Quaker Days and Ways Discussed by Scarsdale Residents
Residents at Wayside and other hospitable spots gathered to hear Benedict Carpenter recount Quaker days and ways. The talk traced Quaker virtues through history from George Fox to the present, reflecting on simplicity over worldliness and the quiet path to preservation of their culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale
F. Burgess
Searsdale
Benedict J. Carpenter
Benedict Carpenter
Heaven
George Fox
Leicestershire
Second Card Party Set by Club for November 29
The club will host its second monthly card party for members on Monday November 29. Hostesses are Mrs Guy Forbes and Mrs Theodore Sedgwick. Prospective players should call Miss Adams at Scarsdale 24 to reserve a table and ensure seating.
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Guy Forbes
Theodore Sedgwick
Miss Adams
Scarsdale
Chauffeur Held in Cahn Jewel Theft Case
Henry Miller a former chauffeur for Mrs Leopold Cahn in Hartsdale confessed to robbing jewelry worth 18000 dollars on election night. Most diamonds and pearls were recovered after arrest. Miller knew the safe location and cleaned the combination plate to erase fingerprints. He was among early suspects when the theft was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Miller
Leopold Cahn
Hartsdale
Miller
Tickets Ready for Sinsheimer Quartet Concert
Tickets are available for the first musicale in the Woman's Club Music Department series. The December 9 concert features the Sinsheimer Quartet, with tickets obtainable from Mrs. Richard L. Edwards Jr or committee members.
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Woman's Club
Richard L. Edwards, Jr
Regular Meeting Set for Scarsdale Fire Company No 1
Regular meeting of Scarsdale Fire Company No 1 scheduled for Thursday evening December 2 1920 at the Fire House on Sprague Avenue. Election of officers for 1921 to be held during this gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale Fire Company No. 1
Sprague Avenue
Ardsley Defeats Scarsdale in Girls Basketball Match
Ardsley girls outplayed Scarsdale 22 to 12 in a return game played Monday afternoon on Ardsley home field. Lineup included L Matthews Dunlap Josephy Fitzer Newkirk Stockwell and Moore with substitutes listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardsley
C. L. Matthews
R. Dunlap
M. Josephy
M. Fitzer
J. Newkirk
F. Stockwell
Sub
C. Moore
Scarsdale Red Cross Concludes Quiet Membership Drive
The Scarsdale Red Cross finished its annual drive with 2,221 members representing 88 percent of the 2,515 population and raising 2,330 dollars. With sixty to seventy workers, captains and volunteers met quotas district by district, retaining a fourth of dues for local needs and allocating funds to county and national relief as appropriate.
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Scarsdale
Campaion
Red Cross
Washington
National Red Cross
Tech Red Cross
City of Mt. Vernon Donates Home for American Legion
Mt Vernon allocates funds to buy the Stevenson Property at Prospect and Archer Aves for an American Legion Headquarters. The fifteen room building will serve ex servicemen in Mt Vernon. The resolution passed in the Board of Aldermen by a single dissenting vote.
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MT. Vernon
American Legion
Westchester County dance to fund children’s needs
The Westchester County Children’s Association invites all residents to its first annual dance on December 23 to raise funds for sick, needy, and schoolbound children. Tickets cover multiple venues across the county from Scarsdale to Yonkers, with organizers Mrs. Paul Reynolds and Mrs. W. Gallowhur overseeing county and branch efforts.
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Westchester County Childrens Association
Westchester County
Ciit
Children's Association
Paul Reynolds
W. Gallowhur
A. W. Page
Scarsdale
Gedney Farm
White Plains
Briarécliff
Yonkers
Bronxville
Ninth Grade Presents Trial Scene From Ivanhoe
The second division of the ninth grade will perform The Trial Scene from Ivanhoe in the high school auditorium on Thursday December 2 at 845 A M. Parents and friends are invited to attend.
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Ivanhoe
Christmas Seal Campaign Launched On Thanksgiving Day
The Christmas Seal drive began on Thanksgiving Day with evident zeal as committees at both county and local levels organized every detail. Seals are available to the public through local committees and Mrs. Guy Forbes holds a large stock for replenishment by telephone.
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Guy Forbes
Citizens Bank to Send Out Christmas Club Checks
The Citizens Bank of White Plains will mail Christmas Club checks during the week of December 13 totaling between 140000 and 150000 dollars to about 3000 club members. The bank also issues Daily Dime Cards with four percent interest, offering a new savings plan in White Plains while about 4000 cards have already been mailed.
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Citizens Bank of
White Plains
Benefit for Children of Allied Relief Set at Thurber Home
A benefit for children of Allied Relief is planned at Mrs. Francis B. Thurber’s home on Sunday afternoon December 5. A children’s play will be staged by Miss Marjorie Dunn. Further details will appear next week. Contributions may be directed to specific countries as chosen by donors.
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Francis B. Thurber
Marjorie Dunn
Europe
Poland
Servia
Russia
Scarsdale
Scarsdale Fire Company Celebrates Founders Day
Scarsdale Fire Company No 1 marked its 27th anniversary at the Sprague Avenue fire house. Judge Welch chaired the event with speeches by John Katt Rush Wilson and Chief Henshaw, plus tales from charter members Montgomery Stines and Emmons, followed by a buffet and a turkey raffle.
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Scarsdale Fire Company No 1
Sprague Avenue
Messers
Wennik
Salter
Placek
Judge Welch
Rich
Smith
Williams
Dobbs
John Katt
Harry Armstrong
Armstrong
Welch
Rush Wilson
Scarsdale National Bank
Wilson
Fire Company
Chief Henshaw
Atlantic City
Messrs
Montgomery
Stines
Emmons
William Stines
M Tarbowx
J. Stines
W. Short
A Willias
William Wennik
FE Walters
R. Wilson
D. Welch
E M, White
R. P. Walker
White Plains Buick Service Ad Inquiry
An advertisement from Brown's Buick Service in White Plains New York questions why ten White Plains Phynois use ALICKCARS. It asks if the reason lies with Buck Brown or both and mentions few poor results and offerings.
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White Plains
Brown
Buick
N.Y
Scarsdale Proposes Major Business Center On Popham Block
Scarsdale Improvement Corporation, formed with 300000 dollars capital, plans a model business district on the Popham Road frontage. Directors include Herrmann, Wilson, Both, with Leonard Schultz designing the project and aims for a complete market, bank building, apartments, and a moving picture theatre. The village gains a ten foot road widening strip and hopes to preserve the area’s artistic character.
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Scarsdale Improvement’ Corporation
Rush Wilson
Charles E. Herrmann
George W. Both
George W. Field
Orion H. Cheney
John W. Dickinson
Ralph R. Ryan
Scarsdale
Leonard Schultz
Grand Central Terminal
Railros
Wilson
Scarsdale National Bank
Popham
Popham Road
The Love Flower Draws Big Audience in Greenacres
A Greenacres crowd hailed The Love Flower as a successful evening with D W Griffith and George Smyth tied for top entertainment producers. Carol Dempster starred as the heroine while the South Sea scenes impressed. three hundred dollars was donated and one hundred fifty from ticket sales.
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Greenacres
Princetonians
M. B
D. W. Griffith
Woman's Guild
George Smyth
Tad Jones
Smyth
Avent Childress
Love Flower
Yale
Griffith
South Sea Isles
Carol Dempster
Elliott
Bronxville Defeats Greenacres 12 To 6 In Gridiron
Bronxville sixth graders toppled Greenacres in a Thursday game by a 12 to 6 score. Two seventh grade touchdowns produced the early lead, then Greenacres narrowed the gap after a seventh grade dismisset before the third quarter.
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Bronxville
Greenacres
Fred Abrady
Gresmeres
Children of St. Andrews Observe Holiday Season
The Hartdale Sunday School at St. Andrew's sends fruit and flowers to a sick neighbor and provides a Thanksgiving dinner for a needy family. Though the school numbers only fourteen, its members have shown notable interest since its founding last June.
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St. Andrew's
Hartdale
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cahn
Wentchester County
Sinsheimer Quartette
W.C.C. A
Citizens Bank
Benefit For Children OF Allied Relief
Founders Day
Corporation OF Residents
Miss Lewis
Caroline Lewis
Westchester County Council
Girl Scouts
Scout Club
Russell Marchant
Walworth Avenue
Scarsdale Station
Women’s Guild
Greenacres Church
Children OF
ST. Andrews
Ceive
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