Hidden Revolutionary War Fort Near Pappasquash Point
A writer visits a north Narragansett Bay site near Bodell land to locate the long abandoned fort built by Americans to guard shipping to Providence. The high hill position yielded limited remains, including a 70 to 80 foot wall and buried barracks foundations. The piece notes the fort could be cleaned and turned into a historical shrine and calls for volunteers to create a path for access.
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Narragansett Bay
Pappasquash Point
Gee Bay
Providence
Bodell Land
Bodells
Diss
Break Investigated and Solved in East Side Theft
A break in at a residence on the east side was investigated and solved. Police reported two motors stolen from power units, wrenches taken from a tool room, and a wheelbarrow disappeared. Suspect details and exact location remain unclear.
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Wardwell
Buitine
Hascylana Medeiros of
Worth
Local Jaycees Start Drive For Members At Bristol
Bristol Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts four special meetings at the Midway House where eight new members join the club. New members: Harry Manning, Jerry De Felice, Frank Sylvia, Joseph Andrade, John Andrade, Michael Principe, Normand Ensard, Albert Salvig. Grant Hirons directs the initiation of the Bratel Tree campaign 60 strong for 60. Fidward Cleeg and Joseph Johorton attend as state Jaycee leaders.
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Bristol Jr Chamber of Commerce
Midway House
Harry Manning
Jerry de Felice
Frank Sylvia
Joseph Andrade
John Andrade
Michael Principe
Normand Ensard
Albert Salvig
Grant Hirons
Fidward Cleeg
Javeee
Joseph Johorton
Polio Campaign Lagging Says Chairman Carmela Russo
Carmela Russo, chairwoman of the 1959 Polio Campaign, announced that mailer returns are behind last year. Of 700 sent, only 199 have been returned. A list below shows donors of $5 or more, including Miss Louise S. Brechin and several local businesses and individuals.
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Carmela Russo
Regina Farley to Head Bristol 1959 Heart Fund Drive
Miss Regina C Farley of this town becomes special gift chairman for Bristol for the 1959 Heart Fund, named by H Chinton Owen Jr general chairman of the RI Heart Association. She urges support to fund research and treatment for rheumatic fever and heart disease, noting funds help all ages. Donations may be sent to Miss Farley or payable to RI Heart Fund.
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Regina C Farley
Bristol
H Chinton Owen, Jr
R. I. Heart Association
Miss Farley
Heart Association
R. L Heart Fund
Miss. Farley
J. A. Program In Full Swing Here
Junior Achievement clubs train students ages 15 to 19 in operating capsule firms sponsored by local businesses. Bristol hosts three JA companies: Bristolite Co, Plasdix Co, and Ivy League Co, with student officers and mentors guiding operations from October to May.
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Jnmior
J.A
Springfield
Mass
New England
New York
Bristol
T'e
JA Bristolite Co
Bristol Mig C
Trene Saucer
Richard Bruno
Everett Southwick
William Hallam
Samuel Pasqua
James T. Hayes
J.A. Plasdix Co
Dixon Corp
Charles Collins
Judy Mason
Carolyn Sicignano
Joan Maturi
Nancy Securo
Matilda Sansone
Ivy League Co
G. W. Dahl Inc
Cecelia Francis
Alexander Paiva
Betsey Monahan
Alberta Remieres
Dan Lawrence
Carol Collins
Bill West
Ventura del Toro
Ernest Gooding
Richard Slawson
Richard Harding
Polio Auction Tonight To Support March of Dimes
The Polio Auction returns in Tess Town as Edmonds presides at the vendue starting at eight. Local collectors and Bristol merchants contributed items to raise funds for the annual campaign with the aim of securing top bids from private homes and shops.
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March of Dimes
Tess Town
D.torzum
Edmonds
Wilo
Bristol
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Jaycees
Louise S. Brechin
D.V.A. Capone
Bristol R
George W. Holt, Jr
United Rubber
Dick Cranston
Ford Sales
B. R. Ebersman Meyer Paley
Anthony J. Ramos
Frank J. Sylvia
Robin Guercia
Harriet Bradford
Hope Hardware Ferris Dry Goods
Brist
A. Eisenstadt McLellans Store
Suzman’s the Fruit Basket
Mello’s
J. T. O'Connell
Regina Farley
J. A
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