Westchester County Chamber Elects New Board and Goals
The Westchester County Chamber of Commerce formed its new Board of Directors with Collin Armstrong as President and officers including William R. Bull, Frank R. Pierson, William Mitchell, Alexander Stolz, J. Crawford Stevens, and Ivan Flood. The group adopted resolutions opposing daylight saving repeal and endorsing government reorganization, the Port Treaty, and a new federal district for Westchester. The meeting highlighted postwar work and plans on tax exemptions police efficiency county government and planning. Guest Van Dyke Hill urged unity to revive regional cooperation and avert population-driven division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchester County Chamber of Commerce
Collin Armstrong
Scarsdale
Wm. R. Bull
Port Chester
Frank R. Pierson
Tarrytown
William Mitchell
Alexander Stolz
Yonkers
J. Crawford Stevens
White Plains
Ivan Flood
New York, New Jersey
Westchester County
Armstrong
Chamber
van Dyke Hill
Chesterfieldian Magazine
Scarsdale Donation Aids European Relief Council Effort
Acknowledgment shows Scarsdale contributions totaling The Scarsdale Community Service Committee treasurer Mrs Muhlfeld reports 1631 38 dollars plus 864 30 from Christmas card sales were sent to aid 3 600 000 waif under nourished or orphaned children in Europe The letter praises local volunteers and notes that every ten dollars helps save one child until the next harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale
European Relief Council
Muhlfeld
Greenacres School Hears Plea for Serbian Relief
Mrs Armstrong of the Serbian Relief Commission spoke at Greenacres School describing Serbia's dire conditions and American aid. Students quickly organized a box for old clothing and the school has already raised 270 dollars for Serbian orphans.
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Greenacres School
Armstrong
Serbian Relief Commission
Serbia
America
Organize New East Dale Girls Club
Inspired by the Eastdale Boys Club, about twenty girls from lower Scarsdale met at the boys club room on Scarsdale avenue to form an athletic and social club. The Eastdale room is open to girls every Friday night with plans for an outdoor basketball team in the spring.
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Eastdale
Scarsdale
Scarsdale Avenue
Night School progress reported by Community Service Committee
The Night School under the Community Service Committee met ten times in the Catholic Church basement with about eleven of twelve registered attending. Miss Nott will teach the advanced pupils as they progress, and the class plans to move to the Edgewood School portable next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Service Committee
Guild
Muhlfeld
Orvis
Conwell
Outwater
Glover
Ransom
Torrey
Shepherd
Scarsdale Gets Share Of Christmas Seal Fund
Mrs Susan M Baker of the Westchester County Tuberculosis Association confirms Scarsdale’s share from Christmas seal sales totaling 1015 55. Personal list 486 80 and mail sales 528 75 contribute to the county lead with a 50 percent disbursement to Scarsdale and promise of a supplementary check.
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Susan M. Baker
Westchester County Tuberculosis Association
Guy Forbes
Baker
Scarsdale
Sarsdale
Save March 19 for American Legion Minstrels
March 19 is set for the American Legion Minstrels with details to appear in The Inquirer. Public notice urges readers to watch the paper for full information and schedule updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Watch the Inquirer
Parkway to Erect Woodland Viaduct
The Bronx Parkway Commission invites bids for a 145 foot reinforced concrete Woodland Place viaduct over the New York Central tracks at White Plains. The arch design by Palmer and Hornbostel features four ribs with side walks and spandrel arches. Bids due March 25 at 11:30 A M. project funded by Bronx Parkway Commission White Plains city New York Central and State of New York.
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Bronx Parkway Commission
Woodland Place
Parkway
White Plain
Tibbits Avenue
New York Central
Bronx River
Scarsdale
Bronx River Valley
White Plains
Kenaico Dam
Public Service Commission
Palmer and Hornbostel
I New York
Hell Gate
Parkway Commission
Bronxville
City of White Plains
New York Central Railroad
State of New York
Protest Bill Abolishing State Game Protectors
Sportsmen and fishermen across New York oppose a bill by Senator Fearon to abolish the State game protectors and transfer duties to the state police. W S French of the New York State Fish, Game and Forest League notes the group of over 40,000 members rejects disrupting the existing protection system after forty years of development. He argues troopers are not specialized for game work and are already burdened with current duties.
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New York State
Fearon
W. S., French
New York
New Hartford
French
Strikes or Arbitration Discussed at City Hall Meeting
A meeting at the Town Hall in New York City on Sunday March 6 at 3 p m under the Consumers Teague and the Women s City Club will discuss Strikes or Arbitration. Speakers include N I Stone Sidney Hillman James H Tufts and Henry R Seager. The public is invited.
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Town Hall
New York City
Consumers’ Teague
Women's City Club
N. I. Stone
Sidney Hillman
James H. Tufts
Henry R. Seager
Used Cars Highlight Survival Test at Brown's Buick
Ten White Plains physicians rely on Buick cars while pondering which other used model passes the survival of the fittest test. Brown's Buick Service in White Plains, New York promotes a selection of dependable pre owned vehicles.
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White Plains
Brown
Buick
N. Y
Scarborough Wins Vic Ties Over Scarsdale in Basketball
Three teams from Scarborough-on-the-Hudson visited Scarsdale. The second teams opened with Scarborough winning 29 to 16. The varsity girls tied much of the game before Scarborough prevailed 28 to 19. The varsity boys game saw Scarsdale, outweighed by twenty pounds, lose 29 to 26 amid disputed fouls and scorer errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarborough-on-the Hudson
Scarborough
Scarsdale
Loeffel
Yale Scholarship Offered to County Westchester Students
The Yale hte Association of Westchester County decided to offer a 350 scholarship for the 1921 college year. Open to county high schools, the award follows Yale’s updated entrance rules allowing a student with a four year secondary program to gain admission via certificate and exams in English and three other subjects.
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Yale Hte Association
Westchester County
Yale Club
New York
Yale
Yale University
College Entrance Board
McDowell Group Seeks Support for Scarsdale Art Centre
The McDowell Group through the Scarsdale committee invites community members to join as dollar supporters to back a national art centre project. Mrs. Max Goldsmith chairs the panel alongside Mra. E. Anderson Mrs. G. Calkins Mrs. BK. M. Conger Mrs. Livingston and Mrs. T. J. Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale
McDowell Group
Max Goldsmith
McDowell
Peterborough
Local American Legion Minstrel Show Set For Next Saturday
Scarsdale veterans plan a March 12 minstrel show at the high school auditorium with a large cast led by interlocutor T. C. Jessup and four end men. The event includes a vocal quartet, banjo and mandolin numbers, and surprise acts, with tickets available at local stores and through Legion members.
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Veterans of American Legion Plan
Scarsdale
American Legion
Lester Stewart
T. C. Jessup
Hebard
Ward
Stowell
Fellows
Inquirer
O'Farrell
Legion
Parent Teacher Association to Hold Special Meeting
The Parent Teacher Association schedules a special meeting at the High School on Wednesday March 9 at 3 30 p m. Mr Philip Russell president of the Board of Education will discuss local school problems and answer questions on school administration and policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Parent-Teacher Association
Philip Russell
Board of Education
Enjoy Engagement Party for Rose Fetzer and Alexander Revene
A charming engagement party hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Fetzer at their home last Saturday evening celebrated their daughter Rose and her engagement to Mr Alexander Revene of New York. The event featured flowers, Harold Costain's musicians for dancing, a midnight supper, and guests from out of town including Mr and Mrs George Welting and many Fetzer relatives.
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Frank Fetzers
Rose
Alexander Revene
New York
Harold Costain
George Welting
Ida M. Sage
Clara Welting
Martha Fetzer
Ruth Glenn
Anna Ehrenfeuchter
Edna
Ruth
Louise Fetzer
Adelaide Cilento
Edna Adams
Messrs
Henri Revene
Harry Drury
Charles Bjerkegren
John MacDonald
Peter Kaufmann
Frank Fetzer
Reynold Quinn
Edgar Fetzer
Harry Kaufmann
Wayside Players Curtain Raise First Production Details
The Wayside Players announce a Monday March 7 opening at 8 15 pm in the High School auditorium. Three one act plays include The Workhouse Ward and Supressed Desires with casts listed. Doors open 7 45 pm and tickets cost 1 50 for members with pre mailed checks.
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Inquirer
Lady Gregory
Clear Workhouse
Michael Nuskell
Rollin Kirby
Mike Mclinery
Percy Waxman
Bonahue
Grace Hastings
Washington Square
Henrietta Brewster
Stephen Brewster
Robert Benchley
Mabel
Walter Pleuthner
Franklin Henshaw
Hugh Adair
SPEAKS ON ABNORMAL CHILD AT PTA MEETING
Miss Eleanor Gray state superintendent of special classes spoke on handling the abnormal child. She cited age twelve to fourteen as development limit and showed mental growth steps. Psychological tests aid grading. Hewitt described elastic village promotion and urged broader five year high school courses for many students. Attendance banner awarded to Miss Johnson's class.
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Eleanor Gray
Parent-Teacher Association
Hewitt
Scarsdale
Miss Johnson
Greenacres
Scarsdale High School Tenth Grade presents Cranford scene
The tenth grade at Scarsdale High School will stage a Cranford scene on Thursday morning March 10 at 8 45. All friends of the school are invited to attend.
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Scarsdale High School
Cranford
Save March 12 for American Le details
An upcoming American League event is scheduled for March 12, with organizers urging attendance for details on competition rules and lineup. Local venues will host related activities and announcements.
Insure Your Property With George E Doolan Ad
An advertisement from George E Doolan of Depot Square White Plains offers automobile insurance services. It lists contact telephone 589 and promotes property insurance in a compact local notice.
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George E. Doolan
Depot Square
White Plains
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chamber of Commerce
NEW Eastdale Girl's Club
Yale Alumni Association
Margaret H. H. Johnson
the Inquirer
Burgess
Johnson
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