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Newspaper
Scarsdale Inquirer
Location
Scarsdale, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1925
Page
7
Entered as second class matter November 18 1919 at the Scarsdale N Y post office under the act of March 3 1879 this line appears as a standard newspaper mail notice.
Westchester officials discuss a proposed charter to centralize executive functions under three elected county officers while keeping legislative power with the Board of Supervisors. The plan preserves local powers in cities and towns and requires further amendments for any major transfers.
George W. Field argues that the proposed county charter enhances representative government by placing three at large county officials in charge of admitting needs while appropriations originate with the Board of Supervisors, aligning with Coolidge's view that a republic rests on representative government.
The Westchester County Charter seeks county executive leadership with a County President elected by voters. It aims to improve administration of parks, water, sewers, and transportation while preserving town village and city governments. Vote Yes on Question Number One by pulling the pointer to Yes.
Letter to the editor argues that Westchester County Charter centralizes power in Yonkers New Rochelle Mount Vernon and White Plains risking loss of local control. It warns of patronage under a President and Vice President led board and cites tax, water, and road issues harming smaller towns and Scarsdale. John E Muhlfeld Scarsdale October 26.
The limerick competition closes tonight with the prize to be announced in next week's Inquirer. Entries include a fox professor parody about jokes and paradoxes and a playful verse praising Scarsdale and critiquing Bronx Parkway signs. The piece ends noting humorous exchanges about obedience and marital vows.
A reader invites parents to submit their children’s bright quips for a column. The writer notes humorous episodes from family life such as a child’s bedtime request and curious questions like “Why for you have your ear there?” framed in a light homestyle voice.
An op ed argues opposition to the county charter stems from fear and misperceptions. It describes a keystone President elected countywide with strong powers yet checked by the Board of Supervisors, and warns party responsibility remains essential while noting potential tensions between branches.
A playful town column mocks solemnity with verse and snappy lines. The witty female writer, identified only as Persephone, uses light satire to lampoon social norms and poke fun at fame.
A reader named Horatio writes to Dear Jane boasting of his talent for lying to his wife without getting caught. He notes he can only boast about it in social clubs or Pullman smoking cars and must stay silent at home. He asks the column to publish the letter to enjoy his wife’s reaction.
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