Four Plans For Dealing With Parkway Crossing At Fenimore Road
Dixon R. Fox discusses four proposed solutions to the Fenimore Road crossing as Scarsdale officials and residents seek to preserve parkland charm. The Cullen viaduct plan would redirect traffic, bypass the iron bridge, and keep Fenimore Road connected to the Parkway while preserving Greenburgh landscapes. it hinges on railroad and Greenburgh cooperation and possible land value impacts.
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Fenimore Road
Dixon R. Fox
Scarsdale
Westchester County
New York
Hartsdale
Bronx Parkway
Parkway Commission
Lower
Hartsdale Station
Parkway Engineers
Greenacres Association
Town Club
Cullen
Charles Cullen
Village Planning Commission
Fleetwood
Bronxville
Hitchcock Church
Greenburgh
Greenacres Lake
Trooper Barracks at White Plains Burn
The New York State constabulary barracks at White Plains burned Monday night, destroying a three story U shaped building with about 25 horses and extensive equipment losses nearing 100000. Fire origin unknown but linked to a backfire from an automobile. Police dogs roamed the woods next day. White Plains firemen could not fight the blaze for lack of water.
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New York State Constabulary
White Plains
Bloomingdale
Burke Foundation
St. Agnes Hospital
F. P. Fox Opposed to Heathcote Station Lumber Yard
Frederick P. Fox joins Heathcote residents in seeking removal of lumber piles and loading platforms from the Heathcote station site near Mamaroneck road. He cites the overhanging elevator on Heathcote road as a nuisance with no village utility and urges trustees to order its removal. Fox will help finance the solution.
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F. P. Fox
Heathcote Station
Frederick P. Fox
Fox
the Inquirer
Mamaroneck Road
Heathcote Road
Highway Department
Quaker Realty Company
Mr. Fox
Women urged to join political parties at Citizenship Day
In Yonkers under the Westchester County League of Women Voters Citizenship Day drew a large crowd. National organizer urged women to enroll and work loyally in politics. William J. Wallin argued county government changes cannot come soon and explained amendment disputes. He noted home rule preserved unless people vote otherwise and favored centralization for water and parks while opposing police centralization. Esther Lape called for education amid lengthy committee study.
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Yonkers
Westchester County League of Women Voters
League
William J. Wallin
Wallin
Board of Supervisors
Esther Lape
Andes Crossing Exudes Color and Quiet Descriptions
Rush Wilson reports crossing the Andes from Buenos Aires to Valparaiso in forty eight hours. He recalls barren Chilean slopes and a New Year market with women in multiple colored petticoats and embroidered shawls. He notes llama wool ponchos, the ungainly llama grazing, and trains that feel like benches all day. Weather on the east coast resembles July or August with strong sun.
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Rush Wilson
South America
Andes
Buenos Aires
Valparaiso
Wilson
the Inquirer
Village Election Set for March 18 with Propositions
The Republican Town Committee announces the village election on Tuesday March 18 for village president trustees and treasurer. Voters will also decide three propositions. Polls open 4 PM to 8 PM at two districts polling sites. Northern district includes Old Town Hall Fenimore and Post roads. Southern district uses Village Hall Post and Popham roads. Committee urges all to vote.
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Republican Town Committee
Old Town Hall
Fenimore and
Post Roads
Village Hall
Post and
Popham Roads
1024 Buicks Arrive With New Brakes and Upgrades
Brown's Buick Service announces 1024 Buicks arriving with four wheel brakes and other improvements. Located at 618 Lexington Ave, the dealership promotes the enhanced models and retirements.
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Brown
Buick
Lexington Ave
W. P
Charges Against Chief Kenison Not Sustained by Investigating Panel
A special committee found no misconduct charges against Police Chief Kenison. It praised his industrious honest leadership, noted improved department discipline and morale, but cited occasional poor judgment. The panel urged pay increases for police staff and recommended an independent police booth telephone system. A public hearing on a proposed Westchester Street railroad fare hike was scheduled for March 21.
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Renison
Kenison
Board of Trustees
Frank O. Ayres
Kenneth
Hogg
Gail Borden
Dr. Roman to Speak on The New Education at Heathcote Hall
Dr. Frederick W. Roman educator and former U S Department of Education Paris representative will lecture at Heathcote Hall Greenburgh next Thursday March 20 at 8 15 pm under the auspices of the Greenburgh No 6 Parent Teachers Association. He trained at Yale and earned a Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Letters and has written The New Education in Europe.
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Parenthers’ Association
Town of
Greenburgh
Frederick W. Roman
New York University
Paris
U. S. Department of Education
Heathcote Hall
Popham Road
School Lane
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Scarsdale
Roman
University of Paris
Yale University
University of Berlin
France
Europe
England
Germany
Deer Slayer Film Shown for Scouts at Scout House
The five reel thriller The Deer Slayer based on James Fenimore Cooper stories screens at Scout House on Saturday evening March 15 at 7 30. Admission is free and the Boy Scouts only may attend. The event is the first of a series under the Scarsdale District Committee led by Rollin C. Newton.
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James Fenimore Cooper
Scout House
Scarsdale
Rollin C. Newton
Investor's Catechism and Mortgage Bonds Ad
An advertisement offers First Mortgage Certificates with a promise of guaranteed safety. It invites readers to send for An Investor's Catechism and lists Lawyer's Mortgage Co. on North Ninth Ave Mt. Vernon with Hillcrest contact.
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Lawyer's Mortgage Co
North Ninth Ave
Mt. Vernon
Hillcrest Eeanaeas
Scarsdale Woman’s Club Receives 500 Gift for Building Fund
At a Wednesday open meeting the Scarsdale Woman’s Club treasurer announced a 500 gift from the Newspaper Committee for the Building Fund, boosting the total near 4,400. Professor A J Barnouw of Columbia spoke on Old Dutch Ships and Skippers of New Amsterdam, detailing perilous Atlantic crossings and notable early New York skippers.
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Scarsdale Woman's Club
Thomas J. Harris
A. J. Barnouw
Columbia University
New Amsterdam
Holland
New Netherland
Spain
Virginia
Jasper Dunkert
Fosdick Addresses Greenacres on Abundant Life theme
Rev. Harry Emerson Fosdick spoke at Hitchcock Memorial Church on Ash Wednesday drawing a full house. He focused on Jesus' mission to give life abundantly, contrasting with ritualism and urging emphasis on people, moral law, and the spirit over ceremony.
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Harry Emerson Fosdick
First Presbyterian Church of
New York City
Hitchcock Memorial Church
Smyth
Mr. Street
Ridgeview Avenue Congregational Church
Fosdick
John
Jesus
Christ
Iberty
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Dixon Fox
League of Women Voters
Cuennas
Mr. Rush Wilson
Forbes
Miller
Westchester Street Railroad
Dr. Roman
Philosophies of Education
F. L. Stearns
Parent-Teachers' Association
Ernest I. Hanford
Miss Lockwood
Deer Slayer
Scout
Woman’s Club Building Fund
Prof
Barnouw
Harry E. Fosdick
Greenacres
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