Story of the council manager system in Bristol town government
This installment explains how the council-manager plan evolved from early chaotic local governance to a modern system. It notes 1000 U.S. communities use it, Maine leads with 103, and Cincinnati spans 455,000 while Teterboro has 40. Voters elect councilors who hire a professional manager.
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Bristol
Europe
America
South Carolina
U. S
Rhode Island
Maine
Michigan
Texas
Virginia
Cincinnati
Teterboro
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24 Tables Formed For Women's GOP Bridge Night
Twenty four tables were in action at the public bridge event sponsored by the Women’s Republican Club in American Legion Hall. Mrs Earl G Sturdevant was general chairman with Mrs James McKenna as co chair. Door prizes went to Mrs Arthur Eastman Mrs Sidney Herreshoff Mrs Preston Babbitt and Raymond DeLeo. Table winners included Miss Alice Almy Mrs Peter laselle Mrs Vernon Gray and others.
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Women’s Republican Club
American Legion Hall
Earl G. Sturdevant
Cevent
James McKenna
Arthur Eastman
Sidney Herreshoff
Preston Babbitt
Raymond DeLeo
Alice Almy
Peter Laselle
Vernon Gray
Moses Moore
William Eckersly
Martha Graham
Albert Dubuc
Charles Tapperoirs
Joh H.tuplin
Eleanor Vollaro
William Gladding
Fred Palmer
John Egan
John Hogan
C. Lee
Gilbert Hardy
B. L. Seifert
5. Bernard, Jr
Rose Prebel
John Marshall
Rio Rico Opens Two Night Stand At Colt Memorial High
Rio Rico a two act operetta with comedy twists opens a two night senior class presentation at Colt Memorial High School auditorium tonight and tomorrow curtain at 4. The show promises humor and music in a small town setting.
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Rio Rico
Colt Memorial High School
Welfare Director Urges Women to Promote Voter Registration
Bristol welfare director Mrs Mary Perriera urged members of the Bristol Democratic Women's Club to work among friends and neighbors to enhance registration for the fall elections at a recent club meeting. The note mentions plans tied to a dinner honoring treasure recovery expedition leader Catherine M Cullinan. The operetta plot features a pirate ghost and a punch line designed to entertain the audience.
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Mary Perriera
Bristol Welfare
Bristol Democratic Women’s Club
Catherine M. Cullinan
Pacific Isle
National
Rhode Island
M. Theresa Donovan
Francis Viera
Frances ‘Catalano
Eva Alexandre
Dolores Pivin
Sally Gray
Theresa Meiggs
Evelyn Jamiel
Raymond Morris
William Serbst
Norman Carlson
John Cardoza
Manuel Silveira
Alfred Oliver
William Franklin
Robert Terra
Treas
Dinner committee announced for May 2 event
The May 2 dinner committee includes Mrs. Josephine Gantz Miss Beatrice Lavoie and Mrs. Sylvia Hall with co chairs Mrs. Marguerite Stone and Mrs. Janet Clark. War bond winners named Rep Joseph F McVal D Pawtucket Joseph Jackson Jr nephew of Police Chief Anthony J Ferrara.
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Josephine Gantz
Beatrice Lavoie
Sylvia Hall
Marguerite Stone
Janet Clark
Joseph F. ‘McVal
Pawtucket
Joseph Jackson, Jr
Anthony J. Ferrara
Lucy Bruno
Flora Fusco
County PTA Round Table Planned for June Fourteenth
Bristol County Council PTA schedules a county round table for June 14 at Barrington with all unit presidents urged to attend and receive state literature. The meeting will cover successful PTA procedures and set plans for next year including a county wide bicycle safety program. Mrs. Ralph Lawson leads the group and Mrs. C Hall Covell chairs the nominating committee for new officers.
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Bristol County Council
Parent - Teacher Association
Ralph Lawson
Lawson
C. Hall Covell
West Barrington Pta
Barrington
Ethier and Bristolites Win Bowling Titles in Town League
Ethier wins high average with 117.30, edging Mansi and Ariel who tie at 117.29 and 117.14. Bristolites claim second-half team title with 34 wins, Cup Defenders close behind at 30–12, Guevremonts top all five with 1844 team high and 678 single, S Torres shares high triple at 458 and high single 171 with Chapvird and Estrella.
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Babe
Ethier
E. Mansi
D. Ariel
Mansi
Ariel
Bristolites
Guevremonts
S. Torres
M.chapvird
J. Estrella
H. Chauvin
R. Proulx
C. Perroni
IR. Roccabello
L. Florenzano
R. Nelson
Ang. Ascoli
Ang. Perri
B. Jarvais
C. Marabello
E. Burns
T. Majorano
T Ami
F. Scott
F. Landy
D. Roy
M. Ascoli
R. DeBlois
Seven join Bristol County Poultry Producers group
At a Wednesday meeting in Holy Ghost Hall Warren seven new members were admitted to the Bristol County Poultry Producers. New members include Joseph Silvia Chester Miska Joseph Cruz John Howe Eugene Dallier John Amaral and Frank Paradise. A committee to study by laws was formed with Silvia Porter and Mahoney on it.
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Bristol County Poultry Producers
Holy Ghost Hall
Warren
Joseph Silvia
Chester Miska
Joseph Cruz
John Howe
This Town
Eugene Dallier
John Amaral
Frank Paradise
Silvia
Howard Porter
Norman Mahoney
Anthony E Costa
Bristol
Poultry’ Dealers’ Group
William Josephs
John Josephs
Raymond J. Sartini
Manuel P Goulart
Anthony T. Campagna
John Toste
Louis Medeiros
Cosmo Bruscato
James F. Meiggs and
Marcello
Radio & Television
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Ann Camera
Cynthia Garvin
Evelyn Benevides
Ruth DeFelice
Veronica Lima
Millie Diodati
Barbara Garvey
Dolly Raiola
Oswald Contests Begin At Local Y M C A
Children from Bristol public schools start a week of Oswalds contests at the YMCA. Throughout the week, bowling ping pong pool shuffleboard caroms checkers basketball foul shooting and throwing for accuracy will be held in Grade Junior Hi Y and Girls divisions with a point system from five to two. The top point getter earns 40 points and moves on, while second and third receive Y letters and event winners get certificates.
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Bristol
YMCA
Hollywood
Oswald
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