Lower bus fares for Providence Bristol line urged
The Bristol County Betterment Group backs lower fares to Providence and return with a public hearing set for Thursday before Mich ael DiCiantis. The group argues internal town trips should cost less than ten cents, noting eliminated train service and potential gains in ridership.
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Providence
Bristol Line
Bristol County Betterment Group
Michael DiCiantis
State Division of Public Utilities
M. A. Denby
Main Street
Warren
Bristol
Barrington
Betterment Group
Cup Defenders Adopt New By-Laws
A revised constitution and by laws for the Cup Defenders Association were adopted at a special Sunday meeting held at Wood Street quarters. The drafting committee included Mathew Capone Sr chairman Jack Bisbano Cosmo Marabello Anthony J Bisbano and Frank Mans. A finance committee of Cosmo Marabello Orlando J Bisbano and Mathew Capone Sr was named. The group contributed 2 to the Narragansett Council Boy Scouts finance drive. Next regular meeting is March 5 with a social and speaking program on March 25 to be announced by the social and educational committee led by Joseph Rich and Orlando Jrisbane chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cup Defenders Association
Wood Street
Mathew Capone
Jack Bisbano
Cosmo Marabello
Anthony J Bisbano
Frank Mans
Orlando J Bisbano
Narragansett Council
Boy Scouts
Joseph Rich
Orlando Jrisbane
Vermette Funeral Held Yesterday Morning
Wilfred J Vermette a retired Bristol carpenter died Thursday after a long illness. His funeral was held yesterday from 1608 Hope Street with a solemn high mass of requiem at 9 o clock at St Marys Church conducted by Rev Michael L Rvan. Bearers included William Ingram William Burke Sr George McClure Manuel DeMotta Joseph Lamy of Woonsocket and Edward Moynhan of Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred J Vermette
Bristol
Hope Street
St Mary‘s Church
Michael L Rvan
William Ingram
William Burke
George McClure
Manuel DeMotta
Joseph Lamy
Woonsocket
Edward Moynhan
Providence
Boy Scout Meetings and Plans This Week
Scout groups announce a Court of Honor Friday at 7 pm in Scout Hall and the Green Bar Scouts of First Troop meet Wednesday at 7 pm to finalize troop plans. The Bugle and Drum Corps practice Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Sea Scouts of SoS Admiral Edwards meet tonight to review the Drum City session. Pack No 14 Cubs register Friday to plan their annual inspection next month with several new recruits joining.
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Court of Honor and Board of Awards
Green Bar
Scout Hall
Sea Scouts of
Sos
Admiral Edwards
Drum City
Pack No 14
New Deputy Sheriff Attends Court Session Here
Albert A. Asselin of Warren replaces James F O Leary as Bristol County deputy sheriff. He made his first appearance in Fifth District Court here yesterday morning as a Democratic holdover deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. Asselin
Warren
James F O’leary
Bristol County
Fifth District
Junior Auxiliary Elects Miss Gifford
The Junior Group of the American Legion Auxiliary elected Miss Catherine Gifford as Junior President and Miss Myritel FeGdell as Flag Secretary. Entertainment committee includes Mary Burns Rose Mascola Louise Rug Riera. Ways and Means committee lists Frelon Marshall Irene Cabral Mary Cabral and Pauline Perry.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Catherine Gifford
Myitel “FeGdell
Mary Burns
Rose Mascola
Louise Rug Riera
Ways and
Frelon Marshall
Irene Cabral
Mary Cabral
Paulie Perry
Salvation Army Torchbearers Launch First Annual Youth Hunt
The Salvation Army Torchbearers start a regional youth hunt for lonely youths ages 15 to 25 across Greater Boston and parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Led by Lt Colonel Donald McMillen, the effort aligns with a world wide Booth campaign to draw youth to Christianity, culminating in a Washington’s Birthday conference with 300 delegates traveling from two states.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Salvation Army
Evangeline Booth
Washington
Roxbury Corps
Palace
Donald McMillen
Local social notes and community events in Bristol area
Mr and Mrs J H Farrel and family now reside at 902 Hope Street. Mrs Annie Clark celebrated her 79th birthday with relatives at 707 Hope Street. Walter T Remieres of Bristol Wallpaper Store advertises on Hope Street. Mrs Charles Burke hosts Countryside Garden Club on High Street. Police Chief Anthony Ferrara helped form the New England Police Chiefs Association. Bristol Colt Andrews Alumni Association to meet at Colt Memorial High School Auditorium with Warren Huston as speaker. St Patrick dance planning and Jack Mardsden as dance committee chair.
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J. H. Farrel
Philadelphia
Hope Street
Annie Clark
Charles Burke
Countryside Garden Club
High Street
Anthony J Ferrara
Rhode Island
New England Police Chiefs’ Association
Bristol Colt Andrews
Colt Memorial High School
Warren Huston
Bristol High School
Jack Mardsden
Parish benefit event and local notices across town
Approximately 200 attended a benefit card party by women parishioners of St. Mary’s Church at Colt Memorial High School auditorium. Rotary Club speakers and upcoming events address crippled children work and town planning boards.
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St. Mary’s Church
Colt Memorial High School
Emerson L. Adams
State Department of Rehabilitation
Rotary Club
Bristol Manufacturers League Play Continues at Andrews Gym
The second week of the league's second half unfolds Thursday at the new Andrews gymnasium with two scheduled games. Teams compete for top positions in the Bristol Manufacturers Basketball League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Manufacturers
Andrews Gymnasium
Two Feature Racing Mystery and Reno Romance Double Bill
Wednesday and Thursday present thrills of racing mystery and romance. Burn Em Up O Connor stars Dennis O Keefe Cecilia Parker Nat Pendleton and Harry Carey in a triple murder chase at 150 miles per hour. Randolph Scott Hope Hampton Helen Broderick co star in The Road to Reno with a revealing ranch setting and a stellar cast.
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O’connor
Dennis O’keefe
Cecilia Parker
Nat Pendleton
Harry Carey
Reno
Randolph Scott
Hope Hampton
Helen Broderick
Alan Marshal
Glenda Farrell
Samuel S. Hinds
David Oliver
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Bristol Phoenix Publishing Company
R. L
Roswell S. Bosworth
Joseph P. Quartaro
Bradford St
Thames
Phoenix News Stands
Alger’s
P. F. Mahoney
George R. McCarthy
I.O O. F
James F. Duffy
Easterbrooks
Julio F. Xavier
John Massano
Perry's Spa
T._J. Connery
Cor
Wood & State Sts
Het
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New England Transportation Company
Iends
Buffington
Washington Street
DeWolf
Nickle
Vermette
Boy Scout
Miss Gifford
New Youth Group
Horace Weatherly
Young Peoples
the Phoenix
Walter T. Remieres
Remieres
Car
Hope & Bradford
Bristol Television Lab
Hope St
Leo Jacobson
Seton Oo Noe
Tavares
Philips
Island Hospital
United Boys’ Club
Pawtucket
A Gablinake
Union Street
Kearney
Madeline
Emilien Desmarais
Michael Sargento
Bradford Street
Mr. Desmarais
George Desmarais
Constitution Street
Ethel G. Sawyer
Carl D. Sawyer
Irving Avenue
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Samuel Stern
Women’s Missionary Society
Guneral House
Elisha Hibbert
Iola Dunbar
Ralph Peters
N. W. Sparks
Franklin St
Bay View Ave
Rego and Sons General Contractors
Town OF
Rans Ek Bosates
Tax Collector's Office
Bristol, R. I
Burnside Memorial Building
Board of Assessors
Amoses Gorham
Singatoe Po & Son Ebowding’ Rint Yere Vast Bail Contractors
Sactadad
Gamwell & Ingraham
Gaspee
Girl Scout
Goungil
Belvedere
Post Office
Ella O. Millard
Bristol, Rhode Island
Y. M. C. A. Bidd
Sansone Funeral Home
State Street
Henry R. Bullock
Warren, R. I
Charles M. Connery
Burton ST
Ulysse Forget
Main ST
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
William Street
Tel
E L. Watson Co., Inc
Weyhbester Street
Providence R. 1
G. M. Wilbur
Warren Tel
Arren
Bristol District Nursing Association
Martha Graham
Hope &J
Thyra Carlson
High St
Hope and Church Streets
St. Michael's Church
Charles QO. F. Thompson
Third School Street
Ary Eee
Cranston ST
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