Worst Fire Destroys Shulsky Mansion in Village
Roaring flames gutted the Louis Shulsky house on North Broadway last Friday, in what the village’s worst blaze in years. Estimated loss tops $100,000. no injuries among 100 plus firefighters. Caretaker Chalmers Henshaer reported heavy flames as crews from Irvington, Dobbs Ferry, and Tarrytown fought two hours, with roof collapse and embers reigniting overnight. Investigators seek cause, noting no immediate suspicion. Mansion used as summer residence, once owned by William B. May Realty and the Westchester County Savings Bank.
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Louis Shulsky
North Broadway
Irvington
Dobbs Ferry
Tarrytown
Broadway
Chalmers Henshaer
Foley
Stearns Castle
William. B. May
Westchester County Savings Bank
IHS School Officials Discuss Continuous Progress Policy
Irvington board held a special meeting to report on current and future status of the school system. Dr. Edward M. Carney spoke on evolving public education goals and the need for better communication. Principals Bunnell Wormley outlined grade level progress, grouping, and curriculum changes to support continuous progress through grades 1-12 and new foreign language options.
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Irvington
Edward M. Carney
Donald S. Wormley
IHS
Seven Mayors Demand Rescinding Of Hudson Expressway
Mayor Peter A. Peyser and six other mayors condemn four state lawmakers for voting for the Beacon to New York expressway plan. They call for immediate rescission and local consultation, citing routes along the Hudson River and near Irvington. The protest follows Rockefeller signing of the bill despite residential and business opposition and state surveys ongoing.
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Peter A. Peyser
Irvington
New York Central Railroad
Lawrence Cabot
Richard Ceresky
Royden Letsen
Bernard Gordon
Peyser
Tarrytown
North Tarrytown
Ossining
Briarcliff Manor
Dobbs Ferry
Sheldon Wagner
Hastingson-Hudson
Rockefeller
Hudson Valley
State Department of‘ Public Works
Richard L. Ottinger
Westchester
Putnam Counties
Washington
Ottinger
James C. Harang
Beacon
Bronx
Fed
Memorial Day Services Draw Hundreds in Irvington
Memorial Day ceremonies in Irvington drew hundreds as Mayor Peter Peyser delivered the principal address focusing on the Vietnam War and civil rights. The event included a VFW post ritual at the War Memorial, a parade led by the Tarrytowns Post, and floral tributes by local officials and the VFW.
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Irvington
Peter A. Peyser
Viet Nam
Veterans of Foreign Wars
War Memorial
Main Street
Memorial Park
Tarrytowns Post
Memorial’ Park
William Johnson
Anthony Maltese
Roger A. Fallon
George Duggan
John’ J. Foley
Daniel McCarthy
Carelli
VFW
Kevin O'Neill
Matthew Murtha
Lewis M. Davis
Aldersgate Methodist Church
Peyser
Ralph
David R. Matlack
Ray Delamater
Diamond Lodge To Meet Friday 555 Masons of Dobbs Ferry
Diamond Lodge No 555 Free and Accepted Masons of Dobbs Ferry will meet Friday at 7 30 pm with Warren X Crawford presiding. Fellowcraft Degree conferred on candidates waiting. Senior Warden James Lundy East, Junior Warden Alan Kipp middle chamber lecture. Annual steak barbecue Saturday June 12 at Lodge grounds with servings at 5 6 and 7 pm.
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Diamond Lodge
Dobbs Ferry
Warren’ X. Crawford
James Lundy
Alan Kipp
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Shulsky House
Robert E. Bunnell
Nelson A. Rockefeller
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