Lt Col Martin resigns as head of Civil Defense
Lt Col Paul T. Martin US Army (ret) resigns as director of Civil Defense citing apathy among town officials and citizen indifference. He notes seven attendees at the last meeting and says he funded Civil Defense efforts himself. Council to consider resignation at next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Civil Defense
Paul T. Martin
U S. Army
Paul A Herzig
Counci
Col. Martin
Teachers Support Minimum Salary Measure in State Assembly
The Bristol Teachers' Association met to back a bill establishing a single teacher salary and to back a separate bill raising retirement pay by 400 dollars yearly for retirees before 1948. A committee led by Anthony Russo and several members was formed to push the minimum salary measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Teachers’ Association
Anthony Russo
Helen Condon
May Puniello
Aurelia Faria
Vir
Mount Carmel Groups Will Present Plays
Mount Carmel Church Theater Guild presents Too Many Relatives on April 5 and 6 at 8 p.m. in the Guiteras Auditorium with cast members Michael Sargento Carole Benson Lucretia Massa and more. Director Donald Morrissey assists A ta Sousa with costumes by Florence and Connie Orifice lighting by James Meiggs and props by John Carr and Dorothy Moren. Proceeds benefit the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiteras Auditorium
Mount Carmel Church Theater’ Guild
Donald Morrissey
Ata Sousa
Michael Sargento
Carole Benson
Lucretia Massa
Grace Castro
Joseph Pacheco
Mary Jo Mello
Mary Ann Velleca
Paul James Asciolla
First Aid Supply List For Civil Defense Stations
Arthur M. McCaw, a local pharmacist, has compiled a Civil Defense first aid station list for 5,000-person units. The kit includes sponges, gauze, dressings, bandages, adhesive plaster, suture, silk dermal, and other medical supplies. Thailand Army nurses have taken air evacuation technique courses from U
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur M. McCaw
Civil Defense Organization
Lst
United States Civil Defense Headquarters
Thailand
U. S
Haneda Air Base
Tokyo
Little League Fund Raised for Regular and Farm Teams
The league reports operating costs offset by donations. Four sponsors contributed 1200 dollars for regular teams while two donors gave 200 dollars each for the farm teams and for furnishing T shirts and baseball caps.
Notable Names Listed in Local Social Notes
Virginia Martin Mrs May Scanton Miss Beatrice Oliver E Doris Bullock Michael Securo John L Burke and Mrs Esther Vitek appear in a social page listing local residents with various roles and affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginia Martin
May Scanton
Beatrice Oliver
E. Doris Bullock
Michael Securo
John L. Burke
Esther Vitek
Weekend Shade Tree Fertilization Guide From The Gardener
The article urges fertilizing shade trees to prevent decline and pest issues like Dutch Elm Disease. It details ground application in 18 to 24 inch holes around the tree, spaced two feet apart in concentric circles, with 8-6-4 or organic nitrogen rich fertilizer. Apply one to three pounds per inch of trunk diameter, divide among holes, then cover with loam and reseed. It also emphasizes improving lawn soil, six inches of topsoil on permeable subsoil, and light rolling to aid establishment.
Boy Sopranos On Program At Music Mansion
Two seventh grade boys from Guiteras school sang at a Music Mansion event in Providence last night. Richard Carlone and Mervyn Clay Jr performed arias and operatic numbers with Miss Joan E Doyle on piano. Carlone offered Little Boy Blue Hallelujah and April Showers while Clay presented Alleluia Toora Loora Loora and Carry Me Back to Old Virginny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Mansion
Providence
Richard Carlone
Mervyn Clay
Joan E. Doyle
Carlene
Clay
Old Virginny
Guiteras School
Petition Drives Playground Plan At Rockwell School
Rockwell school building committee reviews a citizens petition for a playground behind the new school. Superintendent FitzGerald to notify signer Roger W. Pigeon that the request is being studied. Chairman Hamill notes budgeted 815 for neighborhood recreation and thanks donors for a flagpole and flag from the Rockwell family and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwell School
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Roger W. Pigeon
Wilfred M. Hamill
Hamill
Board of Recreation
Charles B. Rockwell
H. Benson Rockwell
Paul S. Rockwell
Martha R. Truslow
Eleanor R. Edelstein
Guiteras Junior High announces honor rolls for March 16
Guiteras School lists first and second honor roll recipients by grade. First honor roll includes students like Joan Francis and Barbara Balzano with averages of 90 percent or higher. Second honor roll names many students with 80 to 89 percent averages across Grades 7 8 and 9.
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Guiteras Junior High School
Joan Francis
Margaret Manchester
John Matheson
Irene Valerio
Barbara Balzano
Janet Jannsen
Karen Kander
Larry Spece
Marklyn Trainor
Deborah Adams
Patricia Barlow
Carl Carlson
Joseph Murgo
Emily Newman
Mary-Louise O'Gara
John Usher
Lorraine Almedia
Theresa Aronne
Natalie Brum
Ann Calderiso
Jessica Castigliego
Gilda Cavallaro
Hortense D’ Alessio
Francis DeRiso
Nancy DuPont
Kathryn Estrella
Marion Farrell
Dolores Ferreira
Elizabeth Furtado
Frances Machado
Manuel Marshall
Alice Menezes
Ann Marie Nunes
Lorraine Pacheco
Anna Palumbo
Suzanne Paradiso
Cecelia Perry
Emily Perry
Theresa Mello
John Moore
Joseph Motta
Alice Munro
Oaise Munro
Anthony Nunes
Charles Oulette
Large Caliber Voter Names List in Early Community Roster
A list of dozens of names follows, including Shirley Palma Santina Pagano Angela Pen zarella Edward Petrucci Carl ton Pinhero James Quatropolo and many others. The long roster features numerous Sousa Rob inson and Silva families with multiple generations across Saint town civic society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Palma
Santina Pagano
Angela Penzarella
Edward Petrucci
Carlton Pinhero
James Quatropolo
Marlene Rawson
Marguerite Rebello
Suzanne Rene
Meredith Robinson
Deolinda Roderiques
Mary Santos
Dorothy Sousa
Elaine Sousa
Janice Sousa
Mary G Sousa
Olivia Sousa
Noreen Tavares
Elizabeth Olson
Priscilla Usher
Chiolinda Abulheira
Elias Abilheira
Charles Alves
Manuel Adrade
Victor Andrade
Jenifie Cast
George Mello
Joseph Motta
Mary Ann Principe
Peter Proto
Anthony Quintal
Norma Raposa
Charlotte Robinson
Dolores Rodrigues
Paul Romano
James Rossi
Louis Sansone
Joseph Santos
Anna Scattino
Mary Scattino
Richard Silvia
Cecelia Silvia
Donald Smith
Scout Notes from First Bristol Troop Scoutcraft Month
Scoutcraft Months emphasize skill advancement in the First Bristol Troop of Boy Scouts of America. In March three hikes yielded 16 tests passed and one first class, two second class, and 16 merit badges earned. Four new recruits joined. two scouts registered as five year Veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Boy Scouts of America
Carlton Pinheiro
Joseph Motta
Manuel Torres, Jr
Providence
Anthony Nastri
George R Fish
J As.m. Roger Periera
Manuel Correira
Raymond Faria
Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps Meet Tonight
The Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps will gather at Scout Hall at 7 15 PM for practice and instruction. The article notes the first scheduled competition follows this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Boy Scout Bugle
Scout Hall
Season events announced for May 25 in Providence
The season opener is set for May 25 in Providence conducted by the A.1 Association. On April 19 a practice will be held at the Boys' Club on North Main Street and a swim at Hodgman pool. A rehearsal is planned in Jamestown with the Jamestown Girls Corps later.
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Providence
A. 1 Association
Boys’ Club
North Main Street
Hodgman
Jamestown
Jamestown Girls Corps
Two Groups Provide Entertainment For Veterans At Home
Mrs Mabel Belanger will lead an evening program for residents of the Veterans Home sponsored by the Rhode Island Department and American Legion Auxiliary. Anna Lorselle and four district auxiliary presidents join the event. Last night Leonard Bloom Post of Jewish War Veterans of Providence sent 20 members to entertain, led by Mrs Norman Cohen, post auxiliary president, and Albert Kraemer, post commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Belanger
Veterans’ Home
Rhode Islands Department
American Legion Auxiliary
Anna Lorselle
Department Hospital
Leonard Bloom
Jewish War Veterans of
Providence
Norman Cohen
Albert Kraemer
Boston Symphony to Close Providence Season in Concert
The Boston Symphony Orchestra will perform at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Providence next Tuesday at 8 15 p m under conductor Charles Munch. The program includes Rameau's Suite from Dardanus as edited by D Indy Mozart’s Symphony No 39 in E flat and Berlioz Fantastique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Providence
Veterans Memorial Auditorium
Charles Munch
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