July 4 Celebration Seeks Community Support
Scarsdale residents will receive an appeal Saturday from the Scarsdale Community Fourth of July Celebration Committee seeking funds and participation for Independence Day events. Plans include a picnic and song fest at Butler Field with morning activities in Arthur Manor East Scarsdale and Greenacres run by neighborhood associations. The committee earned an honors certificate from the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge for 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Prindle
Scarsdale
William W. Luman
Butler Field
Arthur Manor
East Scarsdale
Greenacres
Freedoms Foundation
Valley Forge
Ralph K. Rogers
Milton J. Levitt
Lioyd Griffin
Woman's Club
Gene Altieri
Joseph Anderson
Harold Bennett
Rudolf Berle
Willard Briggs
William Butcher
Philip Carpenter
Alan
Quaker Ridge Defers Kindergarten Hire Decision
The Quaker Ridge School Board postponed a decision on hiring a half or full time kindergarten teacher until a special meeting June 27. Enrollment next fall will require three groups, and budget considerations may push toward a part time hire.
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Quaker Ridge School Board
James B. Jackson
Vising
Scarsdale Board Receives Health Bond Refocus News
Scarsdale School Board on May 27 heard a preliminary report from the citizens advisory committee on a proposed bond referendum. President John Snyder said the panel requested more information and the board will reconvene for a final report. The advisory group, formed after December defeats, praised the committee and chair Helge Johnson and vice chair Mrs. John R. Menke. A vote could come next fall. The board also approved various bids and contracts including school supplies, PE equipment, and band uniforms funded partly by a $4,321 outfit cost with $2,000 from the district and profits from a Friday concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale
Citizens’ Advisory Committee
John §. Snyder
Snyder
Helge Johnson
John R. Menke
Ralph H. Dumas
Physicals Required for All Scarsdale District Staff
Scarsdale School District plans mandatory physical exams for all personnel starting July 1. Dr. John Cannon said secretaries custodians and bus drivers will join students and teachers in the requirement. He noted exams covered about half the student body this year as the district’s doctors deem the level appropriate. The board also accepted a $1 000 grant from LAWS for materials for the high school international relations course funded by an anonymous donor. superintendent Harold Howe said report back to LAWS is expected and future support may follow if used well. Enrollment projections for next year anticipate three elementary classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cannon
Scarsdale
Cannon
Roderick Richards
Edward Raymond
The
Leadership and World Society
LAWS
Harold Howe II
Samuel J. Duboff
Josiah Willard
Howe
Chamber to hire attorney on Chase Road parking issue
The Chamber of Commerce plans to hire an attorney to present its views to the Village Board next year on the proposed Chase Road parking lot. Donald F. Metz, as parking committee chair, announced the board's decision at the annual Mr. and Mrs. Night dinner. He urged merchants to inform customers to speak to the board if a fall hearing is called. Gene Altieri was elected president, succeeding Kal W. Stein, who extended a proclamation of thanks.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chase Road
Donald F. Metz
Piedmont Inn
Mayor seeks open space guidance from village groups
Mayor Ralph K. Rogers urged neighborhood associations and civic groups to advise on acquiring open space. The bill allows villages to purchase lands and levy cost assessments on benefited properties, plus options like development rights and restrictive covenants. Public input will shape assessment areas and formulas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph K. Rogers
Nelson Rockefeller
Rogers
Inside Pages Highlight Graduates and Postmaster Endorsement
More than 90 college graduates listed across pages 9 and 16 highlight regional achievements. Timothy D. Sullivan endorsed for acting postmaster with editorial discussion noted on page 6.
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Timothy D. Sullivan
Police Judges To Be Robed In Ceremony
Judges John M. Friedman and Granville M. Pine will be honored at a robing ceremony at 7 30 p m in the Police Court with State Supreme Court Justice Joseph F Gagliardi present A village tradition may grow from the event inviting public attendance Village Manager Lowell J Tooley says residents can meet the court and see changes in the courtroom Master of ceremonies Edward F Johnson will preside Also taking part are Mayor Ralph K Rogers Village Attorney Richard A Tilden and Edward P Economes of the American Bar Association
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Friedman
Granville M. Pine
State Supreme Court
Joseph F. Gagliardi
Lowell J. Tooley
Edward F. Johnson
Ralph K. Rogers
Richard A. Tilden
Edward P. Economes
The
American Bar Association
Sullivan seeks acting postmaster post in Scarsdale
A petition by more than 100 local merchants supports Timothy D. Sullivan for appointment as acting postmaster of the Scarsdale Post Office. The job becomes vacant June 30 when Mrs Harold Drury retires after 13 years. Sullivan, longtime Scarsdale employee, is praised by merchants and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy D. Sullivan
Lamont Myers
Mr. Sullivan
Scarsdale
Post Office Department
Harold Drury
Harry Shiller
Pierce and Shiller
Sullivan
Mr. Shiller
Village Board weighs Kensico line purchase with regional share
Scarsdale joins White Plains Yonkers and Mt. Vernon in considering buying New York City's 48 inch Kensico Reservoir supply line to ensure continuous service. The 80 year old pipe, in poor repair, could cost about 400000 for the line plus 1100000 for repairs with Scarsdale's share around 258000.
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Village Board
Kensico Reservoir
New York City
New Rochelle
White Plains
Yonkers
Mt. Vernon
York
Scarsdale
Malcolm Pirnie
Lowell J. Tooley
Graduation Ceremonies for 354 Scarsdale Seniors
Scarsdale High School will graduate 354 students from the Class of 1963 on June 21. Principal Aaron Fink reports the day includes prom and breakfast, with remarks by Malcolm A. MacIntyre of Eastern Air Lines. The program features music by the symphony orchestra under Harry Alshin and Telemann pieces, with readings and a farewell by David Williamson Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale High School
Aaron Fink
Malcolm A. MacIntyre
Mamaroneck Road
Air Force
Eastern Air Lines
Iolante
Symphony Orchestra
Harry Alshin
No Work Yet On Brewster Road Ramp
The Brewster Road north exit ramp project remains unfinished as the Village Board again seeks agreement with La briola Construction Corp. An amended bill sets unit prices for surfacing and sidewalk work and caps the total at 2,500 dollars, with no progress on the bridge since last November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labriola Construction Corporation
Reuben Chase
Labriola
Chase
Brewster Road
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4 Oak Lane
Rick Millikan
John Graham
David Roberts
Alaska
Wickersham
Mount McKinley
Citron
Quaker Ridge
C. L. Emmerich
Hutchinson Road
Lyford N. Greene
Frank J. Vargish
Sydney B. Wertheimer
Recreation Department
Vargish
Trict
Chamber
George W. Cornell
John J. S. Mead
Nelhborhood Associations
Mrs. Drury
Peter Citron
Tooley
Hartsdale
New York, Westchester and
Boston Railroad
Secor and
Corell Roads
Reynal Crossing
Westchester
Pressure Concrete
Newark
N. J
George Cambell
Queens
Gibson M. Allen
H. Victor Cordy
Heathcote
Cross Westchester
Turner and Harris
John C. Grogan
St. Pius X
Harold Jacobi III
Telemann
Peter Samuel Aron
Richard Kunreuther
Wendy Jane Sichel
Peter Alex Weil
Emily Fay Singer
David Williamson Smith
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