August events highlight in North Farm notices
North Farm auctions prize Guernseys on August 14. Lt. Col. Donald A. Monroe speaks at V‑J exercises. Chief A. J. Ferrara receives a testimonial for 25 years on the Police force on August 16. Adelheet Mr. Lawrence drowns while rescuing his children on August 17. Z1 Yacht Club regatta draws a fleet of 449 boats.
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North Farm Auctions Prize
Donald A. Monroe
V-J Ex
A. J. Ferrara
Lawrence
Yacht Club
Three Towns Move to Underground Garbage Pails
Three town councils vote to require underground garbage pails by April 1960, as city services plan modern waste handling. School enrollment shows a slight rise in registration figures. Bristol Phoenix notes its 122nd anniversary.
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Benjamin Hasen
Ferdinand A. Bruno
U.S
John O. Pastore
Police improve parking on Constitution Street
In October, authorities focus on better parking conditions along Constitution Street. Other notable items include Mrs. Emma Rounds retiring after 53 years with St. Michael's Choir, a litterbug campaign chaired by Mrs. Sidney Herreshoff, a new statue unveiling at Trinity Church, and joint planning and zoning board action on a new ordinance. A Hope Street Thames Street site is chosen for a future post office.
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Constitution St
Emma Rounds
St. Michael's Choir
Sidney Herreshoff
Trinity Church
Planning Board
Zoning Board
Hope St
Thames St
November 1944 Town Chronicle Highlights
November entries show a fire at Hopeworth sparking losses at the former Canfield Sanatorium and later a disastrous blaze injuring Barne Newberry Jr. and four children. Colt defeats Barrington 7-6 to win Class C football, Lucien Capone named Republican town committee chairman, and a new First National Supermarket opens amid broader town events including Christmas services and Santa visits.
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Canfield
Hopeworth
Bruno
Lucien Capone
Republican Town Committee
Colt
Barrington
Barne
Newberry Jr
Anthony Pereira
Bradford St
Santa Claus
New Bristol and Warren Gas Co
John C. Mello Jr
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M. Theresa Donovan
Bristol Phoenix
R. I. Development Council
Colt Farm
Rogers Free Library
Isam
First National
S—Michael DeLeo
Italy
Bill’s
Sunoco
William Fasano
St. Mary’s Church
Rectory
Edwards
Larry Hynson
Wood Street
Bristol
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