Highway Department Defends Extra 27 Workers
Highway surveyor Joseph Quartaro said the department hires extra men each summer as in prior years and that teen workers are few but capable. He listed ongoing programs mosquito control sealing road work catch basin cleaning and parks projects and noted local hire saved money and kept wages in town. He urged reporters to reflect historical practice in their Phoenix story.
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Highway Department
Joseph P. Quartaro
Mr Quartaro
Anthony Pimental
Mr. Quartaro
The
Phoenix
Kingsmen Paper Drive Set For Sunday
The Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps will collect waste paper old magazines and rags on Sunday starting at 10 a.m. Donors should tie materials in bundles and place at the curb by 10. Those with paper indoors can call IL 3-8877 or CL 3-8824 for pickup. Proceeds from sales will aid the corps equipment fund.
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Kingsmen Bugle and
Little Leaguers To Hold Picnic
King Philip Little League championship game Monday night features Wardwell Chips versus Franklin Printing Franklins at 5:30. Franklin Printing won 4 to 3 over Lobster Pot Gourmets with Larry Piemontese pitching over Anthony Ventura. A Bristol vs neighbors game is set for Sunday at Warren Lattle League Park, with start times 1:30 pm and 5:30 pm Tuesday. Mathias Brito and Albert Brunelli host a general Little Leaguers picnic at White Rail Restaurant where uniforms should be returned. Transportation to the White Rail available from the Court House at 5 pm.
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King Philip
Wardwell
Ranklin
Franklins
Larry Piemontese
Anthony Ventura
Warren Lattle
Bristol
Mathias Brito
Albert Brunelli
White Rail
Hawaiian Dance Proves Success At Bristol Elks Lodge
James D Rielly of the Bristol County Lodge of Elks announced the Hawaiian Dance on Wednesday was a huge success with about 125 youths in leis and bright attire. He plans to send 250 signatures to the Governor of Hawaii, attached to a good luck gesture.
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James D Rielly
Bristol County Lodge of Elks
Rielly
Judi Torres
Sharron McKay
William Quinn
Hawaii
Blood shortage plea for Type A Negative blood
Dr Hubert Holdsworth appeals for Type A Negative blood for Mrs Maud McGann of 715 Hope Street now at Rhode Island Hospital. She is described as extremely anemic and in urgent need. Report invites responders to call Mrs Margaret McNamara at CL 3811. blood banks had failed to provide the needed type.
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Hubert Holdsworth
Maud McGann
Hope St
Rhode Island Hospital
Margaret McNamara
Holdsworth
Sewer Line on Hope St Starts This Week
A large hole and crowd of workmen on Hope Street mark the first step of an 1850 foot sewer trunk line. Developer Manuel M Carreiro plans a 23 home development between Gooding Avenue and Chestnut Street and seeks planning board approval.
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Hope St
Gooding Ave
Chestnut St
Manuel M Carreiro
Planning Board
Henry W Pacheco
Sewer Board
County Schools Agree On Pupil Insurance
Three Bristol County towns approve pupil insurance at 1.50 per pupil with United Benefit Insurance Co. covering medical costs up to 2500, life 1000, limbs and sight 5000, teeth 250. Coverage voluntary for parents. teachers and clerical staff may join at same rate. bus drivers and janitors pay 3.0. About 5000 pupils could be covered. six bids reviewed. other bidder offered 150 policy and less hospital coverage. Also Beach Road resurfacing authorized with 38110 dollars allocated within existing appropriation after washout concerns.
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Bristol County
United Benefit Insurance Co
Mutual of Omaha
Charles A O'Connor
Warren
United Benefit Co
Massachusetts Casualty Insurance Co
Blue Cross
O’connor
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Cosmo Mancieri
Bristol Police Department
Little Leaguers
Court House
Wood St
Monroe Ave
Collin’s Pond
C Brito Construction
Codie
Beach Road
Cliff Drive
William A Rego
Rego and Sons
Joseph A. Murgo
Domenico Canna
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