Centenarian Francis E. King Reflects on Life and Horticulture
On his 100th birthday Francis E. King surveys his greenhouses and broad plans, saying he has much work ahead. The Bristol resident, oldest native-born man in town and Knights of Columbus member, recalls early life, the ship Veronica wreck, grafting lessons, and a lifetime of farming and firsts.
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Francis E. King
King
Madelaine
Mr King
William O'Connell
St Mary’s Church
Roland Charpentier
Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
Boston Post
Veronica
Fayal
Azores
Cancer Crusade Volunteers Rally For 1975 Drive
More than 100 volunteers will canvass homes tomorrow through Sunday for the American Cancer Society. Bristol chairman Lewis J. Mello Jr. aims to surpass last year’s total as the 1975 organizational slate lists Mello Jr as town chair, Michael Campbell vice chair, and other chairs covering residential, special events, clubs, professionals, and businesses. The state goal is $325,000 and 8,000 volunteers will distribute leaflets detailing cancer information and health checkups.
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American Cancer Society
Bristol Cancer Crusade
Lewis J. Mello
Cancer Crusade
Lewis J. Mello, Jr
Michael H. Campbell
Elizabeth Ann Walpole
Patricia A. Bourne
Mary E.squatrito
Linda P. Mello
Ilidio Contente
Robert C. Rondeau
Victor P. DeMedeiros
Albert P. Micheletti
Ann Mary Freeman
Bristol considers raise for community development head
Town Administrator Augustine Nunes indicates a new director of community development may earn 4000 dollars more than the current post holder Harold S Kramer of Marblehead Massachusetts is favored as the likely appointee He would replace Lucien Capone who has served three and a half years The council has not committed to the pay increase and the decision remains unsettled at press time Kramer was among 21 applicants including 13 with graduate degrees in development and planning
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Augustine Nunes
Harold S. Kramer
Marblehead
Mass
MIT
Lucien Capone
Nunes
Kramer
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Bristol
Town appoints charter review commission members
The Town Council last night named the charter review commission to recommend ordinances for implementing the three year old town charter. Members include Town Solicitor Emilio Iannuccillo, Councilman Douglas Gablinske, Republicans Edward J. Marshall and Thomas G. Breslin, Democrats Albert Oliver and Edward Costa, and original member Conrad A. Beauregard. The panel plans to report in January. A waterfront cleanup co sponsored by Roger Williams College groups is set for Saturday at 1:00 pm meeting at the foot of the Mount Hope Bridge.
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Emilio Iannuccillo
Douglas Gablinske
Edward J. Marshall
Thomas G. Breslin
Albert Oliver
Edward Costa
Conrad A. Beauregard
Roger Williams College
Mount Hope Bridge
James Whiffen
Valley School to host school board meeting with new computer accounting
The Valley School board meets tonight at 7 30 in April session to discuss moving to computerized accounting and budget reports. Project Close-up participants from Washington DC will present slides on lessons learned in history culture and politics. The plan aims to improve budget analysis, allow review by school or program, and reduce wasted funds as the district leads in statewide computerized controls. A teacher contract arbitration and minority employment outreach are also on the agenda. The Anthony C Almeida Post VFW blood drive runs April 27 at the Post Home with free breakfast for donors.
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Washington DC
Valley School
Edward Travers
Bristol
Lewis Mello
Departmnt
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Anthony A. Nunes
Silence
Anthony C. Almeida Post Vfw
Hope St
Joseph DuPont
L R Lewis Melle, Jr
Fran Treglia
Elizabeth Walpole
Patricia al. Bourne
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