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Newspaper

Scarsdale Inquirer

Location

Scarsdale, New York, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1951

Page

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Zoning Variance Sought for Heathcote Inn Property

Public hearing by the Board of Appeals on June 6 at 8:15 p.m. reviews a petition by Peter W. Quinn for a variance on Lots 30 31 and 32 facing Lockwood Rd. to allow a four story apartment and office building amid plans on file at Village Hall.

Heathcote Inn Board of Appeals Dyckman Hall Post and Heathcote Rds Peter W. Quinn Frank Heller Lockwood Rd Village Board Planning Commission Popham Rd Lockwood Overhill Rd Town Club Chateaux Chase Rd Miss Lockwood Scarsdale Lodge

Greenacres Association to Hear Marbach at 39th Annual Meeting

The Greenacres Association will hold its 39th annual meeting at Greenacres School on Huntington Avenue Monday at 8 15 PM with coffee at 7 45 PM. Guest speaker John C. Marbach Westchester County assistant district attorney will discuss Kefauver Says Crime is Local and how residents can aid law enforcement.

Greenacres Ass'n Greenacres Huntington Ave John C. Marbach Westchester County Kefauver Belmont Corn H. Stanley Mansfield Paul Smith Gilbert Lamb Office of Strategic Services Washington

Village Board Sets Sessions On Assessment Complaints

Village Board will meet from seven to 11 next Tuesday evening to hear complaints about the village assessment roll and sewer assessments. Regular meetings postponed from May 22 will be held at 11 15, with residents allowed to appear before that time.

Church News Pages and Editorials Highlight Community Events

The index lists Church News on pages 20 to 22 and editorials on page 1d, with Society coverage on pages 18 and 10, sports on pages 15 and 16, theatres on page 24, and Woman's Club on page 17. The arrangement signals a broad community focus across sections.

Woman's Club

Early press shift for Memorial Day editions

Memorial Day changes push The Inquirer to an earlier press schedule. Society church and organization items must be in by noon Monday with pictures by 10, while all other news and display ads are due noon Tuesday and classified ads by four.

the Inquirer

Big Legion Bazaar Opens Tonight at Legion Headquarters

The Bazaar at the Legion on Mamaroneck Rd opens tonight and runs through May 31 to June 2. Proceeds fund mortgage retirement and Memorial Park development including two and a half acres of landscaped dogwood trees dedicated to residents who died in service.

Legion Mamaroneck Rd Monument Committee Jast Donald F. Metz

Scarsdale Woman's Exchange Announces 1950 Committees

At the May 17 meeting of the new board, Mrs. Broaddus Johnson revealed the coming year's committee appointments. Key posts include Mrs. Donald McCall as assistant treasurer and finance chair, Mrs. Roger Whitfield on maintenance, and Mrs. Edward Kelly for display.

Broaddus Johnson Scarsdale Woman's Exchange Donald McCall Roger Whitfield Edward Kelly John Herrmann Ralph E. Carpenter R. E.thompson Kenneth Sims Gardiner Rome Burr Gongwer William Kyle David Mann Sam Thompson Edward PF. Keating John Jack Richard Tatlow Frank Proctor Gonower

Scarsdale Forms 45 Auxiliary Police Officers

Forty five members of the Scarsdale Auxiliary Police were sworn in at American Legion Headquarters after completing a ten week course in first aid police work and procedures. The ceremony was led by Police Chief William J. Short with lectures and films on atomic bomb casualty handling.

Scarsdale Auxiliary Police American Legion William J. Short William M. Alley Gene J. Altieri Walter Andres Joseph L. Bachman George R. Bremser Paul R John Gass Police Auxiliary Harold L. Smith Harry G. Liese

Link to Head Art Association For Coming Year

Dr Henry C Link of Ridgecrest W was elected president of the Scarsdale Art Assn at its annual meeting May 20 at the Womens Club. Paris born Reginald Marsh was guest speaker whose works are in major museums. Prizes were awarded in the Spring exhibit.

Dr. Link Art Association Henry C. Link Ridgecrest W Scarsdale Art Ass'n Woman's Club Peggy Anhalt Charles B. Gulick, Jr Rosamond Wolcott Carroll G. Ross Huntington C. Atwater Michael Heller Joseph A. Redegeld Katherine Loudon Wallace H. Wolcott Rene B. Faure Reginald Marsh Howard Wall Morgan Mr. Marsh Metropolitan Museum of Art Whitney Museum Chicago Boston New York Life Magazine Nicholas Vedder Poole

Tax Lien Sale in Scarsdale Nine Hundred Percent Paid

Scarsdale town and village tax liens sold under Supervisor George W. Cornel with only 2095 dollars unpaid of a 2.9 million total leaving 861 to buy in. Seven bidders competed, up from five last year, and bidding was spirited as liens totaling 1234 dollars were sold.

Scarsdale Ivory Soap George W. Cornel

Quaker Ridge Association Sets Annual Meeting Agenda

The regular annual meeting will be held Tuesday evening at Quaker Ridge School. Dessert and coffee at 7 45 precede the session. Reports will be heard and officers elected for the coming year. Members and prospective members are invited to attend.

Quaker Ridge Ass'n Quaker Ridge School

Dalmatian News Thieves Alarm Scarsdale Neighbor

William S. Johnston of 65 Morris Lane reported to Scarsdale police that large Dalmatian dogs roamed across his property and stole his morning newspapers from the front steps.

William S. Johnston Morris Lane Scarsdale

Fluorine in Scarsdale water debated at Town Club meeting

At the May 17 annual meeting Dr. C. V. Burt reported preliminary studies favor fluorine in Scarsdale water to reduce dental caries in children. He noted nationwide use, cost estimates, and needed approvals from the New York State Board of Health, with cooperation required from neighboring Ardsley Hastings and Dobbs Ferry.

Public Health and Safety Committee C. V. Burt Scarsdale Burt United States Newburgh Kingston New York State Board of Health Ardsley Hastings Dobbs Ferry Erskine Town Club

Beech Hill PTA Installs Officers In Yonkers

Beech Hill Yonkers PTA installs Mrs Milton Applebaum as president at the May 15 meeting. Other officers include Mrs William Honnells as vice president and Mrs George Armstrong as recording secretary. Treasurer Mrs Herman Goldberg to be installed by proxy. Retiring president Mrs Alexander Rimash receives pin. Guest speaker W F Hoeft of Time Life speaks on risks reporters face abroad. First grade mothers host. Fifth grade wins attendance award.

Milton Applebaum Ass'n Yonkers School Beech Hill George Tarbox Yonkers Alexander Rimash PTA W. F. Hoeft Business Mapeeet Time-Life International Hoeft

New Rochelle Branch Celebrates Second Anniversary

The Scarsdale office of the New Rochelle Federal Savings and Loan Ass'n marked its second anniversary this week. Branch manager A. J. Carlson reports over 1200 savings accounts opened and about 250 Christmas Club accounts. Balances approach $1.5 million with services including U.S. Savings Bond sales travelers checks money orders and mortgage problem consultation.

Scarsdale New Rochelle

Women’s Golf Held at Scarsdale in To the Green Tourney

The Women’s Golf Ass’n at Scarsdale Golf Club held a to the green tournament on Tuesday. In Class A Mrs. George Brady finished 51-4-47 and in Class B Mrs. D. M. Thomas shot 75-14-61. A four way tie for the putting prize saw Mrs. C F Walden Mrs. R W White Mrs. Co S Patton and Mrs. W A Cooper each post 20, with each earning a golf ball.

Scarsdale Golf Club George Brady D. M. Thomas C. F. Walden R. W. White S. Patton

Mayers and Mnuchin Compete In Eastern Tennis

Scarsdale High School players Dan Mayers and Robert Mnuchin entered the Eastern public schools tennis championships in singles and doubles. Mnuchin beat Steve Schainman 7-5 6-1 then lost to Martin Greenstein 5-7 7-5 6-3. Mayers overcame Bill Brown 6-2 6-1 then Dick Gabbe 6-2 6-0. The duo won their first doubles match 6-3 6-1 against Mark Feller and Barry Kotlar, then defeated Stan Blumberg and Bob Gareth 7-5 6-3. Rain interrupted play midweek.

Scarsdale Dan Mayers Robert Mnuchin Mnuchin Steve Schainman White Plains Martin Greenstein Davis Mayers Bill Brown Yorktown Heights Dick Gabbe Mark Feller Barry Kotlar Highland Park N. J Stan Blumberg Bob Gareth

Scarsdale National Wins Bond Issue Bid

The Scarsdale National Bank and Trust Co won a $100000 bond issue for Scarsdale School District One. Bonds dated June 1 mature 5000 each year from 1952 to 1971. Scarsdale National bid 1.75 percent with a $127 premium, Bacon Stevenson 2.1 percent with $550 premium, George B. Gibbons 2.1 percent with $540.50 premium.

Scarsdale National Bank and Trust Co Board of Education Robert G. Fuller Mortimer Rothschild Frederick W. Brown Bacon, Stevenson & Co George B. Gibbons & Co

Memorial plans underway for Mrs. Cora Gravely at Greenacres

Work on the approved memorial to Mrs. Cora Louise Gravely former principal of Greenacres School has started. The dedication date will be announced soon. Contributions may be sent to Henry L McClintock 92 Greenacres Ave newly elected PTA treasurer.

Cora Louise Gravely Greenacres Hart E. van Riper PTA Henry L. McClintock Greenacres Ave

Scarsdale Library Closed On Decoration Day Holiday

The Scarsdale Public Library will be closed on Decoration Day in May and December for holiday observances, with services suspended during the closures.

Scarsdale

Registration Open For Play Schools In Scarsdale

Scarsdale Recreation Dept announces play school enrollment for children aged four to fourteen. Registration hours are 9 to 12 and 1 to 4, Monday through Friday at Village Hall, with sessions from July 9 to August 24. Fees vary by family size and duration, with options for weekly or seven week enrollments.

Scarsdale Recreation Dept Edgewood William Foley Greenacres Alberta Terwiliger Edgemont Grace Creavy H. H. Dunkle Ardsley Rd Barbara Luce The Recreation Dep't Luce

Bloodmobile to Visit New Rochelle for Korea War Effort

The Red Cross Bloodmobile will stop at the YMCA on Lockwood Ave in New Rochelle on Friday June 8 from 1 to 7 p.m. Those wishing to donate should call or write to Red Cross headquarters Harwood Building. The collection is whole blood to be sent to Korea for the armed forces.

Red Cross YMCA Lockwood Ave New Rochelle Harwood Bldg Korea

Memorial Day Parade Urges Bicycle Ban on Route

Memorial Day parade committee asks youngsters and parents to leave bicycles at home next Wednesday to avoid traffic hazards and delays in the traditional ceremonies.

Guessing Contest Opens Tomorrow At Carnival

Carnival group invites Old Scarsdale residents to join the Guessing Contest tomorrow 11 am to dark at the American Legion grounds Mama roneck Road. A jar of nails will be displayed at Merril's Hardware Store for guesses with three prize scripts awarded to the closest guesses. Proceeds benefit repairs to the Scout House on Wayside Lane.

American Legion Grounds Mamaroneck Rd Merril’s Spencer Pl Scarsdale Hast Parkway Albert Oettinger

Seven Seek Postmaster Post in Scarsdale Contest

Seven candidates vie for the Scarsdale postmaster job as the Civil Service Commission closes entries. Acting postmaster Mrs Mary Drury leads the field with others including John Rescigno James H Cook Robert P Austin Leonard R Crooks Andrew E Holmes and Miss Rose D Flanagan. No written exam. candidates graded on education and relevant experience with Crooks the only one to pass the initial test.

Civil Service Force Scarsdale US Civil Service Commission Mary Drury John Rescigno James H. Cook Robert P. Austin Leonard R. Crooks Post Office Andrew E. Holmes Ferncliff Rd Rose D. Flanagan Drury Austin Crooks

Hole-in-One by Murray Lavin at Inwood Golf Club

Murray Lavin of Bethell Road aced the sixth green at Inwood Golf Club on Long Island May 19, a 177 yard hole using a three iron. He played in a foursome with Fred Ogden Edward Oppenheimer and Charles Wohlstetter. Lavin is with Allen and Co securities. this is his first hole-in-one in 26 years of play.

Murray Lavin Bethell Rd Inwood Golf Club L. I Lavin Fred Ogden Edward Oppenheimer Charles Wohlstetter Allen and Co

Flaw in Celler reapportionment bill spotted by Williamson

State Senator Pliny Williamson of Heathcote Road chairing the Joint Legislative Committee finds a flaw in Representative Emanuel Celler's re apportionment bill. The measure ties districts to contiguous compact territory with a 15 per cent population variance and threatens to deny seats to districts not meeting the rule, harming innocent districts.

Emanuel Celler Brooklyn Pliny W. Williamson Heathcote Rd Joint Legislative Committee New York State Senator Williamson Celler House of Representatives

Memorial Day parade to assemble and march on East Parkway

Promptly at 8 30 on Wednesday morning the Memorial Day parade will assemble on the east side of East Parkway and move off at 8 45 rain or shine. A cordial invitation is extended to all veterans to join the parade whether or not they are members of any veterans organization. In the first section the Police Department Parade Marshal mayor village and town officials Armed Forces High School Senior Band Legion Post Colors Post Commander and members of Post 52 and Post Auxiliary other veteran units Fire Department Daughters of American Revolution Red Cross War Service organizations participate.

East Parkway Legion Post Daughters of American Revolution Red Cross War Service Organizations

Residents asked to bring flowers for Saint James veterans graves

Residents donate garden flowers for decoration of graves at Saint James churchyard for Memorial Day. They should bring blooms to the church early Wednesday before the parade starts.

Saint James the Lesson

Memorial Day Parade and Scout Honors Schedule

The event features Girl and Cub Scout units with Boy Scouts in a parade from Boniface Circle to St James the Less churchyard. Major Kevyney OConnor opens ceremonies with prayer, Mayor Harold L. Smith speaks, and taps ends with benedictions. West Point officers judge, awards are given, and final review occurs at Butler Field before General Lord. Arrival times are 9:15 at the churchyard, 10:30 at Butler Field, 12:45 finish.

Kevyney O'Connor Howard Stone Anderson Scarsdale Congregational Church Harold L. Smith William P. Little Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary James Harry Price Church of St. James the Less Russell A. Barton Arthur Hasselman Smith R. M. Ormiston B. L. Learman W. D. Short West Point Daniel Mayers John Stander Bob Ormiston Mills Ripley Karl Kline Mark Chalat Roger Thies George Harris Fred Smith Carroll Ross Lester W. Nelson Joseph P. Luce American Legion Post General Lord Butler Field

Rappaport Named Selector For Red Feather Awards

Dr Benjamin Rappaport of Arlington Road is the North East Chester representative on the Red Feather Awards board for the coming year. The awards honor outstanding citizenship by Eastchester Fund area residents and nominations are invited from the community.

Benjamin Rappaport Arlington Rd North Eastchester Red Feather Eastchester Rappaport

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marbach County D.A News Index Big Legion Bazaar Woman’s Exchange Lists Committees Thomas F. Mahony, Jr Harry L. Nelson John Norling J. A. Plassman Gomer Reese, Jr John T. Roberts Richard C. Roeder Paul F. Rohrman William J. Rosenblum Folke E. Seilman Joseph J. Sheehan John J. Schwede, Jr William Simon, Jr Dr. Morton Singer H. Palmer Starner America Quaker Ridge Ass Robert 5 Parks and Highways Committee Beech Hill P.T.A Scarsdale National Carnival Group Williamson Boniface Circle Church Lane St. James the Less Dr. Rappaport
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