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Newspaper

Scarsdale Inquirer

Location

Scarsdale, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1929

Page

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Mikado Delivered by The Wayside Players at Children’s House

The Wayside Players opened their fourth subscription show of the season with Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado at the Children’s House. Thomas Scofield’s illness prompted George William of New York to step in as Ko Ko, guiding a capable cast through the familiar songs and humor.

Wayside Children’s House Gilbert and Sullivan Titipu Thomas Scofield Ko-Ko George William New York William Japan Hugh Rennie

Garden Club Wins Prizes at Yonkers Flower Show

Wayside Garden Club of Scarsdale earned prizes in all three entered classes at the Federated Garden Clubs Ninth District show in Yonkers. Mrs. Warren Cunningham and Mrs. Magruder Craighead won first in Class VI guest room table and third in Class V breakfast table for two. Mrs. Kenneth A. Cosmos took first in Class VIII for an arrangement of garden flowers in a container.

Wayside Garden Club Scarsdale Federated Garden Clubs Ninth District New York State Yonkers Warren Cunningham Magruder Craighead Kenneth A. Cosmos

New Money Specimens Shown At Scarsdale Bank

The Scarsdale National Bank and Trust Company received from the Treasury Department in Washington specimens of the new small size bills to enter circulation on July 10. Any Scarsdalian may view the notes at the bank’s tellers’ windows.

Scarsdale National Bank and Trust Company Treasury Department Washington

Forty three Will Graduate at H S

Forty three pupils will graduate from Scarsdale High School in a June 21 ceremony at 8 15 p.m. in the school auditorium. Dr Charles O Wright Y M C A executive secretary will speak. All but three girls plan further study. Allston F Dana ranks first and will attend Harvard.

Scarsdale High School Charles O. Wright New York West Side Y. M. C. A Allston F. Dana Fenimore Road Harvard Dartmouth Colgate Wesleyan Williams Yale Columbia Syracuse University of Pennsylvania Notre Dame Cornell Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Hamilton Barnard Mount Holyoke

Report On Buses From Third Avenue Railway To Mayor

A detailed report on the condition schedule and financial return of Third Avenue Railway buses through the Village is being prepared for Robert E Christie Jr mayor of Searsdale and to be submitted soon. Mayor Christie says Alfred T Dadson general counsel for the railway company is preparing a report suitable for the Village trustees at the next regular meeting Tuesday night. Officials of the railway company show a cooperative attitude.

Third Avenue Railway Company Robert E. Christie, Jr Searsdale Alfred T. Dadson Mr. Christie Theailway Company

Sloop Built by 14 Year Old Wins Park Regatta

Albert Helter, fourteen, of Scarsdale, won first prize in the Central Park Lake sail boat regatta last Saturday. His home made sloop, 55 inches overall, 30 inch water line, led the field after a wind turn and a puff pushed it ahead of rivals. A silver cup crowned the victory in the fifth annual event run under James V Mulholland, Supervisor of Recreation.

Albert Helter Scarsdale Central Park Lake James V. Mulholland

Automatic traffic lights planned for three more village intersections

A new automatic traffic light at Drake and Heathcote Roads and the Post Road has proven successful. Within two weeks, lights at Post Road with Boulevard, Fenimore Road with Walworth Avenue, and Walworth Avenue with Greenacres Avenue will switch from timed to pressure controlled.

Drake Heathcote Post Road Fenimore Road Walworth Avenue Greenacres Avenue

Metropolitan Archery Meet Ends After Two Day Tournament

The Metropolitan Archery Association wrapped up a two day meet at Butler Field drawing about two hundred spectators. Mrs. George Smith of New York City won top honors in open and Metropolitan rounds and the novelty shoot. Others placing included Mrs. Philip Roonsevelle of Pinehurst, Mrs. Thaddeus Merriman of New York, and several Greenwich and Mt. Vernon competitors in women and junior divisions. Medals in the Metropolitan and Open Championships went to Crouch, Fulton, Merriman and others in a tightly contested event.

Metropolitan Archery Association New York Butler Field George Smith New York City Philip Roonsevelle Pinehurst South Carolina Thaddeus Merriman S. Stevenson Mount Vernon Metropolitan Merriman Gladys Rungee Marion Rungee Greenwich Greenwicich Eversley Childs Dorothy Duggan Marguerita Childs J. Schusser T. A. Stevenson, Jr Mt. Vernon Anderson Rockville Center C. Anderson T. S. Stevenson Paul Crouch D. Fulton J. S. van Orden J. S. Harbison William C. White C. S. Thompson

Ball Sweepstakes Won at Leewood Golf Club

The Leewood Golf Club held a ball sweepstakes with results across classes A to C on both Saturday and Sunday. Winners include A Engles, R Donaldson, J Herlinke, C B Dipper, J F Weston, and L B Groeschel with scores posted for each class. Qualifying rounds for the Towns Cup and June Tournament were completed, 32 qualified for the cup and 70 entered the tournament.

Leewood Golf Club A. Engles R. Donaldson J. Herlinke C. B. Dipper J. F. Weston L. B. Groeschel

Radcliffe Commencement Address Given by Smith College Leader

Mrs. Benjamin A. Howes of Pest Road spoke at Radcliffe College commencement, delivering the principal address as head of the Institute for the Coordination of Women's Work at Smith College.

Benjamin A. Howes Pest Road Institute For the Coordination of Woman's Work Smith College Radcliffe College

Grievance Day Ends as Assessments Trimmed in Scarsdale

Village Grievance Day in Scarsdale closed at six p m last Tuesday with about 15 000 cut from the village assessment rolls. The Village Board heard four or five residents while noting a new resident allowed to inspect bases of assessments. One home’s figure was reduced by 250 for a single bath room but the resident admitted he owns two baths.

Scarsdale S. T. Reynolds Board of Governors The Greenacres Association

Women Golfers Plan A Mixed Foursome

The Woman's Golf Committee of the Scarsdale Golf Club schedules a two-ball mixed foursome for Sunday June 9 at 3 o'clock. Prizes go to the pair with the lowest best ball using half the combined handicaps, with no pair's handicap difference exceeding ten. A buffet supper at the clubhouse will follow.

Scarsdale Golf Club

Break Ground For Additions to Schools

Ground was broken this week for additions to Greenacres and Edgewood schools. George Marsh business manager says efforts will hurry work to relieve pressure on elementary schools as soon as possible.

Greenacres Edgewood George Marsh

Man Falls Ill At Station Platform

Paglieri aged 63 of Boulevard 63 Boulevard fell suddenly ill at Scarsdale station platform at 5 30 last Monday afternoon. Patrolman Landskron called Dr. Ralph Ryan who attended and the man was brought to his home on a police patrol wagon stretcher.

I’. Paglieri 63 Boulevard Scarsdale Landskron Ralph Ryan

Women Qualify for Golf Day

Women qualify for a golf day as part of the weekly village and vicinity news. The item notes upcoming events and local participation in the golf day activities.

New Suburban Car Exhibited at Grand Central Terminal

A new suburban car design, number 4317, is on display at Track 31 in Grand Central Terminal New York. It offers about 25 percent more seating than older models and is labeled the companionate type. C F Smith, superintendent of passenger transportation, invites visitors to view and be escorted to the car by a station master's guide.

Grand Central Terminal New York C. F. Smith

Boy Scouts Readied for Annual Field Day Rally

Scarsdale Troops 3 and 7 lead to compete in Fenimore Cooper Council field day at Burke Foundation White Plains at 2:30 pm. White Plains Troops 20 and 18 from District 2 join Chappaqua 1 and Pleasantville 1 from District 3. Other districts may enter Mount Kisco 2 Katonah 1 or Bedford Hills 1 and Patterson 1 with Brewster 1 or 2.

Scarsdale Boy Scouts Fenimore Cooper Council Burke Foundation White Plains Chappaqua Pleasantville Mount Kisco Katonah Bedford Hills Patterson Brewster Troop Council J. H. Sowerby

Fashions to Be Shown at the Scarsdale Fair

The Village Fair at the Scarsdale Woman's Club features a fashion show with mannikins displaying summer frocks and wraps. Other attractions include decorated booths pony rides a pony cart and outdoor tea and meals with clubs dining rooms open. Mrs Walter Price oversees the Hupmobile opportunity certificates.

Scarsdale Woman's Club Walter Price Pinecrest Road

Scarsdale Baseball Team Extends Win Streak In Close Victory

The Scarsdale village baseball team beat the Port Chester firemen's nine 4 to 3 on a ninth inning rally that produced two runs. Scarsdale's battery featured Bob and Bill Irish as pitchers and catchers.

Scarsdale Village Port Chester Firemen Port Chester Scarsdale Bob Bill Irish

Wayside Players Election Set for June 11

The Wayside Players will hold their annual election of officers on June 11 in the Children's House on Greenacres Avenue. A social meeting will follow the business of the evening.

Greenacres Avenue

New Bank To Open On Aug 1 In Scarsdale

The Trust Company of Scarsdale plans to open at 38 and 40 East Parkway by August 1. Richard R. Hunter chairs the board and notes state approval of the organization certificate. A June 14 meeting will adopt by laws and complete permanent organization. Subscriptions run through June 12. stock allotment follows.

New Bank Page Boy Scouts Florida Scarsdale Edgemont Trust Company of East Parkway Richard R. Hunter State of New York Hunter Trust Company of Scarsdale New Trust Company George B. Clifton

Rotarians Return Five Days Early From Dallas Convention

Scarsdale Rotarians cut short their Dallas trip after a fire broke out on the boat bound for Galveston. Delegates returning by train faced chaos as hundreds sought to reach northern homes. Flooded Mississippi excursion impressed members during Memphis stopover.

Scarsdale Dallas Galveston Ralph Ryan Walter Young Fred Bender George Marsh Henry Piccot John R. Ross Memphis Mississippi

Must Renew Dog Licenses By July

Scarsdale dog owners must obtain licenses from Town Clerk John R. Ross before July 1 under a new dog law. Licenses cover July 1 to December 31 and dogs must wear the current year tag or face penalties. unlicensed dogs may be seized and killed. Owners who no longer own dogs must notify the town clerk.

Scarsdale John R. Ross

Telephone Installed At Hartsdale Station Platform

A telephone booth was recently installed on the northbound platform at Hartsdale Station. The Green Acres Association requested the addition from the New York Telephone Company.

Hartsdale Greenacres Association New York Telephone Company

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Priscilla Parker Hall Garden Club H. S Third Avenue R. R. Co Village Board Park Regatta Leewood Radcliffe S. 5 Volek R. E Dennis Sally Shank Hunt Smith Mary Allen W. R. Gregg Detwiller-Harwood Imogene Kellogg Albert Bragg J. D. Neahr Mrs. Renz Elmer Keller Fox Meadows Woman's Club Greenburgh Hartsdale Station
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