Plans Released for St Elizabeth School Parish Building
An eleven classroom school with a 1000 seat gymnasium will be built beside St Elizabeth's Church for Rev Henrique Rocha. The project is budgeted at about 178178 dollars per town records with entrances on Wood street and Munroe avenue. Architect Samuel M Vicina and contractor Salvador Nunes oversee the project set to include modern brick concrete steel and glass design and multiple basement and upper floor rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Elizabeth's Church
Henrique Rocha
Wood Street
Munroe Avenue
Fr. Rocha
Samuel M. Vicina
Salvador Nunes
Assessors See No Need For Special Meeting
Francis P. McGovern says the Board of Tax Assessors is not calling a special town meeting. The group discussed the state law shifting valuations from June 15 to December 31 and Bristol plans to follow advice not to schedule extra meetings.
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Francis P. McGovern
Board of Tax Assessors
West Warwick
Bristol
Eugene ¥. Cochran
Financial
Navy Recruiting Station Lowers Navy Entry Requirements
Due to the Korean situation the U S Navy Recruiting Station in Fall River says enlistment requirements have been reduced. Young men who previously did not qualify should contact the station. Recruits may enlist with one dependent and seaman and above may have any number of dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Navy
Fall River
Navy
Thompson outlines A-Bomb risks at Bristol Civil Defense meeting
George R. Thompson deputy director of Rhode Island Civil Defense spoke at Bristol’s first key personnel meeting at the American Legion Hall. He warned enemies may use atomic bombs on large cities and submarines could target coastal cities. About 50 attended including Dr. Samuel D. Clark and CD advisory council members. Volunteers urged for CD roles and stenographic work as plans to begin operations and new manuals are promised by year’s start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Thompson
Civil Defense of
Rhode Island
American Legion Hall
Mr. Thompson
CD Group of
Bristol
Samuel D. Clark
CD Advisory Council of
Paul T. Martin
Driver Training Dropped By School Comm
The School Committee approved suspension of three year old driver training classes due to a lack of a training car. Supt. Fitzgerald hopes a dealer may sponsor the program, which covers dual controls, insurance, storage and upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. of Schools
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Merchants Contribute to Bristol Christmas Fund
Bristol businessmen join the drive to raise eight hundred to nine hundred dollars for Christmas decorations in the business district. Edward D. Kunz president of the Bristol Business Civic Association urges town cooperation, noting yearly goal reductions as equipment is acquired.
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Hope Street
Edward D. Kunz
The
Bristol Business Civic Association
Bristol
Council Orders Gravel Return and Pension Data Request
Town Council instructed Town Clerk John W. Church to obtain department head schedules showing current salaries and proposed increases. Plans for a special town meeting to consider salary hikes pensions and disability compensation were discussed with emphasis on social security implications and budget committee cooperation.
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John W. Church
Eugene F. Cochran J
Cochran
Hugh Holmes
Bristol
Miss Jimmy to Be at Guiteras Auditorium This Week
High school stage this week presents a three act comedy Miss Jimmy directed by Mrs. M. Theresa Donovan. Jean Campbell and Ernest Cordeiro star as Louise and Jimmy with a cast including Joan Burke and Mary-Lou Adams. Lighting by James F. Meiggs and Sons and scenery by Miss Nerone’s art students.
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Guiteras Auditorium
M. Theresa Donovan
Jimmy
Jean Provence
Jean Campbell
Ernest Cordeiro
Louise
Briar Mountain College
State University
Louise’s College
Joan Burke
Mary-Lou Adams
Rosario Pagano
Martha Ruggeiro
Dorothy Tavares
James F. Meiggs
Delinquency Blame Laid With Parents
Police Chief Ferrara presented a report on juvenile court cases at a town council meeting. He linked delinquency to lack of spending money among 15 to 17 year olds and described offenses including automobile theft and larceny. Six youths faced probation or commitment to reform schools after juvenile court.
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Anthony J Ferrara
Hugh Holmes
Ferrara
Holmes
Samuel D. Clark
Norman E. Benard
RI Training School
Driftmier Installed as Pastor of First Congregational Church
The Rev Frederick F Driftmier was installed Sunday evening as pastor at the First Congregational Church after an Ecclesiastical Council approved him at 4 30 o clock The Newport United Congregational Church pastor the Rev Carl B Bare preached on the churchs contribution to divine worship and its fourfold impact on time and space that broadens worship beyond the present confines
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick F. Driftmier
First Congregational Church
Carl B Bare
United Congregational Church of
Newport
Hillside Road gravel dispute and town repairs debated
Hillside Road property owners Sebastian Bernard Jr and Oliver Lemaire pressed the town council over the disappearance of gravel from the road last summer. Joseph Riccio will be required to restore the road and set a grade for utility lots. The council also addressed a $100,000 insurance discrepancy, voting to increase coverage if funds are available, and discussed updating the World War II Honor Roll and police cruiser replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph G. A. Riccio
Hillside Road
Sebastian Bernard, Jr
Oliver J. Lemaire
Riccio
Lemaire
Muself Council
Samuel D. Clark
A. A. Edmonds
John Andrade
B. W. Wall
Benard
This and That Horeena Dagmar's Television Transformation
Dagmar real name Jennie Lewis. After six months as Dagmar she acts dumb on air and in life. She jokes about shorthand and tax agents, saying she is becoming Dagmar.
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Dagmar
Jennie Lewis
Murray Schumach
New York Times
International Revenue Bureau
Dagmar on Broadway Open House and TV Stardom
The article profiles Dagmar a blue eyed blonde star of the Broadway Open House show and her television persona. It notes her provocative stage presence, claims of elegance, and refusal to reveal deeper motives behind her appeal to both women and men.
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Dagmar
Veius
Mae West
da Vinci
J Perfect
Nile Peradtde
Gentleworth
Lester
Quality
Fragmented OCR of a school life note on an actress career
Readable portions describe a girl developing stage presence at a school in Huntington West Virginia. The text hints at a later stage career, mentioning a tap background and TV show, with gaps obscuring exact dates and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Invington
Pike
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Thompson
E Hugh Holmes
CD Advisory Council
Werner E. Follin
USN
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Lt. Follin
Fitzgerald
Charles E. Burns
Wilfred M Hamill
Burns
James F. Pierce
New Association
Frédérick W. Serbst
Jame F. Meiggs
Colt
Andrews
Guiteras
June Haver
William Lundigan
Gloria Dehaven
Dennis Day
Harry James
Roddy McDowall
Jeff Donnell
Lyn Thomas
Lyle Talbot
Rio Grande
John Wayne
Maureen O'Hara
Batman and
Robin
Errol Flynn
Patrice Wymore
Scott Forbes
Peter Coe
Rocky Mountain
King
Edward D Kunz
Charles J. Falugo, Inc
Michael G. Jamiel
James St. Angelo
Hope Drug Co. Buffington’s Pharmacy
Ferris Dry Goods
Makowsky’s
Suzman’s
Sunset Bakery
Bristol Cleansers-Dyers
Hope St. Market
James F. Duffy
Salisbury Kunz
Louis Evans
Dept
Veronica Lima
Joseph Viscione
Paul Asciolla
Rego’s Spa
Santa
Rudolph
Red-Nosed Reindeer
Metacoin Ave
YMCA
Clark
Fred’k F. Driftmier
Joseph M. C. Maiato
Franklin ST
Tel
Hillside
Veterans’ Council
Otis M. Bailey
Police Department
Horeena
Tai
Hee
Sheta-Yen
Milton
Berle
Jack Carter
Beet Pire
Olsen and Johnson
Tyson
Joneon
Schumach
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