Gag Rule Kept Woman From Debating County Charter
Mrs. William Hutton Blauvelt of Scarsdale says a partisan gag rule led to canceling her debate on the county charter at the New Rochelle Woman's Club. She notes Home Rule opponent and New Rochelle resident Mrs. Edward Lyman Bill supported speaker balance but club officials ruled only members may speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Rochelle Woman’s Club
William H. Blauvelt
William Hutton Blauvelt
Scarsdale
New Rochelle Woman's Club
New Rochelle
Joseph T. Brown
Blauvelt
Program Committee
Legislative Committee
Westchester County
Bill
Scarsdale PTA Opens 1925 26 Meet With Notable Exam Record
The Scarsdale Parent Teacher Association began its 1925 26 year on a Wednesday evening October 7 in the high school auditorium. President Mrs Caleb Hyatt presided as reports were read and Mr Underhill announced top results from the college entrance board exams. Among nine pupils taking twenty one exams, eight scored above eighty, eleven above seventy and nineteen above sixty the passing mark, the best school record yet. He outlined three student paths requiring three separate curricula to fit graduates, college bound entrants and those passing Rent’s exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale
Parent Teacher Association
Caleb Hyatt
Underhill
Scarsdale Golf Club Hosts Fall Events and Winners
The Scarsdale Golf Club announces a Columbus Day program with a postponed 36 holes medal play Presidents Cup and an 18 holes Class C event for non prize winners. E E Sturges beat G Hussey in the championship on October 4. Frank Bethell returns from Europe and Rodney Davis and wife stay at the club. E C Rossmassler hosts a golf luncheon and dinner for sixteen. The Seventh Regiment Golf Association held its annual tournament there on October 8. Mrs L M Cables hosted luncheon for nine guests on October 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale Golf Club
E. E. Sturges
Hartsdale
George Hussey
Bronxville
Frank H. Bethell
Scarsdale
Europe
Rodney Davis
New York City
E. C. Rossmassler
Seventh Regiment Golf Association
L. M. Cables
Bishop Names Young Woman as Director
Miss Mary Reynolds of Scarsdale has been appointed by Bishop Manning as director of Young People's Work in the Episcopal Diocese of New York. A Brearley School and Smith alumna, she has led the Young People’s Service League of New York and was endorsed at the spring conference in Tarrytown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Reynolds
Paul R. Reynolds
Scarsdale
Bisho Manning
Episcopal Diocese of
New York
Miss Reynolds
Brearley School
New York City
Smith
Episcopal Club
The
Christian Association
Young People’s Service League of New York
Tarrytown
Manning
Inquirer Committee Explores News Gathering Methods
Miss Martha Coman editor of The Scarsdale Inquirer outlined news gathering, sources, and story presentation at a Scarsdale Woman's Club meeting. Fifteen volunteer reporters attended as the newspaper committee discussed neutrality versus taking a stand on village subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Coman
Scarsdale Inquirer
Scarsdale Woman's Club
P. W. R. Glover
Inquirer
Miss Coman
Macy to Address Westchester Children’s Association Meeting
The Westchester County Children's Association will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday October 13 at 3 PM in New York City at 600 Lexington Avenue. Every paid member may vote for officers and board members. Speaker list includes V Everit Macy. Nominating committee includes Mrs S Roger Mitchell chair and Mrs John Tyssowski, Mrs Laurence A Tarcer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchester County Children's Association
Lexington Avenue
New York City
V. Everit Macy
S. Roger Mitchell
John Tyssowski
Laurence A. Tarcer
Westchester Charter Meeting Set for October 21
A public session explains the proposed Westchester County Charter. Speakers include Miss Wey Branham and William J. Wallin, former Yonkers mayor. The Greenville School on Henry Street at Rely Place hosts the event at 8:15 PM with Q&A to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchester County
Greenville
Henry Street
Rely Place
Wey Branham
William J. Wallin
Yonkers
Golf Exhibition Links Pros to Aid Camp Waymore
Willie MacFarlane and Joe Turnesa join Johnny Farrell and Tom Kerrigan for an charity exhibition at Leewood Golf Club on Saturday October 17 at 2 pm. Proceeds benefit Camp Waymore nutrition camp run by the Westchester County Tuberculosis Association in Elmsford. Tickets available at Westchester golf clubs or at Leewood the day of the match. Reservations advised with the steward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie MacFarlane
United States
Joe Turnesa
Fairview Country Club
Johnny Farrell
Quaker Ridge Country Club
Tom Kerrigan
Siwanoy Club
Leewood Golf Club
Westchester County Tuberculosis Association
Camp Waymore
Elmsford
Westchester County Golf Clubs
Leewood Club
Westchester Cities See Big Population Gains in Five Years
Four Westchester cities Yonkers Mount Vernon New Rochelle and White Plains report rapid population growth in the last five years per a 1925 census tally by Florence E S Knapp Secretary of State. Yonkers reaches 113 647 gaining 13 471. Mount Vernon 50 382 up 6 307. New Rochelle 44 222 up 8 009.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchester County
Florence E. S. Knapp
Yonkers
Mount Vernon
White Plains
New Rochelle
Scarsdale PTA Launches Annual Membership Drive
The Scarsdale Parent Teacher Association begins its yearly membership drive with Mrs. George Field as chairwoman. The letter to parents and residents outlines the group’s program, upcoming lectures in the High School auditorium, and a musical program for local pupils funded by dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale
Otis Cauldwell
Ralph S. Underhill
S. Parker Cadman
H. Warren Terry
William A. Neilson
Harvey Allen Overstreet
Greenacres
Edgewood
Scarsdale Association
Fire incidents reported on Ferncliff road and Griffin avenue
A fire at Mr. J. H. Schmelzel’s Ferncliff road home was stopped October 1 by the heating plant safety exhaust. An October 5 automobile fire on Griffin avenue was confined by chemical extinguishing. no serious damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Schmelzel
Ferncliff Road
Griffin Avenue
New Daily Paper Emerges in Mamaroneck Region
The Mamaroneck Daily Times debuts to serve Mamaroneck Larchmont and Harrison readers. Publisher George F Forbes is linked to the New Rochelle Standard Star and is a son of the founder of Mamaroneck’s first newspaper, 1870s era Mamaroneck Investigator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamaroneck
Quick Scarsdale Capture in Ten Minutes Police Report
Patrolmen Beekman and Kent detained Evan Howell of White Plains within ten minutes after a shooting on Grove street. Max McPherson was wounded in the back and taken to White Plains Hospital. Howell, armed with a Colt automatic, was arraigned on first degree assault and held for October 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale
Beekman
Kent
Grove Street
White Plains
Evan Howell
Max McPherson
McPherson
Howell
Joyce
Fenimore Road
Westchester Weeklies Form County Association
More than twenty five Westchester county weekly newspapers attended a October 2 meeting at the White Swan Inn White Plains to form a county publishers association. Officers include Thomas Kennett chairman Fred Drumgoold vice president Harry Sattler secretary G Harris Danzberger secretary and Colin Naylor treasurer. Scarsdale Inquirer is hailed as the "Queen of Westchester County Weeklies."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchester County
White Swan Inn
White Plains
Thomas Kennett
Pelham Sun
Fred Drumgoold
Mount Kisco Recorder
Harry Sattler
Harrison Observer
G. Harris Danzberger
Hartsdale Herald
Colin ‘Tl. Naylor, Jr
Peekskill Highland Democrat
Don C. Seitz
New York World
Jay V. Shaw
New York State Press Association
Seitz
Shaw
Publishers’ Association
Kennett
Scarsdale Inquirer
The
Inquirer
Queen of
Fines Collected by Police in September
Fines collected by police during September totaled 469 dollars with a portion attributed to reckless driving.
Critics oppose plan to eliminate Hartsdale crossing
Greenacres resident P Compton Miller faults the Parkway Commission backed project at Hartsdale Station arguing it raises danger to schoolchildren and rejects the plan as costly and unnecessary. He notes a $75,000 village bond and $112,000 from the commission to improve Station Plaza but urges keeping current roads to avoid hazardous detours. Miller’s letter to Village President Ayres outlines how West Fenimore traffic would reroute via Green Acres Avenue Hill and Hitchcock Memorial Church to reach the northbound tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartsdale Station
P. Compton Miller
Greenacres Avenue
Miller
Frank O. Ayres
Parkway Commission
Greenacres
Democrats Fail to Indorse Supervisor at Fall Caucus
The Democratic Town Committee held a fall caucus electing Arthur F. Driscoll as chairman and naming Helen Hatch as vice-chairman, Alfred Haywood as secretary, and Elizabeth Bogart as treasurer. District leaders Linus Keating and Thomas Irish spoke as the ticket faced Republican opposition. the caucus declined to endorse any supervisor candidate and planned a campaign rally with speakers to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur F. Driscoll
Helen Hatch
Alfred W. Haywood
Elizabeth Bogart
Linus Keating
Thomas Irish
Board Refuses to Modify Village Zoning Law
At a Village Hall hearing the Board of Appeals rejected Richard L. Edwards Jr petition to relax setback requirements for a small Rectory Lane plot. Protests from adjacent owners were noted. Representing the Carsten sen Estate were Philip Russel John H Katt and J H Shreeve. The board upheld the zoning ordinance after deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Appeals
Scarsdale
Richard L. Edwards, Jr
Rectory Lane
Edwards
Robbers Enter Cross House. Jewelry and Money Stolen
While Mr and Mrs John L Cross of Olery Drive attended a theater on Saturday night burglars entered the empty home. The house was ransacked and a quantity of jewelry and $25 in cash were taken. No clue to the robbery has been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Cross
Olery Drive
Golf Exhibition For Westchester County Children
Jim Barnes and Willie MacFarlane face Johnny Farrell and Joe Turnesa in an exhibition golf match tomorrow at two at the Fairview County Club. Proceeds go to the Westchester County Children's Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Barnes
Willie MacFarlane
Johnny Farrell
Joe Turnesa
Fairview County Club
Westchester County Children’s Association
Registration Day Opens With Final Voting Window
Today is the second registration day with two chances left to vote. Polls run at Village Hall and Old Town Hall from 10 A.M. to 10 P.M. Voters must register in person to be eligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Town Hall
Quarry Operation Blocked by Court of Appeals Decision
The Court of Appeals in Albany unanimously affirmed the Supreme Court ruling, barring the Tuckahoe Stone Corporation from continuing its quarry and stone crusher operations at the Bates quarry in Eastchester and Scarsdale. The decision, issued October 6, ends the dispute over restrictive covenants and is expected to aid property salability in the area. Fred P. Harrington represented Harris F. MacNeish. Humphrey J. Lynch represented the quarry company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
Albany
Harris F. MacNeish
Tuckahoe Stone Corporation
Bates
Lakeview Avenue
North End Land Improvement Company
Supreme Court
Tompkins
Tompins
Court of Appeals At
Eastchester
Scarsdale
Fred P. Harrington
MacNeish
Humphrey J. Lynch
White Plains
Wayside Players Move Opening Date to Navy
The Wayside Players announce a shift of their opening bill from October 23 to Saturday November 7. Director Mrs Hugh Adair explains the postponement aims to accommodate families returning to Scarsdale later than usual. Casts will be announced next week and subscriptions are limited to 250. new subscribers should contact treasurer Mrs J Larned Green promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale
Hugh Adair
J. Larned Green
Scarsdale Woman's Club Distributes Volumes
The Book Section distributes many volumes with chairmen for each circle. Mrs. Eugene M. Holden leads the Murray Hill Circle as its chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale
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Bishop
Mr. Macy
Charter Meeting
MacFarlane
Waymore
Leewood
Westchester
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Dangerous Point
Parkway
Fenimore
Cross House
Navy
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