Life Scout Ranks Granted To Two First Bristol Troop Members
Junior assistant scoutmaster Roger Pereira and patrol leader Carlton Pinheiro of the First Bristol Troop, Boy Scouts of America, were elevated to Life Scout at a troop meeting in Scout Hall. The inter patrol contest ended with Panther Patrol leading and results due Wednesday. A troop hike is planned for Saturday withMeet at 9 a m at Manuel Torres Jr home.
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Roger Pereira
Carlton Pinheiro
Bristol
Boy Scouts of America
Scout Hall
George R Fish
Pinheiro
Pioneer Patrol
Pereira
Panther Patrol
Manuel Torres, Jr
Torres
Joseph Motta
George R. Fish
Red Sox Manager Sees Little League as Path to Big League Talent
In Boston, Lou Boudreau notes Little League can develop future big league players. He cites players who hit but misfield and calls for learning every phase of the game. Scouts report Red Sox camp coaches teaching proper running. A plan for a sliding pit to accompany a new Little League field is mentioned. A rumored trade is dismissed as only a rumor.
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Boston
Lou Boudreau
Red Sox
Ted McGraw
Boudreau
New Lamps For Old Enameling Offers Home Refinishing Tip
A simple brush and enamel can rejuvenate shabby metal or wood lamp bases, improving their appearance without a full replacement.
Easter Services Draw Hundreds Despite Cloudy Skies
Bristol churches reported large Easter attendance with sunrise services and multiple Masses. Readers noted events at First Congregational, Trinity, St Michael’s, St Elizabeth’s, St Mary’s, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and First Baptist, highlighting Holy Week rites and parish choirs.
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Congregational Church
Frederick F Driftmier
Herrmann L. Wilbur
Cora S. Anderson
Trinity Church
John N. Sinclair
St. Michael's
Daniel K. Davis
St. Elizabeth's
Luiz Pacheco
Jose Pimental
Anna Peters
Lava Pedes
Holy Name Society
St. Mary's Church
Charles ‘C. Curran
Clyde J. Walsh
Henry Serbst
Registrations Slow Under New Voting Law 4890 Enrolled
The total registered under the new permanent voting law reached 4890 with 31 signing yesterday. The canvassers adopt a staggered system as daily registrations dip to 30 to 50. Town clerk John W. Church notes four extra clerks aren’t needed. No immediate plans for additional registration sessions.
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John W. Church
Church
DAR Chapter Votes to Donate Flag for Memorial
The Bastol Chapter of the DAR voted to donate a flag for the World War Two Veterans Memorial Park at their 230 pm meeting on Franklin Street. Rev. Samuel A. Livingstone spoke on Touring Europe. Four members attended the DAR Continental Congress in Washington DC, while a rummage sale was set for April 30 at St Michael's parish house.
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Bastol
DAR
Franklin Street
John H Toplin
Samuel A. Livingstone
Warren Methodist Church
Europe
Edward D Kunz
Howard R. Newman
Edward P Church
William Bell
Washington, DC
DAR Continental Congress
Malcolm MacNaught, Sr
Barrington
Cora M. Hill
Montclair
N. J
John B Batchelor
Warren and Sephyrhills
Fla
Frederick Martin
Two Trees Removed From Bradford Street for Veterans Park
Tree warden removed two trees on lower Bradford Street to Veterans Park at the request of the Veterans Council. A larger third tree will be cut. council seeks funds to transplant, or uses $18,000 town allotment. Ballfield work and re-seeding planned ahead of May 18 dedication with Sen. Pastore speaking. Bristol DAR chapter donates a flag for the park.
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Bradford Street
Thames and
Hope Streets
World War Memorial Park
Veterans’ Council
Joseph Kinder
Highway Department
Kinder
Albert P. Russo
Russo
King Philip Little League
John O. Pastore
Bristol
The
DAR
Longest Conveyor Belt Lifts Coal at An Diinois Mine
The An Diinois coal mine operates the world’s longest conveyor belt, hauling 1,200 tons of coal per hour to the top of a 75 story height. The system showcases the mine’s industrial scale and ambition.
Town Council Seeks Support for Sewer Bill Passage
Capone reports to Town Council on urging passage of a sewer bill, writing letters to Sen George Westlake Lt Gov James McKiernan and Gov Dennis J Roberts. He notes 1949 authorization allows 750000 borrowing and outlines 1908 and 1938 limits. He also seeks bank stance and approves a $300 discontinued Minturn Farm easement with the federal government.
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Capone
George Westlake
James McKiernan
Senate
Dennis J. Roberts
Council
Corporations Committee
Minturn
U. S
Scout Leaders Plan Bristol County Rally Tomorrow Night
A spring program planning rally for Bristol County District Committee adult Scout Leaders will be held tomorrow at the Guneral House at 7:30. Invitations extend to institutional representatives unit committee chairmen committeemen unit leaders members at large of the District Committee and the commissioners staff. A television fight program and refreshments will follow the meeting.
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Bristol County
Guneral House
Commissioners
Forty and Eight Promenade Tomorrow Evening in Bristol
The April promenade of Bristol County Volture No. 11 Forty and Eight will be held tomorrow at 8 o clock in the dugout of Kearney Post Home on Franklin Street. Delegates and alternates to the event are noted.
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Bristol County
Volture
Kearney
Franklin Street
Budget Contends With Deficit Spending At Town Meeting
The budget discussion outlines a large deficit funded by real estate taxes at $2.45, a separate debt tax at 56 cents per hundred, and horse racing revenue plus licenses. It notes no new projects except heating system changes to save fuel and that the town meeting sets the tax rate, with each $10,000 appropriated raising the rate by five cents. The report lists department requests and a notable new Board of Vassers account replacing town election costs, while highlighting reductions in public welfare and questions on teachers retirement funding.
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Frank L. Doran
Burnside Memorial
Burnside
Board of Canvassers
Public Welfare Department
Grande Promenade Plans for Spring and Summer Program
Grande Promenade to be held next month with elections and plans for the spring and summer veiture program. Chef de Gare Walter C. Walan der to preside.
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Chef de Gare
Walter C. Walander
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