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Off the Record Highlights From 1959 Bristol Update
A compact 1959 Bristol round up notes town events and people: Colt beats Warren 44-40 in basketball. Brown University offers land for a school site. John Usher Jr. turns 95. Frank L. Doran named Outstanding Citizen at YMCA banquet. town budget hearings begin. new shopping center openings. various school board changes. state and local honors. a mix of civic achievements and incidents including a fatal fire and parade events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Usher Jr
Frank L. Doran
YMCA
T Thomas Balzano
California
Seiger St
Byfield School
St. Mary’s Church
John J. Sylvia
American Legion
Uss Glenman
Bristol
Nicholas Manders Sani