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Newspaper
Scarsdale Inquirer
Location
Scarsdale, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1963
Page
9
The Scarsdale Public Library launches a summer vacation loan with extended checkouts through October 1 for adults and children. Most of the 56000 volumes are eligible, but borrowers must request the privilege and two weekly reading lists and school titles are excluded. A summer reading display guides readers to suggested picks in the fiction stacks.
EASTCHESTER The trustees of the Eastchester Public Library unanimously recommended the corner of California and Mill roads for a new one story library after three years of study. They rejected other expansion proposals citing lower traffic hazards, better space for building and parking, and equal access for north and south areas.
Miss Eileen Goldberg of 21 Dolma Road funds the support of nine year old Greek girl Athanasia Tseki through Foster Parents Plan based in New York City at 362 Park Avenue South.
Police report a golfer, Leo Levine, 33, of New Rochelle, was hit on the head at the fifth green of Saxon Woods Golf Course at 5 p.m. on June 4 by a ball from Lester Wauchope of Mamaroneck. Levine treated and released at White Plains Hospital for a scalp cut.
Fathers and sons of Boy Scout Troop 410 gathered at Hitchcock Presbyterian Church on June 8 for a year end awards banquet. E Gordon Smith presented the new E Gordon Smith Award to Philippe Von Turk. James R English welcomed guests as Bruckheimer announced several honors and gifts including a high scoring mosquito patrol prize and a senior leadership trophy named for Steve Flaum. Memorial Day march honors and slides detailing two years of troop activities capped the evening.
An advertisement promotes a range of weight loss and body shaping devices sold by Whitaker's Surgical in Westchester. It urges readers to call SC 3-3205 or visit the Hartsdale showroom for full information on low rates and available products.
Irving DuFine was installed for a second term as president of the Quaker Ridge Association at the annual meeting with Mrs. Charles Poole as vice president and Robert Yamin and Arthur Medalie named secretary and treasurer. Over 100 residents attended to hear reports on community activities.
Eight year old scouts are urged to attend a Saturday picnic on Edgemont High School grounds hosted by Scarsdale Cub Scout Pack 4. The Kite-O-Rama will award prizes for best father and son kite and top kites by various heights speeds sizes and oddities. Prospective Cubs will register and new den mothers recruited.
Mid Westchester YM YWHA announces summer day camp in Pearl River for children aged six to 12 directed by Robert Bernard. Activities include swimming boating woods fields and nature paths with options for five day programs or eight and four week trips. Call WO 1007 for information.
Mrs. Frederick A. Romberg announces committee chairmen for the Scarsdale Junior High School PTA executive board for 1963 64. Appointments include adult school community service cultural arts historian hospitality legislation mailing membership parent education P T Council program publicity recreation safety school paper and volunteers. Officers joining Mrs Romberg are vice presidents for Butler Cooper Popham staff secretary treasurer and the principal.
Gerald C. Martin and Geoff frey W. Martin were chosen as delegates to the National Student Leadership Institute of the United Nations. The 18 year old twins from Scarsdale will attend June 14 to 21 at United Nations Headquarters New York and Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville. Gerry is a Princeton freshman recently awarded a Cyrus F.E. French Memorial Fund scholarship. Geoff starts his sophomore year at the University of Wisconsin both plan to major in international affairs.
Dr James B Jackson resigning supervising principal of Quaker Ridge School was guest of honor at the June 5 PTA picnic attended by over 700. Activities included parent child games square dancing and soda sales by local troops. Jackson will become a professor at Geneseo State College next fall.
Calendar entries list PTA picnic Audubon wildlife refuge football committee meeting ham Road Firehouse and baseball leagues. John Parker Memorial Tennis Tournament dates June 17 18. teacher luncheon June 19. Board of Appeals June 19. Garden Party June 20.
William S. Hedges of Westchester County chairs the Chicago Alumni Foundation drive and announces two Scarsdale appointees Mrs. John F. Cline and Rev. Herbert W. Hansen to the committee. The fund aims to surpass last year’s $1,220,606.52 in gifts and $958,037.96 in bequests.
All eight year olds at least by September from Immaculate Heart of Mary are invited to join Cub Pack 2. A meeting for prospective and current parents is Friday at 8 30 p m in the lower church hall. The June 7 pack meeting used Circus Days with dens presenting circus features and snacks.
A county parks department conducts a family camping exhibit and workshop on Saturday at Croton Point Camp, Croton-On-Hudson. The event will display trail gear tents sleeping bags stoves and lanterns and discuss their use.
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