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Newspaper

Scarsdale Inquirer

Location

Scarsdale, New York, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1950

Page

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Gifts Reach 52220 for Greenville Community House Fund

The Greenville Community Church reports 632 contributions totaling 52220 for the enlarged Community House at Central Ave and Old Army Rd. Gifts include 15201 from church treasuries and 26222 from church families, with outside contributors at 9446 and non church groups 1351. Final cost 55080, mortgage 5000 borne by the church. attendance will near 27000 in 1950 as space allows multiple meetings. Girl Scouts Cubs incur no charge. other groups pay a small fee. The church dates to 1842 under Pastor Theodore Brinckerhoff.

Greenville Community Church Greenville Community House Fund Central Ave Old Army Rd Greenville Treasuries Fort Hill Players W. H Aaron K. Seely Willard Morgan Girl Scouts Cubs Theodore Brinckerhoff

Softball Champions Are Given Trophies

Sportcenter softball team claims Civic Softball League title with bronze trophies for all winners. Orioles win Junior Softball crown. Team rosters include Sportcenter: Eric Waters captain Peter West Frank Smith Harry Lyons John Hutchinson Henry Schindler Mason Gould Ted Griffin Bob Maloney Doug Reeder George Kelly Tom Griffin Gil Erskine Edward Mewing Ronald Erskine. Orioles: Malcolm Otten captain Edward Callahan Morton Stong John Trish Herbert Duval Del Davis Paul Tappin Fred Vonick Bob Johnson Ron Barrett Bruce White Greg Potter Bob Back.

Sportcenter Recreation Department Orioles Eric Waters Peter West Frank Smith Harry Lyons John Hutchinson Henry Schindler Mason Gould Ted Griffen Bob Maloney Doug Reeder George Kelly Tom Griffen Gil Erskine Edward Mewing Ronald Erskine Malcolm Otten Edward Callahan Morton Stong John Trish Herbert Duval del Davis Paul Tappin Fred Vonick Bob Johnson Ron Barrett Bruce White Greg Potter Bob Back

Handley to autograph first editions at Palmer House

Paul W. Handel deputy regional executive Boy Scouts of America signs first editions of The Outdoor Chef at the Palmer House Hartsdale tomorrow 2 to 4 PM. He and his family reside at 18 Poe Street Hartsdale.

Paul W. Handel Boy Scouts of America Harper Brothers Palmer House Hartsdale Poe St

Church News and Obituaries Listings Summary

Page index notes sections including Church News Editorials Obituaries Society and Theatres across pages 3 10 12 13 14 16 18 with listings and brief notices for community events and personal notices.

Weekly Tide Schedule for Summer Beachgoers

The Inquirer lists tide times for the coming week with high and low tides on each day. Today high at 11 50 am and low at 6 01 pm. Saturday high at 12 16 pm and low at 6 24 pm. Sunday high at 12 44 pm and low at 6 52 pm. Monday high at 1 19 pm and low at 7 28 pm. Tuesday high at 1 59 pm and low at 7 56 am. Wednesday high at 2 43 pm and low at 8 35 am. Thursday high at 3 31 pm and low at 9 19 am.

the Inquirer

Scarsdale Tennis Tournament Entries Now Open

Commerce Chamber invites Scarsdale residents to enter the Third Annual Scarsdale Championship Tennis Tournament. Entries close July 21 with the USLTA sanctioned event staged at Scarsdale High School courts and Fox Meadow facilities starting August 1, with final rounds August 12 and trophies for winners and runners-up.

Arthur Kellen Scarsdale Chamber of Commerce Scarsdale Recreation Department Fox Meadow Estates Fox Meadow Sportscenter Shop Sal Prezioso

Westchester Names Guthrie Shaw Civil Defense Director

Executive Herbert C. Gerlach announced Guthrie Shaw of Rye as director of Civil Defense as a first step toward civilian protection. Shaw, Westchester veteran affairs chief since 1945, will coordinate local plans with state directives and will retain his prior post.

Westchester County Herbert C. Gerlach Guthrie Shaw Rye Shaw Westchester

Federalists Plan For Mid October Rummage Sale

Women members of United World Federalists from Westchester County gathered at Mrs. Randolph P. Compton’s Brockley Road home to plan a week long antique and rummage sale in White Plains in mid October. Mrs. William H. Green of Valhalla was named overall chairman with sub chairmen to be chosen from county chapters.

United World Federalists, Inc Westchester County Randolph P. Compton Brockley Rd White Plains William H. Green Valhalla County Council of U.W.F Andrew Wilson, Jr M. E. Carlock Baldwin Compton Scarsdale Green Nichol M. Sandee Pelham Russell Gould Larchmont Paul Kates Robert Ehrenberg New Rochelle Oscar Israel Mamar

Roeder Honored With Plaque by Scarsdale Color Guard

Walter G. Roeder founder and chairman emeritus of the Scarsdale Color Guard receives a hand carved plaque during the July 4 evening parade. The ceremony features remarks by Stewart Snelling and a speech by Maurice Carter Tull praising Roeder’s 25 years of devoted service to the organization and to the flag.

Scarsdale Color Guard American Legion Post 52 Walter G. Roeder Pop Roeder Stewart P. Snelling Maurice Carter Tull Tull Pop” Roeder Kokomo Ind

Walden to Lead Scarsdale Bowl Committee Election

Charles F. Walden of 6 Burgess Rd is elected chairman of the 1951 Scarsdale Bowl Committee. The panel will select the year’s recipient for the Scarsdale Bowl honoring civic service with a testimonial dinner at the Scarsdale Golf Club.

Walden Heads Scarsdale The Scarsdale Foundation Charles F. Walden Burgess Rd

Edgemont Board picks Eugene Exman as new president

Eugene Exman of 145 Old Army Rd was elected president of the Edgemont Board of Education at the annual meeting in the school library on Wednesday July 5. He succeeds John H Thompson who remains on the board. Mrs George Perl of 10 Hadden Kid was appointed clerk. Myron W Wright continues as treasurer. Mary Titus Zooth of Monsey was named grade me teacher for the coming year. Helen Schaefer of 209 Glendale Rd was hired as part time office clerk and nurse for Greenville School starting September 1.

Eugene Exman Old Army Rd Edgemont Board of Education John H. Thompson George Perl Hadden Kid Liston Noble Myron W. Wright Bretton Rd Mary Titus Zooth Monsey Potsdam State Teachers College Helen Schaefer Glendale Rd Greenville

Lucie Bel Barnes Reaches Final at Eastern Lawn Tennis Meet

Miss Lucie Bel Barnes of Ridgecrest East reached the singles final of the Eastern Lawn Tennis Assn junior girls championship at Amackassin Club Yonkers but lost to Jane Breed of New York 6 1 6 1. Barnes and Breed won the doubles title defeating Ann Brunie of New Canaan and Connie Come of Larchmont 6 1 6 1 and will play in the Girls National Tournament in Philadelphia in August.

Lucie Bel Barnes Ridgecrest East Amackassin Club Yonkers Jane Breed New York Miss Barnes Miss Breed Ann Brunie New Canaan Connie Come Larchmont Jane Lucie Bel Curtis Club Philadelphia Susan Beck Dolma Rd Doris Knoeppel Palisades Park Jeanne Teslef Carol Ann la Roza

Recreation Department Publishes 16 Summer Swimming Trips

The Recreation Department will sponsor 16 swimming trips for youngsters during July and August on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays starting July 18 at Oakland Swimming Pool Rye. Buses depart Edgewood and Greenacres Schools at noon and return by 4 30 p m. Includes bus fare and pool admission for 80 cents.

the Recreation Department Oakland Rye Edgewood Greenacres Edgemont Recreation Department

Ray Wilson Hurt When Thrown From Motorcycle

A 17 year old, Ray Wilson of 30 Church Lane, was seriously injured when his motorcycle collided with a dog on Crane Road. He braked hard, the bike jumped the curb and he was thrown onto the sidewalk. He was taken to Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville for possible concussion shock a sprained back and bruised shoulder.

Ray Wilson Church la Wilson Crane Rd Lawrence Hospital Bronxville George Geig Joseph Grady

Softball League Schedule Listed Starts This Week

The Collegiate Softball League of eight Scarsdale teams begins play this week with games on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 30 p.m. at Edgewood Fox Meadow Greenacres and High School fields. Captains include Roger Chapin Paul Smith Charles Luce Harry Lyons Tom Crane Edward Scarlett Peter Irish and Eric Waters. The season runs through August 24.

Scarsdale Edgewood Fox Meadow Greenacres Fire Co Roger Chapin Kennys Paul Smith American Legion Charles Luce Night Owls Harry Lyons Eaglets Tom Crane Jiggolos Edward Scarlett Hillbillies Peter Irish Sportcenter Eric Waters

Festival At Edgewood School Sponsored By Local Groups

Residents are invited to a community festival at Edgewood School grounds on Tuesday evening at eight. Jointly sponsored by Scarsdale Recreation Department Musicians Assn of Westchester County and the County Recreation Commission. Activities include motion pictures entertainment singing and dancing with Frank Minichino's Orchestra from nine to 11 30 p.m. Admission is free for residents and guests. If rain the event moves to the school gym.

Edgewood Scarsdale Recreation Department Musicians Ass'n Westchester County County Recreation Commission Frank Minichino

Alarm Test at Kenilworth Apts Fire Drill Dewatched

Fire bell at Kenilworth Apartments on Garth Road rang July 7 for an Eastchester Fire Department inspection. Capt. Eugene Schaeffer and Town Building Inspector George Brianto reported water pressure on the rooftop of the six story building at about 70 pounds per square inch.

Kenilworth Apts Garth Rd Eastchester

Hothorn Named Northern Area Chair for Community Fund Drive

Kurt B E Hothorn of 63 Anderson Ave is appointed chairman of solicitation in the northern zone for the Community Fund fall campaign. Charles D Doerr lauds Hothorn for local ties and prior service as the drive targets $145000 to support Red Feather services community wide. Hothorn has led north Eastchester solicitors, presides over the North Eastchester Civic Assn, and has worked with Salvation Army Red Cross and Infantile Paralysis drives. He is a former Equitable Life executive with offices in New York and White Plains.

Kurt BE. Hothorn Anderson Ave Community Fund Charles D. Doerr Tuckahoe Eastchester Hothorn Doerr Red Feather North Eastchester Cross Equitable Life Insurance Society New York White Plains

Girl Rescued From Attic Shaft at Shawnee Road Home

Susan Ledner 20 Shawnee Rd was playing hide and seek with friends at 21 Shawnee Rd when she slipped into a shaft about 15 feet deep between insulation partitions. Rescue team led by Sgt. John Donovan and officers Lentz and Nagle, with 12-year-old John Linpe, lowered a rope to pull her out. She received treatment for bruises and scratches.

Susan Ledner Shawnee Rd John Donovan George Lent John Nagle John Linpe

Lois Hallager and G A Alexisson Tie in Scarsdale Golf Tie

In Tuesday's Scarsdale Golf Club women s 18 hole Class A medal play Lois Hallager and G A Alexisson tied with scores 88 11 77 and 103 28 75 respectively. A C Newlin won Class B with 1038 28 75. H Holden claimed the putting prize with 29 putts. June results name Mrs Alexisson winner in Class A and Mrs Leo Jiranek as runner up. In Class B Mrs R T Goodwin won and Mrs R L Salter was runner up.

Scarsdale Golf Club Lois Hallager G. A. Alexisson A. C. Newlin H. Holden Alexisson Leo Jiranek R. T. Goodwin R. L. Salter

Hole-in-One by Dr. Frank J. Remy at Scarsdale Club

Dr. Frank J. Remy of 25 Shaw nee Rd. achieved a hole-in-one at Scarsdale Golf Club on Saturday afternoon July 8. Using a number eight iron he sank the shot from 141 yards on the fifth hole.

Frank J. Remy Shawnee Rd Scarsdale Golf Club

Scarsdale Reports New Chicken Pox and Measles Cases

The Health Department reports one new chicken pox case and six measles cases in Scarsdale last week, indicating ongoing infectious illness activity in the community.

Scarsdale Health Department

Also Mentioned on This Page

News Index Church News Commerce Chamber Defense Director Joseph Roder Alfred C. Johanson Photos By John Gass Pop”’ Roeder Sears Dahl Central Registration Board Board of Elections Court House Walden Hitchcock Memorial Church George B. Clifton Rush Wilson Cleveland A. Dunn Fred Lavis Richard R. Hunter George Hugh Smyth Warren W. Cunningham Arthur F. Driscoll Manuel Whittmore J. Lester van Name Malcolm Pirnie Board of Education Town Club Underwood Charles F. Walden Exman Edgemont Board Northern Area For Community Fund Drive Morse Kurt E. Hotihorn Health Report
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