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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1955
Page
8
A total of 249 people registered for Waterford High School adult education classes with first sessions set for Sept 26 and Sept 28. Driver Education starts tonight. Other courses open include shorthand weaving jewelry making antique appreciation common law local interest and do it yourself.
Fire swept a 22nd floor room at the Hotel Victoria in Manhattan early yesterday. Heavy smoke forced many guests to flee to the lobby. Damage was confined to the room and the cause was not determined. W A White of Nashville occupant of the room escaped unharmed.
Wall Street steadied under a bright sun but momentum faded as volume fell by over 300000 shares from Monday. Leading issues ranged up to >3 points while weak spots slipped 2 to 4 points. rails, mercantiles, and oils moved unevenly with late prices off the day’s lows.
The Northside School 2 PTA opened its season with Mrs. Adam Muraski as president. A first grade attendance award was given. A film followed the meeting and refreshments were provided. A food sale is planned October 19 at Grochmal’s Store. The year’s program includes film nights, speakers on mental health, a covered dish supper, a play, Founders Day dinner, officer nominations, Fathers Night, and a banquet with officer installation. Elizabeth Murphy funeral held at Finn Funeral Home with Requiem Mass at St Mary’s Church. Interment at St Mary’s Cemetery Waterford. Rev. James M. Seymour led Rosary.
In New York an East River incident left 25 year old deck hand Thomas J. Duffy of The Bronx dead after being crushed between two barges off City Street. He died at City Hospital at 2 45 am. Duffy worked on the barge Gene Pope operated by The Bronx Towing Line Inc.
The Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society reports record adoption during National Dog Week. Bentley P. Leek, chairman, said Sunday saw three dogs and many cats adopted, with 17 more dogs and several cats finding homes on Monday. Open house runs daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the kennels, with Guy Lombarde heading the national observance committee.
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