Class of 50 Says Farewell To Scarsdale High
Scarsdale High School honors 197 graduates at a June 23 commencement. Norman Weil Jr is valedictorian and Ann Noel Cannon salutatorian. Dr Karl Miller of the University of Pennsylvania addressed the class on studying abroad under the Fulbright plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale High School
Norman Weil, Jr
Ann Noel Cannon
Archibald B. Shaw
Karl G. Miller
College of Liberal Arts For Women
University of Pennsylvania
Lester W. Nelson
Miller
Fullbright
Speed Limit Raised In Scarsdale To Thirty Miles
Scarsdale will raise the speed limit from 25 to 30 mph effective July 11 after a village board vote following a public hearing. Albert H. Foster urged neighbors’ concerns, Trustee Earle R. Van Vliet opposed the amendment, while Trustee Harry G. Liese defended the plan for uniform village speed laws and noted some roads still require stricter enforcement for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale
Albert H. Foster
Richelieu Rd
Earle R. van Vliet
Harry G. Liese
Law Committee
Post Rd
Mustang Wins Second Place in Newport-Bermuda Race
The 45-foot sloop Mustang owned by Rod Stephens formerly of Scarsdale took second in Class B of the Newport-Bermuda yacht race. Crew member Bob Erskine hailed from Fenimore Road as the event was described as the fastest since 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport-Bermuda
Rod Stephens
Scarsdale
Cruising Club of America
Bob Erskine
Fenimore Rd
Church News Index and Page References
A listing of sections and page numbers for church news editorials society schools and theatres across pages 1 10 11 14 16 and 17 in this edition.
Night driving restricted for junior operators under 18
Starting tomorrow junior operators must be accompanied by a licensed operator over 18 when driving in darkness except for travel to and from school. The rule returns after 1817 personal injury accidents and 39 fatalities involved under 18 drivers last year, compared with 824 accidents and 24 fatalities in 1948 before the prior restriction.
Kaley Departs as Scarsdale Art Leader After 23 Years
Retirement of Winifred M Kaley from Scarsdale High School art department is announced effective tomorrow. Luke F Beckerman will succeed as head. he has taught in Scarsdale since 1934. Myron G Barnhart named art teacher at junior senior high in Edgemont and Princeton moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred M. Kaley
Scarsdale High School
Luke F. Beckerman
Scarsdale Manor
Kaley
Beckerman
Scarsdale
Myron G. Barnhart
University of Buffalo
Albright School of Fine Arts
Buffalo
Teachers College
Columbia
Barnhart
Petitions Presented for Outdoor Pool in Scarsdale
Petitions totaling 2554 signatures were presented to the Scarsdale Village Board for an outdoor pool on Butler Field. Organizers would fund via a temporary $1 per thousand tax rise, if needed, over two years. Mayor Ingalls lauded the effort as beneficial, while a resident urged preserving Butler Field’s beauty. The board will study the proposal and analyze signatures for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale
Butler Field
Murray Koff
Koff
Edward Ingalls
Cleveland A Dunn
Heathcote Rd
Northgate
Dunn
Ingalls
Scarsdale Civic Celebration At Greenacres Playground
A Scarsdale event at Greenacres Playground on Huntington and Montrose Roads includes 9:30 a.m. games and field events, flag raising, tug of war, and refreshments. Prizes will be awarded for field event winners. At 11:00 a.m. the flag raising features Village Trustee Karl Finsterbusch and L. M. Starbuck, president of Greenacres Association.
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Greenacres Playground
Huntington
Montrose Rds
Karl Finsterbusch
L. M. Starbuck
Greenacres Ass'n
Fathers and Sons
Crossway Field
Mamaroneck Rd
East
Brewster Rd
Boy Scout House
Wayside Lane
Scarsdale Legion Post
Treasury
Greenacres
Charles B. Whittelesy, Jr
Talbot Babcock
Carl CC. Brown
George P. Drowne, Jr
James Glass, Jr
William J. Harnisch
A. Herman Lynch
Howard W. Woolf
Leonard Starbuck
William Reid
Robert Buchanan
Theodore B. Goetz
Stanley Mansfield
Mills N. Ripley
William Wright
William Wright, Jr
US Air Forces Reserve
O. B. Helffrich
Rosemary Sheridan
Mariner
Margaret Swanson
Bill Brewster
Spencer Barnhart
Andre Vogel
Edward Ingalls
Leonard M. Starbuck
East Scarsdale
Morris F. Harris
George Smith
John Doyle
Frank Gangemi
Joe Davis
Charles Feld
George R. Merchant
East Scarsdale Ass'n
Annual Egg-Toss Parade Starts at Bell and Sprague
OS 2:00 P.M. parade of children with games for all features an egg toss. Parade proceeds from Bell and Sprague to Nelson to Boulevard to Davis Park. Free refreshments for children and prizes for winners. Arthur Manor Assn president C. E. Grey, S. A. Uabow, chairman invite all to enjoy the fun.
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Bell and Sprague
Nelson
Boulevard
Davis Park
Arthur Manor Ass'n
C. E. Grey
S. A. Uabow
Butler Event Lineup at 4 PM to 8:15 PM
The program includes a 4:00 PM American Legion Color Guard competition led by W. G. Roeder, a 6:00 PM Air Force Band concert conducted by Chief Warrant Officer A. B. Shaffer Jr., a 7:45 PM massing of the colors with Major Kevney O Connor, color guard awards by Mayor Ingalls, and 8:15 PM evening ceremonies with Senator Pliny W Williamson presiding and Rev. Dr. George H. Smyth giving the invocation alongside Mayor Edward Ingalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Color Guard
W. G. Roeder
Air Force Band
A. B. Shaffer, Jr
Banner Band
Kevney O'Connor
Ingalls
Pliny W. Williamson
George H. Smyth
Edward Ingalls
Arthur Manor U S Air Force Color Guard Event
The program features the Air Force Color Guard pledge and salutes, three volleys by Scarsdale Post 52, the Battle Hymn of the Republic, retire the colors, benediction by Rev. Neil Burn, Stars and Stripes Forever, and music by the Air Force Band. Times include 8:45 P M 9:15 P M fireworks 10:00 P M dance and 11:30 P M good night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 8. Air Force Color Guard
American Legion
Scarsdale Post
Air Force Band
Scarsdale Library Raises Non-Resident Fee
The Scarsdale Public Library board on June 22 voted to raise the non-resident fee from one to two dollars per year effective immediately. Non-residents will pay the higher rate when joining or renewing. about 524 members are affected, mainly from Greenburgh Hartsdale and Eastchester areas with limited or no library service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale
Greenburgh
Hartsdale
Eastchester
Mrs. Hellmann Sets Scarsdale Golf Record In Class A
Mrs. Richard Hellmann, Women’s Golf Ass’n guest day leader at Scarsdale, breaks her own women’s course record with a 77 on a par 75 course. She also wins Class A with a low net 70, while H A Ross takes Class B with 78. Guest prizes go to Baum and Wendsell. Creamer nets 24 putts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hellmann
Scarsdale Golf Club
Ellis Baum
H. Wendsell
Thomas Creamer
Parking Report prompts board review of metering and zoning
The Planning Commission submitted a full report on parking to the Village Board on Tuesday night. It was referred to administrative staff for cost and revenue studies on new parking moves and to the village attorney and law committee for zoning matter reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planning Commission
Inquirer Names Placeholder Editor for Two Weeks
Miss Barbara E. Lemmon of Circle Rd. will lead The Inquirer as assistant editor for two weeks while Ruth Nash Chalmers is on vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara E. Lemmon
Circle Rd
the Inquirer
Ruth Nash Chalmers
Scarsdale Library Pushes Gifts for Wissembourg Kids
Miss Sylvia C. Hilton announces the Scarsdale Library welcomes gifts of attractive children’s picture books to send to the Wissembourg schools. Wissembourg is Scarsdale’s adopted town in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia C. Hilton
Scarsdale
Wissembourg
France
Scarsdale School Board Meeting Scheduled for July 5
The annual meeting of the Board of Education will convene next Wednesday evening July 5 at 8 15 in the board rooms located at Scarsdale High School Brewster Road entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board Ofducation
Scarsdale High School
Brewster Rd
Local Color Guard to Seek First on Fourth Honors
Scarsdale Color Guard, coached by Walter Roeder known as Pop, competes in the Westchester Putnam Dutchess Rockland and Orange county color guard contest ahead of the Fourth of July. The team, which won first place in 1949 and second in 1938, faces national and regional contests with prizes of 50 35 and 25 dollars awarded at 7 45 p.m. by Mayor Ingalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Westchester
Putman
Dutchess
Rockland
Orange
Walter G. Roeder
Scarsdale Legionaires
Pop
Crack
Scarsdale
Roeder
Ingalls
Bruning Wins Al Morris Tourney at Scarsdale
P J Bruning captured the 18 hole medal play event at Scarsdale Golf Club with 75 10 65. Mixed four ball tied for first at 67 were Mr and Mrs R F Warren and Mr and Mrs C F Walden. Bruning and partner Mrs B R Clark tied for second at 68 with H A Ross and Bruning's son. Sam Thompson and Sam Thompson Jr won father son best ball with 60. Class A and B sweepstakes awarded to multiple players including J M West J N Ledbetter Jr and H L Kincade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Bruning
Scarsdale Golf Club
R. F. Warren
C. F. Walden
H. A. Ross
Bruning
B. R. Clark
Central Registration urged in White Plains for fall voters
Citizens out of town on registration days can use the Board of Elections office in White Plains from now to Sept 26. Hours vary by period with weekday and Saturday slots, then October 9 to 14 for Scarsdale personal districts and October 7 and 14 for non personal districts including Eastchester and Greenburgh.
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Board of Elections
White Plains
Scarsdale
Eastchester
Greenburgh
Red Cross Seeks Summer Knitters at Scarsdale Branch
The Scarsdale Branch of the American Red Cross in the Harwood Building invites summer knitters to join July and August sessions open Mondays from 10 to 12. Wool chairman Mrs. Charles D. Morgan notes a large fall quota for the new veterans hospital and lists afghans sweaters socks and mitts as needed projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale
American Red Cross
Harwood
Charles D. Morgan
Red Cross
Veterans’ Hospital
Garrity designates Delany for State Assembly seat
Democratic County Chairman Harold T Garrity announces Robert I Delany of 180 Gaylor Rd as the Democratic nominee candidate for the State Assembly in the 5th Assembly District The district includes White Plains New Rochelle parts of Scarsdale and surrounding towns Eastchester Harrison Lewisboro North Castle Pound Ridge and North Castle
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Harold T. Garrity
Robert I. Delany
Gaylor Rd
St. A.D
White Plains
New Rochelle
Eastchester
Harrison
Lewisboro
North Castle
Poundridge
Scarsdale
Measles Cases Reported in Scarsdale Health Department Says
Three new measles cases were reported in Scarsdale last week by the Health Department. The agency urged residents to check vaccination status and seek care if symptoms appear. Public health officials warned of potential spread and ongoing monitoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale
Health Department
Four Apply for Scarsdale Postmaster Job
Four candidates seek the $5170 a year Scarsdale postmaster post. They are Mrs Mary O Drury acting postmistress James M Lyons assistant postmaster Leonard R Crooks superintendent of mails and Robert P Austin clerk. Civil Service will not accept more applications and will eliminate at least one candidate. A maximum of three will be certified for appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale
Mary O. Drury
James M. Lyons
Leonard R. Crooks
Robert P. Austin
Civil Service Commission
Post Office Department
Quaker Ridge Objects to Weaver Street Rezoning
The Quaker Ridge Association led by President Richard W. Newman urged the Village Board to oppose New Rochelle’s plan to rezone Weaver Street acreage across from Quaker Ridge School for about 20 stores. Scarsdale Meadows Association President Sydney H. Lane joined the concern. The board asked its attorney to attend New Rochelle Common Council meetings to stress possible harm to residential values and the school’s vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Ridge Ass'n
Richard W. Newman
New Rochelle
Weaver St
Quaker Ridge School
Scarsdale
Sydney H. Lane
Ridgecrest East Leader Named Eastern Lawn Tennis Chairwoman
Miss Sally Barnes of Ridgecrest East is appointed girls' chairman of the Eastern Lawn Tennis Ass'n overseeing girls' tournaments in the East. A former New York State champion, she recently finished her freshman year at Mt. Holyoke College where she sang in the class choir, served on the freshman nominating committee, and worked on the college newspaper staff. She also represented Mt. Holyoke at the Student Christian Conference at Lake Sebago Me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Barnes
Ridgecrest East
Eastern Lawn Tennis Ass'n
Miss Barnes
New York
Mt. Holyoke College
Lake Sebago
Calendar of Village Events for the Coming Year
The Inquirer urges local organizations to submit meeting dates for the next year to the newspaper office. The goal is to publish a calendar to help prevent scheduling conflicts wherever possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Inquirer
Scarsdale July Fourth Celebration Plans Announced
Scarsdale residents outline a community Fourth of July celebration from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. with games for families, Air Force Band music, and fireworks. Volunteers, sponsors, and ticket buyers are urged to support field events, concessions, and safety precautions as Greenacres and East Scarsdale join in the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale
Air Force
William W. Luman
Inquirer
Fireworks ban urged as Fourth plans unfold
Public notice warns that all fireworks without a permit are illegal under state law and village ordinances, while Fourth of July activities are planned for youths. The message cautions against nuisances and lawbreaking during celebrations.
Six Churches Unite for Summer Union Services Schedule
Six community churches plan Sunday union services at 11 am in July at Hitchcock Memorial Church Walworth and Greenacres Aves and in August and September 3 at Community Baptist Church Popham and Autenrieth Rds. Preachers include Herbert W. Hanson Theodore Brinckerhoff Clifford P. Albertson Neil Burn Frederick W. Cropp Alan R. Chalmers M Forest Ashbrook William H. Jones George Hugh Smyth and other clergy. Congregations joining are Greenville Community Hitchcock Memorial Beedemer Lutheran Scarsdale Community Baptist Scarsdale Congregational and St Pauls Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchcock Memorial Church
Walworth
Greenacres Aves
Community Baptist Church
Popham and
Autenrieth Rds
Herbert W. Hanson
Theodore Brinckerhoff
Greenville Community Church
Clifford P. Albertson
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Hartsdale
Neil Burn
Scarsdale Congregational Church
Frederick W. Cropp
American Bible Society
Albertson
Alan R. Chalmers
St. Mary's Church
Green Cove Springs
Fla
M. Forest Ashbrook
American Baptist Convention
William H. Jones
George Hugh Smyth
Greenville
Hitchcock Memorial
Beedemer Lutheran
Scarsdale Community
Scarsdale Seeks Keepers for Historic Bronx River Fountain
Scarsdale officials urged the Westchester County Park Commission to preserve the Bronx River Parkway fountain area near Hartsdale station. The board voiced disappointment over plans to fill in the site and convert it to a grass plot, urging repairs and reconstruction at earliest budgetary opportunity. Leonard Starbuck led local groups in requesting continued natural beauty, while residents argued the land’s deed history and upkeep obligations justify maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Park Commission
Bronx River Parkway
Hartsdale Station
Leonard M. Starbuck
Greenacres Ass'n
Park Commission
George W. Cornell
the Inquirer
Garrett Mott
Fountain Terrace
Scarsdale
Board Meeting Postponed to July 10 After Holiday Weekend
The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors scheduled for Monday July 3 is postponed to July 10. Scarsdale Public Library local banks and shops and the Post Office will be closed all day Tuesday July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Scarsdale
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