Opposition to Prudence Island wildlife preserve faces strong local resistance
Island residents including Milton Chase and Tod Farnham lead opposition to a proposed north end wildlife preserve from Nay Pond to Providence Point. They warn of private development loss, tax revenue decline, and increased hunting, fearing erosion of roads, property values, and safety for summer homes.
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Prudence Island
Nay Pond
Providence Point
Milton Chase
Tod
Harris Farnham
Chase
Potters Cove
Bristol
North End
Garland
William R. Grace
Farnham
Portsmouth
Farnhams
Puerto Rico as Show Place of United States
Rev. Frederick F Driftmier at the Rotary Club described Puerto Rico as the show place of the United States noting its history since 1898 and a new independence and development era. He praised its beauty climate and people while warning of a population and job pressure and cited factory and education projects as proofs of progress.
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Puerto Rico
United States
Frederick F Driftmier
Rotary Club
Driftmier
Canada
Great Britain
Rhode Island
Nathaniel A. Gladding, Jr
Bristol
Orion
Odriftmier
Preserve plans face island residents objection
John L. Rego director of Agriculture studies a wildlife preserve proposal and says it would not proceed if island residents object. Main objectors plan to send their feelings in a letter with a petition. Hunters may seek hunting grounds elsewhere, possibly woodland near Tiverton by Rattlesnake Hill.
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Johns-Manville
John L. Rego
Rego
Tiverton
New Members Accepted In Emblem Club
The Bristol County Emblem Club met at the Elks Home on Constitution Street. The group voted to donate 5 to the Cancer drive. Four new members were welcomed: Mrs. Priscilla Ferrara, Mrs. Esther Vitex, Mrs. Veronica Carreiro, and Mrs. Emma Desmarais. A membership drive was planned and refreshments were served.
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Bristol County Emblem Club
Elks
Constitution Street
Louella Andrade
Community Service Committee
Priscilla, Ferrara
Esther, Vitex
Veronica Carreiro
Emma Desmarais
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Raym. Warner
George Clima
High Street
J & Connors
District Nursing
Thyra Carlson
Hope Street
Charles M. Connery
Funeral Home
Complete Funeral Services
Burton St
Phoenix
Harbor Development Commission
Wildlife Preserve
South End
Christian Science Services
Barrington Town Hall
Christian Science Society
Barrington
R. L
Wardwell Lumber CO
IT A
JOHNS
Manville Building Materials
Dorothy Dallaire
Andarde
N. O
Midway Steak and Lobster House
N.C.O. Club of
Battery “C” R.ln.g
Perry Borelli’s Orchestra
Howard Brelsford
Collins ST
Castle Construction Co. Sowams
Massano Bakery
Wood ST
del Sesto
Gladiolas
Jonquils
Snap Dragons
le Felice Sherists
Wood
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