Guidance Teacher Speaks On State Scholarships
At a Rotary Club noon meeting at The Castle Bristol Senior High School guidance director Francis T Canario praised state scholarships while urging revisions. He favored repayment loans, cautioned about double rewards, and emphasized school guidance as key to student decisions. Continuous comparisons showed rising local college interest since 1945.
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the Castle
Francis T Canario
Bristol
Canario
Council Discusses Demolition Bill and Licenses
Town Council votes to seek a demolition bill in the General Assembly, approves two alcoholic beverage license proposals, and requests state cooperation on highway intersection improvements at Gooding and Metacom Aves. Also sets 1961 62 appropriations for Defiance and Ever Ready fire companies and approves a motor truck purchase.
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General Assembly
David J. Ferris
John Ane
Mt. Hope
Bristol
Vasta L. Ruggiero
Rainbow Club
Ferris
Defiance Fire Company
Gladys M Brightman
George C Lima
Samuel Pasqua
Gooding
Metacom Aves
Y Annual Banquet Slated For Jan 15
Parker E Ludden chair of the YMC A banquet announced the January 15 dinner in the gymnasium featuring Rev Frederick F Driftmier of Old South Church Springfield Mass as speaker on A Debt of Honor Tickets are available from committee members and the Y driftmier will also receive the Outstanding Citizen Award with Russell W Southwick presiding Outstanding Boy and Girl awards will be given at the Yeer event.
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Parker E. Ludden
Y.M.C.A
Frederick F Driftmier
Old South Church
Springfield
Mass
Ludden
Driftmier
Russell W Southwick
Yeef
Stone house on Thames St faces destruction debate
Phil Sturges views Bristol history as an asset. He says the stone house being destroyed is unfortunate and unnecessary, warning the loss harms Bristol’s historic value and future economic appeal. He argues preservation supports tourism, continuity, and a competitive edge for the town.
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Thames St
P F. Sturges III
the Phoenix
Sturges
Bristol
Annual Police Report Highlights Juvenile Cases in Bristol
Bristol police chief Anthony Ferrara reports the force handled many juvenile cases referred to the new Family Court and disposed of by that agency. The department logged 269 automobile accidents with no serious injuries, and 89 speeding arrests along with numerous other violations. Also noted were 370 open business doors, 340 street lights out, 113 peace calls, 618 reserve officer requests, and 218 special detail calls during the year.
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Bristol Police Department
Anthony J. Ferrara
Ferrara
New Family Court
Testimonial Dinner for Msgr Rocha Sunday Feb 11
The Very Rev Monsignor Henrique R Rocha will be honored at a testimonial dinner on Sunday February 11 at 7 pm in the auditorium of St Elizabeth's Church. The event marks his elevation to Domestic Prelate. Raymond J Rodrigues announced the details and serves as chairman. Tickets available from committee members.
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Henrique R Rocha
St Elizabeth's Church
John L Rego
University of Rhode Island
Raymond J. Rodrigues
Fire Companies Stage Annual Elections Wed
Three of the four fire companies elected new captains at the town meetings. Joseph E Castro retained as captain of the Defiance Co. Joseph Vargas will lead Ever-Ready Engine and Hose Co. Rep. George C Lima becomes captain of the Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co. Wilson Luther Felix Scott replaced by Rep. George C Lima. Dreadnaught Hook Ladder and Hose Co picks J Fred Riccio successor with officers Harry Hadfield Ralph Nash Bernard Grabert Oscar as clerk.
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Joseph E Castro
Defiance Co
Joseph Vargas
William
George C Lima
Wilson Luther Felix Scott
J Fred Riccio
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Frank T. Canario
John Vincent Leahy
J. V. Jr
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Gee Te
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Phil Sturges
United States
Msgr
Rocha
Mariano Rodrigues
John Francis
Angie Pacheco
Mary Bettencourt
Holy Name Society
Holy Rosary Society
Children of Mary Sodality
Holy Ghost
Angie Maiato
Eleanor Quintal
Alice Sousa
Linda Dias
Doljeres Rodrigues
Lorraine Martins
Genevieve Carreiro
Anthony Sousa
Manuel de Faria
Jesse Sousa
Joseph Pacheco
Gualberto Silvia
Manuel Lima Maurice Apal
Harry Hadfield
Ralph Nash
Bernard Grabert
Oscar
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