Square Dancing Added to Scarsdale Fourth of July Program
Scarsdale adds square dancing with Dick Kraus and the Hoodowners to the July 4 celebration. Programs include exhibitions, a Williamson-led evening, Westchester County Pops Band concerts, The White Plainsmen, Carole Savitt twirling exhibition, a fireworks display, and community fundraising. Parking, restrooms, and seating guidance provided.
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Scarsdale
Dick Kraus
Scarsdale Hoodowners
Scarsdale Square Dance Club
Pliny W. Williamson
Westchester County Pops
White Plainsmen
Carole Savitt
Pops
Starner Tree Service
Butler Field
Treasury
Scarsdale Legion Post
Brewster Rd
Boy Scout House
Wayside Lane
Get Your Tags for Fourth of July Contributions
Residents who have not mailed in their checks may contribute and obtain their tags at The In quirer office 862 Scarsdale Ave. Monday through Friday next week. Committee chairman William W. Luman urges taking this opportunity or mailing checks immediately.
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Inquirer
Scarsdale Ave
William W. Luman
Six Churches Plan Summer Union Services This Year
Six local congregations unite for Sunday worship from July 3 to September 4 at Community Baptist Church and Hitchcock Memorial Church. Preachers include Theodore Brinckerhoff, Wilbur Daniel, J C Herrin, Henry Snape, Edwin Lehr, Frank Gosnell, Douglas Verdin, M Forest Ashbrook, and Bruce Bowen. Participants: Greenville Community, Hitchcock Memorial, Redeemer Lutheran, Community Baptist, Congregational, and St Pauls for July.
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Community Baptist Church
Popham Rd
Hitchcock Memorial Church
Walworth Ave
Theodore Brinckerhoff
Greenville Community Church
Wilbur O. Daniel
Scarsdale
J. C. Herrin
Scarsdale Community Baptist Church
Henry C. Snape
Whalley
Blackburn
Lancashire
England
Edwin H. Lehr
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
Frank L. Gosnell
Douglas F. Verdin
St. Paul's Church
M. Forest Ashbrook
American Baptist Convention
Bruce M. Bowen
Greenville
Hitchcock Memorial
Redeemer Lutheran
Community Baptist
Congregational
St. Paul's
Greenville Council Elects Costabell
Charles J. Costabell of Argyle Rd was elected president of the Greenville Community Council at a June 15 meeting at Greenville School. Charles P. Rockwood of Henry St was named vice president and a one year director, with Calvert Crary named a three year director. A recording secretary and treasurer were also named, with the latter being George R. Harrison. A corresponding secretary will be chosen at the fall meeting.
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Charles J. Costabell
Argyle Rd
Greenville Community Council
Greenville School
Charles P. Rockwood
Henry St
Edgemont Ass'n
Josiah Schneider
Old Army Rd
George R. Harrison
Clayton Rd
Calvert Crary
Eastchester Sets Public Hearing on New Zoning Plan
A public hearing on Eastchester's proposed comprehensive zoning ordinance, the first update since 1923, will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Town Hall. Wayne B. Heydecker authored the ordinance, and study booklets have been distributed to civic groups.
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Eastchester
Wayne B. Heydecker
Church News and Editorials Highlights Across Pages
The index lists church news on page 24, editorials on page 14, graduates on pages 18 19, society items on pages 15 17 20 28 25 27, and theatres on page 28, guiding readers to key local features and society coverage across the paper.
Pirnie Named Chairman of Scarsdale Bowl Committee
Former Scarsdale mayor Malcolm Pirnie was chosen by the trustees to lead the Scarsdale Bowl Committee for 1956. He will oversee planning and events for the annual community celebration attuned to local civic life.
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Malcolm Pirnie
Board of Trustees
Scarsdale Foundation to name 15 member committee for Bowl honoree
Mr Pirnie longtime Scarsdale leader will select a 15 member panel to choose this year's Scarsdale Bowl recipient. The Bowl honors a resident for outstanding service to the community. past honorees include Clifton Wilson Lavis Hunter Dunn Smyth Cunningham Driscoll Whittemore Van Name Hancock Nelson Scott Starkweather Carpenter. Names are announced in November with the bowl presented at a January dinner.
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Scarsdale Foundation
Pirnie
Board of Appeals
Scarsdale
George B. Clifton
Rush Wilson
Fred Lavis
Richard R. Hunter
Cleveland A. Dunn
George H. Smyth
Warren W. Cunningham
Arthur F. Driscoll
Manuel Whittemore
International Troop Aims to Travel Abroad in 1956
Scarsdale Senior Girl Scout International Troop 12 The Ten Troopers hopes to travel abroad in 1956. Led by Mrs. W. E. Christiansen the group earned funds through troop projects and rigorous camping. They meet National Council requirements by proving camping skill government knowledge and ability to serve as US ambassadors.
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Scarsdale
Girl Scouts
National
Girl Scout Council
United States
Rockwood
Bethesda
Washington
Girl Scout National
New York City
John Gare
Barbara Thiessen
Ann Finsterbusch
W. E. Christiansen
Nancy Wright
Phyllis Carpenter
Ragna Christiansen
Nancy Dexter
Susan Shank
Sandra Seberhagen
Patricia Wagenhals
Jane Kellogg
Behrens Demands End to Private Death Valley Road Hazard
Behrens writes Evans Ward Park Commission chair to stop treating his property at 119 Walworth Ave as a private Death Valley. He notes repeated car accidents, 80 feet of fence destroyed, and a never replaced lighting pole. He cites budget delays since 1953 for widening and banking the curve near White Plains and Scarsdale, with bids blocked by sewer line relocation issues.
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County Parkway Commission
Death Valley
Walworth Ave
W. Meredith Behrens
Westchester County Republican Committee
Parkway Commission
Behrens
Evans Ward
Park Commission
Republican Committee
White Plains
Scarsdale
George Haight
Haight
Edward J. Delehanty
Public Works
Long Island Sound Tide and Sunset Schedule
High Tide times are listed for the next several days with 3:14 p.m. today and later days at 4:17 p.m. Saturday, 5:22 p.m. Sunday, 6:27 p.m. Monday, 7:29 p.m. Tuesday, 8:28 p.m. Wednesday, and 9:21 p.m. Thursday. Sunset shifts from 8:32 today to 8:38 by Thursday.
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Long Island Sound
East Scarsdale Fourth of July Celebration at Crossway Field
The East Scarsdale Association plans a village Fourth of July event at Crossway Field on Mamaroneck Road from 10 AM to 1 PM. Activities include free pony rides for kids, running races, pushball, tug of war, golf putting, father son softball, and an egg tossing contest. Free soft drinks and ice cream will be provided. Mayor and Village Board members will attend along with other civic figures.
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East
Scarsdale
Crossway Field
Mamaroneck Rd
Crossway
Friends of Scarsdale Pool Suspend Campaign
The Friends of the Scarsdale Swimming Pool halt plans and defer fundraising until after Westchester Saxon Woods pool completes its first season next summer. A telephone poll showed modest support and donors offered 25 to 1000 dollars, averaging 90, with total potential near 65 000 for all 702 responders, far short of the 250 000 needed.
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Friends of the
Scarsdale
Westchester
Saxon Woods
The
Friends
Jules Wacht
Wacht
Friends Committee
Health report shows measles and other cases in Scarsdale
The Health Dept reports two new cases of German measles and 13 of measles, plus one case of infectious hepatitis, in Scarsdale last week. The notices reflect ongoing public health monitoring by local authorities.
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Scarsdale
Health Dept
Scarsdale Urges United Nations Day Observance
Mayor Willard P. Scott issues a proclamation calling citizens and organizations to observe United Nations Day on October 24 1955 as part of a nationwide observance urged by President Eisenhower. The notice cites government officials civic groups educational and religious bodies and community cooperation for planned observances. Scarsdale already advanced plans from a community meeting attended by representatives of over fifty local organizations.
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Willard P. Scott
Eisenhower
United Nations
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Scarsdale
Inquirer seeks submissions for July 8 issue
With Independence Day on a Monday The Inquirer will be one working day short for the July 8 edition. Editors request material next week and especially photographs from readers and contributors.
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the Inquirer
Pictures
Zoning Petition Postponed by Scarsdale Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals postponed a decision on Wilgren Realty Corp. zoning variance to extend commercial use into a residential area on Palmer Ave Heathcote Five Corners. Bank president J Henry Neale led support with two residents. opponents cited impact on Heathcote Corners and a delay until October village actions.
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Board of Appeals
Wilgren Realty Corp
Ise
Scarsdale National Bank and Trust Co
Palmer Ave
Heathcote
Innes Rds
Heathcote Five Corners
Planning Commission
Traditional Fourth of July Events At Arthur Manor
The Arthur Manor Association hosts a July 4 celebration starting at 2 PM with a children parade featuring costumes and decorated floats. The parade travels from Bell and Sprague Roads to Davis Park, followed by patriotic ceremonies and games with prizes for first to third places. George J. F. Voltz returns as Uncle Sam.
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Arthur Manor
Bell and Sprague Rds
Davis Park
Norman
Steinberg
George J. F. Voltz
Uncle Sam
Finals Tomorrow In Compton Tennis Tournament
The 10th Annual Compton Memorial Tennis Tournament finals will be held tomorrow at Fox Meadow Tennis Club. Singles start at 10 with an exhibition doubles match at noon featuring Bobby Stubbs Mitch Gornto Ian Carver and Bill Pardoe. The doubles final follows with Herb Lewis umpiring. Admission is free.
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Fox Meadow Tennis Club
Bobby Stubbs
Mitch Gornto
Ian Carver
Bill Pardoe
Herb Lewis
Eastern Lawn Tennis Umpires Ass'n
Scarsdale Recreation Dept
Resignation Accepted for Hartsdale Parking Commission Member
The Greenburgh Town Council accepted with regret Myron L. Blum resignation from the Hartsdale Public Parking Commission on June 14. Kenneth Clark was appointed to the vacancy, and Blum was praised for his volunteer service by council members.
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Myron L. Blum
Hartsdale
Greenburgh
Kenneth
Clark
Blum
Scarsdale UN Day fund drive under way
Residents may show approval and sponsorship of Scarsdale UN Day by sending checks to Albert Swanson treasurer at Scarsdale UN Day 9 Popham Rd. Funds support the celebration and related activities.
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Scarsdale
Albert Swanson
Popham Rd
Scarsdale Plans World Reception With Global Music
On March 29 Mrs. Morris Krantz led a meeting that formed a working committee to organize a community celebration on Sunday Oct 23 at 3 30 pm in the High School auditorium. Lois Von Haupt heads the program with assistants Mrs. Boos and John Hemmerly. Admission is free as groups and individuals fund the event.
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Morris Krantz
Scarsdale
United Nations
Lois von Haupt
William F. Boos
John Hemmerly
Greenacres Fourth of July events begin at 9 30
The Greenacres Association opens the Scarsdale Fourth of July celebration with a 9 30 am field events program at Greenacres School playground for all children. Col William S P Wright Jr leads a flag raising with Boy and Girl Scouts while Mayor Willard Scott speaks at 11. Refreshments and softball games for fathers and sons run from 11 30 to 1.
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Greenacres
Scarsdale
Frederick H. Lewis
Greenacres Ass'n
William S P. Wright, Jr
Public Hearings Set for Village Board Meeting
Three public hearings are planned for the Village Board on Tuesday at 8 15 p m in the Village Hall Annex Post and Drake. The agenda includes a top soil ordinance amendment a proposal to remove Wiltshire Road from Heath cote Road to the New Rochelle line from the village map and a change extending the status quo building permit ordinance from July 16 to October 16 limiting major building work east of Post Road during summer.
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Post and Drake Ads
Reeves Newsom
Wiltshire
Heathcote
New Rochelle
Post Rd
Scarsdale Exchange Hours Change For Summer Break
The Scarsdale Woman's Exchange on Harwood Court will close all day Monday in July and close at 1 PM on other days in July. It will be closed entirely in August and will reopen on September 7.
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Scarsdale Woman's Exchange
Harwood Court
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Greenville Council
Costabell
News Index
International Friendship Troop
Rmn
East Scarsdale
Morris Harris
Charles A. Hammarstrom
Earle Adams
John Canepa
Frank Gangemi
Samuel Gallin
Morton Grossman
Milton Goldblang
Adrian Hirsch Eugene Kramon
David Kreeger
William Lassiter
Paul Nottage
William Silberstein
George Smith Jr
Theodore Tannenwald
Friends of Swimming Pool
Health Report
Compton
UN Fund
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