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Newspaper

Scarsdale Inquirer

Location

Scarsdale, New York, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1929

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Ballots Cast in Scarsdale Primaries Show Party Split

In Scarsdale primaries last Tuesday a total of 56 ballots were cast across five election districts with 38 Republican and 18 Democratic votes. The breakdown by district shows 3 3, 8 5, 20 9, 6 1, and 1 0 for Republicans and Democrats respectively, listing candidates for assembly, Judicial Convention delegates, and county committees. Twenty election inspectors served from noon to nine at five districts.

Village Scarsdale Herbert B. Shonk Assembly Charles M. Carter Ralph A. McClelland Eldred A. Halsey James H. Purdy A. Presley Colburn Grace N. Green George W. Both Henry C. Schwable William T. Hart Herbert McKennis Katherine Beardslee Benjamin A. Howes Mary C. MacDaniels Alfred W. Haywood Bella R. Montgomery Emery L. Ferris Anna V. Bough R. E. L. Howe Anne C. Fallon Mercedes M. Travers H. M. Lydenberg Anna Weld Dunlap Helen Gould S. Augusta Yingling Elizabeth Mercer William F. Salter Angela Ellis Grace Green S. T. Reynolds Harriet Dobbs Hortense Morfit Gladys Piccot W. J. Miller Thomas R. Fisher Georgia M. Piet Mary A. McKennis Edward W. Jackson

Semi Finals Set at Scarsdale Golf Club

The men's championship semi finals at Scarsdale Golf Club will be held tomorrow with the finalists to meet on Sunday. Last week’s quarter finals saw W F Barnes beat Geddes one up, Sturges defeat Ham three and two, Reed oust Ludlow one up on the nineteenth, and Eby win from Brown one up on the nineteenth.

Scarsdale Golf Club W. F. Barnes Geddes Sturges Ham Reed Ludlow Eby Brown F. A. Willard G. A. Berhusel J. D. Eby J. A. Burbank C. 5. Proctor S. J. DeBaum Dr. I. W. Cassell

School Board to Convene September 23 in Harwood Building

The Board of Education will hold its annual meeting rescheduled from August 6 due to no quorum, next Monday evening September 23 at eight o'clock in the Harwood Building offices. The annual meeting will be followed by the regular September Board meeting.

Board of Education Harwood

Democratic caucus to nominate town officers in Scarsdale

Herbert McKennis, chairman of the Democratic Town Committee, calls the enrolled Democratic voters to a caucus at Village Hall next Monday evening September 23. The meeting aims to nominate officers for Scarsdale for the upcoming fall election.

Herbert McKennis Democratic Town Committee Democratic Party Scarsdale

Ehmer to accompany Lindbergh on Latin America tour

William W. Ehmer, son of Mrs. James G. Manchester of Scarsdale, will join Col. Charles Lindbergh on a tour of Latin America departing Miami. A World War I veteran, Ehmer later worked in radio in Central America and with Pan American Airways as assistant radio director. The trip will test the two way radio system between flying planes as eighteen ground stations on Pan-American routes are inspected.

William W. Ehmer James G. Manchester Ferncliff Road Scarsdale Charles Lindbergh Latin America Miami Ehmer United States Central American Pan-American Airways

Two Scarsdale Men To Serve on Jury

Edward C. Rossmassler of Circle Road serves as jury foreman for the Earl Peacox trial in White Plains with Harry M. Williams of Huntington Avenue as a fellow juror. A second panel was started before completion. many jurors were excused for cause and through peremptory challenges.

Scarsdale Peacox Edward Rossmassler H. M. Williams Edward C. Rossmassler Circle Road Earl Peacox White Plains Harry M. Williams Huntington Avenue Leonard C. Adams George A. Bomann Randolph P. Compton William H. Draper, Jr Sidney Davis Stephen F. Eiseman Joseph S. Ely Henry Ginnel Joseph W. Hatch Seymour Mathews Kenneth L. Metz Mr. Rossmassler James W. Sims Lorne A. Scott Neil R. White Walter Bahr Robert J. Nowitzer Mr. Williams John W. Harry J. Harold Slater John A. Pearson Conrad Braun Robert M. Hart Henry Bickelhaupt Thomas J. Case Edwin H. Rhode Alfred M. Welch Stanley Andrew Mallette Fred Dengler

Legionnaires Dance Date Set for Scarsdale Event

The American Legion in Scarsdale calendars its November 9 dance at the Scarsdale Golf Club. About two hundred members plan an elaborate social affair with top local orchestra. Eldred A. Halsey chairs the event and will name committees soon.

American Legion Legion Scarsdale Scarsdale Golf Club Eldred A. Halsey

Untermyer Ends Hearings on Land Purchase

Public hearings into land purchases by Westchester County Board of Supervisors, led by Samuel Untermyer for Governor Roosevelt, closed with interest on whether William L. Ward would testify. Ward did not appear. Untermyer may seek a Moreland Act Grand Jury probe.

Westcheater Untermyer

Hospital Group Plans Report On Scarsdale Survey

The General Hospital Committee will receive a survey report on Scarsdale’s hospital needs at tonight’s Harwood Building meeting. Rush Wilson chairs the group with Mrs. Alan R. Chalmers as secretary. A hospital consultant, Charles F. Neergaard, was hired to study options including White Plains and Lawrence Hospital collaboration.

Scarsdale General Hospital Committee Harwood Rush Wilson Alan R. Chalmers White Plains Hospital Lawrence Hospital Bronxville O. H. Cheney Charles F. Neergaard Fifth Avenue Wilson Chalmers

Scarsdale Lutheran Church Receives Ground for New Building

After a Sunday service the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Scarsdale announced a gift of about 1.2 acres at the southeast corner of White Plains Post Road and Murray Hill Road for a new church. Donors Dr. and Mrs. Frank A. Schmidt said there are no conditions, and a building committee was named led by Charles Dahmer.

Russell F. Allman Sprague Road Lutheran Church of the Redeemer Scarsdale White Plains Post Road Murray Hill Road Frank A. Schmidt Church Lane Church Council Charles Dahmer Wayside Lane Mrs. Schmidt New York

Rotary Club Wins Golf Trophy in Port Chester

The Scarsdale Rotary Club clinched permanent possession of the season trophy after a Tamarack Country Club victory in Port Chester. It marks the third straight year Scarsdale has won the award as 51 Rotary Club members from across the county met for the final event. Dr. Ralph R. Ryan of Scarsdale won the low net prize for the day, with a dinner and prize presentation following afternoon matches.

Scarsdale

County Republicans To Meet Sept. 26

Official notices were mailed for the annual Westchester County Republican Committee convention to be held September 26 at the Women's Republican Club headquarters in White Plains. It is expected that current officers will be reelected. William L. Ward of Port Chester has chaired for 32 years, with Miss Jane Todd of Tarrytown as vice chair, George W. Hill of White Plains as treasurer, and Henry R. Barrett of White Plains as secretary.

Westchester County Republican Committee Women's Republican Club White Plains William L. Ward Port Chester Jane Todd Tarrytown George W. Hill Henry R. Barrett White Plains, Secretary, Miss Todd Women's Club Hill American Tobacco Company Barrett Republican City Committee

Intruder Breaks Into Scarsdale Home of R J Parham

A well dressed young man entered the Scarsdale residence at 136 Brewster Road Friday night between nine and ten. Marion Parham, fourteen, said the intruder claimed they were making alterations and fled after pocketing cigarettes. Parham parents were away. Marion notified police.

R. J. Parham Brewster Road Scarsdale Marion Mr. Parham

Bowling Alleys To Open At Scarsdale Golf Club

The bowling alleys at the Scarsdale Golf Club will open for members from October 14 to April 4. Operating hours are ten in the morning to a quarter past eleven at night, with Monday openings starting at one in the afternoon.

Scarsdale Golf Club

Ask Village for Aviation Markers

A questionnaire on aviation roof markers from the Daniel Guggenheim Fund was sent to Scarsdale Village Hall. John R. Ross said the Rotary Club considered placing the sign on the Scarsdale Supply Company roof at Heathcote Station, but objections by residents led to abandoning the project.

Daniel Guggenheim Fund For the Promotion of Scarsdale Ward Prince New York State Aviation Conference John R. Ross Rotary Club of Scarsdale Supply Company Heathcote Station

Hospital Group Meets Tonight to Make Report

Hospital group schedules a proceeding this evening to present findings and discuss the current status of community health services. The gathering aims to review operations, funding needs, and future improvements for the village facilities.

Fox Meadow Tennis Tournament Opens with First Round

The Fox Meadow Tennis Club on Wayside Lane kicks off its Men’s Singles with first-round ties at 3:30 P M Saturday including Brent versus Doubleday and Wells versus Wilson. A 4 30 P M slate features Greist Jr Pear son Barclay Speiden Illwitzer Willmer and Mason. Any unplayed first-round match by Sunday noon will be defaulted. The second round starts 3:30 P M Sunday. semis and finals scheduled for Sept 28 29. Women’s event postponed. entries via Harriet Mason at 6 Circle Road.

Fox Meadow Tennis Club Wayside Lane W. R. Brent C. B. Doubleday L. H. Welling Andrew Wilson, Jr J. W. McDowell T. K. Evans Carl Kinsley H. M. Greist H. M. Greist, Jr Edmund Pearson W. L. Barclay C. R. Speiden Whitney C. Dunning Robert Illwitzer Edward L. Willmer J. Mason Harriette Mason Circle Road

Elderly impersonator swindles laborers of $114 in Scarsdale

An elderly man dressed well posed as Assemblyman Herbert B. Shonk and swindled two laborers, Irving Sherwood and helpers, out of 114 dollars on the Shonk estate. He left with the money after promising to return with funds from the bank. police were alerted but he vanished.

Herbert B. Shonk Heathcote Road Irving Sherwood Laurel Street Hartsdale Shonk Sherwood Shank Julius Gomez Joseph Peston Grove Street White Plains Gomez Peston

Rain Delays End of Women’s Golf Matches at Scarsdale

Rain yesterday halted the remainder of Women’s Day events at Scarsdale Golf Club after eighteen entries. Semifinals completed in the September tournament with Class A winners Mrs. Edward Raymond over Mrs. Harry Schwable and Mrs. Hugh McDonald over Mrs. F. R. Davis. Class B winners Mrs. Robert Erskine over Mrs. Compton Miller and Mrs. S. Tajima over Mrs. Roland Elliman. Finals to be concluded by week’s end. women’s championship begins October 1 with two flights of sixteen players expected.

Scarsdale Golf Club Edward Raymond Harry Schwable Hugh McDonald F. R. Davis Robert Erskine Compton Miller S. Tajima Roland Elliman

Nelson Road Youths Return From Indiana and Chicago

George Green, son of Mr and Mrs Larned Green of Nelson Road, returns from Lafayette Indiana and Chicago where he spent the summer. Miss Sara Callison of Lafayette visits Mrs Larned Green.

George Green

Also Mentioned on This Page

Caucus of Democratic Voters Lindbergh W. W. Ehmer Colonel Central America Legionnaires Henry Barrett Interborough Interborough Rapid Transit Company City of United States Supreme Court Board of Supervisors EB. P. Barrett Bedford Bedford Hills Company Scarsdale Lutheran Church Post Road Frank Schmidt Reverend Russell Auman Rotary Club Marion Parham Ask Guggenheim Fund Clifford Duval Couch, Jr Leewood Caleb Heathcote Bank Jessica Foster St. James the Less Tle de France Frank Hammond Scarsdale Theatre Steenburgh Our Churches Fox Meadow Oliver Perry Beekman
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