Grandma Moses dazzles crowds on Eve of 95th birthday
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls Grandma Moses celebrated near 95 with Murrow interview notes. It praises her poised perspective, credits her late start in painting in the 1930s, and highlights awards from county fairs to major shows in the U S and Europe. Her Truman meeting and Gimbels appearance are touched on with warm admiration.
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Edward’ R. Murrow
Grandma Mosexz
Murrow
Penn
Grandma Moses
U. S
Europe
Truman
Washington
Blair House
Plans for five day harbor race week August 10 14 discussed
Four organizations will hold a joint meeting next Wednesday to discuss a five day harbor race week from August 10 to 14. The plan, proposed by Francois L deWolf, includes sail and outboard events and civic activities. The N B Y A rescheduled its Narragansett Bay Regatta to this week, inviting foreign navies and extending a 60 day R I Open Salt Water Fishing Derby.
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Francois L. deWolf
We Vent Club
Chamber’ of Commerce
Harbor Development Commission
Narragansett Bay Yachting Assn
N.B
R. I
Derby
R. I. Development Council
de Wolf
N.B. Y.A
Long Island Sound
Boston
North Shore
Bay 1
N.B.Y.A
John L. Rego
Agriculture and Conservation
Beach Improvement Association Fights Drive-In Zoning Change
Members of the Beach To Improvement Association oppose George W. Dahl Company locating off Tupelo Road and object to a drive‑in theatre. The association’s board met to decide their stance on rezoning a 1‑acre plot south of Tupelo Road from residential to industrial. Manuel Sousa, association president, gave no definite date after the meeting.
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Beach To Improvement Association
George W. Dahl Company
Tupelo Road
The
Improvement Association
Manuel Sousa
WantvAd Deadline Is Made Earlier
The Phoenix want ads deadline moved up to noontime Monday and Thursday with an urging for advertisers to submit copy before 1 P.M. to ensure good service.
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Phoenix
New Bedford Bans Pla Pool Gambling Machines
New Bedford licensing board bans the bumper pool style gaming machines amid concerns they resemble gambling and could incite barroom fights. Lester L King of Fall River, on behalf of twenty or more Bristol liquor dealers, asked for licenses noting the machines are legal in many MA and RI towns. A formal council vote was set for next Monday with a yearly license fee to be charged to bar owners if approved.
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New Bedford
Lester L King
Falls River
Bristol
Dee Dee
Europe
Chicago
Allston
Mass
King
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Fall River
Newport
Appeal Started In Dock Suit Against Town
An appeal has been filed in the equity suit challenging the town's $20 000 appropriation for a town dock and harbor commission. Former town Solicitor Lucien Capone filed the appeal yesterday afternoon and has until Feb 6 to file his reasons and testimony. The case, if pursued, may delay dock construction and its funding, after the Superior Court denied a permanent injunction.
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Lucien Capone
Capone
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Fire Fund Donors Named for Homeless Families Relief
Mrs. Mary Pereira announces donors to the fire relief fund for six families displaced on December 23. Total contributions reach $1,032.65 with gifts from First Congregational Deacons Fund Well Made Dress Corp Carr Mfg Co L M Haffenreffer First Baptist Local 474 and others including Pauline S Jencks A A Edmonds Lillian Booth Swansea La Fazia Pharmacy and more.
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Mary Pereira
First Congregational Deacons Fund
Well Made Dress Corp
Carr Mfg. Co. L. M. Haffenreffer
First Baptist
R C First Aid Class Starts in Hopeworth
A Red Cross first aid class begins in Hopeworth as part of a Civil Defense push to educate Bristolians in emergencies. Nelson G Beals CD Director announced a 10 week course starting Monday night with a trained Red Cross instructor and certificates on completion. Classes will be held at Mrs Fulton Farrell home and may expand to Narrows Beach Terrace and Hi ds districts.
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Red Cross
Hopeworth
Narrows
Beach Terrace
Connery Struggles After Big Score At Local Alleys
Bowler John K. Connery, after a 408 display last week, managed only 281 Tuesday night at High Street Bowling Alleys. His sleeves rolled up, he aimed to impress, but most of his first string faltered, drawing the label stage fright as he slipped back to a modest performance amid foggy suspense.
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John K. Connery
U. S
High Street
Connery
Bill Would Add High St Narrows Rd to R1 System
A House bill introduced yesterday by Rep. Gladys M Brightman and co sponsored by Rep. Henry Alfred seeks to add High Street and Narrows Road to the state highway system. The two roads total just over two miles and would generate about $1 000 annually for Bristol maintenance. High Street runs 5909 feet and Narrows Road 4872 feet, with a state policy of 500 per mile yearly for town upkeep and a 5 000 income cap. The addition was requested by the town council months ago and gave the bill to the House finance committee for approval with passage expected today. upon House approval it moves to the Senate.
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High Street
Narrows Road
House of Representatives
Gladys M. Brightman
Henry Alfred
House Finance Committee
Bristol
Narrows
Senate
State Adds Bird Sanctuary to S. County List
Governor orders state marsh land at Narragansett between Sand Hill Cove Road and Escape Road set aside as a Wildlife Sanctuary. The area has been popular with bird watchers and will continue to be used for that purpose.
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Roberts
Narragansett
Sand Hill Cove Road
March of Dimes Launch for Mailing Drive Montdé ay
The annual March of Dimes campaign will launch early next week with 1,500 letters sent and collection boxes and posters placed in local stores. Dr Maynard Shulman chairs the effort as events follow rapidly. A basketball game between the Y Businessmen's Club and local school faculty is slated for Jan 18 with A Pansa and Anthony Agatiello in charge.
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Maynard Shulman
American Legion
Raymond Makowsky
Three Countries Not Using Quota In Refuge Act
Michael DeLeo, chairman of Rhode Island’s Governor's Advisory Committee for the Refugee Program, predicts the Refugee Relief Act of 1953 will succeed with 240,000 total admissions. Italian and Greek quotas are filled, while Austria Germany and the Netherlands lag. visas expire December 31. Rhode Island to rank high in sponsorship.
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Michael
DeLeo
Governor’s Advisory Committee
Austria
Germany
Netherlands
Rhode Island
Celtics Defeat Knicks 22-16 At Guiteras School
Celtics beat Knicks 22 to 16 at Guiteras School. The league standings show Colts 1-0, Knicks 1-1, Lakers 0-1. DeLuca and Tommy lead for Knicks with six and two points respectively.
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Celtics
Knicks
Guiteras School
Creme
Jumier
Seconday
Dog Found Wearing Collar Tags Mentioned By Owner
A dog with a collar and tag was found and may be tied to an owner. Residents of Tein eh Ese ee ty Wood of 68 U reported the sighting and asked for information regarding the dog’s ownership.
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Joe Pais
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New York
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel
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Harbor Commission
Ass'n
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Fire Fund
Pauline S. Jencks
A A. A. Edmonds
Lillian ‘W. Booth
Swansea
la Fazia
R.C
Civil Defense
Regina Farley
Vincent Grabert
Paul C. Gilson
Marth of Dimes Campaign
Imsp
Mary V. Scanlon
George V. Almeida
Albert F. Megas
Maynard Shusman
Bowler Connery
S. County
March of Dimes
Montdé Ay
George V. ‘Almeida
Hugh Holmes
Gildo Botelho
Carmel
la Russo
Chilly
Albert F. Means
Louise Brechin
Charles Rg Tappéro
Anders
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