Pearson 37 Yacht Tested by Popular Boating Aug 1961
In the Aug 1961 issue the Pearson 37 yacht is tested, noting its Bristol Rhode Island origin from Pearson-Es Bristol operation. The craft offers 21 to 27 foot hulls with Chrysler 225 hp options, priced around 23000 to 25800 dollars, and includes safety and build details. The report praises design and visibility while warning about ventilation and battery safety, with production fixes noted for later models.
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Bowman
Bristol
Calif
Pearson
Ar and Harris
Erulls
Herreshoff
Arson Corp
Chrysler
Sysa la Marche Constavolt
Bosch
Year’s Program Announced by Hist Society Bristol History Society announces season of lectures and cookout
Calbraith B Perry, chair of the program committee, lists monthly talks for the Bristol Historical Society starting September with speakers Roswell S. Bosworth, Dr C Paul Bruno, Delbert W Tildesley, Edward J Fitzgerald, Harold Williams, Frank Morrissey, Daniel W Coggeshall, Miss Marion D Almy. A cookout at the Huestis home closes the year. Frank L Martin is president, with officers and a full board of directors. this year also marks the society’s 25th anniversary.
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Bristol Historical Society
Calbraith B Perry
Mr Perry
Roswell S. Bosworth
Bristol
C Paul
Plymouth
England
Plymouth Plantations
USA
Huestis
Hope St
Frank L Martin
Edwin F. Morgan
Charlotte Young
Philemon F. Sturges III
Vernon F. Huestis
Alice B. Almy
Mary Call
Bristol School Committee seeks state survey on town schools
The Bristol School Committee voted unanimously to request a State Board of Education survey of town public schools under General Laws. The letter notes discussions with the Commissioner of Education and asks for clarity on cost sharing, referencing a July 24 1961 town meeting appropriation of 2500. It emphasizes establishing financial arrangements before any survey and awaits a department reply.
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State Board of Education
Bristol School Committee
Bristol
Vey
Michael F Walsh
Department of Education
Jeremiah W Romano
Frank L Martin
Playgrounds To Make Prudence Sail Tuesday Aug 8
The annual Prudence Island trip for Bristol Playgrounds children and supervisors was cancelled due to cloudy damp weather and will be rescheduled for Tuesday August 8 at 11 15 am. Interested participants should register with their playground instructors.
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Prudence
Prudence Island
Bristol
Anthony Agatiello
Agatiello
Adult Swimming Classes Planned
Interest from older residents prompts plans for adult swimming instruction at the Town Beach this summer. Organizers John Carre and Vincent Securo urge registration. contact the town beach daily at CL 3-9841 or evenings at CL 3-6695 and CL 3-6329.
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John Carre
Board of Recreation
Vincent Securo
Carre
Securo
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E Pearson
Hist. Society
Jimmy Fund
MacLear and Harris
Havens Institute of Technology
Dept. of
Educ
Commissioner of Education
Joseph Sansone
Educaion
Fitzgerald
Washington and
High Streets
Peirce
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