Sewer Committee Reviews Engineer Report on Townage System
A special sewer survey committee met to discuss recommendations to ease Washington Street flooding during heavy rain. Wesley A. Armstrong led the group as they reviewed Part I of the Fay Spofford and Throndike report from 1946 and planned Part II covering disposal and Walkers Cove discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Special Sewerurvey Committee
Washington Street
Wesley A. Armstrong
Fay, Spofford
Throndike
Boston
Armstrong
Civil Service Exam Open for Executive Assistant Posts
Open competitive examination announced by the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners for probational appointments as Executive Assistant in the Physical Rehabilitation Division at VA establishments in Lee and Vermont. Salary from 3727 to 6235 yearly. no written test, ratings based on experience and training. Applications due by February 1 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Lee
Vermont
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Veterans Administration Hospital
Northampton
Massachusetts
Dawson Brown Named Bank Vice President
Industrial Trust board elected Dawson Brown to First Vice President. Brown, formerly Wolcott Manufacturing manager, joined the bank in 1930 and rose through roles including Assistant Treasurer and Treasurer before joining the board in 1948. He has served Rhode Island civic, church, and military roles and succeeds Everett S. Hartwell as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Trust
T. Dawson Brown
Wolcott Manufacturing Co
Brown
Rhode Island
Browns
Rhode Island Boy Scouts
Hope
Squantum and Art Club
Providence
Everett S. Hartwell
Funeral held for Francis A. Slade 79 lifelong resident
Francis A. Slade, 79, a longtime resident, died after a two month illness at Providence Hospital. Funeral service conducted this morning at George M. Wilbur Memorial Chapel in Warren. He belonged to the Sons of Union Veterans and Memorial Day Committee, served as a special constable after retirement. Burial followed at North Cemetery with Canon Daniel K. Davis delivering the committal. Bearers were John Coughlan, Hugh Breen, Robert Nelson, and Frank Jarvis. He left no survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis A. Slade
Providence
George M. Wilbur
Warren
Sons of Union Veterans
Mr. Slade
North Cemetery
Daniel K. Davis
John Coughlan
Hugh Breen
Robert Nelson
Frank Jarvis
Christmas reunion far from home in Albuquerque letters Bristol troops
In a Christmas column letter Corporal Joseph K Silvia and Corporal Ernest Prenda of Bristol recount leaving Bristol on December 22 for Albuquerque New Mexico and meeting again on Christmas Day at their station. They express homesickness, joy at reconnecting with a school friend, and request publication in the Phoenix. The note is signed from Sandia Base and includes a Christmas card and dinner menu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Joseph K. Sylvia
Constitution Street
Albuquerge
Lucy W. Spaulding
Evarts St
Newport
Ernest Prenda
Thomas Avenue
Joey
Ernest
Mr. Bosworth
the Phoenix
Phoenix
Joseph K. Silvia
Sandia
Committees Named For Republican Spaghetti Supper
Orlando J. Bisbano announced committees for the Republican Spaghetti Supper to be held Thursday evening January 6. Co chairs Louis Castriotta and Henry Miranda with Harold Van Voast Michael Flynn and Mrs J Floyd Huestis aid. Franklin H. Springer leads the ticket committee with George Oliver Mrs Earl M Sturdevant councilmen Paul Millemaggi and John P Marshall. The program and entertainment group includes Mrs Sturdevant Mrs Sidney Herreshoff and Bisbano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando J. Bisbano
Louis Castriotta
Henry Miranda
Harold van Voast
Michael Flynn
Trinity Church Plans New Year's Eve Service
Trinity Church will start a new program of New Year's Eve services led by Rev. Thomas E. Little. Confessions run 10 30 pm to 11 30 pm or by appointment. The service includes Vespers Matins and Holy Eucharist. January First Masses at 8 am and 10 am for The Circumcision Holy Day. Litany 3 00 am Eucharist 8 30 am. Church School 9 40 am Sung Mass 10 30 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Thomas E. Little
Father Little
93-year-old woman breaks hip in apartment fall
Mrs. Alexander Johnstone, 93, slipped on a rug in her Colt Apartments living room on Wednesday. Dr. Samuel D. Clark transported her to Jane Brown Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Johnstone
Alexander Johnstone
Colt Apartments
Samuel D. Clark
Jane Brown Hospital
Cup Defenders to Install Officers
Thomas Majorano will be installed as president of the Cup Defenders Association on December 5 at Cup Defenders Hall Wood Street. Also to be installed are Anthony Cupolo vice president Anthony Du Pont recording secretary John Sicignano national secretary and Michael Proto treasurer. Board members Alphonse Rebello Felix Pasquarelli Charles Abate Gaetano Marabello Frank Arruda and Carlo Romano will be installed as sergeant at arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Majorano
Cup Defenders, Association
Cup Defenders Hall
Wood Street
Anthony Cupolo
Anthony du Pont
John Sicignano
Michael Proto
Alphonse Rebello
Felix Pasquarelli
Charles Abate
Gaetano Marabello
Frank Arruda
Carlo Romano
Rescue Squad Plans 1949 Program
Rescue Squad of the Bristol Volunteer Fire Department announced 1949 plans led by Captain Luke H. White. The program includes instructional films and first aid training from officials and experts, with rescue demonstrations planned at Beach Terrace, Bristol Narrows, and another beach. A proposal to place equipment at skating ponds was sent to the Board of Recreation, which has no funds. Second Lt. Charles Luther chairs the social committee for the year, assisted by Edward J. Wilkinson and John McKenzie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Volunteer Fire Department
Luke H. White
Abel S. Eldridge
Newport Fire Department
John A. Ahern
Naval Training Station Fire Department
Anthony D’angelo
Naval Training Station Fire Group
Carl Slader
Providence
American Red Cross
G. Clifford Adams
Division of Parks and Forests
Roger Wheeler
R. I. Department of Recreation
White
Beach Terrace
Bristol Narrows
Lskating Ponds
Tthe Board of Recreation
Charles Luther
Edward J. Wilkinson
John McKenzie
Hope Chapter No 6 Royal Arch Masons Convene
Hope Chapter No 6 Royal Arch Masons will hold its regular convocation Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Building. The meeting will be followed by the annual New Year party with St Alban s Lodge No 6 invited guests. David A Horne is the newly elected head of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic
St. Alban’s Lodge
No. 6
David A. Horne
Funeral Services for Henry R. Bullock in Warren
Funeral services for Henry R. Bullock aged 67 a former Bristol resident of 104 Bursh Swamp Rd Warren were held Wednesday at the George M Wilbur Memorial Chapel with Rev Arthur M Dunstan of St Mark's Church Warren officiating. Burial followed at South Cemetery Warren. Bearers were Joseph F Bullock Russell E Bullock Alvin R Bullock and Russell D Bullock Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry R. Bullock
Bristol
Bursh Swamp Rd
Warren
George M. Wilbur
Arthur M. Dunstan
St. Mark's Church
South Cemetery
Joseph F. Bullock
Russell E. Bullock
Alvin R Bullock
Russell D. Bullock Jr
Knights Of Pythias Elect Pedley As Leader At Election
At the annual Knights of Pythias meeting in G A R Hall on Tuesday evening Harold E Pedley Jr was elected chancellor commander of Burnside Lodge Bertram F Bullock Jr was chosen vice chancellor Arthur Marz prelate Edward J Wilkinson master of works George Luther master of finance Gordon R Brown master of exchequer Harold E Pedley Sr keeper of records James Campbell master at arms Llewellyn Conklin inner guard Frank C Peirce outer guard and James Nelle Mr Conklin and Mr Luther named trustees Installation will be held Tuesday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
G. A. R. Hall
Harold E. Pedley Jr
Burnside Lodge
Bertram F. Bullock Jr
Chhosen
Arthur Marz
Edward J. Wilkinson
George Luther
Gordon
R. Brown
Harold E. Pedley Sr
James Campbell
Llewellyn Conklin
Frank C. Peirce
James Nelle
Conklin
Luther
Zoning Board Meeting Moved To Wednesday In Burnside
The Zoning Board announced a move of its regular meeting from Thursday evening to 7 30 Wednesday in the Burnside Memorial Building council chamber. Frederick T. Goff said the January session will consider Pauls Diner Inc sign on railroad right of way in a class C residential district amid prior controversies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoning Board
Council Chamber
Burnside Memorial Building
Frederick T. Goff
Paul’s Diner Inc
Bristol
R. L
Lcense
Emile J. Ferrara
Colonial Hotel
State Street
Josephine Coppola
Sesson
Church Town
Constitution Street Fire Ends Quickly After Short Circuit
A motor fire in the basement of Samuel Ferri at 130 Constitution Street was caused by a short circuit. The still alarm was answered by the Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company. Fire Chief Fred Guerremont reported that damage was negligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Ferri
Constitution Street
Fred Guerremont
Bristol Community Events and Fundraiser Calendar
A sequence of community events listed for Bristol including a New Years Eve party at K of C Homesponsored by Bristol Council No 379 on December 31, a spaghetti supper and entertainment on January 8 at G Hall by the Bristol Town Committee and Women's Republican Club, a January 10 appearance by Bill Cunning ham in Colt Auditorium hosted by the Bristol Women's Club, a January 17 Metropolitan Grand Opera Quartet at Colt Auditorium sponsored by Bristol Community Concert Association, a January 20 parish dance at 1st Mary’s Auditorium, and a January 27-28 musical review Stars of Tomorrow to benefit the Bristol Town Injury Fund.
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K of
Bristol Council
K of C
G Hall
The
Bristol Town Committee
Women’s Republican Club
Bill” Cunningham
Colt Auditorium
Bristol Women’s Club
Metropolitian Grand Opera Quartet
Bristol Community Concert Ass
Stars of Tomorrow
Bristol
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Weidnevaay
Teleph Howe—Warren
Bailey‘s Radio
R.mls
Thames Street
Cesspool
John Francis
Court St
Tel
Todd
WM. GC
Todd, JR
Metacom Ave
Boari Warren
HR. I. Clipping-Bate
Cave
First Street
John
C. W. Weaver
E. W. Weaver
High ST
Andrade
Charles M. Connery
Burton St
J. E. Connors
Hope Street
R. J
James E. Connors
George M. Wilbur & Sons CO
Main St
Warren, Tel
Constitution St
Tel. Br
WM. J. Smith & Son
Robert J. McKay
A. W Smith
McKay
Church ,T
Warrer
Hope St
Carl Bristol
Wis
U. S. Civil Service
Sansone Funeral Home
Bristol County Roofing Company
Bristol Tel
Dawson Brown
Bank Vice Pres
Ilescape
Berl
Thames ST
Bristol, R. I
Yours
Cup
Herbert G. Eales
Ted
Ram
Pedley
Rane
Iendly LL
TACLE
Town OF
Amos S. Gorham
Mea
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Serdar Ms Ees Sr Enie Choot Th. Fett Vn Re Ae
Them
Franklin St
Joseph M. Amara
Parker Ave
Warren H.Y
F. J. Murphy
Oun Oa As
Mary’s Auditorium
Fuller
Lewis Rego
Ellis Ave
Connection
Bradford ST
Waldron Co
Stuart Barr
Frank Cardoza
Shaws Lane
Tet
Easterbrooks
Upataizs
Sparks
Dimond Ave
Dorchester Mutual
Bristol County
Joseph C. Silvia
Bayview Ave
R. I. Tel
Ise
Carvalho
Jane Goulart
Morra Bros
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