Friends of the Parks vote to keep Ferdon as president
The 1 000 members of the Friends of the Scarsdale Parks re elected Dr. Franklin M Ferdon for a second year as president. The group has fought to protect and expand open spaces, cooperating with the Village on projects and opposing changes to the Bronx River Parkway.
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Friends of the Scarsdale Parks
Franklin M. Ferdon
Association
Scarsdale
Frank Ferdon
Friends of the Parks
Westchester County
Bronx River Parkway
Knights In
Butler Woods
Friends of the
Scarsdale Parks
Spencer Scott
Cooper Green
Brewster Road
Ferdon
Madison Road
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Scarsdale Class of 1965 Graduation Tonight
Scarsdale High School prepares to award diplomas to 393 seniors in commencement exercises led by principal Aaron Fink at 5 30 p m Friday evening The event marks the completion of their high school education with the Class of 1965 addressed by
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Scarsdale
Scarsdale High School
Aaron Fink
Resignation of Rev Waller Hed at Grace Lutheran Camp Springs
The Rev Waller Hed of Grace Lutheran Church will leave for Camp Springs Maryland to head a new congregation. His last Grace Lutheran service is Sunday at 9 30 am with a farewell social. Hed leaves Scarsdale after six years with wife Charlotte and children Katharine and Stephen.
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Waller Hed
Grace Lutheran Church
Camp Springs
Maryland
Grace Lutheran
Hed
Scarsdale
Charlotte
Katharine
Stephen
Washington, D. C
Andrews Air Force Base
Walter Otto
Luther Theological Seminary
St. Paul, Minn
Edgemont To Award 111 Diplomas
Edgemont High School will award 111 diplomas at the ninth commencement tonight. Dr. Harry Schwartz of the New York Times will be principal speaker. Ceremonies start at 7 30 p m with a reception from 9 to 10 p m in the gym. Speakers include John Careton Sick and Jules Enrich. Class gift presented by John Roger Kirk. Superintendent Moyle and Principal Alden Larsen will present diplomas. The senior prom is tonight in the cafeteria followed by a breakfast and swimming party at Mrs Alan B Sinauer’s home.
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Edgemont High School
John Farley
Our Lady of Fatima Church
Harry Schwartz
New York Times
John Sieck
Ronald Arthur Netter
Robert Seth Wiesa
Avery D. Post
Scarsdale Congregational Church
Paul M. Mitchell
Sullivan
Symphony Orchestra
Harry Alshin
Elgar
Purcell
Jeffrey Ethan Escher
Robert Franklin Schord Jr
Jonathan Ira Mark
Richard John Rose
Thomas Raymond Roberts
Laurence Lob Turkel
Lyford Kluge Greene
Alan Edgar Boles Jr
Elijah
Mendelssohn
Barbara Ruth Mackey
Wendy Bern Simon
Richard Arthur Rapaport
Margaret Eugenia Willard
The
Edgemont
John Careton Sick
Jules Enrich
John Roger Kirk
William H. Moyle
Alden Larsen
Alan B. Sinauer
Scarsdale Realtor Julia Fee Receives Civic Commendation
Julia B. Fee of Spencer Place office in Scarsdale earned a commendation from the Scarsdale Garden Club signed by Persis E. Gladieux for years of beautification. The note praises her plantings and leadership in inspiring local merchants to beautify Spencer Place during the village’s 50th Anniversary year.
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Scarsdale
Julia B. Fee
Spencer Place
Editorial Ass'n Cites Inquirer for Best Editorial Page
The National Editorial Association announced at its Dallas convention on June 19 that The Scarsdale Inquirer won Best Editorial Page in the Better Newspaper Contest. Over 2,600 newspapers were analyzed. other winners included St. Petersburg Daily Times, Hillsboro Argus, Ravenna Courier, Gainesville Daily Times, and Johnson City Press Chronicle.
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National Editorial Association
Dallas
Scarsdale Inquirer
The
Inquirer
Association
United States
St. Petersburg
Fla
Daily Times
Hillsboro Ore
Argus
Ravenna
Ohio
Gainesville
Johnson City (Tenn
Press Chronicle
National Association
New York Press Association
92 Get Diplomas At Quaker Ridge
Ninety two Quaker Ridge School students graduated in commencement exercises Wednesday evening as they completed the junior high phase of their schooling. Aaron Fink, principal of Scarsdale High School, addressed the graduates. Diplomas were presented by Murray Steyer, president of the former District 2 school board.
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Quaker Ridge School
Aaron Fink
Scarsdale High School
Murray Steyer
District 2
Fireworks Warning Issued By Police
Scarsdale Police Chief James M. Lyons warns that fireworks sales possession and use are illegal under New York Penal Law Section 18044. Violations carry up to nine days in prison or a $100 fine or both. Lyons notes that importing fireworks from other states shows flagrant disregard for the law.
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Scarsdale
James M. Lyons
Lyons
New York State
Parkway Puzzle Still Looking For Solution
The Bronx River Parkway traffic hazards prompt Scarsdale residents and civic groups to seek fixes. Town Supervisor Rudolf Berle met with county authorities while the Village Board discussed continuous planning for the Crane to Fenimore Road stretch and possible underpass and Fenimore Bridge reconstruction. Dr. Franklin M. Ferdon questioned delays in safety improvements and urged warning signs and center dividers.
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Bronx River Parkway
Inquirer
Berle
Crane
Fenimore Roads
Parkway
East Parkway
Fenimore Bridge
Franklin M. Ferdon
Friends of the Scarsdale Parks
Concern Over Weaver Street Development Probed by Village Board
Several organizations voiced concern over Weaver Street development near the Scarsdale line at the New Rochelle Village Board meeting. Mrs. Hugh N. Jones urged ongoing communication with New Rochelle and Westchester County to curb traffic and zoning pressures. Earl Goldberger called for safety and congestion relief and comprehensive planning. Trustee Jules Wacht floated purchasing the Starner property to preserve open space, though zoning favors commercial use.
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Weaver Street
New Rochelle
Scarsdale
Village Board of Trustees
Hugh N. Jones
Goldberger
Town Club
Woman's Club
Jules Wacht
Lowell J. Tooley
Starner
Governor Names Butcher To New Commuter Group
William L. Butcher of 5 Sunset Drive, chairman of County Trust Co., was named to the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Authority by Governor Rockefeller. A Williams College and Rutgers Graduate School of Banking alum, he joined County Trust in 1946 and led as executive vice president and president before becoming chairman in 1960. He has been a national associate of the Boys Clubs of America since 1963 and led the Scarsdale Bowl Committee.
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William L. Butcher
5 Sunset Drive
The
County Trust Co
Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Authority
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Williams College
Graduate School of Banking
Rutgers University
Butcher
Boys Clubs of America
Assembly And Senatorial Election Battles Set In Westchester
Warren J. Sinsheimer was named Republican candidate for Assemblyman in the 101st District at the Westchester Republican meeting. Bernard Gordon was named Republican incumbent for State Senate from the new 41st District. Democrats nominated Harold Liebman for Assembly and G. Russell James for Senate. Mrs. Sinsheimer criticized perceived GOP minority status during national political travels.
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Warren J. Sinsheimer
Murray Hill Road
Scarsdale
Westchester
Republican Party
White Plains
Bernard Gordon
Peekskill
Senate
Harold Liebman
Harrison
Sinsheimer
G. Russell James
Armonk
Gordon
City Water In Reservoirs Falls 32 Percent From June Sixty Four
New York City reservoirs hold about 53.2 percent capacity with 253.4 billion gallons, down from 409 billion a year ago. Water use in May rose four percent in the county, prompting calls for curtailment and possible revision of allowances. Voluntary conservation is reported as generally good.
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New York City
Scarsdale
Armand D'Angelo
Westchester County
Edwin G. Michaelian
Westchester
Seek Biting Dog Rabies Check After Innes Road Bite
Seek Biting Dog Richard Caro Jr aged 19 was bitten by a large golden tan dog with short hair while delivering on Innes Road. He lives at Ridgecrest West and his family do not plan to complain but want the dog checked for possible rabies.
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Richard Caro Jr
Ld Ridgecrest West
Innes Road
AFS Students to Visit Scarsdale for Four Days in July
Forty four students from foreign countries arrive in Scarsdale on July 13 for four days as guests of local residents. The group, part of the American Field Service, will tour from Placentia California, visit the World’s Fair, and meet AFL staff in New York before returning home. Scarsdale hosts are being sought by Mrs. Robert Feldman and Mrs. E. Paul Charlap, with two students per home typical.
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Scarsdale
American Field Service
Placentia Calif
New York
New York City
AFL
Wam
GOP Clubs Plan United Town Efforts
Representatives from men’s and women’s Republican Clubs in Greenburgh will meet at 8 15 pm at 47 Knollwood Road to form a Town Club. Delegates and alternates will join to coordinate activities and assist elected town committees. The aim is to promote active voter participation.
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Greenburgh
Knollwood Road
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