Scarsdale Class of 56 Graduates 199 Quiet Farewell
Scarsdale High School held its 39th graduation exercises on Friday June 22 with speaker Farris Flint of Famous Features Syndicate addressing 199 graduates. Flint recalled his own graduation 39 years ago and urged Americans to pursue harmony, responsibility, and hard work while recognizing limits and the eternal design.
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Scarsdale High School
Farris Flint
Walworth Ave
Famous Features Syndicate
Flint
Scarsdale
Mr. Flint
Dr. du Vigneauds
Helen Kellers
Mickey Mantles
Alan R. Gregg
Joseph C. Hinsey
Howard A. Rusk
Warren Weaver
Colgate Awards LL D to Allan Sproul at Commencement
Allan Sproul of Dunham Road received the honorary Doctor of Laws at Colgate University in Hamilton. President Everett Case cited his war survivor status, banking and monetary policy insight, and Federal Reserve leadership. The Sprouls then headed to Carmel California for six months before seeking a home in the San Francisco area. Sproul retires June 30 as president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. his brother is Dr. Robert G. Sproul, UC Berkeley president.
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Allan Sproul
Dunham Rd
Colgate University
Hamilton
Everett Case
California
Federal Reserve System
Mrs. Sproul
Carmel
San Francisco
Mr. Sproul
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Robert G. Sproul
University of California
Berkeley
Ensign Vickery to Depart for Port Lyautey Morocco
Ensign James C. Vickery U S N R leaves for Port Lyautey French Morocco the first of next month He will be accompanied by his wife Vickery graduated this month from Princeton University and received his commission upon graduation.
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James C. Vickery
U.S.N.R
Port Lyautey
French Morocco
Ensign Vickery
Princeton University
Theatres Page 20
Society pages 12 to 15 and obituaries on page 17 alongside church news editorial on page 10 and index for theatres on page 20. Readers are guided to locate notices and features across sections in this issue.
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Church News
Society
Theatres
Residents urged to submit Fourth of July contributions
Residents who have not sent in their contribution for the Fourth of July celebration and received family tags may pay at The Inquirer office 862 Scarsdale Ave today Monday and Tuesday from nine to five to obtain their tags.
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Inquirer
Scarsdale Ave
Five Churches Plan Summer Union Services Schedule
Five community churches join for shared services this summer. Readings will rotate among Greenville Community Reformed Lutheran Church of the Redeemer and Congregational Church with sermons by listed ministers at Hitchcock Memorial Church and Community Baptist Church.
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Hitchcock Memorial Church
Walworth
Greenacres Ave
Community Baptist Church
Popham and
Autenrieth Rd
Greenville Community Reformed
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
The
Congregational Church
Theodore Brinckerhoff
Greenville
Near East Foundation
Robert T. Taylor
American Bible Society
Robert Wells Youngs
Hitchcock Memorial
Justus J. Fennell, Jr
Howard Stone Anderson
Congregational
Brinckerhoff
Ridgefield Park
New Brunswick
N. J
Greenville Church
Ardsley Rd
New Registration Law Helps Permanently Ill Voters
A new election law lets permanently ill residents register this fall without in person appearance. Application blanks are available from the Board of Elections 80 Grand St White Plains and may also be used for absentee ballots. Voters should confirm their election district with their town or village clerk. Apply by October 13.
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Board of Elections
Grand St
White Plains
Jane McDermid Captures N J Girls Championship Title
Jane McDermid of Rectory Lane upset to win the Anne Cumming Memorial Tournament at Westfield New Jersey. She beat top seed Norma Harris 6 3 6 3 in the semi finals and Bonnie Mencher 6 2 6 0 in the finals. Mary Gulbenkian of Plainfield eliminated Betty Brown and Nancy Jane Pierce in earlier rounds.
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Jane McDermid
Rectory Lane
Anne Cumming
New Jersey
Westfield
N.J
Norma Harris
Brooklyn
Bonnie Mencher
Forest Hills
Scarsdale
Betty Brown
Nancy Jane Pierce
Mary Gulbenkian
Plainfield
N. J
Betty
Nancy Jane
Command Performance Logs for Kevney O'Connor Evening
Major Kevney O Connor commands events from 8 45 P M to 10 30 P M with a 9 30 P M window noted in official records timing sequence reflects staged command procedure and equipment checkpoints at specified hours.
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Willard P. Scott
Harald F. Gormson
Kevney O'Connor
John Adler Captures Compton Memorial Tennis Title At Fox Meadow
Fourteen year old John Adler of High Point Lane won the 11th annual John Parker Compton Memorial Tennis Tournament at Fox Meadow Tennis Club defeating John Norgauer of Yonkers 6-4 6-3 in the final. Adler also teamed with Jim Ellenberg to beat the No 2 doubles team Norgauer and Mendel 6-1 6-2. Seeded fourth, Adler defeated Ronnie Picket of Griffen Ave 6-4 11-9 in a key test before the final.
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John Adler
High Point Lane
John Parker Compton
Fox Meadow Tennis Club
John Norgauer
Yonkers
Young John
New York State
Ronnie Picket
Griffen Ave
Jim Ellenberg
Harrison
Bob Mendel
Plans Complete for Fourth of July Celebration at Butler Field
The community organizes a full timetable of events for Independence Day. Starner Tree Service will apply Aerosol Fog at Butler Field to deter mosquitoes. Attendees should bring folding chairs or blankets as seating on the grass is not provided. Ice cream, soft drinks, and frankfurters will be available.
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Butler Field
Starner Tree Service
Be a Friend to a Fresh Air Child This Summer
Needy city children need homes for two week summer visits. Citizens are urged to invite a Fresh Air Fund child to their home. Contact Mrs. John H. Hearne of Gorham Road, chair of the Scarsdale White Plains Friendly Town Committee of the Herald Tribune Fresh Air Fund.
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New York City
John H. Hearne
Gorham Rd
Scarsdale-White Plains
The
Herald Tribune Fresh Air Fund
Recreation Council Forms Committees in Scarsdale
The Scarsdale Recreation Council completed its first regular meeting by appointing committees. Mayor Scott asked a survey of open land for recreation and park use and to assess current and future facility needs. Committees include facilities and equipment planning and admissions with members At large Mrs. Huckman Belmont Corn Jr Finsterbusch and Morris Harris.
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Scarsdale Recreation Council
Karl Finsterbusch
Willard P. Scott
Edward R. Huckman
Belmont Corn, Jr
Finsterbusch
Morris Harris
Playschool Opens At Seely Place School In Edgemont Greenville
The Greenville Recreation Committee announces Summer Playschool opening Monday at Seely Place School, running weekdays through Aug 17 from 9 to 12. Registration fees vary by family size and district, with additional charges for two weeks, special activities, and out of district participation. Renowned puppetry expert Mrs. Rachel Liebert will lead puppetry. Robert Stubbs will teach tennis. classes include music arts crafts movies nature walks and more with a staff of teachers from area towns led by director Robert Tiberi.
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Edgemont-Greenville
Greenville Recreation Committee
Richard Koshland
Hilburn Rd
Seely Place
Rachel Liebert
Scarsdale
Wimbleton
Robert Stubbs
Barbara ‘Pater
Harrison
Ann Elise Fehskens
Jane Kelleher
Yonkers
Miriam Bessinger
White Plains
Laura Getz
Bronxville
Matti Stoneman
School Board Sets 8:15 P.M. Organization Meeting
The Board of Education of School District 1 will hold its organization meeting for the new school year on Tuesday evening at 8 15 in the teachers dining room at the High School noting a change from the usual Monday date.
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Board of Education of School District 1
Summer discussion series begins July 9 in Scarsdale
The Scarsdale League of Women Voters starts a six part summer series with a session on Monday July 9 at 10 a.m. at 10 Normandy Drive led by Mrs. Martin J. Brennan and Mrs. Morris Krantz focusing on federal state county and local government relations and interrelations.
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Scarsdale League of Women Voters
Alfred P. Slaner
Normandy Drive
Martin J. Brennan
Tunstall Rd
Morris K
Health Dept reports weekly infectious disease counts for Scarsdale
The Health Dept lists four new chicken pox cases twenty six German measles two measles nine mumps one whooping cough and one strep sore throat in Scarsdale for the week ending Saturday June 23.
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Scarsdale
Health Dept
Chase Rd Lot Decision Delayed to October 1
The inquiry reports Miller Road was rejected while the Chase Road lot decision is postponed to October 1. The Fourth of July holiday accelerates deadlines. office news items are due by 10 Monday, display ads by noon Tuesday, and classifieds by 3 Tuesday.
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Chase Rd
Miller Road
Inquirer
Foundation Names H John Simmen As New Director
H John Simmen of Bethell Road vice president of United States Trust Co of New York and a director of Prudential Life Insurance Co of Great Britain Ltd and Hudson Insurance Co was named trustee of the Scarsdale Foundation. He succeeds Arthur F Driscoll whose retirement was announced earlier.
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H. John Simmen
Bethell Rd
United States Trust Co
New York
Prudential Life Insurance Co
Great Britain
Hudson Insurance Co
Scarsdale Foundation
Arthur F. Driscoll
Inquirer
Scarsdale
Simmon
Murray Hill
Board of Education
District 1
Library and local businesses close on Independence Day
The Scarsdale Public Library will be closed on Wednesday July 4 for Independence Day along with banks offices and stores in the area. This one day closure affects patrons and shoppers planning services or trade.
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Scarsdale
Greenacres Honors Dr Stover With Honorary PTA Degree
Greenacres School principal Dr Burd D Stover received an honorary PTA degree during a June 19 faculty luncheon at the school. The PTA executive board, led by Mrs James H Pickering and Mrs John S Snyder, presented the degree and two rhododendrons as a token of parental and teacher esteem for his three years of service.
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PTA
Burd D. Stover
Greenacres
James H. Pickering
John S. Snyder
Snyder
Greenmcres
Burd Stover
Pickering
John Gass
Ruth Chattaway
Mazette Golan
Stover
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Morris F. Harris
Edwin B. deLima
Ass'n
Arthur Manor
Davis Park
Norman B. Steinberg
Robert E. Delany
Air Force
William D. Berky
Pliny W. Williamson
Bruce M. Bowen
A. S. Army Color Guard
U. S. Army
U. S. Army Color Guard
Walter L. Schroeder
S.H.M. Church
I — Stars and Stripes Forever
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Recreation Council
Seely PI
L.w.yv
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Citizens Committee
Town Club
Central Westchester Y.W.C.A
Northfield Schools
Schepp Foundation
National Tuberculosis Ass'n
Citizens
New York Public Library
Westchester County Council of Social Agencies
Yale Alumni Board
Yale-Westchester Alumni Ass'n
Old Scarsdale
Ass’n
Heathcote Rd
Wilmot Rd
Heathcote Corners
Benjamin Miller
Canterbury
Penn Rd
Scarsdale Acres
Board of Appeals
Benedict Ave
Benedict Rd
Lloyd W. Durant
Carthage Rd
Heathcote Pta
Heathcote
Ralph Keating
Stephen Habbe
Meadow Rd
Police and Fire Depts
Miller
Edwin A. deLima
Quaker Ridge
St. Pius X
Scarsdale Supply Co
New Rochelle
Chase Ra
Murray Koff
S. John Simmen
Dr. Stover
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