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Scarsdale Inquirer

Location

Scarsdale, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1952

Page

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Scarsdale High School Graduation Set for 224 Seniors

Scarsdale High School will graduate 224 seniors in tonight’s 8:00 p.m. ceremony in the school auditorium. Dr. Lester W. Nelson will present diplomas, Archibald B. Shaw will confer them, and Dr. Howard A. Rusk will deliver the address. The procession enters to Sullivan’s March of the Peers, performed by the senior orchestra under Frances De-.

Scarsdale High School Lester W. Nelson Archibald B. Shaw Howard A. Rusk Sullivan Frances de

Class of 1952 Graduation Portraits at Scarsdale High

The graduating class of 1952 will receive diplomas at commencement exercises this evening at Scarsdale High School. A special spread featuring pictures appears on pages 18 and 19 of this issue of The Inquirer.

Scarsdale High School the Inquirer

Scarsdale High Graduation Plans Color Guard and Songs

The ceremony features a Color Guard presentation and National Anthem. Rev. Herbert W. Hansen delivers the invocation and Kenneth Girvan Swan offers the welcome. A musical trio performs Mendelssohn and Youse pieces, with Virginia Weis accompanying. Edward Parke MacDowell gives the farewell, and seniors receive diplomas after Dr. Rusk's speech. The new Alma Mater is sung for the first time and Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance ends the procession.

Virginia Weissinger Edward Parke MacDowell Edwin Sholtz, Jr Shaw Scarsdale Edward P. MacDowell Elgar

Bowl Committee Named for 1952 53 in Scarsdale

George M. Waugh Jr chairs the Scarsdale Bowl Committee for 1952 53 as it lists six original donors and five former recipients among its members. Other named members include George B. Clifton Warren Cunningham Arthur Driscoll Robert Irish Paul Mead Alexander Nagle Charles Nicholson Malcolm Pirnie Theodore Sander Jr Alden Smith Raymond Stritzinger Charles Walden Manuel Whittemore and Charles Zeltner.

George M. Waugh, Jr Scarsdale Mr. Waugh George B. Clifton Warren W. Cunningham Arthur F. Driscoll Robert M. Irish Paul E. Mead Alexander

Southern Greenville Elects Carl P. Ray as President

Carl P. Ray was unanimously elected president of the Southern Greenville Ass'n at the annual meeting held June 10 at the Greenville School. Unanimously chosen were Mrs. Henry Otto as vice-president, Dr. Donald P. Rogers as secretary, Hans Winkler as treasurer, and directors W. Alexander MacFarlane George M. Morrison and Max Posner. retiring president Robert Macrery conducted the meeting. Theodore Co. Ewen, nominating chair, presented the slate.

Carl P. Ray Southern Greenville Ass'n Greenville School Ray Henry 5. Otto Donald P. Rogers Hans Winkler W. Alexander MacFarlane George M. Morrison Max Posner Robert Macrery Presient Mieodore Co

Central Registration Details Urge County Residents to Register

Residents may be called out of town on business during the next Fall registration days and should use central registration now through Sept 26. The Board of Elections staff in the County Court House White Plains will operate nine to four on weekdays in June and September, nine to three in July and August, and nine to noon on Saturdays during all four months.

Board of Elections White Plains

Immaculate Heart School Class of 1952 Graduation

The Immaculate Heart of Mary School held its first graduation on the school playground Sunday afternoon June 15. About 58 graduates received diplomas from Rev. Dr. William P. Little, with Very Rev. Monsignor John J. Voight delivering the address.

Immaculate Heart School Immaculate Heart of Mary Joanne Lucille Colavita Donna Irene Daly Carol Anne Day Jacques Olry de Labry Michael Joseph Delaney Robert Charles Dohrenwend Patrick Henry Donleycott John Martin Dowling Peter Chisholm Dowling Anne Marie Dowrick Jane Marie Evangelist Therese Marie Follis Roland Joseph F Foraste William Edward Halton Kathleen Marie Hanley William Francis Heller Roberta Ethel Howison Mary Elizabeth Trish John Allen Keefe Mary Elizabeth Klein Robert Heilman Kohr Anthony Earle Krug Virginia Mary Krug Katherine Elizabeth Learson Carol Ann Ludes Robert James McCabe Joan Marie Ctean Daniel Neil Mandell Dolores Marie Mariani Florence Patricia Meehan Donald Andrew Moller Kevin Paul Monaghan Margaret Ann Nuzzi Carol Ann Lois Olmstead Kevin John O'Neill Alvin Thomas Paliani Oscar James Pearl Federick Francis Pfeiffer Barry Jude Portman Thomas ‘Michael Roach Marie-Laure Therese Rochevelle Peter Michael Schulte Jennifer Seymour Paul Ralph Siconolfi Robert Alexander Swanson Robert Francis Trainor Sheila Barbara Tynan Mary Anne Therese Ward Kathleen Dolores Wells Thomas Aquinas Wetzell Vincent Schofield Wickham

Baseball Leagues Close Their Season in Scarsdale

The Father and Son Baseball Leagues in Scarsdale Recreation Dept conclude their season with 750+ participants across 44 teams in seven leagues from 4th grade to 12th. Umpires were junior and senior high students who officiated over 125 games. Robert Mahlstedt chaired the fathers committee with Morris Mayer as secretary. Equipment returns are requested to Village Hall by June 80 for storage and next year’s play. Final standings will appear in next week’s Inquirer.

Scarsdale Fathers Robert Mahlstedt Morris Mayer Sal Prezioso Fathers and Neighborhood Association Inquirer

Army Private Isaac M Stewart Assigned to Port Meyer Unit

Fort Meyer announces Spt Isaac M Stewart of Hampton Rd assigned to Headquarters Company U S Army at Port Meyer Virginia. A Scarsdale High School graduate he studied at George Washington University and the University of Utah earning a bachelor of science degree. Before service he was employed as an actor.

Isaac M. Stewart Hampton Rd U. S. Army Port Meyer Scarsdale High School George Washington University University of Utah

Library Privileges Suspended for Boy Window Smashers

Two boys aged 12 and 13 had library privileges suspended for six months after a window smashing spree at Scarsdale Public Library. A 17 year old from New York City joined in, 11 windows and several screens were damaged.

Scarsdale Public Library New York City Library Board Fox Meadow William Rodgers

Edgemont Teachers Plan Year End Luncheon

The Edgemont Teachers Association holds a closing party at Tappan Hill honoring staff leaving for leaves of absence or retirement. Mrs Carlten Calvert Mrs Edith Herbert among others depart. Mrs Katherine Fogg returns in fall and will attend as association president Mrs Winifred Leonard presides.

Edgemont Ass'n Tappan Hill Carlten Calvert Edith Herbert Doris Brown Ned Bruyn Pat Nichols Margaret Landon Anne Mann Karl Pfeiffer Gloria Marchesi Katherine Fogg Edgemont School Winifred Leonard The Edgemont Teachers Ass'n

Scarsdale Board Names Teaching Staff At Quaker Ridge

At the regular monthly meeting of Scarsdale School District 2 the Board appointed Catherine Pallland to third grade and Eleanor Miller to sixth grade to succeed Wayne Mc Farland who resigned for a teaching post in England. Dr Robert M Goldenson of Mayflower Rd a Hunter College psychology professor was named planning committee chair succeeding Edwin de Lima who was elected to the Board.

Board of Education Scarsdale Quaker Ridge Wayne McFarland England Catherine Pallland Glens Falls Eleanor Miller Rye Robert M. Goldenson Mayflower Rd Hunter College Edwin de Lima Goldenson

Delegates Named for GOP Chicago Convention

Readers seek contact details for Republican delegates and alternates from the 27th and 28th districts. Herbert C. Gerlach and D. Mallory Stephens serve as delegates with alternates Mrs. Marion P. Mack and Mrs. Dorothy B. Cotter. From the 28th District Livingston Platt and Walter W. Westall are delegates with alternates Edward P. Prezzano and Miss Dorothea E. B. Donaldson.

Inquirer Chicago Herbert C, Gerlach D. Mallory Stephens Marion P. Mack Dorothy B. Cotter Livingston Platt Walter W. Westall Edward P. Prezzano Dorothea EB Donaldson

Eisenhower Round-Up Set For Next Thursday

Final wind up of the local pre convention campaign for Eisenhower’s nomination is planned as a gala round-up next Thursday evening at the playground between Garth and Grayrock Roads. A motor cavalcade, petitions to delegates, a carnival, and a brief program start at 8 30 with Albert Ross presiding. Climax includes Eisenhower speech rebroadcast from Denver at 10, hot dogs, pins, and a tent for signing live cards. Halliday Clark leads a local committee for Eisenhower Day.

General Eisenhower Eisenhower Garth Grayrock Rds Beisenhower Central Westchester Scarsdale Garth Rd Albert Ross Eisenhower Club Clifton White New York Ike Denver Mr. Ross

Scarsdale Principal Nelson Honored By Penn Colby at Commencement

Scarsdale High School principal Dr. Lester W. Nelson received an honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Pennsylvania at its June 18 commencement. Earlier, Colby College awarded him a Doctor of Humane Letters on June 16, with his daughter Nancy Nelson in the graduating class. Colby President J Seelye Bixler praised Nelson for uniting diverse views and earning trust from parents and students.

Dr. Nelson Penn and Colby Lester W. Nelson Scarsdale High School Colgate University University of Pennsylvania Colby College Nancy Nelson Colby J. Seelye Bixler

Village Board to Hold Last Regular Meeting Next Week

The Village Board will meet Tuesday at 8:15 PM in Village Hall for its final regular session until after Labor Day. A public hearing will designate Brite Ave from Fenimore Rd to Ogden Rd and Harcourt Rd and Church Ln as main arterial travel routes.

Brite Ave Fenimore Rd Ogden Rd Harcourt Rd Church Lane

Honorary Degree Awarded to Rev Frederic E Fox

The Rev Frederic E Fox pastor of the First Congregational Church of Wauseon Ohio and son of Mr and Mrs Frederick Fox of Club Way was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity at the 50th commencement of Defiance College Defiance Ohio Dr Fox graduated from Union Theological Seminary in 1948

Frederic E. Fox First Congregational Church Wauseon, O Frederick Fox Club Way Defiance College Defiance

Playground Name Recommendation Sparks Naming Debate

The parks and playgrounds committee of the Arthur Manor Association suggests naming the new playground in the swale on the Boulevard as Searsdale Recreational Field. The proposal awaits final approval from the association’s board.

Volunteer Fire Drill At Scarsdale Co 2 Headquarters

Chief Chester Dobbs led the Scarsdale Volunteer Fire Co. No. 2 drill on June 10 at fire headquarters. Capt. O. B. Helffrich and Lts. John Myles C. F. Von Glahn and C. B. Whittelsey Jr supervised 26 volunteers. The exercise covered hose and ladder work on the pumper and aerial engines, followed by a social hour with refreshments.

Chester Dobbs Scarsdale

Bank Trustee Elected From Graybar Executive Circle

W Bf Henges of Mamaroneck Road president of Graybar Electric Co has been elected a trustee of Union Dime Savings Bank New York City announced by J Wilbur Lewis bank president. Henges a Graybar director and executive committee member also belongs to the Union League Club and Rotary Club of New York. He has been with Graybar since the start of his career 39 years ago.

W. Bf. Henges Mamaroneck Rd Graybar Electric Co., Inc Union Dime Savings Bank J. Wilbur Lewis Henges Graybar Eleetric Co Union League Club Rotary Club of N. Y Graybar

Compton Memorial Tennis Finals Set for Tomorrow

The Compton Memorial Tennis Tournament final rounds begin at 10:00 at Fox Meadow Tennis Club with singles and doubles. 119 entries from Scarsdale area, the event now leads New York state in entries. A doubles exhibition features Stubbs Everett Carver Guidbord and Herbert Lewis will umpire.

Fox Meadow Scarsdale Bobby Stubbs Jimmy Everett Ian Carver Paul Guibord Herbert J. Lewis Eastern Umpires Ass E.L.T.A

Aide-de-Camp Whitted Serves With General Dasher in Korea

Second Lt. Jack G. Whitted of the Buckingham Apartments has been assigned as aide de camp to Brig. Gen. Charles L. Dasher, assistant commander of the 3rd Infantry Division in Korea. Previously he led a platoon in the 15th Regiment after arriving from the 8th Infantry Division at Fort Jackson. A 1951 graduate of Wofford College, he also attended the Army Infantry School at Fort Benning.

Jack G. Whitted Buckingham Apts Korea Charles L. Dasher 3Rd Infantry Division 15Th Regiment Whitted Fort Jackson S. C 8Th Infantry Wofford College Spartanburg Army Infantry School Fort Benning

Health Dept reports two chicken pox and three measles in Scarsdale

The Health Department announced last week two new chicken pox cases and three measles cases in Scarsdale. Local health officials urged vaccination and monitoring to prevent spread.

Scarsdale Health Dept

Fourth of July Celebration Letters Go Out to Residents

Scarsdale residents receive letters urging support for the annual safe and sane Fourth of July. The event includes neighborhood ceremonies games concerts a massing of the colors and a fireworks display at Butler Field. Mayor Harold L. Smith serves as honorary chairman with a large committee of local leaders and volunteers coordinating activities.

Scarsdale American Legion Color Guard Post 52 Letc Air Force Butler Field Inquirer Harold L. Smith Paul §. Smith John B. F. Wood Woman's Club John M. Hancock Arthur F. Driscoll Pliny W. Williamson

Inquirer Presses Early July Issue on Thursday

The Inquirer will go to press a day earlier for the 4 July week with the Thursday morning release on July 8. Copy and pictures are urged by mid to late next week, with deadlines including 10:00 AM Monday June 30 for pictures and noon Monday for letters to the editor and society items.

Inquirer

Hitchcock Church Names Mr Golden As New Assistant

The Rev Edward Smith Golden begins this week as assistant minister of Hitchcock Memorial Church. Born in Asheville North Carolina he grew up in Brunswick Georgia and is a Davidson College graduate. He earned a B D at Louisville Seminary and studied clinical courses at Yale Texas Christian University. He served as assistant chaplain at Central State Hospital Lakeland Kentucky and was a ministerial intern at First Community Church Columbus Ohio after pastoring Presbyterian Church Lawrenceburg Kentucky.

Edward Smith Golden Hitchcock Memorial Church Asheville, N. C Golden Brunswick Davidson College N. C Sara Lu Townes Louisville Ohio Wesleyan Louisville Presbyterian Seminary Yale School of Alcohol Texas Christian University Central State Hospital Lakeland First Community Church Columbus The Presbyterian Church Lawrenceburg

Fulbright Scholar Shores to Attend France Seminar

Loren W Shores a first year French teacher at Scarsdale High School has won a Fulbright Scholarship and will join a French teachers seminar in France this summer He will sail aboard the Queen Mary next Wednesday.

Loren W. Shores Scarsdale High School France Mr. Shores

Edgemont School Policy Urges Moral and Spiritual Training

Edgemont Board of Education adopts a policy aligning with the New York State Regents on moral and spiritual training in District No. 6. The statement calls for acknowledging a divine ground of being in teaching, including prayer and readings, while leaving day to day decisions to the administration. No decision yet on opening the school day with prayer.

Edgemont Board of Education New York State Board of Regents Board of Education God

All Stars Open Season at North Field With Harrison Club

The Scarsdale All Stars a group of home returning college boys play their first game this Sunday at two against the Harrison Baseball Club at North Field William Foley of the Scarsdale Recreation Dept will coach the team Two travelling games are booked against the Sing Sing Prison Team and the West Point Plebes Public invited to attend at North Field.

Scarsdale All Stars North Field Harrison Baseball Club William Foley Scarsdale Recreation Dept Sing Sing West Point Plebes

Col legiate Softball League Entries Close Monday

The Recreation Dept announces the 5th annual Collegiate Softball League entries will close Monday for returning college men who work or reside in Scarsdale.

Recreation Dept Scarsdale

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Southern Greenville Newry Westchester Automo Fort Meyer John Gills Boy Scouts of D. W. Hallett Walbrooke Rd Quaker Ridge Rd GOP Public Librar Scarsdale, N. Y Dasher Health Report J. M. Hickerson A. Boyd Zook Carroll D. Fearon Paul T. Sullivan Chester A. Dobbs Harold M. Drury Timothy D. Sullivan Leonard R. Crooks Charles V. Gauzza Robert P. Austin Postal Service Gordon Blanchard Francis C. Rosecrance Richard T. Nimmons Arthur Manor Edward Grey Charles A. Hammarstrom East Scarsdale Maxwell A. Iram Thomas P. Lyons Sal J. Prezioso William Lyons Arthur J. Hasselman Air Force Band William J. Harnishh Greenacres Charles Luce John F. Doyle Walter F. Crane Arthur C. Chapman William F. Salter Gomer D. Reese, Jr Jack Lohman Walter G. Roeder American Legion Rene Leveille Daniel J. Frees George Leveille Julia D. Matlock H. Palmer Starner Kenneth L. Metz Donald F. Metz Franz Sigel C. S. Treacy Girl Scouts William L. Wick Mr. Luman Robert 5. Gordon Harry E. Humphreys, Jr J. Lester van Name Mrs. Treacy Betty Lou Nottley Elinor Teitel Anne Crowley Elizabeth Irish Patricia Pennock Mary Treacy Hitchcock Church Mr. Golden Rev Edgemont Rd
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