Nursing Group Points To Year's Progress
The Bristol District Nursing Association marked its twenty sixth year with an 80 percent x ray coverage of eligible residents and 6 405 people passing the mobile unit. Anniversary days grew to 45 with 5000 dollars for nurse visits following gifts from the Fortnightly Club and local supporters.
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Bristol
District Nursing Association
Evelyn Carter
Rockwell House
Health Department
Carter
Miss Carter
Ellis G. Rowe
Henry Andrews Returns From Berlin Airlift Duty
Private first class Henry Andrews son of Mr and Mrs Henry Andrews of 18 Goulart Ave returns to Hamilton Air Force Base California after a five month Berlin Airlift tour with the AACS as a Ground Controlled Approach crewman He attended Radar Fundamentals courses in Florida and GCA maintenance at March Air Force Base He notes the heavy Berlin fogs but praises GCA radar guidance during Operation Little Vittles He is now with the 1902nd AACS Squadron
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Henry Andrews
Goulart Ave
Hamilton Air Force Base
California
Airwaysand Air Communications Service
AACS
Henry
Air Force
GCA
Pfe Andrews
Bristol Senior High
Boca Raton Florida
March Air Force Base
Andrews
Germany
Berlin
Pfc
Youngs. Agaser
United States
Memorial Day Parade Aide Named by American Legion
The Rev. Albert C. Larned names Col. Franklin H Springer as Chief of Staff for the Memorial Day parade with George R. Fish as chairman and Robert B Suzman as secretary treasurer. Events include services May 29 at Our Lady of Mt Carmel, graves decorated May 21, and a parade forming at 9 am near the Kearney Post Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert C. Larned
Kearney Post
American Legion
Post
Franklin Street
Fr. Larned
Franklin H Springer
George R. Fish
Robert B Suzman
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Fish
Soldier Sailors Monument
Burnside Memorial Building
Daniel K. Davis
Kearney
wrHert
Ralph M. de Leot
Our Lady of
Joseph A. Arouca
Virgil M. .Arruda
Samuel J. Smith Jr
Fatherearned
Samuel P Goulart
James T. Pierce
Canon Davis
Commander de Leo
May Fellowship Day at Congregational Church
Bristol County Council of Churchwomen observes May Fellowship at First Congregational Church on Friday May 6. Luncheon at 12 30 p m followed by the annual meeting and officer elections. Worship at 2 15 p m led by Rev. Charles R Cooley. Reservations with Mrs Cooley by Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol County Council of Churchwomen
First Congregational Church
Charles R. Cooley
Testimonial Dinner Honors Carmine Maisano for Governor Appointment
A nonpartisan testimonial dinner honors Carmine J. Maisano former Bristol newspaper man and new Administrative Assistant to Governor Pastero. The May 16 event at 6 p m at Midway Steak and Lobster House aims to benefit residents of Bristol County with seats selling quickly. Louis Castriotta chairs the arrangements with Francis Connell as vice chair. ticket committee led by John Santulli includes numerous local officials and community members.
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Bristol County
Carmine J. Maisano
Bristol
John O. Pastore
Midway
Louis Castriotta
Francis Connell
John L. Burke
Joseph Sansone
Salvatore Della Morte
Michael de Leo
Antonio de Ponte
Anthony J. Ferrara
John Santulli
Louis A. Guida
Thomas Balzano
J. Bisbano
Thomas Campagna
Anthony W. Dupont
Frank
Howe receives $15000 prize for wartime novel Call It Tresson
George Locke Howe was awarded the $15,000 first prize in the $30,000 Christopher book contest. The luncheon ceremony occurred Wednesday at the Hotel Commodore in New York City. Howe’s war time novel draws on his observations in Algiers and France while serving in G-2 Intelligence, 7th Army.
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The
Christophers
George Locke Howe
Tresson
Commodore
New York City
Howe
Algiers
France
New Colt Memorial ambulance on display after fund drive
The Colt Memorial ambulance, costing 6200 dollars, arrives from Wallace Motor Sales and will be shown on Hope Street all day tomorrow. Donations remain welcome to cover the remaining 1200 dollars needed for full equipment as the ambulance board plans immediate replacement of the decade old vehicle.
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Colt Memorial
Lon Hope St
Tommorrow
Ambulance Corporation
Beemée-As -Aleors
Wallace Sessick
Wallace Company
Anc
Sessick
Abee Whee
Hope Street
Popularity Contest Grows for Bristol County Olympics
Dr Anthony J Ramos County Chairman announces more than a score of candidates have entered to determine a King Queen and Junior Queen of the Bristol County Olympics. He notes many entrants still possible and that first standings will be released after Monday's County Committee meeting. Marathon plans call for Rhode Island athletes to compete June 12 with a 7% mile distance.
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Bristol
Bob Ainsworth
Marathorn Committee
Rhode Island
Springfield Y Glee Club To Perform Tomorrow Night
The Springfield Y Males Glee Club directed by Robert Small will sing a capella pieces at Colt Auditorium tomorrow at 8 15. Miss Irene Coffer and Miss Romano will solo and assist with piano during intermission. Tickets available at the Y Miss Evelyn LeMaije club advisor or at the door.
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Mandy Lou
Arthur Gray
Johnson Sylvia
Petrie
Maria Shubert
Miss Coffer Burleigh
Lucia Donizetti
Baseball Season Begins Monday at YMCA Leagues
The YMCA announces baseball starts Monday after a week of halted activity. Nut league captains include Joe Aguiar and Bob Quartaro while Cracker League leaders include Chuck Annarummo and Ed Calandra. Pro Christo Society holds a church food sale Saturday at 2 pm to benefit the Renovation Fund with donations managed by Mrs. Charles B. Loring.
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YMCA
Anthony E. Agatiello
Nut League
Agatiello
Joe Aguiar
Bob Quartaro
Roger’ Belmore
Edward Cordeiro
Chuck Annarummo
Ed Calandra
Anthony Barboza
Robert Serpa
Pro Christo Society of the
First Congregational Church
Charles B. Loring
Eight-Week Gym Class For Y Girls At Bristol Y
A new eight week gym class for girls in grades 3 to 6 will start Thursday May 5 at the Bristol Y. General secretary Oscar I. Bergstrom announced. Sessions run 3 30 to 4 30 p m under Miss Evelyn Lemaire.
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Bristol Y
Oscar I. Bergstrom
Evelyn Lemaire
Leadership of Early Commandant Saves Rhode Island State College
In the 1890s Rhode Island State College faced a student strike that threatened its future. Major General William W. Wotherspoon, the college's first commandant, calmed the crisis from the steps of Lippitt Hall by speaking with the students and urging a return to class. His leadership helped turn the tide and preserve the fledgling institution.
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Rhode Island State College
Abimni
Wm. C. Clarke
Wm. W. Wotherspoon
U. S. Army
Lippitt Hall
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Charles B. Rockwell
Wallis E. Howe
Norton M. Zinderstein
Robert J. Connery
Fr.Larned
Col. Springer
John Wayne
Gail Russell
Ralph Richardson
C. Aubrey Smith
June Duprez
Thurs
Dick Powell
Lizabeth Scott
Law
Elizabeth
Ace Tierney
Priscilla Lane
Risdon
Philip Reed
Steve Brodie
Congregational
New Colt
George L. Howe
New York
Wallace Motor Sales
Warren
Geer
Ramos
Springfield “Y” Glee Club
Handel
Pomeroy
Sat
Phoenix
Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
State Street
Brady
High Command
Washburn
New College
Wotherspoon
Kriegspiel
Mexico
Spoon
West Point
Wother- Spoon
Clarke
Sousa’s Motors
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