Bristol Lace Works Building Toast From Local Firms
The Phoenix prints a congratulatory message to Edward Clay and his son Mervyn for completing Bristol Lace Works new building. Local businesses praise the project as a model of leadership and teamwork, noting the decision to stay in Bristol and anticipating continued prosperity and local employment for generations.
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The
Phoenix
Edward Clay
Mervyn Clay
Bristol Lace Works
Clay
Bristol
Mr Clay
Mr. Clay
New Lace Co Facility Previewed with Open Lobby and Vaulted Space
The piece describes a two level plant design connected by a conveyor system. The upper level houses manufacturing while the lower level includes an attractive lobby, office space, boiler and utility rooms, plus room for future expansion. Deep lighting and extensive ventilation characterize the site with an 8 foot chain fence surrounding the area. Landscaping is planned pending weather.
Planning Board debates water requirements on Brookside Plat
The Planning Board scrutinizes Brookside Plat approvals for lots 1–22 40 41 and 60 requiring water mains through Oak and Briar Road. Members fault developer DeCristofaro for not installing water despite council conditions and discuss future cash deposits or hardship exceptions to ensure utilities are completed.
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Brookside
Oak and Briar Road
Water Company
Roger W . Pigeon
Russell S Bray
Capone
DeCristofaro
Fred P Stradling
Bristol County Water Co
William Hangevine
Various Local Church and Civic Notices Gathered
The town schedules mass at St Elizabeth's with the Most Rev Manuel de Medeiros Guerreiro presiding. Mite Society of First Baptist meets New Year at 29 Collins Street. Pilgrim Fellowship hosts New Year Eve party at Guneras House. Boy Scouts shift meeting to Wednesday. American Legion and Auxiliary meet Friday at 8. Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps rehearsals adjusted this week. Pfc Robert A Terra visits family. returns to Kessler AFB Mississippi. All four fire companies hold officer elections Wednesday. Hydraulion banquet Saturday. others alternate Saturdays in January. Penny post card ends. extra penny stamp advised. Ice skating good over vacation. weekend warmth turned it to a mill pond. Public schools reopen Wednesday after recess. Voluntary Firemen's Veterans Association fundraising group to meet Jan 9 at Defiance Hall. Charles Luther Jr. chairs, Frank Brown Jr. secretary-treasurer. Mrs Winston O Fetherston 329 Hope Street ill at home.
New Year Prayer Services Placed By Bristol Churches
Bristol churches schedule New Year worship with Masses at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel St. Marys St. Elizabeths and Trinity Episcopal Holy Communion at St. Michaels and Masses at 8 and 10 at Trinity Other services reflect national concerns and provide guidance for worshippers. Retailers urged to post ceiling prices for customer visibility and to avoid overcharging.
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St. Michael’s
Daughters of Isabella Penny Social and Mount Carmel Cake Sale
January 8 meeting of Hope Circle No. 70 Daughters of Isabella and January 20 cake sale by Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mothers’ Club at the parish hall in the morning.
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Hope Circle No
Isabella
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
YMCA Open House Promises Busy Afternoon Activities
The YMCA invites the public to an open house tomorrow from 1 to 6 pm with a full schedule in the gym. At 1:15 pm a beginners class showcases skills and games under Anthony E Agatiello. At 2 pm the junior Gold Medal game Bristol Cleansers versus F J Murphy Oil Co. At 3 pm Gold medal awards by R S Bosworth and the outstanding boy of the month by T D Adams Jr. At 3:30 pm girls basketball and table games in Rockwell Hall. facilities open for all in the afternoon.
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YMCA
Albert F. Means
Anthony E Agatiello
Bristol Cleansers Club
F J Murphy Oil Co
R. S Bosworth
T D Adams, Jr
Rockwell Hall
Gwl
Means
Social Security Growth Highlighted in Rhode Island
Frederick J. Gorman notes after 15 years the Social Security Act now pays about 1.35 million monthly benefits to 36 000 Rhode Island residents. Since 1937 the program grew into a vast operation with 19 billion paid by 1951 to nearly 4.5 million people, driven by higher benefits and liberalized eligibility. The system covers three of four workers and insures 62 million people, providing life insurance protection to most mothers and children.
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Old Age and Survivors Insurance
Rhode Islanders
Frederick J Gorman
Social Security
Providence
Gorman
Morens Share Home Life In War Time Japanese Duplex House
Mrs Moren and her husband describe their one story glass faced house in Japan where a sliding door system and a shared living arrangement with a Japanese owner function like a large apartment. They explain a rent arrangement due to housing shortages and note the landlord is rarely seen. Sgt Moren nicknamed Duke and son Jackie visited before the Korea front. Betsy and Jean Moren sisters, Kyoto High School graduates, sailed on the U S S Freeman, same ship Betsy used to return. The water from Lake Biwa with 12 inch goldfish sits in their yard.
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Morens
Mrs Moren
America
Sgt. Moren
Bristol
Duke
Jackie
Lake
Biwa
Japan
Moren
Jean
Betsy
Kyoto
Sgt
Mrs. Moren
Seattle
Hope Motors Gala To Ring In New Year With Free Party
Hope Motors sponsors its first annual New Year Eve gala with 9 p m to 2 a m dancing food and drinks free of charge Emcee Jay St Angelo notes the event features an old car a 1951 model and an antique grandfather clock timed to mark the year’s end Otis Bailey Sr Bristol building inspector lends the clock Bobbie Dubuc and his band perform door prizes include grease jobs oil changes and gasoline Hope Motors sells late model used cars.
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St. Angelo
Otis Bailey
Bristol
Bobbie Dubuc
Hope Motors
Funeral of William P Paine
The funeral for William Parker Paine of 84 Burton Street was held Friday at 2 pm at Charles M Connery Funeral Home. Canon Daniel K Davis officiated. Paine died on Christmas night at the Rhode Island Veterans Home after a long illness. A Spanish American War veteran aged 75, he was known for sail making along the Eastern seaboard. Bearers were Albert Sontag and Z A Higgins of Providence, plus Harry Young, Fred Hodgdon, Robert and William McCaughey. Burial was at North Burial Grounds with committal by Canon Davis.
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William Parker Paine
Burton Street
Charles M Connery
Daniel K Davis
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
Providence
Harrry Young
Fred Hodgdon
Robert
William McCaughey
North Burial Grounds
Canon Davis
Social Security Administration Reports Tax Contributions
The Social Security Administration directs the report to employees, employers, and self employed workers, noting tax contributions to old age and survivors insurance. The statement is attributed to Gorman.
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Gorman
Social Security Administration
Want Ads Parade Includes Goods Pets Cars and Notices
A cluttered list of local want ads offers stove and heater combos, a skiff with outboard motor, two cocker spaniels, Austin sedans and convertibles, pastel portraits, window shades, a cottage for rent or sale, and hardware items. Also notes OPS price controls on beef, cottonseed feeds, and cost protections for taxes and households.
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General Supply Co
Main Street
Warren
Bristol
Cali Bris
Florence
Cali Warren
Doran Avenue
Hope Street
Sowami Drive
Sm Metacom Avenue
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Bristol Phoenix
Roswell S Bosworth
A. D. J. D'Arcangelo
R. L
R. 1
New Lace Co
Town OF
Amos S. Gorham
Planning Board
Speech Clinic
Martin Hall
Union Street
Bristal
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Manuel de Medeiros Guerreiro
Mite Society of the
First Baptist Church
Otis M Bailey
Collins Street
Pilgrim Fellowship of the First Congregational Church
Guneras House
Bristol Troop
Boy Scouts of America
Kearney
American Legion
Franklin Street
Kingsmen
Scout Hall
Pfc
Robert A. Terra
Manuel Terra
Chestnut Street
Gardiner West
Pappasquash Road
Kessler Air Force Base
Mississippi
Hydraulion Engine and Hose
Uncle Sam
Volunt Firemen’s Veterans Association
Defiance Hall
Charles Luther, Jr
Frank Brown, Jr
Winston O Fetherston
St. Mary’s
St. Elizabeth’s
OPS
Jay St. Angelo
William P. Paine
Austin
Center Motor Sales
Cay Street
Department of Defense
J. Frank Silvia
Jerely St
Corner Wood
Bayview
George Levesque
Swansea
Mass
F. R
Florida
Newport
Bris
W. Pin Boys
High Stree Street
Bristol’ Way Shores
Cabral
Corner Market Street
Redmond
Redmond Warren
John Francis
Metacom Avenue
John EF
Merella
Corner Market St
S. F Winecombe
Robeson St
Fal River
Anderson
Grrlando J Bisbane
E. L. Watson Co Inc
R. I. Tel
Alfred
Rae
Hope Drug Company
Lee’s River
Somerset
Fall River
Providence Hwy
Jay Cee & His
Country Club
Warren, R. I
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