Bristol gains spotlight as Open Salt Water Derby HQ
Bristol shores up a growing profile with a feature in the Saturday Evening Post and as the new headquarters for the U I Open Salt Water Fishing Derby a $15000 event. Local advocates hope waterfront upgrades and facilities will boost fishing and tourism while lawmakers debate shellfishing and dredging bills affecting Mt Hope Bay and East Passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Saturday Evening Post
Director of Agriculture and Conservation Power
Mt. Hope Bay
Narragansett Bay
Hope Bay
Mit
Hove Bay
East Passage
F. Nelson Blount
Warren
State Street Wharf
Ferrycliffe Farm point restored and local changes noted
A historical column recalls reforms at Ferrycliffe Farm restoring its southerly point to align with the farm and shore. It notes an ice plant on Thames street beginning operations for Vermette, a large Easter Monday ball, church leadership changes, new fire chief, a birth, a marriage, and local civic events including a miniature golf course opening named Christy’s.
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Ferrycliffe Farm
Portsmouth
Thames Street
Norman J
Herman W. Vermette
Bristol
St. Michael’s Church
Wallis E. Howe
Robert J. Anderson
John Andrade
Stanford Blanding
Anna S. Santo
James K. Natel
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Christy’s
Bristol Neck
Y M C A Industrial Volleyball Champs Feted
Twenty five people attended a dinner at the Midway honoring the YMCA Industrial Volleyball League champions U S Rubber. Edward Finn served as master of ceremonies with Hector Massa introducing him. Rounds presented the Ascoli Brothers trophy to U S Rubber playoff champions who won it twice and will gain permanent possession with another title.
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Y.M.C.A
Edward Finn
U. S. Rubber
Hector Massa
Joseph Riccio
Elmer Rounds
Fred Brogden
Carr Manufacturing
Joseph Alves
Bristol Manufacturing
Ralph Cirillo
U. S Ribber
Anthony DiPierro
Collins
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PROTO
George C. Lima
AnDrews Bros
DeWolf Ave
Charles M. Connery Funeral Home
Burton
District Nursing
Association
MISS
Thyra Carlson
Hope ‘Street
Hal Gifford
Silvia & Davis, Inc
Brayton Avenue
Fall River
Mass
J.T. Ocannel Supply Co
Thames St
George M. Wilbur & Sons Co
Main St
Warren Tel
W. Weaver
High Street
Paull
Radio
Seth B. Paull
Philco
Hope ST
Tire Sale
J. Floyd Huestis
Bristol England War Relief Fund
Albert A. Hartley
Bristol Train of Artillery
Tion
Henry A. Hambrick
Lucien Capone
Joseph A. Hammill
Kearney
American Legion
American Legion National American Action Committee
Ralph De-Leo
Kearney Post
Henry F. Serbst
William W. Perry
Moses M. Moore
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Arthur Costa
Alves Lawnmower Shop
Metacom Avenue
Western Auto
Wester Ruceee Associate
Walter E. Collins
Jack D. Galvecer
J. A. Peters, Jr
General Contractor
Abraham Wald
Bing Sam
Water ST
Topsy’s
Topsy’s of
Swansea
Providence
Newport Cutoff
Carnevale Bros. Fence CO
Hartford Avenue
Temple
Forstmann, Miron, Juilli
Heathertones
Better Suit Shop
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