Red Cross to Provide Auto Transport for Regiment
Westchester County Chapter of the American Red Cross will furnish motor vehicles to transport officers to outposts so guards can be moved promptly. The county has organized nine motor centers across towns and residents pledge to offer their cars for emergencies. Red Cross will notify and call upon district residents near the front to supply vehicles as needed.
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Westchester County
The
American Red Cross
Biles
Nating Fon Lie Gore
Ganiz
Cros
Pse
Iment
Red Cross
Baik Tarracs
Red Cross Sar
Autho Biles
Farm Work Persists Amid Bad Weather And Hunger
Despite poor Apa weather local gardeners continue, onions planted on the Community Farm. Women cut potatoes at Mrs. Burgess barn, preparing forty barrels for sharing. Wayside cottage renovation proceeds while a market plans to stay open with volunteer labor.
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Brewst
Greenacres H
Mason
Isati Fedsiders
Tal Bur
Fragmentary Civil War Echoes Mention Lafayette and Liberty Symbol
Reading fragments recount Lafayette's visit and republican ideals, a woman urging troops at a French battle near the Marne, and references to the Statue of Liberty and fleur-de-lis. The garbled text blends wartime zeal with school talks and patriotic symbolism.
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Marne
France
Seine
Paris
Lafayette
Ames
Seefers Hold Masque Dance at Firehouse
The Seefers staged a masque dance at the Greenville firehouse with Mr and Mrs John Tennsinger hosting. Miss Florence Smith won the ladies prize while Mr Edward Weiss wore a formal costume as the night flowed with music and dancing.
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Dial” Club
Greenville
John Tennsinger
Florence Smith
Edward Weiss
Jas
Auxiliary Police Force Drills Intensify
Auxiliary police force conducts continuous drill sessions with officers practicing rapid deployment and security procedures, aiming to bolster readiness for public safety operations.
Census Bureau Volunteers Seek Women to Aid in Census
The New York State Suffrage Party opens a women led census bureau in White Plains and Scarsdale for May 10 to May 14 with sessions 8 to 10 am and 4 to 6 pm at Station Park Bronx Parkway. Volunteers will conduct a house to house census canvass across the district.
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Flitary
Stfhaub
Bronx Parkway
Wetebeiles IC
White ‘Plains
Jary Club
T. H. Burgess
F. A.ardighlow
Frenchlee
Scarsdale
Letter warns Captain Ruggiero over underage driving
Seers 5 drive case involves Captain Ruggiero of Scarsdale N Y who received a letter from Village President Rush Wilson accusing him of violating a state statute that forbids persons under 18 from operating a motor vehicle unless licensed or the owner’s chauffeur. Wilson asks for enforcement action and a report after a year.
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Ruggiero
Scarsdale
N. Y
Rush Wilson
High School Pupils Aid Belgian Relief Drive
Students from the high school organize a charity drive to collect old papers to support the Belgian Relief Commission. Miss Florence Steepngh leads the girls division and boys division is guided by Royimson Codk with several pupils participating in activities this week.
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Sgn
Ethene
Telief Commission
Florence Stesepngh
R¢mson Codk
Helen Smith
Gracie Costan
Ralph Wilkenson
Josephine J. Coombs
Katherine Rich
Olivis Fountain
James Florence Steurnagle
Annie Irish
William Snyder
Physical Training Exhibition Delights Audience at Local School
A school held a physical training exhibition directed by the physical education teacher Miss. The event showcased numerous numbers with young children shown excelling in folk dances. A basketball game split halves with boys and girls performing strongly, pleasing the audience.
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Lic
Union district trustees election and budget approved
The Union district held its annual meeting on Post Road to elect officers and approve a budget of 65 465 for the next fiscal year. Outgoing trustees George H arsh and H V Lakin were reelected with G A Marsh serving one year and Philip Russell joining. G Fountain Dr Sheppard and H C Lakin also named to the new Board. The budget will be collected in September and funds may cover temporary classrooms or portable buildings if needed.
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Post Road
George H.arsh
H. V. Lakin
G. A. Harwood
Philip Wipe
Harwood
Russell
Lakin
Marsh
Stevens
G. Fountain
Sheppard
H. C. Lakin
G.A. Marsh
Philip Russell
Red Cross opens women’s dressings workshop at Scarsdale station
The Red Cross starts a three day a week dressings workshop in the Commission building at Scarsdale Station for women who want to help. Experts will supervise training on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays with sessions from 9 to 12 morning and 2 to 5 afternoon.
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Ref Cross
Jomx Parkway
Scarsdale
F. H. Bethell
Jon
Autos Placed at Disposal of Village in Scarsdale
Scarsdale residents place their autos at the village’s disposal for early defense needs. Cars will transport troops and medical supplies and assist in assembling the Defense League menu if required. Listed volunteers include Hugh Jirvis, Milne, Guer rin, Bethel, Garlowhur, Steinman, Chatillon, Bach, Cohn, Willard Winstow, and A F Hebard.
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Lowing
Scarsdale
Arly
Messrs
Hugh Jirvis
Co. D
Milne
B.C. Guerrin
F. . Bethel
E. Ss .Steinman
R. F. Chatillon
F. A. Bach
L.A. Cohn
Willard Winstow
A. F. Hebard
Defense League
Village Trustees Meet Disclose Health and Budget Concerns
Village Trustees report four cases of German measles and a neglected pond posing health risks. They hear plans for census aid, approve a $21 weekly salary for an assessor aide starting April 16, and discuss roadbed costs and sewer district charges.
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Ryan
Sehapeehe
Ion’ Public’ Safety
Westchester Counnty ‘Commi . of Public Safety
New Court House
White Plains
Ai ¢ Davis
Board of Assessors
David R. Dann
Lavis
Demn
State Commission of Highways
France
Brewster
Oakway
Frlst
Durham
Police
Public Safety
Bradford
Consolidated Water Company
Franklin Henshaw
Henry
Highway Department
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White
Scarsdale Hardware Company
Scarsdale, Ave
Joseph G. Wyman
Certified Public Accountant
Wall Street
New York
Westchester Lighting Co
E. S. Martin
Scarsdale Inquirer
Bronxville
Census Bureau
Station Park
Seers
Phillip Russell
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