Blount Buys Edaville Railroad in Carver Mass
F Nelson Blount announces new ownership of Edaville Railroad in Carver Massachusetts. The five and a half mile narrow gauge line opens to the public after a press trip marking the start of the 1955 Christmas season. Equipment from Sandy River and Rangely Lakes R R Maine preserves coal era rail heritage.
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F. Nelson Blount
Warren
Edaville
Carver
Mass
Blount
Owre Blount
Sandy River
Rangely Lakes R. R
Maine
Bristol
Fall River
Middleboro
Fire hydrants debated by Erie planning board and developers
Erie officials discussed installing hydrants in development plots, seeking specifications and raising questions on costs and compliance. Chief Rishe noted water pressure and existing pumps affect protection, while board members considered town hall annex options and a plat approval with conditions for modification.
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Oscar A. Rishe
Ning Board
Russell S. Bray
Rishe
Effec
Planning Board
Fatima Drive
Fatima ‘Drive
Rip Bray
Wood Street
Bishe
Vs. Rubber Co
Thames Street
John
Church
Jay
Haine
Bray
Dr. Bray
Ruishe
St. Michael’s Parish House
da Ponte
Juniper Street
Secret weapon of jazz touted in New York Times
Felis Belair Jr. argues jazz, termed the long-haired approach, acts as a global cultural force. Armstrong and American jazz reach Europe and beyond, aiding propaganda and diplomacy while signaling the public appeal of U.S. music.
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America
Felis Belair Jr
New ‘York Times
Louis Satohimo
Armstrong Thisiopiotic
Europe
Moscow
Frank Sinatra
Bing Crosby
Jazz International
Armed Forces Network
Night Train
Germany
Belaire
U.S
Louis Armstrong
U.S.A
United States
Ike
Voice of America
Music
Tangier
Tahiti
Y C Adopts Mercuries for Bristol Yacht Club Training
The Bristol Yacht Club adopts the Mercury class sloop for an extensive next summer training program. Robert R. Miller reports unanimous committee approval and a planned 8 10 week schedule with two full training days weekly. Limited 40 juniors on first come first serve basis.
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Bristol Yacht Club
Robert R. Miller
Miller
Bache Fund Reaches Total Of 335.50
The Bache Fund has reached a cumulative total of 335 dollars and 50 cents. Proceeds were gathered through recent donations and fundraising events to support the organization’s needs. Local supporters contributed across multiple community drives, boosting the fund significantly.
Polio Vaccine Availability Announced for Young Children
Dr. Samuel D. Clark health officer announced the polio vaccine will be available next week for children under ten. He urged parents to contact their doctor for appointment hours, noting the vaccine is free while regular office fees apply.
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Samuel D. Clark
Clark
Class of 51 Plans Bristol Senior High Reunion
The class of 1951 of Bristol Senior High School plans a reunion for Thursday December 29 at the White Rail. Herman Grabert Jr, president, chairs the arrangements committee. Costs will be listed for seven gas divisions and several attendees remain involved.
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Bristol’ Senior High School
White Rail
Herman Grabert Jr
Costi
Joseph Melle Lo
Industrial ‘Arts
Perry API Hazel Archabeotl Se
Disappointed Leaders Comment On Tax Revaluation Decision
Two Bristol leaders condemned the tax assessors for not using the new revaluation figures in 1956 assessments. They warned the town could lose about $20,000 in state revenue tied to liquor taxes and horse racing receipts. Castriotta explained that hearings and printing of tax books remain, with taxpayers allowed two channels to challenge valuations.
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Boards of Tax Assessors
Roger W. Pigeon
Board of Tax Assessors
Pigeon
Bristol
Louis Castriotta
Castriotta
Frank L. Martin
Apple
Reception To Minister And Family At First Congregational
A Sunday afternoon reception from 3 30 to 6 30 in the DeWolf Room honors the Rev Albert F E Hutchison and his family. Hosted by the Women s Guild and board of trustees of the First Congregational Church. Church officers and heads of organizations will attend in the receiving line along with spouses. Arrangements chaired by Mrs Thomas D Adams Jr with a committee including Mrs Parker E Ludden Miss Eleanor T Munro Miss Louise Brechin and others.
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Albert FE. Hutchison
DeWolf
Women’s Guild of the
First Congregational Church
Board of Trustees
Hutchison’s
Thomas D. Adams, Jr
The
Guild
Parker E. ‘Ludden
Local Man Auto Victim in Jamestown Death
Walden Joseph Bonevelle 28 USN CS3 died in an automobile accident in Jamestown. He died at Quonset Naval Air Station after removal from the scene. He lived at 400 Hope Street with his wife Mary Castighego and was born March 29 1927 in Antram Mid. He served in World War II and the Korean War. Survived by widow, two children James Frank and Adella Marie, parents Roy Andrew and Adella Doucette Bonevelle, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
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Bristol
Bristol County
Walden Joseph Bonevelle
U. S.navy
Jamestown
Quonset Naval Air Station
Bonevelle
Hope Street
Mary Castighego
Antram
Midh
Roy Andrew
Adella
Doucette) Bonevelle
Navy
Fort Wetherell
Oet
Beas
James Frank
Adella Marie
Clayton
Ronald
Margie
Audrey
Autrain, Mich
Carr Mig Defeats C A in Y Volleyball League
Carr Mig beat C A 3 1 in the YMCA Industrial Volleyball League last night. Bristolites remain first while U S Rubber stands second after losses. next Thursday U S and Carrs meet for second place with C A and Bristolites to cap the night.
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Carr Mig
Carr’s
T.W.A. No
Gollins & Aikman
Bristolites
U. S. Rubber
U. S
YMCA Basketball Season Opens with Varsity Tryouts
Local YMCA announces junior varsity and senior team tryouts for youth basketball. Candidates aged 15 to 17 for JV urged to report to Hector Massa. those over 17 may join the senior squad. Rhode Island Basketball League action begins with Providence games.
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Y.M.C
Hector Massa
Jesse Eee
Ea “Y” C
Rhode Island
el Cratsar
Providence
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Aggies
Erie
the Scribe
Ist ‘Evelin Bache Fund
New Sigualy
Janet
Ruth
Wilfred
M. Hamill
Josuah Nisoresent Maz
George Moore
Franklin Street
Bainbridge, Md
Bristol Senior High School
Council
Joseph F. Bruno
Chamber of Commerce
Colt Memorial High School
Albert Means
Y.M.C.A
Stry’s Choir
Joseph George
Siescotona
Lucia Ann
Frank Caizzi
Norm Cologne
Connie Vasconcellos
Spikers
George Mello
Danny Costa
Anthony DiPietro
Manny Ferreira
Vince DeFilippo
George Rigo
Louie Sousa
U. S. Rubber Carr’s
TWU
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