March of Dimes Auction Draws Great Interest
Suzman Julio F. Xavier Jr and others lead an auction by the Jacutine B Nerone Postmaster Dan Nunes and the March of Dimes committee. A long donor list backs Thursday’s sale at Colt Memorial Hall with 8 PM start and proceeds aiding infantile paralysis research.
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Makowsky
Margaret
Nerone
Margeurite
Stone
Thej
The
Phoenix
King
Colt Memorial Hall
Marshall Wins Easy Victory In GOP Primary Runoff
In a low turnout of about 9 percent, councilman John P. Marshall won the second council seat by a wide margin over Manuel Cardoza while the Town Committee backed candidates swept the sewer commission race. Anthony Du Pont led with 304 votes to Joseph O Gara’s 49. Antonio Da Ponte had 271 unopposed. Other results include Bertram W Wall 299, John W. Church 294, and various township posts with margins favoring endorsed candidates.
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John P. Marshall
John Church
Marshall
Manuel Cardoza
Renner
Cardoza
Sewer Commission
Anthony du Pont
Joseph O’gara
Mr. O'Gara
Antonio da Ponte
du Pont
Bertram W Wall
John W. Church
Francis J Murphy
Manuel Fernandes
John Brechin Jr
Paul C.milemaggi
Everett P. Church
Benjamin F. Lindemuth
William H. Angevine
Elizabeth A. Bernard
J. Floyd Huestis
Donikites
P.” Perret
James C. Ruggiero
Carlo D’alesso
Manuel C. Carvalho
Anthony W. du Pont
Joseph L O’gara
Antonio DaPonte
Tindaro Maiorano
Manuel Ferreira Jr
James F. Wylie
Bennie Mansi
Joseph J. Edmonds
Clerk
Grace V. L 'Huestis
Wn Committee
Joseph H. Farrell
Clarence R
Anthony
E. Agatiello
Fernandes
Secipiant
John Langello
Opportunity Class Visits Local C&A Plan
Twelve Boys from the Guiteras Jr High School Opportunity class toured the Collins and Aikman Corporation yesterday afternoon as guests of the resident manager. The visit involved elected officials and candidates with several local figures receiving described votes and roles during the delegation’s event.
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Guiteras Jr High School
Collins and Aikman Corporation
Brotherhood Speakers Are Announced For Bristol Meeting
Three Rhode Island religious leaders will speak at Brotherhood Week in Bristol. Very Rev Robert J. Slavin of Providence College Rabbi Eli A. Bohnen of Temple Emanuel Providence and Rev Richard K. Morton of Smithfield Avenue Congregational Church Pawtucket are set for Monday evening February 21 at 815 in Colt Memorial Hall. The Bristol Women's Club sponsors the free public event announced by Mrs Raymond Makowsky.
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Rhode Island
Raymond Makowsky
Robert J. Slavin
O. P
Providence College
Eli A. Bohnen
Temple Emanuel
Providence
Richard K. Morton
Smithfield Avenue Congregational Church
Pawtucket
Colt Memorial Hall
Bristol Women’s Club
Makowsky
Prominent Educator Dr George Baldwin Dies at Bristol Home
Dr George Holland Baldwin 56 longtime Rhode Island education leader died last evening at his Bristol home after a long illness. He served since 1922 in the state Department of Education and as director of Vocational Education, shaping state supported training for industrial Rhode Island.
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George Holland Baldwin
Department of Education
Baldwin
Rhode Island
Brockton
Mass
John and
Elizabeth (Holland) Baldwin
Cumberland
Rhode Island State College
Dexter Asylum
Providence
State College Extension Service
Bristol
Colt Memorial High School
Voca
Arthur M. Burton Pot Andlj
R I State College
Conover-Leary
Newport
Arthur M. Burton
Kenneth L. Gilbert
Middletown
Anthony C. Almeida
Charles Parker
General Assembly
Council of Administration
Department of Rhode Island
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Rhode Island College of Education
R. I. Institute of Instruction
National Education Association
Rhode Islands
American Association For the Advancement of Science
American Vocational
State Department of Education
District VFW Endorses Pension Plan in Rhode Island Meeting
The Second District Veterans of Foreign Wars held a session in Newport Rhode Island at the Arthur M Burton Post rooms 100 Spring Street. District Commander Ghester W Williams of Bristol presided over the meeting endorsing a pension idea.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Department of Rhode Island
Arthur M. Bur
Spring Street
Newport
Ghester W Williams
Bristol
Point con test marks third straight week with 50 participants
The Y thousand point con test entered its third week on Saturday with over 50 boys taking part. In the Junior division winners were Jde Aguiar, Tony Bettencourt and Charles Ouuette for the Standing Hop Step and Jump. In the Senior division honors went to Ed Calandra, Joe Carvalho and Joe Terry.
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Jde Aguiar
Tony Bettencourt
Charles Ouuette
Ed Calandra
Joe Carvalho
Joe Terry
Luther Bothelo Nuptials Set For February Date
Announcement announces the marriage of Louise P. Bothelho daughter of Domenic Palumbo Bristol to Edward Luther son of Mrs. Daniel B. Luther Campbell St South Warren. The ceremony is planned for Saturday February 12 at 2 p m at St Marks Church Warren with a reception at Midway Steak and Lobster House after a 3 p m dinner.
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Louise P. Bothelho
Domenic Palumbo
Bristol
Edward Luther
Daniel B. Luther
Campbell St. South Warren
St. Marks Church
Warren
Midway Steak and Lobster House
Rescue squads coordinate state program at Providence meeting
A Providence meeting at the R I College of Education gathered co workers from Bristol and nearby towns to plan a statewide disaster and rescue training program. State Police and Red Cross officials outlined courses from first aid to water safety and atomic energy effects, while local leaders pledged support for a coordinated rescue network.
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Bristol
Charles E. Quinn
R. I College of Education
Providence
Atlantic Area
Bonat
Ralph Richardson
R. I. Medical Society
Resscue
Bristol K of C to Mourn Late George E Baldwin
Grand Knight Anthony Da Ponte announced a special Bristol Council Knights of Columbus meeting tomorrow at 7 30 PM in the K of C Hall on State Street to pay respects to Late Past Grand George E Baldwin who died after a two year illness.
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Anthony da Ponte
Bristol Council Knights of Columbus
K of C Hall
State Street
George E. Baldwin
Nostalgic Look at 1902 Home Prices and Designs
A reminiscence contrasts early 1900s housing costs with modern prices noting six-room homes for about 2500 dollars. It recalls popular designs like The Russell and The Gastonia, detailing features such as high peaked roofs, large closets, hallways, and extensive porches while highlighting affordability limits of the era.
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Gastonia
Glen Flora mansion recalls early 1900s home style
The Glen Flora, a three story eight shape towers with a ten foot spire, built 46 years ago, flaunts dormers, gables, ornate cornices and railings. In 1902 it suited a family of modest means and sold for about $2,500, a reflection of those days.
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Christian Science Monitor
John Bunker
E. Ack Sporches
Glen Flora
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Providence Lodge of Elks
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Frank Holland
National Red Cross
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