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Newspaper

Scarsdale Inquirer

Location

Scarsdale, New York, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1952

Page

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Republican Finance Group Organized for Campaign

A large Republican finance committee for the 1952 campaign has been organized under the chairmanship of George W. Cornell. Franklin J. Bowman is honorary chairman with Grace N. Green as honorary vice-chairman. The group lists numerous officers and members including Joseph L. Andrews Edward F. Blechta and Halliday Clark among others forming a broad campaign support network.

George W. Cornell Franklin J. Bowman Republican Town Committee Grace N. Green Honoary Dorothy D. Gordon William J. Irish Addison R. Wilson Joseph L. Andrews Peggy Anhalt Edward F. Blechta Robert M. Gates Theodore B. Goetz Robert S. Gordon Benjamin Graham Eldred A. Halsey

Heathcote School Bids Reviewed by Board of Education

The Board of Education considers eight bids for the Heathcote general construction contract five on plumbing eight on heating and ventilating and six on electrical contracts. Acknowledgment of these bids followed formal opening at AB gym last Monday night with shirtsleeves ambience as contractors noted bids and alternates.

Board of Education Heathcote Robert G. Fuller William H. Rodgers

Coach-Bralower Team Wins Eastern Junior Doubles Title

Priscilla Coach of Chase Rd and Susan Bralower of White Plains as the top seeds won the junior girls doubles at the Eastern lawn tennis tournament. They defeated Doris Knoeppel of Cliffside Park and Carol LaRoza of Westfield 6-2 6-1 in the finals. Coach also reached the juniors singles semi finals, losing to Jeanne Larrabee 6-0 6-1.

Priscilla Coach Chase Rd Susan Bralower White Plains Amackassin Club Doris Knoeppel Cliffside Park N. J Carol LaRoza Westfield Miss Couch Jeanne Larrabee New Rochelle

Families urged to vote on Election Day for service members

Families of armed services members are urged to ensure they can cast a ballot on Election Day. Military ballot applications must reach Albany by October 23. Applications are available at The Inquirer office and can be picked up here and mailed to service members.

Armed Services Albany Inquirer

Heart Association funds multiple research projects in Westchester

The Westchester Heart Association announced more than 7000 dollars allocated to two local heart research projects this year. Dr. Reginald Higgons and Dr. Anthony Albanese receive 3500 dollars to study rheumatic fever in children and nutritional changes during illness and recovery at St. Luke’s Convalescent Hospital. A separate 3675 dollar grant goes to Dr. Stanley Bradley and colleagues at Columbia University to examine blood vessel responses in patients with kidney inflammation, hypertension, and chronic liver disease. This research aims to improve understanding of hypertension-related mortality and cardiovascular disease.

Westchester Heart Ass'n Donald S. Searle Association American Heart Ass'n Reginald A. Higgons Anthony A. Albanese St. Luke's Convalescent Hospital Port Chester Stanley E. Bradley Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Presbyterian Hospital Nyc Bradley Emanuel Papper David V. Habif

Dot Lowenstein Loses In State Semi Final

Cooper Road golfer Dot Lowenstein advanced to the New York State women's amateur golf semi finals at Binghamton last week. She fell to Ruth Torgerson of Garden City four and three after earlier defeats of Colleen Alexander Syracuse Gerry Moran Binghamton and Lois Mallen Watertown in prior rounds.

Dot Lowenstein Cooper Rd New York

Grand Jury Swearing In Of Herbert R. Northrop

Longview economist Herbert R. Northrop of Long View Drive was sworn in on July 15 as a member of the July Grand Jury by County Court Judge Arthur D. Brennan.

Herbert R. Northrop Longview Drive Arthur D. Brennan

Polio Parents Club Opens Pools for Victims

Scarsdale residents join the Polio Parents Club summer program to host polio victims at outdoor pools. Mrs. Lewis P Stanton funds Monday sessions at her Grand Park Avenue pool with Mrs Beverly Bender directing the overall program. Volunteers include Mrs Walter Lahey as president and Scarsdale workers like Mrs Max Green and Eileen Ohnell supervising at Stanton’s pool.

Lewis P. Stanton Grand Park Ave Polio Parents Club James Mahon the Boulevard Edward Bratter Douglas Coulter Fort Hill Rd Pelham Scarsdale Stanton Max Green Rock Creek Lane Hileen Ohnell Stratton Rd Alice Foote Heathcote Rd Bill Hanwit Carthage Rd Belinda Johnston Griffen Ave Susan Monroe Mamaroneck Rd Gail Seagle Herkimer Rd Beth, Stanton Pat Donleycott Scarsdale Manor Apts Stanley Dahl Brite Ave

Scarsdale Adult School Plans Fourteenth Year

The Scarsdale Adult School enters its 14th annual session in Fall 1952 offering cultural, recreational and educational courses for Scarsdale residents and nearby communities. It operates as a nonprofit incorporated under New York laws, with courses on ten Tuesday nights from October 7 to December 16 excluding Election Night.

Scarsdale New York State Scarsdale Public Library Scarsdale High School

Group Named to Organize Private Adoption Service

William H. Radebaugh of High Ridge Road Hartsdale was named chairman of a steering committee to organize a private nonsectarian adoption service for Westchester. The group includes Dr. Gerard Fountain and Mrs. John P. Ricketts of Scarsdale plus several other local leaders. The effort follows a County Council recommendation and a Child Welfare League survey.

William H. Radebaugh Highridge Rd Hartsdale Westchester Earle D. McBride Claremont Rd Wesschester County Council Redbaugh Dept. of Public Welfare Joint Public Assistance Dunnington, Bartholow and Miller New York Gerard Fountain John P. Ricketts Scarsdale Colby B. Kalloch Rye John J. Kennedy, Jr Larchmont Charles T. Keppel Montrose Louis M. Loeb Mt. Kisco Edwin J. Phelps Mt. Vernon Mary Frances Smith Tarrytown Howard B. Sternan White Plains William A. Walsh, Jr Yonkers Waring Willis Bronxville Adoption Service Child Welfare League of America McBride

Outdoor Stagecoach at Edgewood Playground Tuesday Night

The Edgewood Recreation Dept shows Stagecoach featuring John Wayne Andy Devine and Louise Platt at 8 45 p m Tuesday. Residents are asked to bring chairs. About 700 attended last week’s screening.

John Wayne Andy Devine Louise Platt Edgewood Playground Recreation Dept

Boy in Scarsdale chimney rescue ends with hospital visit

William McGrath fourteen of Scarsdale Avenue fell feet first down a chimney at 8 Strathmore Road while chasing a bounced ball. Police rescued him with the Eastchester ladder truck, and he was taken to Yonkers Hospital in shock. The Pollock chimney will not need sweeping this year.

Kingsley William McGrath Scarsdale Ave Strathmore Rd William Peter Pollack Wiliam Eastchester Yonkers Hospital

Benefit aids Chinese intellectuals in America

A Scarsdale Lifeline treasurer forwards 400.99 to the China Institute in America for a benefit toward Chinese intellectuals stranded by Communist occupation. Half the sum came from donations and the rest from a tea and auction at the Blake home plus scroll sales. A men’s committee led by Lyman Hoover will organize support from White Plains and Scarsdale to back the Placement of Chinese Intellectuals project.

Beth White Scarsdale China China Institute In America East 65Th St H. Kingsley Blake M. L. Burgess Lyman Hoover White Plains Ramsay Spillman Stanley Brown Joseph Dusenbury Margaret Ward

Civil Defense Names New Chief Dispatcher in County Services

Edward Tobin of Tuckahoe and Roy H. Jacobs of Port Chester join the County Transportation Services under the Office of Civil Defense. Tobin becomes chief dispatcher with Alexis A. Paradis announcing the appointments. Jacobs serves as Paradis' assistant.

Edward Tobin Tuckahoe Scarsdale Bus Co County Transportation Services Office of Civil Defense Alexis A. Paradis Roy H. Jacobs Port Chester Mr. Vernon Essex Co Mr. Paradis

Central Registration Urges Absentee Voters to Register Early

Residents who may travel for business during fall registration are urged to use central registration now through Sept 26. Office hours at the County Court House in White Plains are 9 to 4 on weekdays in July and 9 to noon Saturdays. Absentee ballots for absent voters on Election Day Nov 4 may be obtained at central registration or at the local Board of Inspectors during fall registration.

Board of Elections County Court House White Plains Scarsdale Board of Inspectors

Scarsdale Nursing Service Opens To All Area Residents

The Scarsdale Nursing Service offers registered nurses for clinic work and home care to all residents of Scarsdale Hartsdale and Edgemont. It operates under the Westchester County Health Department with a small staff and mobile health programs while funded by nursing receipts and local community funds.

Scarsdale New York State Westchester County Scarsdale Nursing Service Westchester County Department of Health Harwood Woman's Club Department of Community Service Sfants Hartsdale Edgemont

Garage Destroyed in Early Morning Fire

A short circuit in a car sparked a fire that destroyed the garage of John 5 Hoge at 242 Madison Rd. The blaze scorched the rear of the house and shattered several windows before firefighters from Popham Rd and Fenimore Rd extinguished it.

John 5. Hoge Madison Rd Popham Rd Fenimore Rad

Marsden House Party Caller Reports Break-In Attempt

Guests at 31 Murray Hill Rd reported a night break in when someone tried the front door. The Marsden family were away on Sunday as a confusing incident unfolded.

Marsden Murray Hill Rd

Low Flight Planters Relocate Training Route Over Rye Westchester Airport

Residents complained of crashes and low flights near Howard S. Cullman’s Purchase home and Hartley W. Barclay’s Rye residence. The plan moves a training area north of Rye Lake and adds a new traffic pattern to keep large aircraft away from populated areas. Officials quoted pilot instructions urging 1000 to 2000 feet altitude and to avoid residences, towns, and friends’ homes, with reminders of hostilities from neighbors.

Howard S. Cullman Purchase Hartley W. Barclay King Street Rye Westchester County Rye Lake R. D. Freeland Elizabeth N. J Otto Enderton CAA Albany

Col Stilwell Named Vice President of Westchester Park Board

Col John Stilwell of Yonkers was elected vice-president and treasurer of the Westchester County Park Commission at a meeting last week. He succeeds Harry R. Patten who resigned. Orie R. Kelly was elected assistant treasurer. New members Edward P. Prezzano of Mt. Vernon and Charles S. Hamilton Jr. of Pleasantville joined, succeeding Brennan and Patten respectively.

John Stilwell Yonkers Westchester County Park Commission Col. Stilwell Harry R. Patten Bronxville Orie R. Kelly White Plains Edward P. Prezzano Mt. Vernon Arthur D. Brennan Charles S. Hamilton, Jr Pleasantville Mr. Patten

Dooley Nomination Appeal Mentioned by Gambler.6

Long Island Sound tidal forecasts show high tides from today to Thursday with specific times including 1:51 p.m. today and 6:31 p.m. Thursday. Sunset times range from 8:18 this evening to 8:12 next Thursday.

Gambler Dooley Congress Long Island Sound

Only Contest Slated In Any Party For the Primary Election On Aug. 19

petitions filed with the White Plains Board of Elections reveal a single contest in the August 19 primary the Republican nomination for Congress in the 26th District where Ralph A Gamble seeks re nomination against Mayor Edwin B Dooley of Mamaroneck in the 26th District The 27th District seat is unopposed for Ralph W Gwinn Other Republican bids include Sheriff John E Hoy County Clerk Edward L Warren and Assemblyman Samuel Faile Democratic petitions list multiple county posts and two congressional candidates Flora Chad son and George A Brenner Liberal and American Labor petitions add partial or full slates with several local candidates The primary also covers state senate and assembly contests with numerous names on both major and third party tickets.

Board of Elections White Plains Ralph A. Gamble Larchmont Edwin B. Dooley Mamaroneck Scarsdale Gamble Dooley Ralph W. Gwinn John E. Hoy Yonkers Edward L. Warren Mt. Vernon Samuel Faile William F. Condon Frank S. McCullough Rye Pliny W. Williamson Malcolm Wilson Edward H. Innet Dobbs Ferry Harold D. Toomey Theodore Hill, Jr Jefferson Valley Hunter Meighan William F. Horan Eastchester Mr. Faile Michael F. Mayer Frank E. McGrath Port Chester Robert G. Simmon New Rochelle Flora Chadson George A. Brenner Raymond G. Irvine Hastings Salvatore A. Tocci Ralph B. Novak Ossining Thomas F. Cart Louis Martin William K. Maloney Frances M. Powell Bess Hamers

Dial Phone Service Goes Into Effect On August 9

New York Telephone Co. launches dial service in White Plains Elmsford Scarsdale on August 9. About 40 000 telephones will switch that day with operators testing dials and teaching customers to draft numbers using the first two letters of central office names.

New York Telephone Co Elmsford Scarsdale White Plains W. J. O'Connor Local Telephone Company O'Connor Dobbs Ferry Mr. O'Connor

Softball League Schedule and Standings Update

Softball games continue Monday at 6 45 with Fire Co Blasters Radar s Hillbillies Wildcats Wonders Gasolines Playboys Public Safety Corhams On Wednesday matchups include Blasters Public Safety Gasolines Hillbillies Fire Co Corhams Playboys Radars Wildcats Wonders The league runs to Aug 6 with the top six teams advancing to the playoffs Corham led July 21 with 5 0 The Fire Hartsdale 4 1 Hillbillies Playboys Radars 3 1 Public Safety 1 3 Wildcats 1 4 Blasters Wonders Gasolines 0 3

Fire Co Hillbillies Wildcats Playboys Public Corhams Radars Corham Hartsdale Fire

Visit to the Zoo Planned by Recreation Dept

The Recreation Department plans a Bronx Zoo trip for next Friday open to children and adults. Admission is free. Round trip bus fare is 50 cents. Tickets are not available at Edgewood Edgemont or Greenacres Play Schools.

Bronx Zoo Recreation Dept Zoo Edgewood Edgemont Greenacres

Scarsdale Community Fund Origins and 1985 Consolidation

The Scarsdale Community Fund traces its roots to the 1933 Social Service Council as a planning group for local agencies. In 1985 the fund consolidated to form the Scarsdale Community Fund and Council, Inc., later incorporated in 1944, with two membership types: Individual and Institutional.

Community Fund— Council Scarsdale Community Fund and Council, Inc Social Service Council Scarsdale Community Fund The Community Fund Cone Community Fund and Council, Inc Board of Directors

Library Paintings Depict Scarsdale Past

The Scarsdale Library displays ten Fox Meadow paintings by Anna Richards Brewster, wife of William T. Brewster, hung in the upper halls. The works were donated by Mr. and Mrs. Brewster of 9 Fenimore Rd, with Mrs. Brewster’s portrait of John Dickinson in the Adult Reading Room and several small oil sketches to be shown later.

Scarsdale Fox Meadow Anna Richards Brewster William T. Brewster Library Board Brewster Fenimore Rd

Defense Broadcast on Air Raid Warden to Be Discussed

The Most Important Man on the Block will be the WFAS Civil Defense Question Box topic Monday at 10 15 a m Frances Marlatt hosts with guests William G Long and Melvin H Kempton of Yonkers They will explain shelter plans at home and in public buildings and how individuals can cooperate with the warden who may save lives

WFAS Frances Marlatt William G. Long Melvin H. Kempton Yonkers

Also Mentioned on This Page

Republican Finance Group Citizens For Drive For Funds Charles F. Hazelwood Harry Bulova Henshel Eliot P. Hirshberg H. E. Humphreys, Jr Edward Ingalls Willard A. Riggins Arthur S. Kellen Morris Krantz Norman W. Lacy James D. Landauer Sigurd Education Bralower Heart Ass Karen Werner Nancy Bianco Jimmy Katz Mrs. Green Eileen Ohnell John Gats B. Newton Wilmington Clarence Road News Index Church News Society Theatres China Institute Civil Defense Post Wanderer Park Commission Democrats Defense
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