Bristol Town Considering Big Permanent Home Project
A proposal by David Miller and Charles Dockser of Washington-Park-Shores Inc to develop 83 acres at Fales Farm south of Bristol Highlands into 300 plus houses with garden village rental units seeks town aid. They claim savings from public utilities and possible tax exemptions could cut prices, with move-ins in two months once plans proceed.
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Bristol
White Rail Riding Club
David Miller
Charles &. Dockser
Washington -Park- Shores, Inc
Fales
Bristol Highlands
Leahy
Metacom Avenue
Mr. Dockser
Dockser
The
American Homebuilders Association
J. Floyd Huestis
Huestis
Paul A. Herzig
Henry F. Serbst
John P Marshall
Paul C. Millemaggi
Lucien Capone
Capone
John W. Church
Sewer Commission
Anthony W. Dupont
Otis M. Bailey
Deaf visits Colt in Andrews Gym tonight
Rhode Island School for the Deaf battles Bristol Senior High undefeated Colt at Andrews Gym. Colt edges Barrington for Class C lead 5-0, with a big Barrington clash upcoming. Starting lineup hints include Raiola Diodati Rene Dober Celone. No tickets sold at the door. Barrington game Tuesday in Barrington.
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Rhode Island School For the Deaf
Bristol
Andrews
Colt
Barrington
Blue and Gold
Raiola
Diodati
Rene
Dober
Celone
Powers-That-Be Oppose Direct Primary Plan In RI
Ben Boyden, chairman of the Rhode Island Committee for the Direct Primary, tells Rotary Club members that 46 states use direct primaries. He argues party machines fear loss of power but says the system expands candidate access and will eventually become state law, with bills before the Legislature and broad party endorsement.
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Rhode Island
Ben Boyden
R. I
Rotary Club
Boyden
House
Senate
Connecticut
Mr. Boyden
R S_ Bosworth
Howe Honored by Bristol YMCA Directors
Wallis Eastburn Howe of Bristol has been named Director Emeritus by the Bristol Y M C A Directors in recognition of 50 years of service on the Board. The resolution notes his long tenure since 1898, leadership as President, and lifelong commitment to youth welfare.
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Bristol
Wallis Eastburn Howe
Bristol Young Men’s Christian Association
Wallas E. Howe
Bristol Y.M.C.A
Y.mlc.a
Howe
Henry A. Street
O. I. Bergstrom
L. Secr
Fire Chief Moore Receives Two $25 Gifts After Herreshoff Fire
Bristol Rhode Island Chief Moses Moore received two $25 checks from G Maurice Congdon and Marjorie Van W Lyon toward the Bristol Fire Department. The gifts were shared among the four local fire companies after praise for the department’s efforts in preventing the Herreshoff sheds fire on Ferry Road from spreading to nearby properties despite strong winds.
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Moses Moore
Bristol Fire Department
Herreshoff
Bristol Manufacturing Corp
G. Maurice Congdon
Marjorie van W. Lyon
Moore
Bristol
Chief Moore
Ferry Hill Road
R. I
Mr Moore
Mr. Congdon
Ferry Road
Veterans urged to claim discharge papers by Tuesday
More than 1 000 World War II veterans at Kearney Post Home must pick up discharge papers for Rhode Island veterans bonus by Tuesday evening or have them mailed to on file addresses. The effort by American Legion posts has served 1015 veterans to date with last assistance night.
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Kearney
Rhode Island
B. W. Wall
Veterans Retraining and Re-employment Committee
Walk
Merchant Marine
Anthony C. Almeida
W.F.W
American Legion
Wall
Bristol
Matthew A. Capone Jr
A. Elmer McNamara
Richard Rensehausen
Virgil Arruda
Michael Principe
Edward J. Wilkinson Jr
Clark Elected President of Bristol YMCA
Dr. Samuel D. Clark won the YMCA presidency at the annual meeting on Tuesday night succeeding Henry Street. Officers named include Frederick S. Bartlett as vice president John G. Stewart secretary Arthur J. Genthner treasurer and several directors for three years. General secretary Oscar I Bergstrom reported membership rose by 282 and called for more part time help and building improvements. He spoke of guiding Bristol youth toward outstanding futures with better equipment and staff. Dr Carl R Woodward of Rhode Island State College thanked the YMCA for athletic facilities at the Bristol Center. Reports followed from committee chairs on Membership Building Program and Finance.
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Samuel D. Clark
YMCA
Clark
Henry Street
Frederick S. Bartlett
John G. Stewart
Arthur J. Genthner
Mr. Bartlett
Dr. A. Capone
F. Reginald Dimond
Joseph H. Farrell
Charles B. Rockwell
John D. Moore
Carl R. Woodward
R. I. State College
Bristol Center
D. V. A. Capone
Stephen W. Hopkins
R. S. Bosworth
J. H. Farrell
Engagement announced for Rose Ruggieri and Andrew Vollaro
Mr and Mrs John Ruggieri of 495 Wood Street announce the engagement of their daughter Rose to Andrew Vollaro son of Mr and Mrs Alexander Vollaro of 43 Prospect Street The couple will wed on January 29 and 30 at Colt High School Charm School presented by the Senior Class in Guiteras Auditorium
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John Ruggieri
Wood Street
Rose
Andrew Vollaro
Alexander Vollaro
Prospect Street
Charm School
Colt High School
Guiteras Auditorium
Henry V at the Avon highlights Shakespeare in Technicolor
A lively reader review urges seeing Laurence Olivier's Henry V at the Avon in Providence before it leaves. The columnist notes legible dialogue for the main players, explains the Globe Theatre framing, and praises vivid battle and costume scenes.
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the Avon
Providence
Henry V
England
Agincourt
Ireland
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Dona Drake
Frank Puglia
Hop Harrigan
Annie
Eddie Albert
Faye Marlowe
Gail Patrick
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Teala Loring
Geo. Holmes
Eddie Bracken
Veronica Lake
Hold
Albert Dexker
Willie Best
Jungle Princess
Dorothy Lamour
Ray Milland
Powers-That
W. E. Howe
Y.M.C.A. Directors
Corporation of Trinity Church
Y.M.C.A
Oscar I. Bergstrom
Bergstrom
Laurence Olivier
London
Globe Theatre
France
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