Dixon Corp workers vote on union drive in Bristol plant
Employees of the Dixon Corp, an 80 year old Bristol firm, will vote Thursday on unionization by the United Rubber Cork Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America. Seventy three employees are eligible to vote under NLRB supervision. Miller announced years of growth, stockholder plans, pay cuts and a recent 5 cent per hour raise, with a two to five year goal for employee stock ownership. Election hours: 7:45 to 8:15 a.m. and 3:45 to 4:15 p.m.
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United Rubber Cork, Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America
Dixon Management
National Labor Relations Board
Michael Tarnburro
Rob Re “Millef
New Rubber Workers
Edward Collins
Dixon Corp
Robert R. Miller
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Herreshoff Mfg. Co
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Comiiunity
Local Scout Swim Meet and Community Meetings Planned
Troop 3 BSA will hold a swim meet at the Providence Boys Club on South Main Street. Bristol Council Knights of Columbus meets at 8 p.m. tomorrow night at K of C Hall. RI Home Rate Association meets next Monday at Manning Hall Brown Providence at 8 p.m. Fire department and rescue squad will hear Navy pilots discuss structural fires at Dreadnaught Hall tonight at 8 with explosives meter to be covered. refreshments to follow.
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Providence Boys’ Club
South Main Street
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Knights of Columbus
K. of C. Hall
R. I. Home Rate Ane Association
Manning 1
Brown University
Melville Base
Dreadnaught Hall
Emblem Club
Elks Home
Alice Squillante
Warren
Winter Fire Safety Tips for Your Home
This warning outlines common winter fire risks from December to March and offers safety steps. It covers roof shingles, chimney spark arrestors, attic inspections, keeping heating devices clear of walls, proper stove pipe routing, metal fireplace screens, oil and gas heater handling, oxygen supply, and insurance policy updates from John Andrade Insurance Agency at 85 Hope St.
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Not Over Yet Polio Fight Urges March of Dimes Support
The piece argues polio not yet licked despite Salk vaccine gains. It explains March of Dimes funds research and patient care, notes vaccine questions, and praises small daily victories of the crippled while urging public continued support. It cites Dr Salk and a TV morale boost.
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Eddie Albert
National Foundation
Needlecraft Notes on Crochet Threads and Blocking Tips
Needlecraft by Nancy Baxter compares choice of crochet cottons to culinary spices and urges using the recommended thread and dye lot. It covers washing and blocking procedures for crocheted pieces, then highlights a filetd doily pattern titled Bread Tray Doily and requests a leaflet via stamped self address envelope.
Fire Police Again Elect McCauley Their Captain
Fred W. McCauley was reelected captain of the fire police squad at elections held in the Ever Ready Hall Sunday morning. Russell Coggeshall was elected First Lieutenant, Donald Van Voast Second Lieutenant, Salvatore Palumbo Secretary, and Joseph Castro Sergeant. A banquet committee was named including Salvatore Vicione, Joseph Viscione and A. A. Romano with no event date set.
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McCauley
Fred W. McCauley
Russell Coggeshall
Donald V&n Voast
Salvatore Palumbo
Joseph Castro
Salvatore Vicione
Joseph Viscione
A. A. Romano
Mid winter bridge event by Mothers Club of Mt Carmel
A church group hosts a mid winter bridge event for the Mothers Club of Our Lady of Mt Carmel with date references including January and February events. Additional listings mention Chamarrita and Modern Dance at St Elizabeth's Auditorium and a Valentine Bridge sponsored by Trinity Church Women's group.
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