Davis Park Improvement Debated by Village Board
heated meeting over Davis Park development split neighbors between Arthur Manor Assn and petitioners. Arthur Manor backs a playground, larger open space and fencing, while residents seek landscaping with limited facilities and space for community events. committee to study best use continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Manor
Davis Park
Esther Murphy
Lyons Rd
the Inquirer
Association
Coney Island
Lloyd Carpenter
Ingalls
Memorial Day Flowers Sought for St James Churchyard Decor
The Memorial Day committee requests garden flowers be donated for graveside decoration at St James Churchyard. Bring blooms to the church steps early in the morning and volunteers will sort and distribute them for ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Churchyard
Church News and Editorials Across Pages
The index lists church news on pages 18 to 20 editors on page 12 and schools sports coverage on pages 18 to 15 with society notes on pages 16 and 17 plus theatres on page 21. This suggests a broad community feature spread across sections.
Deadline Moved Up For Memorial Day Week News
Owing to the Memorial Day holiday next Tuesday the copy deadline shifts to Monday at noon. All social church school and athletic items must be in by noon, with pictures due before 10am that morning. Earlier submissions are appreciated.
Registration Opens For Play Schools This Summer
Scarsdale and Edgemont residents may enroll children four to 12 in Summer Play Schools from July 10 to August 25 at Edgemont Greenacres and Edgewood. Registration runs through June 19 with fees $13 first child $9 second $5 third plus weekly options. Contact Sal Prezioso or the village hall for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Recreation Department
Edgemont
Greenacres
Edgewood
Scarsdale
Edgemont School
Edgemont Recreation Committee
Grace Creavy
Alberta Terwilliger
Genevieve Lantry
Lyman Ford
Walbrooke Rd
Village Hall
Aide to Village Manager Named by Board
The Village Board named Thomas C. Earl of 65 Tunstall Rd as assistant to the village manager on a provisional basis. Arrangements with Civil Service for the position are done and competitive exams will select the permanent assistant. Earl, a Tulane engineering graduate (1938), did post graduate work at TCU in business and economics and served in the Navy engineering corps during World War II. He later supervised Savannah water works before moving here in March last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas C. Earl
Tunstall Rd
Civil Service
Tulane University
Earl
Texas Christian University
Engineering Corps of the Navy
Water Department
Savannah
PTA Honors School Leaders At Sunday Reception
About 500 residents gathered at the Junior High courtyard to honor Superintendent Archibald B. Shaw and Mrs. Shaw. The event, hosted by the PTA Council and four school PTAs, featured a receiving line with district leaders, principals, and PTA presidents. The High School string ensemble, directed by Francis J. Dezort, performed despite the sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald B. Shaw
Nelson
W.paul Allen
Fox Meadow
Allen
Aileen W. Robinson
Edgewood
Joseph P. Anderson
PTA Council
Anderson
Albert 8. Swanson
PTA
Swanson
Robert F. Morrison
Fox Meadow Pta
Clarke E. Harris
Green
Edgemont Music Program Analyzed by Committee
A Edgemont School committee on enlarging the music program recommends forming a school band and expanding adult participation. The report compares Edgemont with Hartsdale Scarsdale Mamaroneck White Plains and Christopher Columbus High School noting Edgemont lacks school bands and instrumental instruction and has a heavier music teacher load.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgemont
Edgemont School
Community Committee On Education
Hartsdale
Scarsdale
Mamaroneck
White Plains
Christopher Columbus High School
New York City
Strumental
William D. Moyle
Lions Club Names Slate of Officers
The Scarsdale Hartsdale Lions Club proposed Gordon Sawyer-Dolby for president at the May 10 meeting. The slate includes Rudolph Hahn as first vice president Cyril V. Miller as second vice president James De Lazzero as third vice president A Crawford Moore as recording secretary John Shipman as corresponding secretary Gomer D Reese Jr as treasurer Benjamin Schwartzman as tail twister William Chamberlin as lion tamer and Carl Wiemer Jr Alfred Malesardi John Elwell Henry Colabella Dr Dennison Young and James Davies as board members. Election is set for June 14 with installation at a dinner dance on June 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Sawyer-Dolby
Scarsdale
Hartsdale Lions Club
Rudolph Hahn
Cyril V. Miller
James DeLazzero
A. Crawford Moore
John Shipman
Gomer D. Reese, Jr
Benjamin Schwartzman
Automobile Ownership Ratios Highlight Global Variances
A dated remark compares private car ownership across nations, noting that the United States has one car for every four people, Britain one for 22, and the Soviet Union one for 252, illustrating stark disparities in vehicle access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Britain
Soviet Russia
Drake Road Edgewood Association Elects Officers
Edward D. Robbing was elected president and Harry P. Millner vice president at the Drake Road Edgewood Association annual meeting May 15 at Edgewood School. Edward W. Edwards secretary Alfonso B. Walrath treasurer and seven board members were named. Mayor Edward Ingalls spoke on Local Government in a Growing Scarsdale. Jackson Taylor reported on the playground and Three Musketeers from Scarsdale High School provided entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward D. Robbing
Harry P. Millner
Drake Road
Edgewood
Edgewood School
Edward W. Edwards
Alfonso B. Walrath
Board of Governors
Martin J. Brennan
Eddie W. Dunn
Ralph D Ray
Walter K. Shaw
Jackson R. Taylor
Albert L. Tidwell
William Wemple
Sherwood E
Health report counts measles and varicella cases in Scarsdale
The Health Department reported last week one new measles case, one German measles case, and three chicken pox cases in Scarsdale. This tally documents the spread of infectious diseases affecting residents and informs local health measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale
Health Department
Snelling Heads New Social Service Council slate
Stuart P. Snelling was elected chairman of the Social Service Council at its annual meeting held last night in the Girl Scout House. Jerome A. Eisner is first vice chairman, Mrs. Charles F. Hazelwood second vice chairman, Mrs. Samuel E. Darby Jr secretary treasurer, with W. Stewart McDonald John E. F. Wood Cleveland E. Van Wert and Mr Sleeper on the executive committee. Mrs. Joseph P. Anderson led the nominating committee presenting the slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart P. Snelling
Social Service Council
Girl Scout House
Gordon Co
Sleeper
Jerome A. Eisner
Charles F. Hazelwood
Samuel E. Darby, Jr
W. Stewart McDonald
John E. F. Wood
Cleveland E. van Wert
Neale Elected Secretary Treasurer of NY State Bankers Group VI
Neale elected secretary and treasurer of Group VI of the New York State Bankers Association, representing Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester counties. He also chaired a special committee on the State Disability Benefits Law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Henry Neale
Scarsdale National Bank and Trust Co
New York State Bankers Ass'n
Dutchess
Orange
Putnam
Rockland
Sullivan
Ulster
Westchester Counties
Neale
Ass'n
Memorial Day Parade Plan for Scarsdale
Scarsdale unveils a full Memorial Day schedule led by Kevney O Connor. The parade assembles at 8 30 a m on East Parkway east side with the column on Spencer Place. The observance includes wreaths at Boniface Circle, graveside services at St James the Less, Taps, America, and a return to Butler Field for a Grand Marshal review and trophy competitions by Boy Scouts. Final events end by 12 45 p m with evening parade remarks by officials and scout awards at multiple venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale
Kevney O’connor
East Parkway
Spencer Pl
Boniface Circle
Popham Rd
Church la
St. James the Less
Brownie
Butler Field
American Legion
E. P. Smith
E. B. Edwards
Department of Tactics
West Point
Legion
Police Department
Armed Forces
Legion Post
Post 52
Post Auxiliary
Fire Department
DAR
SAR
Red Cross
War Service Organizations
Women's Club
Memorial Day Parade Urges No Bicycles Next Tuesday
Parade committee asks youngsters and parents to leave bicycles at home to avoid traffic hazards and keep the parade moving smoothly on Memorial Day.
Fireworks Planned For Scarsdale Legion Bazaar
The Scarsdale Post of the American Legion will host a bazaar on June 2 and 3 at its Mamaroneck Road HQ with an aerial fireworks display by International Fireworks Co. Commander Gomer D. Reese Jr. said the event supports Memorial Park and thanked volunteers from multiple committees for their work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale
The
American Legion
Mamaroneck Rd
Gomer D. Reese, Jr
International Fireworks Co
Paul R. Brown
Harry Nelson
William B. Payton
Daniel J. Frees
George E. Leveille
Charles Luce
Thomas E. O'Donnell
Donald F. Metz
Leonard Turner
Vernis K. Shuttleworth
Philip J. Kelly
Mr. Reese
Lester R. Stewart
Jack Lohman
Scarsdale Chamber of Commerce
Reese
Legion
Memorial Park
Book of Month Names Mr. Wood President and Director
Meredith Wood of Underhill Road has been named president and director of the Book of the Month Club. A Williams graduate of 1916, he served as a lieutenant in World War I, earned the Distinguished Service Cross and Croix de Guerre, then moved to banking before joining the club. He also leads Practical and Educational Books Inc and serves on multiple corporate boards and Williams College trusteeship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meredith Wood
Underhill Rd
Williams
Wood
Vanity Fair Magazine
Infantry
Chemical Bank and Trust Co
New York
Bank
Book of the Month Club
Practical and Educational Books, Inc
Grosset and Dunlap
Bantam Books
Wonder Books
The
Williams College
Westchester Cancer Drive Exceeds Quota by $3000
Judge George W. Smyth of Scarsdale announced at a Gramatan Hotel dinner in Bronxville on May 17 that the Westchester county cancer committee campaign raised $153000, surpassing the $150000 quota by $3000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchester
County Cancer Committee
George W. Smyth
Scarsdale
Gramatan Hotel
Bronxville
Scarsdale Veterans Committee Backs Pool Petition
At its May meeting at Hillmann's restaurant the Scarsdale Chapter of the American Veterans' Committee voted to back circulating a petition among Scarsdale residents. The aim is to settle by democratic process whether Scarsdale wants a swimming pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillmann's
Scarsdale
The
American Veterans’ Committee
Veterans Invited To Parade Next Tuesday
Veterans of either World War who are not members of any veterans organization are cordially invited to join the parade next Tuesday. A regular place in the line of march will be reserved for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans’ Organization
Scarsdale Art Assn Plans Vanishing Night Meeting
The Scarsdale Art Association prepares its annual meeting at the Scarsdale Woman's Club on Vanishing Night Sunday with 7:30 dessert and coffee. Nominees for 1950 51 include Howard Wall Morgan for president and Peirce Johnson as artist vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale Art Ass'n
Scarsdale Woman's Club
Olin J. Stephens
Waldemar Busing
Howard Wall Morgan
Peirce Johnson
Charles B. Gulick, Jr
Mary V. Davenproft
Huntington C. Atwater
Busing
Raymond Caller
Winifred K. Kaley
J. B. Misenhimer
Village Hall Parking Correction Is Urged
Horace W. Hardy, chairman of the Safety Council, urges the village board to correct parking at Village Hall. He notes private use during meetings and nearby Firehouse, and attaches a sketch for marked traffic flow to prevent backing into Post Ad. The matter was referred to Trustee Harry G. Liege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace W. Hardy
Safety Council
Hardy
Harry G. Liege
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arthur Manor Ass’n
Edward Ingalls
Karl Finsterbusch
News Index
Church News
Sal Prezioso
Mrs. Shaw
John Gass
Snell
Newlin
Shaw
P.T. A. Groups
Mr. Shaw
Mrs. Swanson
Edgemont Music
Lions Club
Drake Rd. Ass’n
Health Report
Snelling
Service Council
Roscoe B. Woodruff
Legion Bazaar
Mr. Wood
Art Ass’n
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