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Newspaper

Scarsdale Inquirer

Location

Scarsdale, New York, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1921

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Dallas Lore Sharp to Speak at Scarsdale PTA Meeting

Dallas Lore Sharp, professor of English at Boston University and noted author on nature study, will address Scarsdale’s Parent-Teacher Association on February 2 at 8 p m in the High School auditorium. He will discuss educational problems and refreshments will follow. The event aims for a record attendance.

Dallas Lore Sharp Scarsdale Parent-Teacher Association Atlantic Monthly Sharp Boston University Association

Pre Lent Euchre Planned at Immaculate Heart Church

The Holy Name Society and wives announce a Pre Lent Euchre for February 7 at the Parish Hall starting 8:30 PM. About 300 players expected, McKenna System will guide play, with Choral Society entertainment and prize distribution coordinated by Patrick McCormack and others. Proceeds benefit the church and tickets and seating arranged by the new committee chairs.

Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Holy Name Society Scarsdale McKenna J. J. Fennessy Choral Society E. M. White Michael Tierney Matthew MacCarthy Thos. Fagan Anthony Rich Patrick McCormack McCormack Harry J. Sands P. H. Killackey Nora Connell John Bowen Anna Wanfling P. McCormack A. Hasselman O'Neill

Scarsdale Beats Bronxville In Opening Victory

Scarsdale defeats Bronxville 28 to 20 in a fast hard fought game. Captain William Irish shines with strong all around play and Roger Jarman contributes key shooting while Montgomery at center and guards Mitchell Smith lead the effort. L Davis adds tough defense off the bench.

Bronxville Scarsdale Boys William Irish Roger Jarman Montgomery Mitchell Smith L. Davis Scarsdale

Consumers League Opposes Industrial Commission Changes

Cedric Long of the state Consumers League criticizes Albany hearings on Industrial Commission reforms. He warns of reduced commissions, politicized division heads, elastic local inspectors, and decreased state employment oversight. The group opposes the Smith-Duggan and Betts bills limiting night work and women’s hours. The League favors cooperative movement and stores.

Cedric Long State Consumers League Industrial Commission Albany Ming Westchester County League New York Long Smith-Duggan Consumers’ League Betts

Young Poets Compete in Westchester Children’s Contest

Two Scarsdale girls enter the Westchester County Children’s Association poetry contest judged by W F Clarke editor of St Nic. Poems must be mailed to the Scarsdale and Hart dale judge by February 7, the closing date.

Scarsdale The Inquirer Westchester Cuousty Children’s Association Iudge Hartsdale W. F. Clarke St. Nicholas

New Girl Scout Troop Organized at Edgwood School

A new Girl Scout troop has been formed and will meet Thursday afternoons at Edgwood School. First meeting attendees include Helen Tompkins Mary E Whitlock Betty Gallowhur Jane Hermann Betty Woolverton Margaret Adrian Dorothy Upjohn Evelyn De Bold Margaret Doyle Gwendolyn Boniface Margaret Inverarity Harriet Senior Cecile Anderson with Lieutenant Margaret Eagan and Captain Marion Evans directing.

Edgwood School Helen Tompkins Mary E. Whitlock Betty Gallowhur Jane Hermann Betty Woolverton Margaret Adrian Dorothy Upjohn Evelyn de Bold Margaret Doyle Gwendolyn Bonifacé Margaret Inverarity Harriet Senior Cecile Anderson Margaret Eagan Marion Evans

Wayside Players Begin Rehearsals For Three Plays

The Wayside Players, an amateur group, have started rehearsals for Suppressed Desires The Wort House Ward and The Logked Chest. Officers include President Wipbart Upjohn and Treasurer Pasenshaw with committees led by G G Flory and Robert Benchley.

the Inquirer Worthouse Wipbart Upjohn Pasenshaw Mayjory Dunn G. G. Flory F. H. Bethell Rollin Kirby Charles Vilas Hugh Adair Hobart Upjohn Franklin Henshaw W. C. Pleuthner R. L. Edwards Chas Vilas Percy Waxman G. G. Piery John E. Muhired Jared Green W. C. Plenthner William E. Castle F. Henshaw Roberts Walker D. H .Arnold Robert R Benchley Ae Dédaie Bhs TV Robert Benchley

Benefit Concert Planned at Palace Theatre for European Relief

Tickets on sale for a February 27 concert at Palace Theatre White Plains to aid feeding starving European children. Carl Simonis and his symphony orchestra of forty three will perform, with proceeds going to the European relief fund. E Nelson Ehrhart chairs the Scarsdale Hartsdale White Plains drive. tickets from E Milton Harker at 45 Hamilton Ave White Plains.

Palace Theatre White Plains Europe Carl Simonis Symphony New York Music Bureau E. Milton Harker Eastern State Journal Harker Scarsdale European Relief Fund E. Nelson Ehrhart Hartsdale Hamilton Avenue

Scardale Fire Company No 1 Meeting Set

The regular meeting of Scardale Fire Company No 1 will be held at the Fire House on Sprague Avenue on Thursday February 9. All members are urged to attend.

Scaradale Fire Company No. 1 Sprague Avenue

Scarsdale High Seeks More Business Leaders for Evening Class

Mr Loeffel urges Scarsdale business men to join Tuesday night class at the high school gym. He says activity keeps people young and invites locals to try a quick volley ball or basketball challenge, promising a lively, pep filled session. Contact F Loeffel at Scarsdale 57 M or the high school.

Loeffel Scarsdale High School Scarsdale Jack F. ‘Loeffel

Greenacres Association Holds Large Quarterly Meeting

The Greenacres Association met in the Hitch cock Memorial Church Community Room with about 100 members and guests. Sixteen new members were elected as officers reported progress on Parkway Drive, Station Plaza, water supply plans, and zoning for suburban communities.

Greenacres Association Hitchcock Memorial Church Roderick Stephens Harold Slauson Parkway Drive Station Plaza Parkway Commission Stephens Ackerman

Community Service Committee Postpones Meeting

The Community Service Committee postpones its meeting due to Mrs Guild's temporary absence in Scarsdale. The rescheduled meeting is Monday February 7 at 11 o'clock, with a luncheon to follow. Members must inform secretary Mrs Edgar A Levy of attendance.

Club Card Party Attracts Prospective Players

Mrs. Rastus Ransom and Mrs. David Lindquist host a club card party for Scarsdale Woman's Club members next Monday afternoon January 31. A large number of reservations are already made and the event promises to be popular. Members who wish to play should leave notices promptly.

Rastus Ransom David Lindquist Scarsdale

Proposed Water Supply Carries in Village by Sweeping Resident Vote

In Scarsdale the plan for a village water system funded by a bond issue was approved by 224 to 40 after a public meeting at the High School. The vote, the study by the special water committee, and engineering input from Johnson and Benham supported establishing a Catskill Aqueduct connected system to improve fire protection and serve residents.

Breitweiser Greenacres R. R. Hunter Scarsdale George W. Field A. P. Hartman Crestwood Yonkers Hartman Special Water Committee Catskill Hunter Stevens Johnson and Benham

American Legion Dinner Schedule Set for Thursday

The Scarsdale Post of the American Legion will host a pig dinner Thursday evening February 3 at 7 15 at Jean's Tea House located at Platt avenue and Garth road. Members needing reservations should contact H L Gray or Lester R Stewart.

Scarsdale The American Legion Platt Avenue Garth Road H. L. Gray Care Heathcote Inn Lester R. Stewart Care Scarsdale Supply Company

Stop-and-Go Traffic Signal Loan Proposed for Scarsdale

Frederick H. Eliott informs Village President Field he will loan a Stop and Go signal to Scarsdale Police for testing at key highway intersections. The device, early Detroit police equipment later copied by New York, could improve safety at the Parkway Fenimore Road intersection in Hartsdale, a noted hazard.

Frederick H.eliott Field Police Department Detroit United States New York Fifth Avenue John A. Harris Scarsdale Parkway Fenimore Road Hartsdale

County Public Works Officials Form Association

A meeting of Highway and other Public Works officials was held in White Plains on Thursday January 20. Officers elected include President William A. Miles Mt. Vernon Commissioner of Public Works Vice President Franklin Henshaw Scarsdale Street Commissioner Secretary Treasurer William H. Lyon White Plains Commissioner. Monthly meetings will rotate in the county for study and problem solving benefiting all members.

White Plains Wm. A. Miles City of Mt. Vernon Franklin Henshaw Village of Scarsdale William H. Lyon City of

Matinees at Greenacres Show Charlies Chaplin and Shorts

The January 29 matinee program lists Charlies Chaplin in The Floorwalker plus Kiddies Chumming with Chipmunks and a Bray cartoon for the 4 p.m. showing at Greenacres Motion Pictures.

Greenacres Motion Pictures Charlies Chaplin Bray

Euchre Night Set for February 7 at Immaculate Heart

The Annual Pre Lent Euchre will be held at the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary on February 7 at 8 20 p m. Proceeds support parish activities and church programs.

Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Speakers Outline Needs of Exford R2 Formatory

Westchester women attended a luncheon by the Women's City Club at the Hotel McAlpin. Anna Hedges Talbot urged calling Bedford Reformatory a training school to better direct and train girls rather than punish them. The institution houses 158 girls and babies, with capacity for 450 with more staff. Others included Judge Henry W. Herbert and Charles H. Johnson. A resolution opposing reorganizing the State Industrial Commission called for a hearing and was signed by many women to be sent to Albany.

Westchester County Women's City Club McAlpin Anna Hedges Talbot Bedford Reformatory Bedford Henry W. Herbert Court of Special Sessions Charles H. Johnson State Board of Charities State Commission On Mental Deficiency State Industrial Commission Albany

Letters Unclaimed at Scarsdale Post Office

Unclaimed letters listed by the postmaster include Dr and Mrs R Jordan Mr William Callan Miss Evelyn Roach Miss Marie Mullen Mr and Mrs J Gooch Master John McMurrick Miss Ella McDonald Chas T Seaman Mr Kelunby Master Jack Myles Mrs Nellie Green Deborah Cushman Hall Miss Caroline R Howe S Malette and family Mr D W Lowney Miss Julia Nestor and Mrs FE Hessin.

R. Jordan William Callan Evelyn Roach Marie Mullen J. Gooch John McMurrick Ella McDonald Chas. T. Seaman Kelunby Jack Myles Nellie Green Deborah Cushman Hall Caroline R Howe S. A. Malette D. W. Lowney Julia Nestor FE. H. Hessin

Checks Blaze Promptly In Candee Garage Fire

Fire alarm sounded Thursday afternoon bringing Scarsdale Fire Company to Greenacres Avenue. The blaze started in the Candee garage and caused about 50 dollars in damage before being checked promptly.

Scarsdale

Dallas Love Sharp to address upcoming Parent-Teacher Meeting

Dallas Love Sharp will speak at the next Parent-Teacher Meeting held at the High School in the evening on February 2 to encourage larger attendance.

Dallas Love Sharp

Maine Physicians Use Bittok Cars Ad Mist

An advertisement fragment references Maine physicians using Bit tok cars and questions whether the vehicles are Buick or Brown. It mentions Brown Buick service in White Plains and a confused name variant Advt. The garbled text suggests a local classified ad about car use or service.

Maine Buick Rarenina Brown White Plains

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Consumers League Westchester Community Service Committee Rotary Club Rothman Henry R. Barrett William Muldoon County Public Works Officials
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