Bristol Union Letter Urges Support For English Channel Swim
A Bristol University Danes Students Union dispatch urges civic support for a planned English Channel swim event. The January 6, 1950 letter from D A Fowles to Clark discusses expanding civic participation and notes the 1950 Rag Week dates from March 1 to 4.
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Clark
Phe
Bristol Bustole
Tee ‘Islama
Danes Students Union
Ding
Arch
Ithe Ord
Roberts
Switce
Fay
Bristol Disabled Ex-Servicemen's Workshops Aim for Atlantic Message
A Bristol project seeks support for sending a citywide goodwill message across the Atlantic. An envoy will swim from the sea up the Avon to the City Centre to receive greetings from officials and the Students Union. Messages from mid ocean ships may relay progress to Bristol.
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Bristol
Beerers
Atlantic
Avon
Students Union
Cunard Line
Mid-Ocean
Zoning Board Hearing on Private Greenhouse Petition
The Zoning Board of Review will meet at 7 30 p m on Thursday February 2 1950 in Burnside Memorial Building to hear Crescienzo Mather petition 136 Mt Hope Ave Bristol R I for a special exception under Section 19 to permit a private greenhouse 14 by 33 feet at Wheeler and Mt Hope Avenues in Bristol on Assessor Plat 39 Lot 1 in a Residential District. Frederick T Goff Secretary.
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Zoning Board of Review
Vnside Town Council
Burnside Memorial Building
Crescienzo Mather Pte
Mt. Hope Avenue
Bristol
Wheeler and
Mt. Hope Avenues
Assessor
Court Session Notice for Probate Court Hearings
The court will convene at the Probate Court Room at 10 o clock for hearings on matters specified in the notices below.
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Probate Court
High School A. A. Holds Annual All-Sports Party
About 60 Bristol Senior High athletes from baseball football and basketball were honored at the Athletic Association dinner in the Colt Memorial building. Speakers included Ed Finn Wilfred Hamill Edward Fitzgerald John Burke and coaches Ralph Nash and Artie Pansa. Carlson showed sports movies and student waitresses were named.
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A. A
Bristol Senior High School
the Athletic Association
Colt Memorial
Ed Finn
Brown
Bristol Colts
Wilfred M. Hamill
Edward J. Fitzgerald
John L. Burke
Ralph Nash
Artie Pansa
Pilgrim Fellowship Elects Officers and Plans Dance
Dorothy Winsor was elected president of the Pilgrim Fellowship at the First Congregational Church for five months. Sarah Martin became vice president, Jean Campbell secretary, Norman Carlson treasurer. Judith Bray chairs refreshments and Mary-Louise Adams leads the social committee. A square dance is planned at Fenner's Barn Swansea from 7:30 to 11 p.m. on Saturday January 27.
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Dorothy Winsor
Pilgrim Fellowship
First Congregational Church
Fenner’s Barn
Swansea
Sarah Martin
Jean Campbell
Norman Carlson
Judith Bray
Mary-Louise Adams
Question on Need of Two Building Inspectors in Bristol
The Bristol Women’s Republican Club questioned the practicality of two building inspectors for Bristol at a meeting hosted by Miss Viola Palmer. Members will investigate the claim, and the club accepted the resignation of treasurer Mrs Louis Castriotta with Mrs Henry A Hambrich named to fill the term.
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Bristol Women’s Republican Club
Bristtol
Viola Palmer
Louis Castriotta
Henry A. Hambrick
John “Hl “Gicker
St. Michael’s Joins National Christian Education Campaign
St. Michael’s parish plans full participation in a nationwide Episcopal Church program expanding Christian Education, missions, and social relations. More than 1,600 laymen have volunteered for special training to present the church’s plans to vestries and groups nationwide, a record for lay involvement.
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Episcopal Church
St. Michael’s
Bristol Scout Council Elects Five Officers for Five Year Term
At the Bristol Girl Scout Council annual meeting on Thursday afternoon, five officers were elected for a five year term. They are Mrs. Thomas D. Atlas deputy commissioner, Mrs. Anthony W. DuPont recording secretary, Mrs. Earl G. Sturdevant corresponding secretary, Mrs. Norman Vermette treasurer, and Mrs. John D. Moore registrar.
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Bristol Gir
Scout Council
Thomas D. Atlas
Anthony W. DuPont
Earl G. Sturdevant
Norman Vermette
John D. Moore
Campanella's Bombers Upset Sharks For High Low Jack Title
Campanella's Bombers rallied from 23 to 2 at Della Mortes to edge Alfano's Sharks in a championship High Low Jack game Saturday night. Lineup included Campanella Vitello De Mezza Balzano. Alfano Pautenade Bruno DeFelice also played.
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Campanella
Bombers
L. Alfano
L. Pautenade
A. Bruino
R. DeFelice
Dreadnaught Company Holds Annual Dinner For Members
More than 60 members and guests attended the Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder Company annual dinner at the station house. Speakers included Dr Samuel D Clark council president Nor man E Benard fire commissioner Fire Chief Robert J Anderson and several councilmen and fire officials. Longtime members were honored for 35 and 25 years of service including Rodl ey Simmons Hermon Gablin ske Dell Crowley Henry Goett lerf George Callard William Simmons Lemaire Martin Nelle Moses Moore Manuel Medeiros George Hadfield Carlo Bisbano George Coggeshall Santo Matrone Samuel Smith John Barry and George Dion Jr.
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Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder Company
Samuel D. Clark
The
Own Council
Nornan E. Benard
Robert J. Anderson
John O. Lawrence
Edward H. Holmes
Early Chinese paper made from mulberry pulp by 156 B.C.
Historical note states paper use began in China at an unknown date and by 156 B.C. paper was produced from mulberry tree pulp. The brief mentions early papermaking origins and material source without additional context.
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Hope. Hardware Co
High ST. Garage
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Wood ST
C. W. Weaver
E. W. Weaver
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Joseph B
Munro
Hope ST
Charles M. Connery
Burton St
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State Street
High Street
R. I
Frederick T Goff
State OF
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Probate Court OF the
Town OF
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Antonio
Ll RI
Antonio Garcia Sousa
John W. Church
Giusta Master Loaf
Yo Gine
James Sullivan
John V. Leahy
Michael Securo
Carl T. Carlson
Robert Arruda
Alice Pahline
Carlson
Association
Virginia Teste
Grace Castro
Barbara: .Garvey
Elizabeth Bullock
Naomi Sousa
Lucretia Massa
Theresa Esposito
Jo-Anne Squatrito
Donna Ruggiero
Rosario Pagano
Lorraine Cadima
Christine Rich
Rws Souk Council
Houstis
House
Adams
Scout House
Sturdevant
Verimette
George Murray
Salvatore Massano
Andrew Vorro
Juliette Low Fund
James Milne
Arthur F. Lavender
Mt. Hope Girl Scout Organization
Raymond DeLeo
Ray
Bristol Council
Mt. Hope Organization
Walker
DuPont
Providence Cancer Home
Oldsmobile
St. Angelo Motors
County Rd
Barrington
Warren
Waldron Company
the Waldron CO
Bradford St
Uniform Fund
Frankie O’gara
Gerald Lisker
Gerry Quinn
Charles Tanner
Reggie Jones
Frank Savino
John Sylvia
Charles Ballini
Albujack
Pawtucket
Arthur Araujo
George Araujo
Cadimus At
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Henry Campbell
Oliver J. Lemaire
Harry R. Gray
Frank Lewis
Board of Fire Engineers
Oscar Pivin
Hysraukion Company
Michael ‘Lynn
George T. Ingram
Defiance Hose Company
Oliver Desilets
Ever Ready Co
Oscar A. Rishe
Benefit of Equipment Fund
Bristol Boy Scout Bugle & Drum Corps
Cleansers & Dyers
Main St
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