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Scarsdale Inquirer

Location

Scarsdale, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1951

Page

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Scarsdale Library Friends Hold Annual Meeting

The Scarsdale Library Friends met at the Scarsdale Woman's Club with Mrs. Burnham Finney presiding. Officers elected included President Finney and Vice President Alan Temple. $13,832 in cash was reported as raised for library furnishings.

Friends of the Scarsdale Library Scarsdale Woman's Club Edward C. Aswell Boswell London Journal Finney Alan H. Temple Howard McEldowney William K. Beard, Jr Harris L. Wofford Robert S. Erskine John K. Starkweather S. Spencer Scott Library Board Friends James N. Hynson Sylvia Hilton

Women's GOP Club Elects Monday at Scarsdale Woman's Club

The Scarsdale Women's Republican Club holds its annual meeting Monday at 2 PM at the Scarsdale Woman's Club. Mrs. Charles F. Murphy presides. Main speaker The Honorable Mary Goode Krone of Chappaqua discusses The Need for Republican Women's Clubs and their Function in the Community.

Scarsdale Women's Republican Club Scarsdale

Antiques Sought For Scout Carnival Auction

A last call for antiques for the Scout Carnival on June 9 at the American Legion grounds. Parents of Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts were asked to donate items for the gala auction, with bric-a-brac art objects and china welcomed. Committee to arrange pickups. donors may call H. C. Frauenthal or P. N. Lazarus.

American Legion Boy Scouts Cub Scouts Donarg H. C. Frauenthal P. N. Lazarus

Notable Photographer Toni Venti To Speak At Camera Club

Toni Venti, a renowned photographer with work in major magazines, will headline a Camera Club meeting Tuesday at Scarsdale American Legion Hall. He will present color slides and has photographed Hildegarde Rise Stevens and James Melton. Health Dept reports nine new chicken pox and 19 measles cases in Scarsdale last week.

Toni Venti Camera Club Scarsdale American Legion Hall Mr. Venti Hildegarde Rise Stevens James Melton Scarsdale Health Dept

News Index: Church News Editorials Schools Society

Brief page index lists sections on church news editorials schools society and theatre across pages 12 14 15 17 18 20 22 with multiple topic groupings and page references. No articles are shown in full text here.

Church News Schools Society Theatre

Weddings in June Prompt Editors for Early Files

The Inquirer requests wedding stories and pictures be sent at least a week before events. Photos must be submitted by Monday 10 AM and wedding stories by Tuesday noon to meet the schedule.

the Inquirer

Westchester Society Announces Annual Pilgrimage Stop

The Westchester County Historical Society will assemble tomorrow at 9 30 am for its annual pilgrimage at the Presbyterian Church in South Salem. Members of other historical groups are invited to join, and all Westchester residents may attend. For more details contact Frank McGregor Smith at 221 Old Army Rd. local representative of the Society.

Westchester County Historical Society Presbyterian Church South Salem Westchester Frank McGregor Smith Old Army Rd

Compton Memorial Tennis Tourney Entries Close

The sixth annual John Parker Compton Memorial Tennis Tournament will be held at Fox Meadow from June 18 to 23. Entry closes June 12, with singles $2 and doubles $1, open to Westchester boys under 18 before 1951. The event honors P.F.C. John Parker Compton and features a silver Memorial Bowl trophy.

John Parker Compton Eastern Lawn Tennis Ass'n Fox Meadow Paul T. Sullivan P.F.C 86Th Regiment 10Th Mountain Division Westchester County Scarsdale Recreation Dept U.S.S.T.A E.L.T.A Alan Englander Carl Bruhns William Durkin Bernard Finn Michael Debaney Wil Recreation Dept Daniel B. Rivkind Thomas M. Lewyn Thomas Lewyn Allan Jay Fischel Donald Dockerill Ben Ten Eyck

Scarsdale PTA Gifts Enrich High School Library

At the May 14 meeting the Scarsdale High School PTA announced a 200 gift for library books. The Board of Education approved supporting citizenship education and updated biographies and autobiographies of American leaders.

Scarsdale High School Pta Citizens’ Education Advisory Group Board of Education PTA

Carnival Poster Contest Ends in Three-way Tie

Cub Scout posters advertising the manmoth Scout Carnival on June 9 at the American Legion grounds on Mamaroneck Rd were displayed at East Parkway last Saturday and attracted a throng of judges. The public voting ended in a three way tie for first with Jerry Avery David Tone and Den 11. Second prize went to Mike McAdams of Pack 2 and third to Ed win Youngs Pack 5.

American Legion Mamaroneck Rd East Parkway Jerry Avery David Tone Den 11 Mike McAdams Edwin Youngs Steve Stigler George Madill Merrill Spencer Pl Boy Scout Mothers’ Clubs Vincent du Vigneaud George Drowne

Police Commended For Quick Response In Local Accident

Veryl Bevelacqua of Wynmer Rd. praised the Scarsdale police at a Village Board meeting. Sgt. James Donovan treated Davis Bullard after an Palmer Ave. accident, rushed him and his mother to the hospital, and stayed with Mrs. Bevelacqua. The letter thanked the department and Chief William J. Short for instilling responsibility.

Scarsdale Veryl Bevelacqua Wynmer Rd Davis Bullard Palmer Ave Bevelacqua James Donovan

Quiet Tax Assessment Hearing Draws Few Requests

The village tax and sewer assessment hearing Tuesday night proceeded quietly as the Village Board sat from seven to 11. Seven veterans exemptions were granted, no other requests were made. S. S. Meyers of Wynmore Road urged equity in eastern section rates. George W. Smith said rates rose from 15 to 17 cents there, still the village’s lowest, with Arthur Manor at 28 cents.

S. S. Meyers Wynmore Rd Fast Scarsdale Ass'n George W. Smith Board of Assessors County Tax Commission Arthur Manor

Police protection request referred to village safety committee

Arnold Troy of Brewster Road asked for police protection at Brewster and Butler Roads during school hours after his daughter was injured when she ran into the road and was struck by a car. Mayor Harold L. Smith referred the matter to the public safety committee of the Village Board on Tuesday night.

Arnold Troy Brewster Rd Brewster and Butler Rds Harold L. Smith Public Safety Committee Troy

Village Engineer A W Edderbuttel Retires After 25 Years

A W Edderbuttel of the village engineering department retired from service on May 31 due to ill health after about 25 years of work. The Village Board adopted a resolution of thanks Tuesday night praising his long faithful service.

A. W. Edderbuttel

Quaker Ridge Votes Addition to School

At a special meeting on Monday the Union Free School District No. 2 voters approved by 86 to 0 the four classroom addition to Quaker Ridge School with auxiliary facilities. Maximum cost set at 190000 financed by serial bonds over 20 years. David B. Mathias led as chairman with Archibald J. Morison reading voter qualifications.

Union Free School District No. 2 Quaker Ridge David B. Mathias Board of Education Archibald J. Morison Gerald Stone Alfred Slaner James R. Roberts Harold H. Haines Jacob Ackermann Emilio di Rienzo Dudley Hare

Greenacres Plans Annual Field Day

Greenacres School invites all parents for its annual Field Day on Wednesday at 5 30 p m with rain date the next day Families bring picnic suppers and fireside meals Pony rides and accordion music accompany activities for various grades Newcomb games for fourth graders and parents plus softball for fifth and sixth graders and their fathers Close with campfire singing and a cordially invited community

Greenacres School Newcomb

Republican slate approved for Yonkers judgeships

Supreme Court Justice Gerald Nolan of Yonkers and County Judge Arthur D. Brennan were unanimously approved as candidates next call for the positions they now occupy by the Republican County Committee on May 24. The meeting also voted that Republican candidates should not accept the endorsement or nomination of any other party.

Supreme Court Gerald Nolan Yonkers Arthur D. Brennan Republican County Committee

Golf Winner From Scarsdale Captures Pelham Tourney

Mrs. Richard Hellmann of Scarsdale Golf Club and president of the Women's Westchester Fair field Golf Ass'n won a one day tourney at Pelham Country Club on May 24. The course was nearly flooded with the 12th hole heavily submerged.

Richard Hellmann Scarsdale Golf Club Westchester Fairfield Golf Ass'n Pelham Country Club

Cornerstone Service Set for Trinity Lutheran Church

Cornerstone of the new Trinity Lutheran Church will be laid at a Sunday service on June 10 at four. The Crane Manor House on Crane Rd. serves as the church site, renovated after purchase by trustees last year with completion expected in October. Attending will be Rev Dr August W Brustat, Rev Prof Oswald Hoffmann, State Senator Pliny Williamson and Mayor Harold L Smith.

Trinity Lutheran Church August W. Brustat Crane Manor House Crane Rd Bronx River Parkway The Lutheran Church Oswald Hoffmann Pliny W. Williamson Harold L. Smith

Talent Safety Show Features Students in White Plains

College and high school participants from across the county join a Talent Safety Show at the County Center in White Plains tonight at eight. Demonstrations, motion pictures, and drive yourself tests will accompany Ed Sullivan as master of ceremonies.

White Plains Ed Sullivan

Local Tennis Pair Lose in Eastern Public Finals Quarterfinals

In the Eastern public school's tennis championships quarterfinals last weekend Dan Mayers and Robert Mnuchin were defeated 6 3 6 2 by Roger Englander and Alan Englander of Mamaroneck. Mayers also fell in singles quarterfinals to Leslie Pollack of Woodmere 6 3 6 1.

Dan Mayers Robert Mnuchin Roger Alan Englander Mamaroneck Mayers Leslie Pollack Woodmere

Memorial Day Drill Ends In Tie At Heathcote Inn Hearing

Old timers taken to Chalat after a Memorial Day drill. Hearing on the Heathcote Inn zoning variance, requested by owners, will be held by the Board of Appeals next Wednesday at 8 15 PM in Dyckman Hall. The Inquirer asks for copies of statements to ensure accurate reporting.

Chalat Heathcote Inn Board of Appeals Dyckman Hall the Inquirer

Piggy Bank Shop Opens to Benefit White Plains Hospital

The Scarsdale Women’s Auxiliary launches the Piggy Bank shop at the Esso Service Center on Chase Road near the Post Office. From June 12 to Saturday, volunteers will accept children’s items to sell, with 70 percent of proceeds to the seller and 30 percent to the White Plains Hospital Fund.

Junior Little Sue Mother White Plains Hospital Scarsdale White Plains Hospital Fund James M. Banner Merlin P. Cosgrove Lee V. Eastman Milton Stanley

School Board Meeting Set for Monday Evening

Regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held at 8 15 p m Monday in the board rooms at the High School Brewster Rd entrance with agenda to be announced.

Board of Education Brewster Rd

Distinguished Service Cross for Lt. Charles L. Butler Korea heroism

Army Lt. Charles L. Butler of Grand Rapids Michigan received the Distinguished Service Cross on May 11 for extraordinary heroism near Singyangni Korea on December 15 1950. Despite arm and abdominal wounds he directed his platoon from a tank mounted 50 caliber machine gun aiding withdrawal. he later served at 35th Station Hospital Kyoto Japan.

Charles L. Butler Grand Rapids Mich Lee M. Butler Garth Woods Apts Elizabeth Whipple Butler Ann Arbor Carter W. Clarke Southwestern Command Japan Butler West Point 7Th Infantry Regiment 3Rd Infantry Division Sing-yang-ni Korea

Memorial Day Observances Mark Community Respect in Scarsdale

Large crowd honors veterans at War Memorial and St James the Less churchyard in Scarsdale. Mayor Harold L. Smith and Major General Royal B. Lord lead ceremonies while Girl Scout and Boy Scout groups compete and parade.

Scarsdale War Memorial St. James the Less Harold L. Smith Royal B. Lord Kevney O'Connor Mariner Ship B. L. Learman W. D. Short West Point Roger Thies Mills Ripley David Mayers John Stander

Also Mentioned on This Page

Scarsdale Library Poetic” Report Courtney C. Brown Cooperative Dancing School Heathcote Ass'n G. O Sears Roebuck Labriola GOP Woman’s Club Dept of Taxation and Finance Miscellaneous Tax Bureau George W. Cornell A. W. Phelps Mary Goode Krone News Index John Gass Compton Allen Abraham Lincoln Angle Dolly Madison Anthony Bailey Witnesses For Freedom Barton Benjamin America U.S Booth John Adams Bowen Lee Bradford Susan Bryan Henry Ward Caldwell Carroll Jefferson Criss Stonewall Davis Zachary Taylor Dyer William J. Short Greenacres Trinity Lutheran Today Cornerstone 35Th Station Kyoto Honshu U.S. Army Joseph Glennon, Jr John A. Pearson Mark Chalat Leonard Cleveland Richard Fries Robert Fuller John Klinefelt Garry Ormiston Allan Posposil Charles Schmidt Charles Eichhammer Paul Haczela William Marshall Peter Perrine Jerry Collins Roderick Durkin Vincent duVigneaud Kurt Finsterbusch Donald Mahaney Donald Mead John Rusk Richard Wasserstrom Howard Abbott Sailing Hayward John Citron Eldred Halsey David Leavitt Richard Gristede Mayor Smith Lincoln Gettysburg North South Logan Grand Army of the Republic Garfield National Cemetery Arlington
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