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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1955
Page
5
A correction states that union members picketing the Bristol plant did not receive remuneration for their picketing. Union officials clarified they received no pay for the activity, correcting an April 5 report in the Phoenix.
Bids for Rockwell Park waterfront work and dock construction were opened after the General Assembly approved an act authorizing a $20 000 loan for the town. Harbor commission bids covered land improvements and a 200 foot dock with alternates including a T head and moorings.
Used as a demonstrator with 9780 miles, this 1955 Studebaker Regal Deluxe Commander V8 four door hard top coupe features a red interior and heater. The dealership offers a 30 day guarantee on used cars and invites buyers to shop at Toplin's Garage 380 Thames Street Bristol with license 225.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce met Monday night and appointed a nominating committee including Grant Hirons Richard Moren George Ingram Douglas Klein and George Lima to prepare for the May election of officers Plans were made to attend the State Jaycee Convention on May 20 and 21 and Bristol County Service Club gathering on April 20 The Teenage Roadeo project is scheduled for May with plans underway.
The Kickemuit Grange marks its 64th anniversary with a Saturday night meeting in Grange Hall Warren. State officers attend. main table led by Arthur Swaine Norman Mahoney and Alice Horton. entertainment by Dot and Her Dashes from Norton Massachusetts. Charter and Golden Sheaf members honored. new members welcomed. meeting begins 8 15 p m.
The Bristol Ground Observer Corps will relocate to the top of a century old Collins and Aikman plant on Burnside Street, owned by Jesse Sousa. Repairs will take about a month, funded by the CD, with heat and power tapped from Sousa at no cost. The cupola site promises full-area visibility toward Jamestown Bridge, improving Bristol’s observer coverage.
The Board of Canvassers of Bristol R 1 will meet in the Town Council Chamber to canvass voters and assess personal property names listed for the Annual Financial Town meeting to be held on April 25. The session, led by Clerk John W. Church, aims to determine eligibility and ensure proper voter rolls for the town's annual financial vote.
Notice to bidders in Bristol Rhode Island bids due April 11 1955 for four 6 8 volt storage batteries new not aged or rebuilt with 100 amp hour capacity 15 plate minimum in hard rubber cases dimensions 9 by 7 by 9 inches. Bids must state brand and specs and be sealed marked Bid Storage Batteries. Town council may reject all or any bids By Order of the Town Council John W Church Clerk 3 25 4 1 8
Notice issued in Bristol on March 18 1955 requires all dog owners to annually register number and license in April for licenses valid from June. Fees differ by sex and neuter status with April rates and May late fees. Contact Town Clerk John W Church for details and licensing steps.
The Bristol Chapter DAR will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday with Mrs. Howard W. Steere, state chairman of national defense for the DAR, as featured speaker. Hostesses will be Mrs. Howard R. Newman Mrs. Emil Klein Mrs. Earl P. Mathews and Miss Marguerite Pearse.
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