Eisenhower Trophy Presentation Honors Rhode Island Unit
In a formal ceremony at Andrews Memorial auditorium Major Gen. Frank A. Keating presented the Eisenhower Trophy to Battery C of the 88th Army Ground Forces, Providence. Capt. Raymond J. Makowsky accepted, saying the trophy belongs to the unit and vowing to sustain its effort. The event, witnessed by over 200 friends and officials, featured a 211-piece band and two new awards for battery members.
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National Guard
Rhode
88Th Army Ground Forces
Band of
Providence
Bristol
Frank A. Keating
Boston
First Service Command
Andrews Memorial Auditorium
Raymond J. Makowsky
Makowsky
Keating
First Army
New England
88Th A. F. Band
Everett E. McMillan
2438Rd Aaa
AW Bn
Bristol’s
Battery C
Two-Side Parking Ends Tomorrow on Hope Street
A four week trial of two side parking along Hope Street ends tomorrow marking the holiday shopping period. On Tuesday, January 1, parking reverts to the normal one hour limit on the west side from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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Hope Street
Planning Board seeks cost estimate for town real estate re valuation
The planning board met in Burnside Memorial Building to obtain an estimate from E. T. Wilkins and Associates of Cleveland for a real estate re valuation survey. Forms will be filed and a representative may be sent to explain appraisal methods. Personal property and mapping options, including aerial photography, may be included. A public hearing on new rules for platting and subdivision is set for Friday January 20 with a Plotting Board of Review to become an appellate body once the ordinance takes effect.
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Planning Board
Burnside Memorial Building
E. T. Wilkins and Associates
Cleveland
Ohio
J Board
Francis P. McGovern
Board of Tax Assessors
Maurice C.smith
Roger W. Pigeon
Charles Dew. Brownell
Pigeon
Thhe Town
John Porter Dies In 96th Year In Fall River
Bristol resident John Porter aged 96 died Wednesday evening in a Fall River hospital after a fall on Christmas Eve. Born February 2 1854 in County Kevin Ireland he lived nearly 75 years in town with sons Samuel and George at 984 Hope Street. He was a former National India Rubber Company worker and a longtime Mason and St Michael's Church communicant. He also leaves two other sons.
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John Porter
Bristol
Fall River
Mr Porter
County Kevin
Ireland
Mathew and
Mary (Wainwright) Porter
Mary Campbell Porter
Samuel
George
Hope Street
Porter
St. Michael’s Church
Old National India Rubber Company
Town Council Tackles Hard Fiscal Year Changeover
A comprehensive study by town leaders and experts failed to reach a solution for shifting the town's fiscal year from January 31 to July 1. The plan discusses extra taxes, borrowing, or retaining the current year, with a 5 member committee to report after meetings with Sen. Leahy. The Jan 31 year end and Dec 31 tax assessment date were reviewed amid ongoing budget talks.
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Cochran
Sen. Leahy
Principal speaks to Rotary on high school athletics
Bristol Senior High School principal John L Burke spoke at the Rotary Club Father and Son meeting at White Rail Riding Club. He discussed organizing school boy sports in Rhode Island and the athletics committee's role in proper control and honorable competition.
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Rotary Club
White Rail Riding Club
Stephen W. Hopkins
Arthur H. Eastman
John L. Burke
Bristol Senior High School
Rhode Island
Burke
R. L Secondary School Principals’ Association
Trapp Family Singers to Visit Bristol January 18
The Trapp Family Singers will tour in Bristol on January 18 arriving by a 1946 General Motors parlor coach adapted as a mobile home. Madame Trapp and her children rehearse daily with Father Wasner aboard the bus which serves as a traveling home and classroom.
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Bristol
Trapp
Stowe
Vermont
Salzburg
Austria
Herr Hitler
Madame Trapp
Franz Wasner
General Motors
Trapps
America
Father Wasner
EY Wasner
Kansas
Wichita
Aever
Ana
Engagement announced for Miss Lucy Armillotto and John Pacheco
The engagement of Miss Lucy Armillotto daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Armillotto 81 Richmond Street to John Pacheco son of Mrs Ida Pacheco 273 Metacom Avenue Warren was announced on Christmas Day.
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Lucy Armillotto
Paul Armillotto
Richmond Street
John Pacheco
Ida Pacheco
Metacom Avenue
Warren
Open House at Bristol YMCA Showcasing Finals and New Photo Lab
Bristol YMCA hosts an Open House Monday from 2 to 6 pm drawing 500 to 700 townsfolk. Finals in boys and girls basketball ping pong and dancing at the Pirate Ship feature, with 50 prizes awarded. A new photo lab highlights expanded programs and facilities for members.
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Bristol
YMCA
Temporary Repairs Allow Byfield School Classes Next Week
Approval by Building Inspector Otis M. Bailey for temporary repairs at the 77 year old Byfield School after the November fire should permit St. Mary's Parochial School to resume classes next week. Supt. Edward J. Fitzgerald stated repairs directed by Salvador Nunes focus on hip rafters on the third floor.
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Byfield School
Otis M. Bailey
St. Mary’s Parochial School
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Bailey
Salvador Nunes
Charles C. Curran
St. Mary’s Church
K. of C. Hall
Guneras
First Congregational Church
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Edwin L. Nunes
State Street Wharf
Izzy” Lane, Vivacious Songstress
Harry
Bill Wingate
M. C
Buzzy” Bisband’s Orchestra
Alan Ladd
Donna Reed
Chicago
Deadline
Shepperd Strudwick
Arthur Kennedy
Joe Richman
Congo Bill
Jesse James
Arson, Inc
Robert Lowery
Rite
The
George Brent
Lynn Bari
Rusty Tamblyn
Cleveland Indians
Richard Thavis
Pamela Blake
Rochelle Hudson
Council
Minturn Farm
Wardwell Farm
Eugéne F. Cochran
Samuel D. Clark
Clark
William A Rego
Irm
Rego & Sons
Edward H. Holmes
Zoechran
Norman E. Benard
Dr Clark
Cavallaro
Amos S. Gorham
Edna M. Wall
Bristol Yearlings Sporting Club
U. S
Edward L. Leahy
R. I. Tak
John G. Watson
Providence Governmental Research Bureau
Eugene F. Cochran
Athletic
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