Poor Weather Forces Playground Activity Cancellations
Inclement weather forced several playground events to be postponed or canceled last week. The Old-timer's Softball game and a dance at the Common were moved to Friday night and Saturday morning respectively. Children from all playgrounds joined a Prudence Island trip aboard the 8 am ferry, returning at 4 45 pm with supervisors. A horseshoes contest, beach party at Town Beach with prizes and refreshments, and a Marathon and Balance Contest were also affected by the bad weather.
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V-J Bay
Prudence Island
Kingsmen Need More Drummers in Local Corps
The Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps announce openings for several more boys in the drum section. Instructions on drumming will be given Tuesday evening and interested boys may sign up within the next two weeks. The corps plans several appearances this month.
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Kingsmen Bugle and
Library Rates Well After Fire Inspection
The Bristol Fire Prevention Bureau found the Roger Free Library in top condition after an inspection. Henry F. Serbst reported to the library board that a prior visit coincided with the second anniversary of a fire that damaged the former structure. He noted no major issues and recommended adding a 10 pound dry chemical extinguisher. The will be read at the September 2 meeting of the trustees.
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Roger Free Library
Bristol Fire Prevention Bureau
Henry F. Serbst
Libary’ Board of Trustees
Serboist
Kearney Post Adds Two New Members
Frank J. Sousa and George F. McGinn were elected members of Kearney Post No. 6 American Legion at last Friday’s meeting. Total 1959 membership reaches 306. 1960 quota is 316. Eph J Bisbane Jr. chairs the membership committee as the 1960 drive begins next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Sousa
George F. McGinn
Kearney
American Legion
Post
Eph J Bisbane, Jr
Doherty to Address Bristol Rotary on Railroad Freight
Walter F Doherty spokesman for the Railroad Community Committee of Greater Boston will speak to the Bristol Rotary Club at 12 15 on Wednesday at the White Rail Club. As Commercial Agent for the New Haven Railroad he is an authority on railroad freight traffic and will discuss the future of railroad transportation, noting his role in the Traffic Club in New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter F Doherty
Railroad Community Committee of Greater Boston
Bristol Rotary Club
White Rail Club
Sewer Plant Offers Free Dry Sludge in Bristol
The Bristol Sewer Commission announces a large amount of dry sludge on the drying beds at the disposal plant. It is free to anyone who will haul it away and usable as fill or fertilizer. Sludge may be taken any day except Sundays.
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Bristol Sewer Commission
Bristol Phoenix Holiday Edition Distribution Notice
The Bristol Phoenix announces its holiday edition will be distributed Friday morning August 14, 1959 by the newsboy and at regular newsstands.
Truck Driver Is Freed After Dismissal Recommendation
William Bone twenty two year old truck driver in a fatal crash at the Bay View and Metacom Avenues intersection on July 13 was freed in District Court after Police Chief Anthony Ferrara urged Judge James B Linehan to dismiss the charge of driving to endanger death resulting due to insufficient evidence. Ferrara said signs indicated the youth did not stop at the corner and he had not decided whether to bring charges.
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William Bone
Bay View
Metacom Avenues
Anthony J Ferrara
James B. Linehan
Ferrara
V J Day Parade Schedule Outlined For Bristol Event
The 14th V J Day observance in Bristol features a 9 30 am parade starting Bradford Street east of Hope Street with a 10 am step off. The route runs to Wood Street and Veterans Park with services at WW monuments and wreath layings by veterans groups. A morning parade program includes prayers, bells, and veteran participants followed by a Little League baseball game a swimming race Rumstick Point to the Town Beach and an evening dance on the Common. Cups are offered for dance prizes.
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Rumstick Point
Bristol Recreation Board
Recreation Board
George E. Dion, Jr
Patriotic Exercises Committee
Dion
Bradford St
Hope St
Assembly
Church St
Wood St
Veterans Park
Henry Ferguson
VFW
Hope and
Bradford Streets
Bernard Grabert
American Legion
Legion Square
Jack Sylvester
St Michael's Church
Nicholas Mansi
ITAMS
Town Hall
A. Fonseca
Veteran's Council
Frank Sousa
Joseph Ruggerio
Pasqua
Kingsmen Drum and Bugle Corp
Bristol Train of Artillery
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Kingsmen
Kearney Post
W. F. Doherty
Rotary Club
Emil Cardoza
Mr. Cardoza
Bristol Phoenix
Pollo
Harold Harrison
URI
Frank Brown
Bristol Police Department
Anthony Kurylo
Conn
James Osterberg
New York Police Department
Brown
The
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