Bristol boards push Bristol traffic relief at state meeting
At Barrington Town Hall a Bristol County delegation led by Norman E. McCulloch pressed State Highway officials to include Bristol issues in the next seven year plan. W. Hauck and Oreste Di Saia argued main line traffic and crises take priority over local Bristol projects. The session clarified why Bristol was not in the top 10 projects and underscored the need to ease center traffic.
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W. . Hauck
Hauck
Bristol County
Barrington Town Hall
Barrington Board
Russell S. Bray
Bristol Board
Harold C. Bowen
Albert Jamiel
Dennis Bristow
Stanley M. Simister
Warren Board
Oreste di Saia
State Highway Advisory Commission
Frank H. Malley
Providence
Barrington
Mr. Hauck
Norman E. McCulloch
State Department of Public Works
McCulloch
DiSaia
State Department
Leading Sportsmen At Santo Testimonial Dinner
prominent sports figures will attend a testimonial dinner for Vin Santo at Midway Steak and Lobster House at 6 30 pm tickets available at the YMCA Suzmans Store and from the general arrangements committee. Curt Gowdy will be main speaker with O Connor Soar Reynolds and others.
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Vincent Santo
Midway
General Arrangements Committee
YMCA
Suzman
Bill O'Connor
Brooklyn Dodgers
Hank Soar
Dick Reynolds
Providence Journal
O’connor
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Gowdy
Yankee Broadcasting
Oklahoma City
Wyoming University
Paper Drive Sunday The Bristol Boy
A Bristol Scout announces a paper drive on Sunday with special calls and a contact number 1-1219-J for participation or inquiries.
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Bristol
Bristol Business Civic Association Plans Christmas Lights
The BBCA approved plans to illuminate Hope street this Yuletide and erect a Christmas tableau at Hope and Bradford in front of Colt Memorial High School. A town council vote will be sought for the tableau and a benefit tag day. Estimated lighting cost runs 800 to 900 dollars. Committees for the holiday observance will be set at a special BBCA meeting.
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H Street
Bristol Business Civic Association
Bristol
Hope and
Bradford Streets
Colt Memorial High School
Ferris
Hope Street
BBCA
Colt Auditorium
Installation Service At Congregational Church
The Rev. Carl B. Bare will preach the sermon at the Installation Service for the Rev. Frederick F. Driftmier at First Congregational Church on Sunday evening December 10 at 7. An Ecclesiastical Council meets at 4 30 p.m. to review the Bristol minister’s qualifications followed by a high tea. The 7 p.m. service includes multiple clergy speakers and a charge to the minister and church with a word of welcome and benediction.
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Carl B. Bare
United Congregational Church of
Newport
Frederick F. Driftmier
First Congregational Church
Rhode Island
Bristol
Women’s Guild
DeWolf Memorial
Robert L. Underwood
Riverside
Vernon W. Cooke
Pawtucket
John D. Kettelle
Barrington
Civilian defense volunteers urged by local director
Local civilian defense director Lt. Col. Paul T. Martin USA (ret.) called on residents to volunteer for service. Men and women should contact Col. Martin at 685-J or deputy director Col. Henry A. Hambrick at 1050 to sign up, as officials push for citizen participation.
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Paul T.kMartin USA
Col
Martin
Henry A. Hambrick
Bristol
United States
Boys Clubhouse Burns After Night Fire In Bristol
Four boys built a small wood clubhouse on East State Street Bristol. A passerby said the door was forced and a fire started about 10 15 PM. The structure burned to embers despite volunteer fire crews. The boys Louis Sousa Jr Carmine Balzano Frank Campo and John Rebella escaped uninjured.
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East State Street
Louis Sousa, Jr
Carmine Balzano
Frank Campo
John Rebella
Young Rebello
Concert Soloist Set to Perform January 3
A soloist will appear here on January 3 under the auspices of the Community Concert Association bringing a featured musical event to local audiences.
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Community Concert Association
Why red barns and white houses in rural color lore
An Agriculture lab scientist explains red barn paint came from readily available red iron oxide and linseed oil, a durable low-cost mix. He notes white farmhouse paint arose later for practicality and aesthetics, while townsfolk painted bright accents to relieve monotony.
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T&t
Frederick Browne
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Forest Products Laboratory
Bern
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