Solicitor Hammill to Push Bristol Providence Bus Plan
Town Solicitor Joseph Hammill will confer with State Utilities Division chief Michael DeCiantis on increasing bus service between Bristol and Providence. He plans to press routes via Wampanoag Trail and review Short Line Bus Company franchise options. officials fear passenger service may be a money loser without freight recovery. A trial express bus once ran Bristol to Providence in 31 minutes.
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Providence-Bristol
New Haven Road
Joseph A. Hammilt
Michael J. DeCiantis
State Utilities Division
Hammill
Bristol
Francois L. deWolf
Utilities
Short Line Bus Company
Providence
Newport
DeCiantis
de Wolf
Wyll.geek
Pe Pers
Rennild
Ofréigue
Toad’ Hettssadp
Charles E
Guiteras School Show Highlights Ninth Grade Talent
Students of grade 9F at Guiteras Memorial Junior High presented a weekly program of entertainment. Alfred Correia led with his Christmas seal drive appeal to fight tuberculosis. Cast members included Costa, Cordeira, Nunes, Ruggiero, Simmons, Collins, Massa in a one act play Vacation Money.
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Guiteras Memorial Junior High
Alfred Correia
Dorothy Costa
Arthur Cordeira
Harriet Nunes
Lena Ruggiero
Rose Simmons
Aileen Collins
Eddie Massa
Mary Vargas
Bertha Medeiros
Margaret Motta
Jessie Molasky
M. Theresa Donovan
Samuel Mascena
Michael Pelegrino
Joseph Borges
The Citadel on Screen Gathers Thrilling Praise
A film adaptation of a famed novel debuts as MGM’s grand drama headed by a renowned director. Robert Donat leads with Rosa P. Russell in a story told by a doctor, about temptation, luxury, and high ideals. Supporting stars include Rex Harrison Ralph Richardson and Merle? Walliams.
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Robert Donat
Rosahind Russell
MGM
Oget Mes
Dallas
Rex Harrison
Ralph Richardson
Emlyn Walliams
Nunes May Resign Democrat Chairmanship
Anthony J. Nunes defeated an ouster attempt to remain chairman of the Democratic town committee but informed leaders he will resign in two weeks. The insurgent group denied racial motives and pledged to select a three member panel to work with leaders on a new chairman. The motion to oust him failed.
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Anthony J. Nunes
Democratic Town Committee
Robert J. Anderson
Nunes
Warren To Be Colt's First Opponent In New Gym
Warren is set to open Colt Memorial’s basketball season with a practice game against Pawtucket at Pawtucket next Tuesday. Additional pre holiday games are planned before Christmas, with league play starting January 4. Principal Edward Fitzgerald arranged for early games to be played off site until the new Andrews Memorial gym is ready.
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Warren
Colt
New Gym
Colt Memorial
Pawtucket
Edward Fitzgerald
Andrews Memorial School
Piarfs
Lost Pass Book Duplicates Sought by Bristol Branch
Lost or destroyed pass book number 27494 issued by Industrial Trust Co Bristol Branch Participation Department. Request for duplicate book issuance in the manner provided by law.
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Industrial Trust Co
Bristol
Er Es Beer
State Street Church Sees Final Yule Party
State Street M E Church hosts a farewell Christmas party in St Michael’s parish hall with 150 guests. Rev Marvin W Topping and Mrs Topping attended, Santa Claus distributed gifts, and entertainment featured readings, accordion, vocal solos, a motion picture, and piano accompaniment.
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State Street M. E
St. Michael's Church
Marvin W. Topping
Topping
Santa Claus
Oliver H. Blaisdell
Vivian Hill
Barbara Moren
Harold
Buddy” Congdon
Helen Hambrick
Frances Antonelli
Marion Sullivan
Blaisdell
Antonell
Harold Congdon
Alice Briggs
Edith Macon
Ruby Blaisdell
MacCreading Faces District Court Monday On Endangering Charge
Harold MacCreading 37 of Warren Avenue East Providence a driver for New England Transportation confronts Judge William T O Donnell in Fifth District Court for arraignment on driving so as to endanger life limb and property. Police describe the motor crash on Hope Street as the incident that injured passenger Joseph Madeiras 27 who was treated for scalp lacerations abrasions and leg injuries after the bus hit a telephone pole.
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Harold MacCreading
Warren Avenue
East Providence
New England Transportation Company
William T O’donnell
Fifth District Court
Anthony J Ferrara
Charere
MacCreading
Hope Street
Joseph Madeiras
Easterbrook Avenue
Ahmet Sedhe
John A Metlone
Mel Yone
Hope Circle plans January bridge event
Daughters of Isabella Miss Nora E Dwyer was named chairman of the committee to complete arrangements for the bridge affair planned for early January. Assisting her are Mesdames Mary Dornan Mildred Beauregard Loretta Connell Eileen M Pierce Katherine Gibson Lena Ingram Katherine Francois Anna Heinkle Nellie Connery Margaret Cirillo Laura Sousa Eva Le Clair and the Misses Rose Alfano Mary Corey Helen Condon Eloise Dunbar and Miss Helen Horton ex officio.
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Hope Circle
Isabella
Nora E Dwyer
Mary Doran
Mildred Beauregard
Loretta Connell
Eileen M Pierce
Katherine Gibson
Lena Ingram
Katherine Francois
Anna Heinkle
Nellie Connery
Margaret Cirillo
Laura Sousa
Eva LeClair
Rose Alfano
Mary Corey
Helen Condon
Eloise Dunbar
Helen Horton
Holy Rosary Society Yuletide Party Planned
The Holy Rosary Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church schedules a Christmas party for members and guests on December 18 in Parish Hall. A planning committee led by chairwoman Mrs Elsie Coppolino includes Mrs Adelino Tortorice Mrs Giovannina Marino Mrs Maria Malafronte Mrs Maria Ruggiere Mrs Nardina Anania Mrs Mari DeFelice Mrs Maria Turillo and Mrs Francesca Principe ex officio. Bonded Warehouses and English warehousing history noted with acts of George III in 1802 and subsequent developments through 1882.
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Holy Rosary Society of
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Congregational Street
Elsie Coppolino
Adelino Tortorice
Giovannina Marino
Maria Malafronte
Maria Ruggiero
Nardina Anania
Mari DeFelice
Maria Turillo
Francesca Principe
Budget Message Forewarns Red Ink and Profligate Spending
Washington sources forecast a budget message warning against deficits run up by government spending. The piece argues taxpayers bear the burden, while misused funds aid only politicians. It asserts economy will slow bureaucrats yet boost national progress and employment.
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Congress
Washington
America
Rosary Society Tea and Christmas Sale Planned
The Rosary Society of St Mary's Church schedules a tea and Christmas sale in the church auditorium on December 1. Chairman Mrs Charles M Connery leads a committee including Mrs James Connery Mrs John Partington Mrs Marie Vermette Mrs Edward Trainor Mrs Fred Guevremont Miss Sadie Callay Miss Nora E Dwyer Mrs John Martelly Mrs John J Condon Mrs Elizabeth Newbold Miss Minnie Murphy.
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Rosary Society
St Mary's Church
Charles M Connery
James Connery
John Partington
Marie Vermette
Edward Trainor
Fred Guevremont
Sadie Callay
Nora E. Dwyer
John Martelly
John J Condon
Elizabeth Newbold
Minnie Murphy
Bristol D A R Christmas Party at Chapter House
Bristol Chapter D A R hosts its annual Christmas party Monday afternoon at the Chapter House on Franklin Street. Residents of the Home for Aged will attend with a program honoring two American composers featuring Mrs Helen Warren Herreshoff performing Cadman and MacDowell selections. A quartet will sing carols and refreshments will be served by listed hostesses.
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Bristol
Franklin Street
Home For
Dimps
Ter
Becker
Helen Warren Herreshof
Charles Wakefield Cadman
Edward MacDowell
Herreshoff
Muriel Bullock
Guy A. Sullivan
Frank A. Rounds
Howard W Church
Alfred M. Merriman
Harnett P. Church
Lega Dever
Lillia Farrington
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State Street Church
Holy Rosary Society
England
Bgargains
Granville G. Bennett
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Religion of
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First Congregational Church
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