Bristol-Bristol Swim Plan Sparks Broad City Debate
The Bristol-Bristol Swim Association outlines a morning departure from Bristol Harbor to Hog Island Light with a straw-drawn order for first jumper amid jokes and criticism. BBSA names officers led by Stanley with multiple vice presidents and support roles as plans proceed and more committees are to be announced.
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Bristol
Bristol Harbor
Jow
Hog Island Light
Down the Bay
BBSA
Bristol _- Bristol Swim Association
Hope Street
Rowland I
Stanley
Bristolian
Bostonian
the Charles
James B. French, Jr
Samuel D. Clark
Robert Rulon-Miller
Kerry Mulligan
Frank Pardee, Jr
George Lamb
James S. Coles
Franklin Cleveland Pearce
Robert James Anderson
Leonard
Samy) Rawson
M. Stuart Barr
Joseph Vincent Moriera
Women's Club Brotherhood Program Plans Discussion Panel
The Bristol Women's Club hosts Brotherhood Week with three Rhode Island clergy forming a discussion panel at Colt Memorial High School. Moderator James E. Sullivan introduces Rev Joseph Bracy Rabbi Morris Schussheim and Rev Robert H. Schacht Jr as speakers. The event runs Feb 19 to 26 and is open to the public.
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Colt Memorial High School
James E. Sullivan
Guiteras
Bristolians
Providence
Ofice
National Conference of Christians and Jews
Joseph F. Bracq
Providence Visitor
Father Bracy
Colt Auditorium
Bristol County
PTA
Temple Beth Israel
Con’t
Scout Week Observance Extends Throughout 1950
The town marks the 40th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America by extending Scout Week into 1950 with monthly events. Troop Five held an all day camp beside St Michael's parish house while a roof project at Scout Hall was completed by the Drum corps and a roofing expert. The First Bristol Troop outlined plans for year long observances including Eagle Scout reunion and POWS member events, with a clambake, hikes, and family night scheduled.
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Boy Scouts of America
Troop Five
St. Michael’s Parish House
J. Foster Price
Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps
Scout Hall
Frank Bruscato
Bristol
Bob
Joseph Vaccaro
Providence Boys’ Club
P.O.W.S
Admiral Edwards
PTA Forum to Discuss Teaching Rights and Property Thursday
Bristol's Parent-Teacher Association joins with West Barrington and Barrington for an open forum on how to teach children to respect the rights and properties of others. The event Thursday at 8 p.m. in Colt Memorial Auditorium is sponsored by Bristol County PTA and open to the public. Notable speakers include Rhode Island Juvenile Court official Albert J. McAloon, Barington moderator Fred Perkins, Dr. G. H. Kimball, Miss Josephine Reardon, and others from education, law, and community groups.
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Bristol
West Barrington
Barrington
Colt Memorial Auditorium
Bristol County
PTA
Warren
Albert J. McAloon
Rhode Island Juvenile Court
Francis J. McCabe
Fred Perkins
Barkington
H. R. Shippee
Pawtucket
Rhode Island
G. H. Kimball
Brown University
Josephine Reardon
Providence
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Robert Schacht
First Congregational Church
Unitarian, Providence
Elmer Horton
Narragansett Council
BSA
Bristol Society Honors Leahy and Howe With Reception
The Bristol Historical Society honored U. S. Senator Edward L. Leahy and architect George Locke Howe at St. Michael's Parish House. Howe discussed writing Call It Treason inspired by World War II OSS service, while Leahy spoke on community history, budgeting, and national unity.
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U.S
Edward L. Leahy
George L. Howe
Bristol Historical Society
Washington, D. C
St. Michael’s Parish House
U. S
George “Locke Howe
Washington
Senator Leahy
Herbert B. Burnham, Jr
Howe
Mr. Howe
Bristol
Warren
Wermacht
Wallis E. Howe
Frederick M. Dixon
Doran Renamed Budget Board Chairman At 1950 Meeting
Frank L. Doran was re-elected chairman of the town budget board at the initial 1950 meeting held at the U S Rubber Company offices. Domenic C. Perroni was re-elected secretary and the group plans to begin meetings with town department heads next week with budgets due by February 17. The secretary said the committee would meet Town Treasurer William H. Angevine Friday evening to review 1949 expenditures.
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Frank L. Doran
U. S. Rubber Company
Domenic C. Perroni
Perroni
William H. Angevine
Bristol swim organiser thanks council for reception
Derrick A. Fowles of Bristol England sends a message to Clark as organizing chairman of the Bristol Avon swim. He thanks the council president for his reception and co operation and promises to keep Bristol informed on progress of the swim advancing up the Avon to Bristol about six weeks after leaving the harbor.
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Samuel D. Clark
Derrick A. Fowles
Bristol
England
Fowles
Clark
Council
Sewer Survey Committee Awaits Engineer Report
An 11 member sewer survey committee meets at 8 PM in the town hall to hear Fay Spofford and Thorndike on Washington street surface drainage. Secretary Campanella says the findings may be made public after the closed session and will guide the committee’s report for the March financial town meeting with Ralph Horne from the Boston firm in attendance.
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Town Hall
Boston
Fay, Spofford and Thorndike
Washington Street
Joseph L. Campanella
Ralph Horne
Campanella
Television Antennas Rise Like Forests on Roofs
The author recalls a trip where rows of TV antennas covered roofs along the train route. Whether wooden frame homes in Connecticut or brick houses near New York and Philadelphia, the sight persists across rich and poor areas, forming forests of poles everywhere.
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Connecticut
New York
Philadelphia
Television impact on family life sparks split opinions
A reader notes wide disagreement over whether TV benefits or harms families. One man admits abandoning reading after buying a set, admitting he now watches Kukla Fran and Ollie nightly, losing track of time.
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Kukla
Fran
Ollie
The New Gadget and Its Startled Radio Memories
He recalls the first radio set as far ahead of prior devices and always on. Its tone changed music beyond previous systems, prompting constant tuning in search of better programs, a novelty that faded over time.
Viewer opinions on television taste and Arthur Godfrey
A speaker notes varied TV tastes and praises Arthur Godfrey for his informal style and ability to showcase talent. The remark acknowledges that others disagree, reflecting differing viewer preferences in entertainment programs.
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Arthur Godfrey
Viewer Letters on TV: Puppetry, Berl, and Set Lighting
Readers discuss Information Please on radio and TV, praising Milton Berle and Kukla Fran and Ollie as growing more adult and clever. The writer notes eye strain from bright lights, suggests better lighting, and covers choosing programs, remote viewing habits, and interest in books.
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S. D. Medeiros
E. State Street
Margaret Vieira
Manuel Castro
Wood Street
Arthur Guevremont
A. W. Guevremont
Noyes Avenue
Bristol Women’s Club
Boy Scout
Colt
Errol Flynn
Greer Garson
Walter Pidgeon
Robert Young
Janet Leigh
Technico
America
Gene Kelly
Frank Sinatra
Vera Ellen
Ann Miller
Betty Garrett
Jules Munshin
Technicolo Carton
Euscies Yard
Arthur Franz
Jean Heather
Dynamite
Rockies
Ray McDonald
Society
Gand Cleansers
Famaite
Thomas C.avendwith
Bristol County Squadron
Civil Air Patrol
Walter P. Jones
CAP
Warren Town Hall
Tris
Htete
Shere
Milton Berl
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