Bristol faces 431500 cost to fix sewer faults
A Bristol town meeting heard Fay Spofford and Thorndyke project that correcting faults in the sewer system will cost 431,500. Recommendations call for immediate Washington Street relief sewers, enhanced Oliver Street pumping capacity, Hope Street relief, and options to reduce tidewater leakage at Bristol Ferry shore sewer with reconstruction or pumping solutions.
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Washington Street
Bristol
Franklin Street
Oliver Street
Hope Street
Hope St
Adford Street
Burton Street
Bristol Ferry Shore
Ferry Road
Eagles Move To Sponsor State Youth Guidance Plan
The Rhode Island State Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles voted to sponsor a state wide youth guidance program. A committee will promote sporting activities for youth in cities and towns with Eagle Aeries. The Grand Aerie will assist this effort and a seminar on human relations may be invited to speak at a future meeting. The annual event is planned for June in Woonsocket.
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Order of Eagles
Eagles Hall
Leon Matthews
Pawtucket
Rhode Island
Eagle Aeries
State Department
Grand Aerie
National Conference of Christian and Jews
Seminar On Human Relations
The
Eagles
Thei
Newport Stars Triumph Over Bristol In Industrial League
The Newport Stars defeated Bristol 56 to 49 at Andrews Gym in a strong team performance. Notable players Dino Martin Dick Hole Jackie Allen and Duke Abbruzzi energized the squad as Bristol opened with a 5-0 lead before Newport rallied, the second period ending 38-13. The game continued into the second half with Newport extending their advantage.
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Newport
Dino” Martin
Providence ‘Steam Roller
Dick Hole
Rhode Island States
Ram’s
Jackie Allen
State
Andrews
Duke” Abbruzzi
Bristol
Sammy DelPiano
Gunga_ Sousa
Pee Orazios
Osterbure
Pony
Wim Grabert
Bristolians
Stars
Dexter Urges United Western Front Against Communism
Dr. Robert C. Dexter of the World Affairs Council spoke at Bristol Rotary urging coordinated action by Western Europe and the United States. He praised the Marshall Plan Western Alliances and NATO and warned Congress must defend Western nations if attacked.
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Western Europe
U. S
Robert C. Dexter
World Affairs Council
Bristol
Old World
Dexter
United States
Europe
Congress
Poll Tax Collection Begins Today With Four Assistants
Poll tax collection starts today for 1947 1948 with tax collector Amos Gorham appointing four assistants Erasmo Mancini Augustus C Nerone Maxwell Phenes and Raymond Sartini to present demands The tax is one dollar plus twenty five cents demand cost funds go to the school department.
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Amos Gorham
Erasmo Mancini
Augustus C. Nerone
Maxwell Phenes
Raymond Sartini
Correction issued on polio charity roles for Francis J Murphy
A Tuesday political ad incorrectly stated Francis J Murphy as Chairman of the local chapter for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Murphy requests a correction clarifying he is a member of the local chapter and was chairman of last year’s March of Dimes Polio Drive.
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Francis J. Murphy
GOP
Poe
National Foundation For
Flags Displayed for Washingtons Birthday Urged by Legion Leader
Legion Commander Ralph M. DeLeo urged residents and merchants to display flags for Washingtons Birthday. He called the anniversary of America's first president a day when the country’s flag should be proudly shown.
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Washington
Legion
Ralph M. DeLeo
DeLeo
Women’s Club Forum kicks off Brotherhood Week
Bristol Women’s Club hosts a public forum at Colt Memorial High School marking Brotherhood Week. Speakers include The Very Rev. Robert J. Slavin O P Providence College president, Rabbi Eli A. Bohnen Providence, and the Rev. Richard Morton Pawtucket pastor. Guest clergymen from Rhode Island parishes listed for Lenten season.
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Daniel K. Davis
St Michael’s Church
Anthony R. Parshley
Diocese of
Rhode Island
Gaylord G. Bennett
Harold Hutton
St. Paul's Church
Pawtucket
Bristol Women's Club
Colt Memorial High School
Bristol
Robert J. Slavin
O. P
Providence College
National Conference of Christian and Jews
Providence
Eli A. Bohnen
Temple Emanuel
Buffalo
N. Y
NCCJ
Richard K.jgoers
Morton
Smithfield
Avenue Congregational Church
Promen
Serred Glass
Thisj
Brill
Cocktail parties and Washington gossip in social circles
Washington cocktail parties are described as venues where officials and journalists seek face time and quotes. Josephine Ripley in the Christian Science Monitor notes this social dynamic attracting both press and public figures to these gatherings.
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Washington
Congress
Joselphine Ripley
Christian Science Monitor
William H. Leeman
Diplomatic Department of Roads and Bridges
Hope Street
Leeman
Ferrara
Kennedy
Defiance Hose Company
Thames
Hope J
Handwriting Expert Addresses PTA Group
William L. Rinehart, handwriting expert, spoke to Bristol PTA at Colt Memorial High School on handwriting's importance in daily life and in preventing losses from sales checks. He noted left-handed children often write right handed and that tests show 3 percent ambidexterity.
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William L. Rinethart
Bristol
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Colt Memorial High School
Rinehart
Valentine Dance Planned by C A Girls Club at Bristol Yacht Club
Collins and Aikman Girl Club schedules a Valentine Dance tonight at the Bristol Yacht Club with The Smoothies Orchestra providing music. Anna George chairs the general arrangements with a committee including Anna Borges, Margaret Morris, Mary Rodrigues, and others. The club also plans a spaghetti supper in late April with Antoinetta DeRosa as chairwoman and a list of coordinating members.
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Collins and Aikman
Valentine
Bristol Yacht Club
Smoothies
Anna George
Anna Borges
Margaret Morris
Mary Rodrigues
Mary Sousa
Alice Osborne
Margaret Belmore
Peggy Belmore
Marjorie McCann
Ees
Antoinetta DeRosa
Josephine Guisto
Margaret Martiss
Mary Murphy
Mary Garvin
Rose Vollaro
McCann
Veterans Invited to VFW Open Meeting in Bristol
Veterans of Foreign Wars Anthony C. Almeida Post invites Bristol veterans with overseas service to an 8 o'clock open meeting next Monday at Odd Fellows Hall High Street. The post aims to boost membership toward a 120 quota and discuss the slate for the March election. Past Commander Chester W plans the fracas with the Williams GOP and urges all local veterans to attend and consider joining.
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Bristol
Anthony C. Almeida
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Odd Fellows Hall
High Street
Chester W
Williams
Sens
DAR Citizenship Award Goes To Josephine Vitello
Miss Josephine A. Vitello daughter of Mr and Mrs Domenic Vitello of 168 Wood Street has been chosen by Colt Memorial High School faculty to receive the annual DAR Good Citizenship award for dependability service leadership and patriotism. She is active in school affairs and is the present editor of the Colt Yearbook.
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Josephine A. Vitello
Domenic Vitello
Wood Street
Colt Memorial High School
DAR Good Cit
John F. Burke
Miss Vitello
Colt
Malo To Lead Bruins Against Dartmouth Green
Malo stars for Brown as they aim to beat Dartmouth at Rhode Island Auditorium. The Canadian freshman has been a key performer for coach Veck Moulton and could seal a second straight win for the Bruins in tonight’s matchup.
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Malo
Bruins
Dartmouth
Tony Malo
Brown
Darthmouth
Rhode Island Auditorium
Canada
Veck Moulton
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Woonsocket
Bristol Aerie
Horace Ruzzo
West Warwick
Chaplin Cecil McLellan
East Providence
Secrretary
John A. Dessant
Albert Martin
Joseph F. Pannone
John Trotta
Patsy Sgambatto
North Providence
Joseph N. Peloquin
S. George Dion
Louis Matrone
Newport Stars
Frank DeLeo
Wes
Falugo’s
State St
Gand Cleansers
Errol Flynn
Ann Sheridan
Silver River
Thomas Mitchell
Joel McCrea
Frances Dee
Charles Bickford
Charles Russell
Virginia Christine
Flame
Deanna Durbin
Edmond O’brien
Mary
William Gargan
Virgina Welles
Richard Crane
Dexter Links
Lony
Katherine Kavanaugh
Tom Arsdale
Blade
Frank Fojo
Joseph Caromile
Oke Stimson
Michael Flynn
Mr. Flynn
Miss Church
John Sousa
Alfred Tennyson Murgatoyd
Swain
Paul Bullock
Dean Marlow
John Schiniger
Tom
Mr. Schiniger
Jeannette Pivin
Caroline
Jeanette Jamiel
Alma
Edward Machado
Margaret Nerone
M. Theresa Donovan
James Meiggs
Usheretts
Josephine Vidello
Patricia Pagano
Delores Cinllo
Virginia Liscomb
Josephine Santo
Barbara Remieres
Dorothy Parshley
Joyce Ferriera
Marjorie Parshley
Beverly Maetoza
Phyllis Valerio
Peggy Leahy
Women’s Club Forum
St. Michael’s
PTA Group
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Sidney F. Kulberg
Association
Ralph Lawson
Elizabeth Ferguson
C & A Girls
VFW
Council
Josephine Vitello
DAR
Owen Brewster
Maine
Io Brewster
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Paul Douglas
TiGinios
Gome
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