Five Thousand Dollar Goal Set For 1958 March of Dimes
A 1958 March of Dimes drive goal of 5000 dollars was set at a Sunday meeting at the home of general chairman David J. Ferris. Highlights include Mothers' March on January 28, Blue Crutch tag day January 11, teenage tag days January 24 and 25, and a March of Dimes Ball January 25. Committee chairmen cover auctions special features industries and schools with Miss Carmella Russo and A A Pansa among the leads. Secretary treasurer Miss Louise Brechin heads the general committee with an advisory board list including Mrs. E Hugh Holmes and Vincent Malafronte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Ferris
Carmella Russo
Charles Tappero
A.A. Pansa
August E. Gibbemeyer
Margaret
Probate Court Action in Five Matters Yesterday
Probate Court before Judge Ferdin and Bruno granted the conservator of Catherine Gaspar’s estate permission to sell real estate for no less than 11500, bonds set at 11300 with Maryland Fidelity as surety, and approved guardian James J Campbell’s first account while continuing Martha Graham administratrix final account. Discharge filed for guardian in Ann Haffenreffer estate.
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Ferdinand Bruno
Catherine Gaspar
Maryland Fidelity and Casualty, Co
Surety
James J. Campbell
Martha Graham
Ann Haffenreffer
Red Cross Motor Service Reports Strong Start in 1957
Initiated in March 1957 the Red Cross Motor Service reports 119 patients transported. Six drivers logged 450 hours and 2 749 miles. Mrs George L Green notes increasing calls and seeks more regular drivers and a car. Current drivers include Mrs Rosemarie Commete Mrs Frances Gilbert and Mrs Lois Ricklin.
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Red Cross Motor Service
George L. Green
The
Bristol District Nursing Association
Rhode Island Veterans Home
Blue Crutch Day to Aid Polio Across Nation
Kearney Post and Auxiliary plan Blue Crutch Day on Saturday with Legion and Auxiliary members selling blue crutches to raise funds for the March of Dimes. Local proceeds stay with Bristol County Infantile Paralysis Foundation. Also set Blood Bank Day for Jan 19 at St Joseph's Hospital Bloodmobile. Post membership for 1958 is 161.
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United States
American Legion
March of Dimes
Bristol County
County Infantile Paralysis Foundation
Kearney Post
Bristol
Highway Department
Memorial Square
Hope
Bradford Sts
St Joseph's Hospital
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Probate
Woo
Vreau
Andrade
John Andrade
Hope St
Kearney
Dence
Post
Bristol Office Supply CO
Mary's Card Shop
Hope Street
Suzman’s
Children’s Apparel
U.S
Federal Reserve Bank
Carl H. Witherell
Angelo J. Pozzi
Iglene Federatecurve System
Charles DeWolf Brownell
John H. Tuplin
Carl H. Withered
Rhode Island
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