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Scarsdale Inquirer

Location

Scarsdale, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1962

Page

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Graduation Plans Set At Edgemont

Dr Edward D Eddy Jr president of Chatham College will deliver the commencement address to Edgemont High School’s sixth graduating class Friday June 22. Exercises start at 7 30 pm outdoors weather permitting with musical overture, processional and diplomas. Willia Moyle supervising principal presents diplomas. A reception follows in the gym from 9 to 10 and an all night prom 10 pm to 2 am. After a breakfast graduates take a trip to Jones Beach. The article notes Eddy’s academic career and authorship before continuing on page 12.

Edward D. Eddy Jr Chatham College Edgemont High School Dr. Eddy United States University of New Hampshire Michael Silverstein Bertram J. Miller R. Bruce McGill Willia D. Moyle Harvey B. Hoffman Greenville Community Reformed Church Edgemont Tiny Mann Jones Beach Wendy Golden Sue Martin Gayle Moskowitz Annette Rosen Dorothy Randol Elliott Goldberg Peter Lenz John Schwartz Leslie Q. Miller Arnold J. Bernstein James W. Innes Herman J. Goldberg Donald McCallum Thomas H. Moore Walter Park Albert Ross Herman Stern James K. Switzer W. W. Whipple W. Kenneth Ryland

Readers Get Longer Vacation Loans at Scarsdale Library

Scarsdale Library expands vacation loan program from eight to ten books for adults while children’s limit remains eight. Only two week loan, magazines, school reading lists and certain non fiction are restricted. Summer hours begin July 7 with longer weekday access and a six day week.

Margaret A. Kateley Kateley

Civil Liberties Bulletin Alleges Peace Walk Police Harshness

The NYCLU criticizes Scarsdale and Eastchester authorities over the treatment of 35 Northern Westchester students during a two day peace walk from Pleasantville to United Nations Plaza. They allege restricted rest and leafleting, escorted marching, and police actions against the group with officials citing local ordinances and escort safety.

Scarsdale Eastchester New York Civil Liberties Union Westchester Pleasantville United Nations Richard A. Tilden Central Westchester NYCLU Central Avenue Hartsdale Topol Scott Fitzgibbon Mr. Haskell

Scarsdale Teen Committee Gauges Recreation Center Feasibility

The Teenage Committee for a Recreation Center prepares two surveys to judge village demand. A mail survey goes to communities with centers, and Scarsdale High School students will answer questions on potential use and preferred facilities. Sponsored by the Scarsdale Elks Lodge and a citizens’ committee led by Lloyd E. Ohlin, the effort seeks data on past center setups, operations, and likely local turnout before any village decision.

Scarsdale Scarsdale High School Scarsdale Elks Lodge Citizens’ Committee Lloyd E. Ohlin Sunset Drive Scarsdale Supply Company Heathcote Road Alden C. Smith

Amateur historian digs into Revolutionary War relics in Westchester

William P. Schweickert Jr. a Scarsdale banker and Westchester Historical Society trustee partners with Albert Cerak to excavate at sites tied to General Howe and Major Andre. They uncover artifacts from Caleb Heathcote’s era and the Battle of White Plains and plan illustrated talks on their finds.

William P. Schweickert Jr Johnson Road William Howe Mr. Schweickert Schweickerts Williamsburg Schweickert Westchester Historical Society White Plains General Howe ME ‘Betweickert Manhattan Bronx John Andre Westchester Scarsdale Major Andre Caleb Heather Heeth-cote Mamaroneck Woman's Club Battle of White Plains Albert Cerak North White Plains Cerak Miller Hill

Geography's Beginning at Greenville School

Jan Draper joins Grade 1 for a first geography lesson as Renee Dick leads the class at Greenville School. A staff photo by Dickinson accompanies the feature noting next week's Inquirer page will showcase activities at the school.

Jan Draper Renee Dick Greenville Inquirer

Scarsdale Plans July 4 Twilight Concert and Celebrations

William W. Luman announces tentative plans for a twilight band concert and patriotic ceremonies on Independence Day at Butler Field. The Navy will send the New York Naval Base Band color guard and firing squad. a guest speaker is sought. neighborhood associations plan field days speeches and refreshments. The Scarsdale High School Band will visit neighbors. fireworks revival efforts are noted but plans faltered.

William W. Luman Navy New York Naval Base Scarsdale Luman Butler Field Greenacres Arthur Manor East Scarsdale Scarsdale High School Willard S. Briggs Greenacres Association

E. D. Robbins New President Of Scarsdale Counseling

Edward D. Robbins was elected president of the Scarsdale Family Counseling Service at a recent meeting replacing M. P. Cosgrove who served three years. Robbins has lived in Scarsdale since 1945 and chaired the Scarsdale Safety Council while serving on the agency board 1957 to 1961 as first vice president. Cosgrove remains on the board to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Kenneth W. Thompson.

Edward D. Robbins Scarsdale Family Counseling Service M. P. Cosgrove Mr. Robbins Town Club Agency Scarsdale Scarsdale Safety Council Drake- Edgewood Association Friends of the Scarsdale Library

Integrated Housing Push in Scarsdale by Local Group

The Scarsdale Fair Housing Group seeks to test open housing by quietly promoting integration over 18 months. They plan to announce the sale of a village home to a Negro family within months as dozens of Negro families have looked at local homes.

Peter Citron Scarsdale Fair Housing Group Fair Housing Group Scarsdale Crane - Berkeley Sherbrooke Park Melvin Horwith Fair Housing Unit Homerack Jack

Scarsdale Fair Housing Group Names 99 Sponsors

The Scarsdale Fair Housing Group announced a list of 99 sponsors representing a cross section of the village. The roster includes individuals and couples such as Alexander W. Alley Rev Howard Stone Anderson Mr and Mrs Joseph L. Andrews and many others committed to open housing regardless of race creed color or national origin.

Scarsdale Fair Housing Group Alexander W. Alley Howard Stone Anderson Joseph L. Andrews John P. Axtell Lloyd Bailey Carl W. Borgmann Simon Breines Duke Brown George Burgess Thomas Burgess Pat Ciricillo Randolph P. Compton Floyd H. Crews Gerard Fountain Stanley Frankel Bernard L. Gladieux Morton R. Goldsmith William W. Gordon Kenneth M. Gould David Greenberg Walter Hed John Hemmerly Eliott. Hirshberg Harvey B. Hoffman Henry Hofheimer Jr William S. Honnells Harold Howell Elliott Hurwitt Frederic B. James Leonard J. Kane Gordon M. Kehler Walter Kessler Bernard Krosney Frederick Kunreuther Berton Lattin Frederick H. Lewis Henry T. Lipman Albert Lowenstein Michael F. Mayer Maxwell MecKnight David W. Molander Floyd Patterson Charles A. Perera Robert M. Puckett Meyer Rabban Gerald B. Rigg Aileen W. Robinson Charles P. Rockwood David L. Rosenberg Marvin W. Satz Carl F. Schmidt Alan B. Sinaver Joseph E. Slater Arthur D. Slate David M. Spain William Spencer James S. Stewart William Stott Kenneth W. Thompson Galen R. Weaver Paul Webbink Kenneth Wentworth Clarence K. Whitehill

Scarsdale High to stage 24th annual Pop Concert

The Scarsdale High School Symphony Band performs its 24th annual Pop Concert Sunday at 3 30 p m in the school auditorium. Directed by Willard S Briggs the 74 piece band plays Sousa marches My Fair Lady tunes and works by Washburn and Riegger with a senior Michel Harrison baritone horn solo and a trombone quartet. The program includes dances from The Bartered Bride La Feria and two American band pieces. The finale marks the year end concert of the music department.

Scarsdale High School Symphony Willard S. Briggs Sousa Michel Harrison George Ropes George Schuessler Graham Thomas Mark Harris Smetana Lacome Elkhart Wash

What’s Inside TEMPEST IN A CIRCULA TION

Editorial notes a colleague’s plight and reviews a local issue on page 10. Youth optimism contrasts with unclear prospects for adults as explored by the Local Express.

Local Express

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Cornell University Yale University Cornel Harper and Brothers Dr,e, D, Eddy JR Civil Liberties Bulletin Julian Topol Ossining the Inquirer Mt. Vernon Post Road James M. Lyons Scarsdale Avenue Elks The Elks Lodge Citizens' Committee Man About Town William P. Schweickert, JR Dickinson E. D. Robbins Cosgrove New Group Homes Unit
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