Bristol 275th anniversary book to be ready week of Sept 11
Edward Travers announces nearly 20 000 word 275th town history book with 138 pictures and 20 historical homes. Four thousand copies printed with newsstand sale for $1. extensive art by Wallis Howe and Santo Digati. includes letters from Eisenhower and governors. 528 060 impressions for printing and 100 lb stock paper required.
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Edward Travers
Alice B Almy
S. Morton Giles
Wallis E. Howe
George Locke Howe
Theresa Donovan
Bristol
King Philip
John Gorham
Santo Digati
Joseph F. Bruno
Prs
Dwight D
Bristol Historical Society
Albert F. Means
Ym.ca
Travers
Publicity Committee Receives $1000 for Anniversary Efforts
The 275th anniversary publicity committee was allocated $1000 at last night's meeting. It has bought 5000 balloons bearing the amuecrony seal to be distributed across Massachusetts Connecticut and other areas. Balloons will be paired with press releases and envelopes bearing the seal will be placed in local stores for sale next week.
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Massachusetts
Connecticut
Souvenirs Double as Wall Hangings for Fall Decor
Colorful 6 by 6 inch state map tiles decorate children's rooms this fall. Families collect maps from all forty eight states during summer travels. New England maps dominate top ten with Cape Cod leading, Maine second, Massachusetts third. Illinois and California rank fourth and fifth, followed by New Hampshire Connecticut Vermont Rhode Island and Utah.
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New England
Cape Cod
Massachusetts
Maine
Illinois
California
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Vermont
Rhode Island
Utah
Y M C A Awards Night Set With Camps Conclusion
The Y.M.C.A. hosts awards night Thursday at 7 to honor day camp participants. Hector Massa will present boys awards in the gym and Miss Mary Seyer will present girls awards in the Hershoff room. Special recognitions include outstanding camper of the year, swimming awards, and certificates. Parents and friends are invited.
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Hector Massa
Mary Seyer
Herreshoff
Hog Island
J. Foster Price
Jack DeWolf
Massa
Jaycees Hold Sunday Outing at President Perry Home
The Junior Chamber of Commerce hosted a Sunday outing at Francis N. Perry’s home 32 Brookwood Road. Grant Hirons led an eventful afternoon with barbecue and contests. Tickets for the upcoming Jaycee dance on Friday September 16 were handed out, the event to feature Art Mello and his orchestra at the King Philip Bakemaster.
Nursing Home Ad Emphasizes Care and Quiet Living
Under the management of Mrs Quiteria Marshall LPN the facility promises 24 hour nursing care a quiet and restful atmosphere home cooked meals and serves convalescents aged and invalids located at 8 Church Street
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Quiteria Marshall
L.P.N
Church Street
Letters to the Editor Signatures Required for Publication
The newspaper states that letters to the editor must be signed and include the author’s address. Unsigned or fictitious letters will not be published in this column.
Bristol Narrows Lawn Party Draws 300 Attendees
An estimated 300 people attended the Bristol Narrows lawn party on Sunday. The Bristol Narrows Improvement Association sponsored the annual fundraiser for a clubhouse. Prizes included a two way portable won by Catherine Sousa, with Mary Louise Sousa and Nancy Gomes winning doll carriage parade prizes. Soap box derby first place went to Frank Sylvia, with Edward Bisbane and Gene Davis taking second and third.
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Bristol Narrows
James Sylvia
Jack Gomes
Chester Hill
James Bernard
Joseph Bisbano
William Head
Dorothy Saucier
John Bisbano
John Whalen
Howard Dawson
Thomas Brady
Michael Minutelli
Thomas Flynn
Joan Silvia
William Perry
Joseph Desilets
Early Head
Catherine Sousa
Mary Louise Sousa
Willam P Sousa
Nancy Gomes
The
Narrows
Frank Sylvia
Edward Bisbane
Joseph Bisbane
Gene Davis
Clarence Davis
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