Kunz Refuses Pier Lease Without Bath Facilities
Bristol Business Civic Association leader Kunz will not lease the town pier as a public bathing area this year unless toilet and shower facilities are installed. BBCA plans joint talks with the Town Council Recreation Board and Sewer Committee to explore feasibility. The group also endorsed a $750000 sewer improvement plan with caution on future spending and discussed securing off street parking on Hope Street via Industrial Trust Co.
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Kunz
Mathers
Edward D. Kunz
Bristol Business Civic Association
BBGA
Recreation Board
Sewer Committee
BBCA
Hope Street
Industrial Trust Co
Providence
Bradford
Franklin
State UCB Head To View Sub County Office Site
State Employment Compensation Board director T Edward Burns will inspect possible sites for a Sub County office of the Unemployment Compensation Board on Wednesday. Spokesmen said the move follows requests from State Representatives Brightman and Alfred to cut travel time for residents. Bristol applicants compose about two thirds of the county board’s 1400 claimants as unemployment load rose in the past two months. Charles Fay was named an employment interviewer in the Providence office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Edward Burns
State Employment Compensation Board
U. I. Unemployment Compensation Board
Bureau
Providence
UCB
Gladys M. Brightman
Henry Alfred
Warren
Bristol
William Doyle
Unemployment Board
Charles F Fay
State Unemployment Compensation Board
Four Bristol Students Named to Edgewood Dean's List
Four Bristol students were named to the Edgewood College Quarterly Dean's List. First honors went to Josephine Anania Mary Mello and Joseph Oliveira. Phyllominal Wee received Second honors.
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Bristol
Edgewood College
Josephine Anania
Bradford Street
Mary Mello
Bay View Avenue
Joseph Oliviera
Sherry Avenue
Philominalwee
Education I Part of 1949 Cancer Drive in Rhode Island
An educational program in public schools and a door to door campaign will be part of the 1949 Cancer Drive through April. Mrs James C Carmak state commander announced Bristol quota details and listed local workers and coordinators for the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Carmak
Cancer Fund Field Army
Raymond J. Makowsky
Rhode Island
Carmak
Bristol
Ralph Lawson
James D. McGuinn
Roger Pigeon
Harold Brown
Louis Castriotta
Alfred E. Newton
Alexandrina Fernandes
Kenneth Olson
Bernard Callan
James E. Sullivan
Benjamin Hazen
Harvey Gladue
Cup Defenders to Get Plans for New Building
The Cup Defenders Association will receive architect plans for a proposed 20 000 building to replace its current quarters. Bids are due by April 18. The two story 40 by 60 foot structure will sit at Wood and Richmond Streets and include a large hall bar and clubroom. President Thomas Mauorano heads the club with Antonio Cupolo as vice president and a building committee of eleven members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cup Defenders Association
Wood
Richmond Streets
Thomas Mauorano
Antonio Cupolo
Charles Lombardi
Steven Mascena
Guy Marabello
Anthony Capucci
Felix Pasquerilli
Alphonse Rebello
Frank Arruda
Ralph Quito
Louis Florenzanon
Donald van Voast
Ambulance Funds Rise Slowly for New Vehicle
Francis Connell secretary of the Le Baron C Colt Memorial Ambulance Inc reports funds for a new ambulance are arriving slowly. A $6000 driver is sought to replace the ten year old vehicle in use. A list of tributors follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Connell
le Baron C Colt Memorial Ambulance Inc
Trophy Awards A Feature Of Army Day Program
The Bristol Army Day program at the State Armory begins at 7 30 p m with Battery C 243rd AAA AW Bn Rhode Island National Guard hosting. Lt Col Everette E McMillan will present trophies to two exemplary members and the battery drill team will perform Infantry drills and weapons demonstrations.
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Batttery C
243Rd Aaa AW Bn
R. I. National Guard
Bristol
State Armory
Everette E. McMillan
CAC
248Rd Battalion
C Battery
Frank J. Sousa
Michael Topazie
William Gablinske
John F. Massano
Joseph A. Lombardi
Romeo Samson
Henry Martelly
Emilen Desmarais
William Marshall
Ernest Borges
John B. Roderick
John Andrade
Henry A. Street
Henry Alfred
Joseph T. Brogden
Robert J Connery
Charles C. Curran
A. C. Larned
Pfc
al Ernest Meiggs
Fred Rybka
Ferdinand
Bruno
George Orrall
Agatiello
Herbert Degnan
Francisco Stuart Barr
DaSilva
William Burbridge
Thor
Arthur Prevost
James Brown
Fusco
Antonio Nunes
Antonio Cardoza
James Perry
Manuel Zorra
Alvaro Castro
Peter D. Primiano
Wil
Wil- Charles Correira 500/liam Saviano
Malcolm Wil
Empire Bottling
Cox
Joseph Borges
Joseph W. Enos
Thomas Finn
W H Gabby
U. S Army Signal Corps
Knske
Normandy
Harry Gray
King
Tle
John la Fazia
Emily A Leonard
George H. McClur
Erasmo Mancini
National Guard
Charles C. Mello
John C. M
Elizabeth Moniz
John
Josph F. Ruggiero
Frank J Sousa
Anthony del
Tero
Joseph A
Arouca
Gab
Riel J Savino
Bristol Woman Pianist Louise Stanley to Play Concert
The Bristol Women's Club presents Louise Stanley of this town in a piano concert at Colt Memorial Auditorium this evening. The program features Bach Chopin Beethoven Liszt Debussy with Stanley ending a three year retirement from concert and radio. Proceeds support the ambulance fund.
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Bristol Women’s Club
Louise Stanley
Colt Memorial Auditorium
Chopin
Beethovin
Liszt
Debussy
Sarabande
Gigne
Bach
Busoni
Beethoven
Aufschwing
Schumann
Seguichlid
Albeniz
Soldiers Home Officials Back Legion Move To Get New Buildings
The staff of the Soldiers Home supports replacing the 59 year old wooden facilities with modern fireproof buildings. Assistant commander Albert Joseph Russo announced the plan after Kearney Post American Legion voted Friday night to ask Governor and State Assembly help. A legislative committee praised the home in 1947 but urged replacement. The Legion seeks a special referendum on next election ballots.
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Soldiers Home
Albert Joseph Russo
State Assembly
Kearney Post
American Legion
Russo
Legion
Legislative Investigating Committee
Appointment Of Clerk Put Off By Fire Board
Fire officials in Bristol delay appointing a clerk to the Bristol Board of Fire Engineers until a special Friday meeting. Four applicants including Frank J. Rinaldi and Moses M. Moore contend for the post. The board also considers purchasing a navlite boat, tires for two trucks, and a fire escape for Ever Ready Station, with bids to follow. The emergency rescue squad may elect its own driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Frank J. Rinaldi
Luke H. White
Moses M. Moore
John D. Hill Jr
Bristol Highlands Company
Twi League Re-elects Sal Maisano President
Sal Maisano was renamed president of the Twi-Light league during a YMCA board reorganization. Henry Street became vice president and John Borges treasurer, with George Boutilier named secretary. Orland J. Brisbane declined nomination. The Caretaker of the Common will oversee the diamond next season.
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Twi-Light League Board of Governors
YMCA
Sal Maisano
Henry Street
John Borges
George Boutilier
Orlando J. Bisbane
Recreation Board
Hugh E. Holmes
Lois for Sale and Multiple Properties Listed
A real estate notice offers three lots on Hope Street one on Metacom Avenue and two on Wood Street plus a new home in Barrington Manor. Contact Joseph Borges at 52 Munro Ave Tel 1581 for details.
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Hope Street
Metacom Avenue
Woodsstreet
Barrington Manor
Josephl Borges
Munro Ave
Petey the dog ages in human years and a shop revival
In a column a reader recounts a dog age debate using a 4x plus 20 rule and notes Petey at 75 to 80 years in human terms while describing her recent quiet moments and a car arrival. The narrator also visits Sid Bernard's rebuilt store, praising the refreshed refrigeration and renewed outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munro
Petey
Suchra
Fussstor
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Fred Parella
Bristol Furniture
Freddy's Furniture
Dick Powell
Marta Toren
Vincent Price
Rogues Regiment” OF
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French Foreign Legion
Stephen McNally
Carol Thurston
Jackie Cooper
Jackie Coogan
Renee Godfrey
Ralph Sanford
John Lund
Wanda Hendrix
Barry Fitzgerald
Monty Woolley
Pluto
Alexis Smith
Eleanor Parker
Sidney Greenstreet
Gig Young
the Woman IN White
Angel Moorehead
John Abbott
John Emery
Bristol Train of Artillery
Anthony Ferri
Joseph Lombardi
Raymond Lombardi
John T. Lombardi
Donald Bedard
James A. Celone
Paul A. Darling
Emilio F. Mendillo
Mrs. Stanley
Eldo
Soldier’s
Gand
Falugo
Twi League
Board of Governors
Lois
the Episcopal Church
Saint Michael's
Saint Michael's Church
William Bradner
Trinity Church
Newport
Richard Johnson
St. Martin’s Church
Daniel K. Davis
Thomas Ff
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Fiere
Sid Bernard
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