Providence Warren Bristol Railroad passenger service decline analyzed
A Rhode Island report cites three main causes for the decline of the PW&B Railroad passenger service namely reduced mill employment highway bus competition and rising private car use. The study shows revenue plummeting from 1 166 572 in 1920 to 58 475 in 1962 and details fare trials that failed to restore profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Caley
Providence, Warren and Bristol Railroad
Rhode Island
Providence
New Haven Railroad
Roads Statistics and Research Department
Caley
PW & B
WPA Pet Show on the Common Friday
Bristol children may show their pets next Friday afternoon at the Common with ribbons for the funniest and prettiest in each class. Dogs cats and mice are eligible and a stringed orchestra will provide music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
WPA
Michael de Leo
Bernard Quartaro
Viola Anderson
Riverside
Hope Stret
Butterfield Leads Band Playing Here Sunday
Announcement by Council President Prescott B Paull states a State Department of Education sponsored band concert will be on the Common Sunday evening. Leader is Charles Butterfield of Providence. The bandsmen are trained musicians in a group compared with a symphonic orchestra led by Wassil Leps and sponsored by the state department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Prescott B Paull
State Department of Education
Charles Butterfield
Providence
Wassil Leps
Red Cross Water Carnival Sunday in Bristol
The Bristol Red Cross water carnival closes next Sunday at Community Beach. Sea Scout ships from Warren and Bristol will race in a cutter event. Town championships run in three classes for beginners juniors and seniors. Registration at Community Beach Bristol Common or Phoenix Office. Life saving exams conducted Friday at the beach by Red Cross examiner Thomas Beckett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
American Red Cross
Warren
Willam A. McCullough
Bristol Common
Phoenix Office
Bristol Merchants
McCullough
Thomas Beckett
Red Cross
Celebration of Madonna Assunta Feast in Italian Colony
Two day celebration cost $600 with a baseball game band concerts street processions and a large fireworks display. About 10 000 spectators attended the Mass at Our Lady of Mt Carmel and a Bristol procession led by Michael Sicignano with town officials followed by martial music from the D Ors Band.
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Callan
Band of Providence
Anthony Bainotti
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
James Wilson
W M Kelly
St. Columban Seminary
Mt. Carmel
Michael Sicignano
Bristol
D'Ors
Sts
Hope Street
Town Hall
Star Spanglec
Warren
D’orst
Cautions Vacationists to Avoid Last Minute Rush
Dr Robert A Fraser urges careful homeward planning to end vacations profitably. He warns against the rush of returning under wire and recommends packing essentials where easily accessible and delaying unpacking until the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A Fraser
New York Life Insurance Companys
Bristol Train of Artillery Banc Rehearses for Sunday Concert
The Bristol Train of Artillery Banc held a rehearsal last night in Artillery Hall after a rainout last Sunday. The concert is planned for this Sunday from the facade of Colt Memorial High School.
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Bristol Train of Artillery Banc
Artillery Hall
Colt Memorial High School
Banquet For Bristol Women's Civic League Fifth Anniversary
State and town officials and representatives from Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts will attend the Bristol Portuguese-American Women's Civic League fifth anniversary banquet at the Hotel Warren. Governor Robert E. Quinn will lead official guests with Bristol officials represented by Council President Prescott B Pauh. The event marks five years of service to Portuguese and broader community, including charity drives totaling $41.35 and Christmas for needy children.
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Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Bristol
Sisters of Dorothy
American Red Cross
Civic League
Almeida
Narragansett Hotel
Providence
Pimentel
Henrques Rocha
St Elizabeth’s
Lieut Guy
Raymond E. Jordan
Brig Genes H Callan
Peter J. Pimesira
Ae i Leagues
Rodrigo Plc Rego
Manuel P
Sousa
Postponed Bristol Train of Artillery Band Concert
The Bristol Train of Artillery Band concert, delayed from last Sunday due to rain, will be held next Sunday at Colt Memorial High School. The program includes marches, overtures, a waltz, solos, and the Star Spangled Banner, with titles such as Anchors Aweigh, American Patrol, Washington Post, and Daughters of Love.
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Bristol Train of Artillery Band
Colt Memorial High School
Zimmerman Waltz
Daughters of Love
Bennett
American Patrol
Motor laws violators fined in district court
Three motor vehicle laws violators were fined a total of 60 dollars and costs in Fifth District Court yesterday morning by Judge Wilam T O'Donnell. Angelo B Andrade 28 of Pappa squash road pleaded guilty to failing to have a car under control and paid 25 dollars. Kenny A Burgess 42 of 60 Forest street Providence pleaded not and paid 20 dollars. Louis Mello of 55 Court street for failing to slow down at a Barrington intersection last Saturday was assessed 15 dollars and costs. Continuances of one week were granted in all seven cases on the civil docket.
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Fifth District
Wilam T O'Donnell
Angelo B Andrade
Pappasquash Road
Hope Street
Metacom Avenue
Kenny A. Burgess
Forest Street
Providence
Louis Mello
Court Street
Barrington
Max Makowsky and Sons, Inc
Rafael Proto
Alias
Economy Cash Market
Alexander Gomes
Max Makowsky and Sons
Kearney Ship Fifth in Charles River Dinghy Race
Kearney Ship of the Sea Scouts Bristol with an inexperienced crew finished fifth in the dinghy races on the Charles River Basin Cambridge MA Sunday. Transportation to the event was provided by Reid Leclair Felix Scott and John Roderick. James A Sisson contributed funds and is a member of Kearney Post The American Legion sponsors. After racing the Ship toured Charlestown Navy Yard Bunker Hill Monument and Revere Beach with Arthur J Belmore in charge. An urgent meeting is planned Thursday in the Ship's Locker to map a weekend cruise to Hope Island. Practice sessions are set each night to gear up for the next Sunday challenge race against Warren Sea Scouts at Community Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
Sea Scouts of
Bristol
Charles River Basin
Cambridge
Mass
QO. Reid Leclair
Felix Scott
John Roderick
James A Sisson
Kearney Post
American Legion
Charlestown Navy Yard
Bunker Hill Monument
Revere Beach
Arthur J. Belmore
Hope Island
Warren Sea Scouts
Community Beach
Bristol Reserve Officers Form Association
Bristol's reserve police force plans to organize a Reserve Officers Beneficial Association. A meeting led by Police Chief Anthony J. Ferrara named Frank B. Silvia temporary chairman with Williams Simmons as secretary. A five member nominating committee will present officers at the next meeting.
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Bristol
Anthony J. Ferrara
Reserve Officers Beneficial Association
Frank B. Silvia
Williams Simmons
Jack Salvaggi
Jesse King Silvia
Frank Myers
Manuel Veira
Joseph Rich
Mystery ride by Italian Socialites Girls Club
A large gathering joined a mystery ride organized by the Italian Socialites Girls Club. The motorcade left Bristol and traveled by devious routes to the Lafayette House in Foxboro Massachusetts where dinner and seasonal decor preceded performances by a professional troupe.
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Bristol
Lafayette House
Foxboro
Mass
Anna Joseph
Frances M. Holmes
Nancy Vitiello
Maisanos Return Home From Washington
Carmine J. Maisano executive secretary to Congressman Aime J. Forand and Mrs. Maisano have returned to Bristol after Congress adjourned. The Forand office will be in the Post Office building Pawtucket, and the Maisanos will make their home here.
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Carmine J. Maisano
Aime J. Forand
Maisano
Bristol
Washington
Mrs. Maisano
Congressman Forand
Post Office
Pawtucket
Advertising Shams and the Great Cause Money Scheme
The piece warns how spellbinding speakers attract audiences to donate for various causes, only to reveal funds are misused. It notes post-conversion doubt, internal jealousy, and the pattern of leaders turning a profit from supposed solutions to social ills.
Court action reveals share dispute in radicalism fund
A New York court filing exposes a scheme linked to the Committee of One Million to aid radical causes. The Rev Smith and a partner contend over shares and control in the venture, with accusations of misappropriation and halted payments in a contested accounting.
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New York State Supreme ContthnRets
Gerakan Agit
Huey Lang
Ecourt
Smith
Gomphit Tees
Tee
Dispute Over Partnership Ends With Ledger Seizure
Edward A Powers says Rev Smith promised speeches for the Committee while Powers handled business. Since April 15 Smith seized the books and kept them, hindering Powers from calculating his share. Powers seeks court aid to dissolve the partnership and determine due amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Powers
Rev. Smith
Mr. Powers
Committee advocates subversive aims under Rev Smith leadership
Powers states the group planned to unite citizens into cohesive units under Rev. Smith to oppose subversive activities and promote his persona as a political figure. It also aimed to collect dues, contributions, lecture fees, and sell printed material related to its activities, a key revenue aim.
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Powers
Rev. Smith
Powers Claims Hidden Donations Fueled Committee Activities
Powers alleges subsidies and contributions from unnamed prominent New York figures supported the Committee to advance their political views. He says total funds reached 11,610 with only 357 for Powers and 900 spent on expenses. Rev Smith confirms 357 paid to his partner but denies other details and asks the Court to order Powers to disclose the names and particulars. A hearing is set for August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers
New York
Rev. Smith
Mr. Powers
Comwr Organization Report Sparks Outcry Over Profits
A court filing by Mr Powers accuses the COMWR of exposing profits in its assets and liabilities statement after deductions for salaries and expenses. The claim questions whether donations are used for the intended cause amid broad public criticism.
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COMWR
Powers
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