Old Cottrell news press ends 50 year run at The Phoenix
The old Cottrell news press, printing this newspaper twice weekly for five decades, was torn down after aging and advancing technology. Built around 1900 by C S Cottrell and Son of Westerly Rhode Island, it survived all but the 1938 hurricane era and will be replaced by a faster modern press to deliver fewer copies more quickly.
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Cottrell News Press
Phoenix
Phoenixes
the Phoenix
Cottrell
Bristol
Herreshoff Yachts
Colonel Colt
C S. Cottrell and Son
Westerly
R. I
United States
The
Council Names More Officials Last Night
The Town Council approved five appointments to the Board of Fire Engineers with Norman J. Servant as chief Harry R. Gray deputy chief Henry S. Campbell first assistant Oliver J. Lemaire second assistant and Christy Travers third assistant The dog constable is Robert T Manchester and Leo J Pelland is the appraiser under the dog law The Board of Recreation re appointments were certified
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Board of Fire Engineers
Board of Recreation
Norman J. Servant
Harry R. Gray
Henry S. Campbell
Oliver J. Lemaire
Christy Travers
Robert T Manchester
Leo J Pelland
Dog Officer Vows Continued Stray Dog Pickup Drive
Dog Officer Robert Manchester announced that the drive to pick up stray dogs will continue until complaints cease. He had taken 14 or 15 dogs into custody since the week began and warned unclaimed dogs will be destroyed after five days. None of the dogs had identification. On Monday Manchester report-
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Robert Manchester
Manchester
Missionary Society to Mark 126th Year With Meeting
The Women's Missionary Society of the First Congregational Church will celebrate its 126th year with an annual meeting and officer elections in the DeWolf Memorial Room next Wednesday. A luncheon, business session, and Holy Week film show will accompany the event. The Pro Christo Society will join as luncheon guests. Mrs Claude Hazeldine hosts. Outgoing officers include President Mrs Boswell S. Bosworth and others. a nominating committee will present a new slate. A separate note mentions a dog rescue near Church street and harbor area.
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Women's Missionary Society of the
First Congregational Church
DeWolf Memorial Room
Frederick F. Driftmier
Pro Christo Society of the
The
Missionary Society
Claude Hazeldine
Boswell S. Bosworth
Mabel G. Dunbar
Earl K. Dunbar
Minnie M. Farrington
John D. Moore
Sarah Bosworth
Robert E. Munro
Bristol Street Cleaning Underway By Highway Dept
The Bristol Highway Department has begun a spring street cleaning program expected to finish in about two weeks. Highway surveyor Reynolds G. Northup said the crew will mostly handle general cleanup after focusing last month on cold patching and road cuts. He added that after cleaning, the department will shift to road repairs.
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Bristol Highway Department
Reynolds G. Northup
Northup
Highway Department
July 4 Muster Bill On Calendar In House Today
The House will act on H 778 to provide 2500 dollars to fund Bristol's Fourth of July New England Firemen’s Muster. Sponsor Rep. Gladys M Brightman says the Finance Committee reported the bill for passage. if approved it moves to the Senate Finance Committee. The muster honors Senator Dan Coggeshall, former fire chief and veteran fire eater.
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House of Representatives
New England
Gladys M Brightman
House Finance Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Bristol
New England States
Red Cross 1952 fund drive totals reach $4227.10
Albert F. Means announces the Red Cross 1952 fund drive has collected $4227.10 after a meeting attended by Alfred N. Nunes Mrs Clara L. Dimond and Means. Only six of sixteen districts filed complete returns with three partial and the rest silent. He urged district captains to submit reports quickly to finalize the count.
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Red Cross
Albert F. Means
Alfred N. Nunes
Clara L. Dimond
Means
Carmela Catallano Quits Board of Canvassers Post
Distribution of retroactive pay totaling 80000 was issued today by Bris tol Manufacturing Corp per M C Smith ord general manager. It covers an eight cent general wage increase to Oct 1 1951 approved by the Wage Stabilization Board affecting over 1000 BMC employees.
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Bristol Manufacturing Corporation
M. C. Smith
Ord
Wallis E Howe Named Senior Warden Again at St Michael's
St Michael's Episcopal Church Corp nominates Wallis E Howe for senior warden, with plans for the April 14 annual meeting. He has served as vestryman since 1898 and senior warden since 1932, alongside other officers Henry Wood junior warden and Mervyn Clay or John Brechin as treasurer, Earl P Rounds as secretary. The nominating group formed Tuesday night. secretary Howard R Newman and treasurer Robert W Nelson will not seek re election. Four vestrymen rotate out this year: J Willa Wood Charles B Rockwell Arthur H Eastman and Arthur M McCaw. The vestry adopted a resolution commending the six officials. Nominees for the vestry include John G Stone S Wesley Gladding Calbraith B Perry Paul C Jillson Leonard White Gordon Fleming J Foster Price Mervyn Clay and John Brechin.
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Wallis E. Howe
St. Michael's Episcopal Church Corp
Henry Wood
Mervyn Clay
John Brechin
Earl P. Rounds
Howard R. Newman
Robert W. Nelson
J. Willa Wood
Charles B. Rockwell
Arthur H. Eastman
Arthur M. McCaw
John G. Stone
S. Wesley Gladding
Calbraith B. Perry
Paul C. Jillson
Leonard White
Gordon Fleming
J. Foster Price
Cost of Silver Creek Swimming Project Reevaluated
Ralph M DeLeo announced an $85 000 to 100 000 estimate for turning Silver Creek into a swimming area but noted it did not account for water from St Mary's Cemetery. Four town departments including the School Committee and Town Council met to discuss the plan near World War Memorial Park. The group voted to ask taxpayers for 1000 to study the project while facing four public health objections from the State Department of Public Works regarding sewer overflows into the pond.
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Silver Creek
Ralph M. DeLeo
St. Mary's Cemetery
DeLeo
Veterans
Board of Recreation
Planning Board
Roger W. Pigeon
Pigeon
Walter J. Shea
Division of Sanitary Engineering
State Department of Public Works
Joseph A. Castronovo
Southeastern Health Division
Washington Street
Wood
Perry Streets
Resignation of Carmel Catallano as Board of Canvassers chair
Carmel Catallano resigns as chairman and member of the Board of Canvassers citing interference with private work. The council deferred filling the vacancy until the next meeting and discussed Fourth of July scheduling and park use, with decisions tied to park commission review. The Sewer Commission requests for new lines were debated and approved per recommendations. Monthly reports from welfare, public works, building inspector, and dog constable were received.
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Carmel Catallano
Republican Party
Board of Governors
Twi- Light League
Park Commission
Paul A. Herzig
Memorial Park
Department of Public Welfare
Department of Public Works
Marabu Yacht Sails to Newport Bermuda Race Start
From Portsmouth England a yacht named Marabu sails for Newport to contest the Newport Bermuda race sponsored by the Cruising Club of America. The ship, a former German craft, had a strong prior season and has been refitted for the Atlantic challenge with plans for a potential return race by the Royal Ocean Racing Club after Bermuda.
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Portsmouth
England
Newport
Bermuda
Cruising Club of America
Engl
Evening News
John D Moore
George
Marabu yacht upgrades for Navy sailors voyage
A larger jib replaces the small sail, accommodation improves, and a dog house added for watch comfort. A yawl rig was considered but dropped due to cost. Nine Royal Navy sailors will crew the yacht with funds from their pay, private subscriptions, naval messes, welfare bodies, and a potential RN Sailing Association grant. Total essential costs are about £1300 with £400 yet to raise.
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Royal Navy
Royal Naval Sailing Association
Navy
Treasury
Portsmouth
Yachts Set for Newport Ber muda Race Voyage
The private entry Iso lare sails from Portsmouth to Bermuda with refit at sea to join Teneriffe and Las Palmas rendezvous as part of the Newport Bermuda race plan. Skipper Lieut Commander S S Brooks and navigator Lieut K F Rogerson lead a Royal Navy crew across Atlantic toward Bermuda by May and Newport by late June.
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Teneriffe
Canary Islands
Bermuda
Newport
Atlantic
Samuel Pepys
Lloyd’s Yacht Club
Lutine
America
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Board of Canvassers
Ralph DeLeo
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