Bristol drops plan to unify sewer and highway departments
Bristol officials abandon the proposed unification of the sewer and highway departments citing cost. The council adopts a substitute providing competent engineering services via State Public Works, with a detailed street survey and cost estimates to guide immediate work and supervision. Donat Gladue and James Holmes oppose the shift.
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Bristol
Prescott B.paull
Budget and Sewer Commissions
James Holmes
State Public Works Department
John H. Caton
Division of Bridges Department
Paull
Haihway
Francois L. deWolf
Bishways
State Department of Public, Works
State Department of Publi Works
deWolf
Caton
William T Dwyer
Sewer Commission
Donat J. Gladue
Dwyer
Fourth of July Fund receives first contribution
Cosmo Bruscato of the Fourth of July Committee sends in the initial donation to the Dwyer Memorial Fourth of July Fund. He urges everyone to give a dollar or at least a half, noting it would reach the $1000 goal quickly.
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Cosmo Bruscato
Bruscato
Cosme -Bruscats
H hitch-hiker robbery attempt ends with Bristol man fighting back
Bristol meat dealer Jesse Sousa of 31 Catherine Street reports two young hitch hikers assaulted him and tried to rob him of 200 dollars while he drove along Fall River Avenue Swansea. He struck one with a wooden club and escaped. Police searched area but found no trace of the suspects.
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Bristol
Jesse Sousa
Catherine Street
Fall River Avenue
Swansea
Sousa
Reboboth
Massachusetts
First Baptist Church
Warren
Warren Sousa
Catherne Street
Trustees Named To Dwyer Memorial Fourth Of July Fund
James F. Meiggs and John G. Stewart consent to serve as trustees alongside The Phoenix editor to raise funds for Bristol’s Fourth of July celebration in memory of Daniel E Dwyer. The fund aims to sponsor a fitting event, with Meiggs noting a $1000 goal and public support crucial to attract out of town visitors.
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Dwyer Memorial
James F. Meiggs
John G. Stewart
the Phoenix
Daniel E Dwyer
Meiggs
Stewart
Dwyer
Bristol
Talk on Africa to Feature I O O F Past Grands Night
An illustrated talk on Wild Life in Africa by Major C Thompson of Boston will highlight Past Grands Night at Odd Fellows Hall High street. District Deputy Grand Master Geo C Cranston and Amity Lodge Warren Reliance Lodge East Providence will attend. A business meeting precedes the address with refreshments and social hour after.
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Africa
C. Thompson
Boston
United Brothers Lodge
Odd Fellows’ Hall
High Street
Geo C Cranston
Wickford
Amity Lodge
Warren
Reliance Lodge
East Providence
Tickets On Sale For Alumni Bridge Event In Bristol
The Bris tol Colt Alumni Association announces tickets are on sale for the annual alumni bridge to be held May 2 in the Colt auditorium General chair Aileen D Moore leads a long list of sub committees with members including Cora Hill Mary Scanlon Harriet Kinder Alice Vermette Charlotte Suzman Nora Dwyer Gladys Osterberg Frances Horton Kathleen Kelly Helen Romano Dorothy Roberts Wallace Mossup Vasta Rugmiero refreshments Prizes chairs George Baldwin Vincent Pettine Leo Cantwell Whithiam Serbst Margaret Nerone Jean Tobin Tables Chairs Esther Osterberg Winston Fetherstone Dorothy Holt ticket sales Elizabeth Dwyer Doris Bullock Eleanore Rae Edna Demers and James Munroe Hatl committee members Harry Young Michael De Leo Frederick Goff Michael Pasquere lli Herbert Burnham Jr Edward Levy
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Bristol Colt Alumni Association
Colt Auditorium
Aileen D. Moore
Cora Hill
Mary Scanlon
Harriet Kinder
Alice Vermette
Charlotte Suzman
Nora Dwyer
Gladys Osterberg
Frances Horton
Kathleen Kelly
Helen Romano
Dorothy Roberts
Wallace Mossup
Vasta
Michael Pasquerelli
Herbert B Burnham, Jr
Edward Levy
Colt Athlete Fined Five Dollars For Speeding
Angelo Rubinoff Russo, Colt Memorial High School athlete, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle at speeds beyond what is reasonable. Judge Benjamin Frandemuth fined Russo $5 plus costs after he was clocked at 60 mph on Metacom Avenue. Another speeder, Thomas Caizzi, pleaded guilty but was continued for sentence.
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Angelo “Rubinoff’ Russo
Colt Memorial High
Benjamin Frandemuth
Fifth District Court
Russo
Metacom Avenue
Thomas Caizzi
241 State Street
Caizzi
Hope Street
Mount Hope Bridge Corp
William H. Angevine
Jose Colte
Manuel Mello
Frank J Rinaldi
Edward Beaver
Public Bingo Tonight by Mothers Club at St. Mary's
A public bingo event is planned for tomorrow evening by the Mothers Club of St. Mary’s parochial school in St. Mary’s church auditorium. The program includes an entertainment with vocal solos by Ann Knowl ton and Jean Tobin and punch will be served.
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Mothers Club
St. Mary’s Parochial School
St. Mary’s Church
Ann Knowlton
Jean Tobin
St. Matthew’s Church
Worcester
Mass
St. Michael’s Church
St. Michael’s
Bristol Miss Seeks Top In Theatrical Circles
Four year old Bristol girl Claire Aileen Gladue daughter of a sewer commissioner made her debut on March sixteen at a Providence Metropolitan Theatre amateur night winning first prize. She awaits finals results from last Saturday and aims for a career in theatre as a future star.
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Bristol
Claire Aileen Gladue
Donat J. Gladue
Claire
Metropolitan Theatre
Providence
America
Zoning Board Secretary Should Receive Compensation
In his resignation letter as chairman Francis P. Mc Govern asks Town Council to pay John W. Card, secretary of the Zoning Board, for extra duties beyond regular board work. He notes substantial effort throughout the year and urges consideration of remuneration if possible.
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Francis P. McGovern
John W. Card
Public Whist Planned in Lincoln Hall for Bristol League
The committee led by John Cordeira announces an April 16 public whist at Lincoln Hall to benefit the Bristol Portuguese-American Men's Civic League. Members include Manuel Vargas Jr Anthony Jones Joseph Dennis John da Ponte and Manuel Sylvia ex officio.
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Lincoln Hall
Bristol
Rego Takes New Post as State Farm Poultryman Leader
Milk inspector John L. Rego of Bristol has begun duties as head poultryman at the State Farm in Howard, appointed by Dr. Charles A. MacDonald. A 26 year old graduate of Colt Memorial High School and Rhode Island State College, Rego holds degrees including a Masters, and has been active in Portuguese American circles and local business groups.
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John L. Rego
State Farm
Howard
Charles A. MacDonald
Public Welfare Board
Bristol
Mr. Rego
Manuel Rego
Bay View Avenue
Colt Memorial High School
Rhode Island State College
Rega
State College
Bristol Portuguese Athletic Club
Bristol Colt Alumni Association
Moonstone Chemical Co
Boy Scout Executive to Speak at Rotary Meeting
Bradford H Field of Providence will address the Rotary Club at noon tomorrow in the Hotel Belvedere. The talk highlights Rotary’s role in Boy Scouts of America programs and funding, noting Bristol Rotary supports Troop 4 and variousScout activities locally.
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Boy Scout
Rotary
Bradford H. Field
Providence
Rotary Club
Hotel Belvedere
Rotary Clubs
Boy Scouts of America
Jiu Rsstates Sponsarigay -Belge
Bristol
Benefit Dance Planned by Our Lady of Mt Carmel Men
Plans are underway for a benefit dance at Academy Hall on May 30 hosted by the men's group of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. Proceeds support a new church organ with decorations and booths plus door prizes. G R Perroni chairs the arrangements. James J Velleca is financial secretary and treasurer. M W Pasquerelli is recording secretary. other members include Dr J R Bernardo, Domenic Mascola, John St Angelo, Rocco Migliori, John Santulli, John Romano, Pasquale Pagnana, and John La Fazia.
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Academy Hall
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
G R Perroni
James J. Velleca
M. W Pasque
Hope Circle Celebrates 18th Anniversary Banquet
Hope Circle No. 70 Daughters of Isabella marked its 18th anniversary with a banquet at the Knights of Columbus Home on State street. State and national officers, clergymen from town and Warren, 13 of 44 charter members, and visiting regents attended. A turkey dinner, cake with 18 candles, group singing, soprano numbers, and piano by Mrs. Treanor complemented remarks by Rev. McGrath, Rev. Kelley, and others.
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Hope Circle
Daughters of Isabella
Knights of Columbus
State Street
Order
Warren
Eileen D. Moore
Owen McGrath
William Kelley
Society of St. Columban
Lawrence Deery
St. Mary’s Church
Bristol
Edward L. Walsh
Agnes Conley
West Warwick
Nora E. Dwyer
Honorah T. Hanley
Pascoag
Mary F. Riley
Providence
National Organization
Duffy Catering Co
Rose M. Alletag
Warren Circle
Clara T. Lambert
Rose Breen
Helen Byrnes
Mary. Condon
Helen
Andondifoe
Margaret. Connery
Catherine Connors
Mary
A. Callan
Eva LeClair
Bridget
A. ‘Lentisi
Marty: Morris
Marziox Garet J."morris
Alice ‘Treanor
Sarah M. Sweeney
Anna Knowlton
Baquet
Frank Treanor
Creditors Committee Probes Shoe Company Reorganization
The creditors committee for New England Shoe Manufacturing Company reviews affairs to judge the reorganization plan to be filed tomorrow in the U S District Court Rhode Island. The Bristol shoe firm moved from Lynn Massachusetts after a locally raised $20 000, with Walter R Carlson David Lushan and Carl Rothe chosen as representatives. Max Winograd of Providence acts as counsel. an accountant surveys books and an appraisal is planned.
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New England Shoe Manufacturing Company
United States District Court of
Rhode Island
Bristol
Lynn
Mass
Boston
Walter R. Carlson
David Lushan
Carl Rothe
Max Winograd
Providence
Grocery Shower Honors Miss Guistiany Before May 4 Wedding
Miss Lena Guistiany, soon to wed Mr Raymond Daly of Providence, received numerous practical gifts at a Thursday evening grocery shower hosted by her mother Mrs Philip Guistiany at 71 Hope Street. Guests from Providence Warren and Bristol joined the activities featuring a gift card hunt and bingo game, with yellow and orchid decorations and a luncheon to conclude the event.
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Guistiany
Lena Guistiany
Raymond Daly
Providence
Philip Guistiany
Hope Street
aInstead
Edna Demers
Lillian Guistiany
Warren
Bristol
Providence Union C E S Meets With Alpha Chapter Guests
The Providence Union C E S held its regular monthly meeting last evening with 45 guests from Alpha Chapter Christian Endeavour Society at the Gulleras. Wendell Marsman welcomed attendees, then turned the meeting over to President Clements for business and refreshments were served.
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Providence Group
Alpha Chapter
Providence Union
Christian Endeavour Society
Gulleras
Wendell Marsman
gMis
If Clements
Tt Union
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Ralph Bellamy
Valerie Hobston
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James Cagney
Pat O'Brien
Margaret Lindsay
Frank McHugh
Silly Symphony IN Color
the Flying Mouse
Victor McLaglen
Edmund Lowe
Doubt
Virginia Bruce
Ricardo Cortez
Talk ON
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Colt
Bristol Miss
Zoning Board
Rego
William Smith
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