchester Neighborhood Association Scarsdale Community Service and the Family Service Society of Yonkers The drama follows Jim Bradley his wife and a family counselor who help ease tension and establish their own life together through the aid of the counselors guidance over the airwaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WFAS
White Plains
Eastchester Neighborhood Association
Scarsdale Community Service
Family Service Society of
Scarsdale Club backs longer meters in business district
The Scarsdale Woman's Club approved extended parking meter use in the village business section and urged the village board to consider a community parking lot in a letter read on Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale
Scarsdale High School Senior Band Presents 18th Annual Concert
The Scarsdale High School Senior Band will perform its 18th annual concert Sunday at 3 PM in the high school auditorium. Open to the public, the event features 60 players with new instruments and a diverse program including Sousa Stars and Stripes, Bach prelude, von Suppe overture, Hoagy Carmichael Star Dust, soloists, a violin solo with band, and a trumpet trio. The band, led by Willard S. Briggs, aims to please all audiences while reflecting on a strong football season and Stanford invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale High School
Stanford University
Stanford
John Philip Sousa
Bach
von Suppe
Hoagy Carmichael
Service Ladder Truck Purchased by Village Board
The Village Board authorized buying a service ladder truck with booster pump and tank for 17450 dollars, to be financed over three years and housed at Crossways Fire House. Trustees noted current reliance on one large aerial ladder truck is costly and risky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crossways
Harry G. Liese
Exhibit by Harold Wolcott and Winifred Kaley at Scarsdale Theatre
The Scarsdale Art Association will exhibit works by Harold Wolcott and Winifred Kaley in the Scarsdale Theatre lobby from February 1 to February 15. The show showcases local artists in a community venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Wolcott
Winifred Kaley
Scarsdale Art Association
Scarsdale Theatre
Scarsdale Reports Seven Accidents At Intersections Since New Year
Seven accidents reported in Scarsdale since January 1 with five injuries, all minor. Four incidents occurred at intersections. The Scarsdale Safety Council urges drivers to yield and not assume others will stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale
Laurence Duggan Fund Established
The Laurence Duggan Fund was announced by Archibald LacLeisch on behalf of sponsors to honor Duggan’s life in international education. Principal backers include Harold Dodds, John Dickey, Edward R. Murrow, Drew Pearson, Marquis Childs, and Sumner Welles with headquarters at 53 Broadway New York seeking broad public participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence Duggan
Republic
Larry
Archibald LacLeisch
Librarian of
Congress
Mr. Duggan
Walworth Ave
Harold Dodds
Princeton University
John Dickey
Dartmouth
Edward R. Murrow
Drew Pearson
Marquis Childs
Radio
Clarence Pickett
American Friends Service Committee
Washington Friends
Sumner Welles
Eduardo Santos
The
Republic of Columbia
Gardner Jackson
David Lilienthal
Broadway
New York
Health Department reports outbreaks in Scarsdale
The Health Department announced last week five new chicken pox cases, two pneumonia cases, and one scarlet fever case in Scarsdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale
Health Department
Ingalls Named for Mayor and Four Nominees for Village Board
Edward W. Ingalls of 4 South Woods Lane seeks the mayor’s seat as the non partisan Citizens Party nominee. Nominees for village trustees include Earle R. Van Vliet Earl Finsterbusch and James J. Pilliod. The four will be sent to party caucuses and appear on the March ballot. Ingalls lives in Scarsdale since 1936. Van Vliet, Finsterbusch and Pilliod hold local posts and corporate ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Ingalls
Southwoods Lane
Citizens Committee
Harry E. Humphreys, Jr
Earle R. van Vliet
Old Orchard Lane
Earl Finsterbusch
Brewster Rd
James J. Pilliod
Greenacres Ave
Citizens Party
Ingalls
Scarsdale
Scarsdale Community Fund
Drake Road-Edgewood Association
Scudder, Stevens and Clark
New York
van Vliet
Humphreys
E. R. Squibbs and Sons
Finsterbusch
Stone of Webster Engineering Corp
Greenacres Association
Spencer Named President of Sinclair Oil Corp
P C Spencer of Hickory Lane was elected president of Sinclair Oil Corp succeeding founder H F Sinclair who becomes chairman. Spencer previously led Sinclair Refining since 1947 and served as executive VP. a long career in oil and gas includes roles at Southwestern Development and Canadian River Gas. He is active in Scarsdale clubs and civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Spencer
Hickory Lane
Sinclair Oil Corporation
H. F. Sinclair
Mr. Spencer
Sinclair Refining Company
University of Nebraska
Producers and Refiners Corporation
Sinclair
Spencer
Southwestern Development Company
Canadian River Gas Company
Colorado Interstate Gas Company
Fordham Alumni Elect George A Brooks President
The Fordham University Alumni Association elected George A Brooks of Eton Hall as president for two years. Brooks is secretary of General Motors Corporation and heads its New York legal staff, a 1924 Fordham College grad and 1927 Fordham Law School alum. Formerly an Alumni director, he taught at Fordham Law School for six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fordham University Alumni Association
George A. Brooks
Eton Hall
Brooks
General Motors Corporation
New York
Fordham College
Fordham Law School
Legion Auxiliary Elects Mrs. Thomas Firth President
Scarsdale American Legion Auxiliary Unit 52 elected Mrs. Thomas Firth as president at the Harwood Building Legion Rooms. Officers include Mrs. Walter Roeder, Mrs. Joseph Luce, Mrs. Cyril Treacy. first vice president Mrs. Henry Koch. second vice president Mrs. Robert Dumas. secretary Margaret Donato. treasurer Mrs. Leonard Turner. sergeant at arms Mrs. William Payton. chaplain Miss Catherine Mahony. Delegates to county meetings are Mrs. Florence Hoffecker. Executives include Mrs. Walter E. Myers and Mrs. Koch. Installation by Mrs. Robert E. Patterson. Next meeting Feb 16 at 8:15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Firth
Scarsdale
American Legion Auxiliary
Unit 52
Legion
Harwood Building
Henry Koch
Robert Dumas
Margaret Donato
Mt. Vernon
Leonard Turner
William Payton
Catherine Mahony
Hartsdale
Paqua
Walter E. Myers
Koch
The
Auniliary
Robert E. Patterson
White Plains
Harwood
Diamond K Market Robbery Leads Police Probe
Detectives Edwin Meehan of Scarsdale Police say a professional heist struck the Diamond K Market last Friday night or Saturday morning. A 500 pound safe was pried open and moved 45 feet to the back. about 2400 in receipts were stolen over two nights before discovery at 7 50 Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Meehan
Scarsdale
Meehan
New York City
Scarsdale Ave
Town and School Lien Dates Restored by Board Vote
The county board of supervisors unanimously approved restoring town and school lien dates to April 1 and September 1 respectively. The change revert to former dates, after confusion and mortgage title issues from the earlier January 1 and July 1 schedule, as noted by the legislative committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Republican Luncheon Honors Governor Dewey in New York
The Republican Women of New York State sponsor a lunch on Friday Feb 18 at the Hotel Roosevelt New York in honor of Governor and Mrs Thomas E B Dewey. Maude B Ten Eyck is chairman. Reservations by calling Mrs J Larned Green of Nelson Rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Thomas EB. Dewey
Hotel Roosevelt
New York
Maude B. Ten Eyck
J. Larned Green
Nelson Rd
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hartsdale Station
News Index
Red Cross Chapter
Girvan N. Snider
Mr. Snider
Alexander C. Nagle
J. Henry Neale
J. Lester van Name
George M. Waugh, Jr
Andrew Wilson, Jr
Otto C. Jaeger
Everett J. Penny
Robert P. Smith
A. D. Wolff, Jr
Alfred Drake
Willard S. Briggs
Finsterbusch, Pilliod and van Vliet
Inquirer
Sinclair Oil Corp
Fordham
Legion Auxiliary
Turner
Firth
Duman
Miss Donato
Diamond K
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