Nashua model of civic action helps Bristol see path forward
An editorial urges Bristol to mirror Nashua New Hampshire where a civic drive bought the mall property and attracted new industry after one third of jobs were lost. It argues for community fundraising and targeted public advertising to fund a local recovery and discourage worst case remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
New Hampshire
United
Community Action
Bristol
New England
Public Servant McGovern Resigns Tax Board Clerk Post
Francis P. McGovern resigns as clerk of the board of tax assessors after 21 years of service. He will finish his term but steps down from a demanding town government role. McGovern also served 6 years on the town council and was a member of the first zoning board of review. Bristol townspeople extend thanks and good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis P. McGovern
Board of Tax Assessors
McGovern
First Zoning Board of Review
New England mills face closure push spurs regional action
Regional appeal by American Woolen Company signals more New England textile mills may close, prompting calls for a six state extraordinary session to show the South we will not lose another mill. The NE Council promotes research, development, and mutual government cooperation among states and private industry.
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American Woolen Company
New England
Boston
South
New England Council
Toon
Woods
Dixie
Chester R Burgess obituary notices death in Rhode Island Hospital
Chester Raymond Burgess 65 Franklin Street died after a brief illness in Rhode Island Hospital He was born September 28, 1875 in Brooklyn NY son of the late John and Mary Burgess He lived in town since childhood and was a popular local singer and Trinity Church senior warden Surviving: wife Evelyn Burgess a daughter Mrs William D Hall of Manchester Conn and a grandson Joseph McCann Jr of Manchester Funeral at Charles M Connery Funeral Home Monday at 8 am followed by a 9 am Requiem Mass at Trinity Church The family will receive visitors at the funeral home Saturday 7 10 pm and Sunday 2 5 pm 7 10 pm
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Chester Raymond Burgess
Evelyn (Bingham) Burgess
Franklin Street
Rhode Island Hospital
Brooklyn
New York
John and
Mary U (Reynolds) Burgess
Trinity Church
Bou
Sisson’s Market
William D Hall
Manchester
Conn
Joseph McCann, Jr
Charles M Connery
Burton Street
John N. Sinclair
Charles ML Connery
Chiefs Reelect Ferrara at Rhode Island Chiefs Meeting
Police Chief Anthony J Ferrara was reelected president of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association at the annual Midway Steak and Lobster Host gathering attended by about 200 officials civic leaders and guests Ridolpho F Haffenreffer Jr was mentioned Donavan of Providence announced Ferrara’s likely election as head of the New England Police Chiefs Association at its next meeting Attorney General Powers gave a Christmas party speech with anecdotes at the event.
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Anthony J. Ferrara
Rhode Islands Police Chiefs Association
Midway
Ridolphi F. Haffenreffer Jr
Donovan
7Th
Providence
Fern
New England Police Chiefs Association
Letters From Readers Highlight Local Improvements and Cheer
A collection of signed letters applauds Christ mas lights and council efforts to improve lighting on church grounds and Hope Street in Bristol. The Colt Football Jacket Committee thanks donors and plans gifts for cheerleaders and a team banquet amid Christmas and New Year wishes.
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Hope Street
Bristol
Colt Football Jacket Committee
Catherine Goff 69 Died at Home in Town
Catherine Goff died Wednesday in her 69th year at 366 High Street. She was a native of the town, daughter of Thomas and Mary Goff, educated locally, and a communicant of St Mary’s Church. She leaves four nephews and will lie in state at Burton Street Funeral Home before a Mass of requiem at St Mary’s Church. Interment in St Mary’s Cemetery.
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Catharine Goff
High Street
Thomas and Mary (Murphy) Goff
St Mary’s Church
Frederick T
Jefferson A
Thomas J. Goff
James W. Goff
Washington, D. C
Burton Street
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Cooperation and Gifts Highlight Local Police Officers
The article notes appreciation for police cooperation and describes gifts distributed by Santa Claus. It lists officers chosen for key roles: Chief Groleau of West Warwick as vice president, Chief Parker of Pawtucket as treasurer, and Chief Boyle of Cumberland as secretary.
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Santa’ Claus
Groleau
West Warwick
Parker
Pawtucket
Boyle
Cumberland
Expert Watch and Jewelry Repair and Local Services Ad
Classified style notice listing services: clock and jewelry repair by Warren Jewelers in Warren. child care supervised by a licensed nurse. window cleaning by John E. Merella. piano tuning and repair by F. Winecombe. insurance by Orlando J. Bisbane for E L Watson Co.. electrical engineer position for a new south wire and cable company seeking qualified candidate. apply via Box Y at Bristol Phoenix.
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Warren Jewelers
Warren
John E. Merella Warren
F. Winecombe
Robeson
Fal River
Mass
New Wire and Cable Company
South
Box Y
Bristol Phoenix
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Roswell Sr
Gilbert Carreiro
Edmund Douglas
Union Hospital
Fall River
Carteno
Veronica Carvalho
Buistel
Manuel Silva
Bay View Avenue
Kathleen
Truesdale Hospital
Erminie Wood
Lindberg Avenue
Bristol Narrows
Curtis B Brooks
Indutrial Trust Company
Rotary Club
White Ray
D . A. Capone
New Industries Fund
England
Howard R. Newman
Harold Dennis
Metacom Avenue
Cynthia
Lying In Hospital
de Wolf Memorial Chapel
Maureen Ryan
Daniel Knowlton
Carl Carlson
Santa Claus
Bisbane’s
Bristol Nations Improvement Association
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Holy Name Society
Fortunato Caruso
Hector Massa
YMCA
Newport
Massa
Children of Mary Sodality of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
Camilla Mansi
Angelina Rubino
Ann Dolores Calderiso
Christine Rich
Girl Scouts of
Blue Bell Troop
St. Michael’s Parish House
Jean Karoli
Virginia Secure
Andrew Vorro
Richard Simmons
St. Nick
James Riley
Edward Menard
Jessie Rebello
Perry’s Spa
Herman C. Kemph
William F. Head
Virginia Bernard
Mary Gomes
Roberta Luther
Bristol Contractors
Highway Department
Joseph P. Quartaro
Reynolds G. Northup
John Benevides
Bristol District Nursing Association
Dante Bisbano
USN
Domenick Bisbano
Mason Avenue
Anne E. Horst
E. Poplar Street
Stockton
California
Stickleback
U. S. Naval Submarine Base
Chester R. Burgess
Ferrara
Spot
Deimar
Wyneth
Jacket Fund
Catherine Goff
Prudence
Our Lady of Prudence Chapel
Homestead
Monsignor Lynch
Constitution Street
Jewett
Winecombe
Robeson Street
Washington Street
NEW Cross - Reference
Phoenix
Second School
M. Finger’s
Manuel
Joseph Matato
Sental
J. Bisbano
Earnests
Apply Dixon Corporation
Burnside Street
Bree
Apply
Eisenstadt
Bath
Consti- Street
Tel
Business Service
Ralphs
Ralph Caizzi
State Street
Fall
Phoenix Box
R. I
Police Department
Anthony J Ferrara
John W Church
Platform Grown
Bac
Turkeys
Daponte
Turkey Farm
Baker Street
Aim Straight
Bristol Civic Industries Committee
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