Bristol Votes Industrial Trust Co for 100000 Sewer Bonds
Town Council approves Industrial Trust Co as registrar and paying agent for a 100000 Town of Bristol 120 year serial sewer loan bonds in 1000 coupon form. The deal covers all bond issue details and fees totaling 1017.75, with Capone to pursue repeal of borrowing limits and Cray representing the lender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Trust Co
Bristol
American Bank Note Co
Paul A. Herzig
Lucien Capone
William H. Angevine
Capone
General Assembly
Clarence E. Cray
Herzig, Capone
Angeline
Industrial Trust Company
Bristol Concert Association presents Columbia Operatic Trio
Members of the Bristol Community Concert Association enjoyed an opera excerpts program by the Columbia Operatic Trio at Colt Auditorium. Soprano Helen George tenor William Upshaw baritone Carlos Sherman with pianist Kenneth Hieber earned enthusiastic reception for scenes from The Pearl Fishers and other operatic selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Community Concert Association
Columbia Operatic Trio
Colt Auditorium
James A. McKenna
Helen George
William Upshaw
Carlos Sherman
Kenneth Hieber
Pearl Fishers
Astic
Miss George
Don
Bristol Seafaring Ties Echo in Flying Enterprise Sinking
Matthew Romano son of Mrs. Paul Romano of Bristol served aboard the destroyer USS Willard Keith which stood by the Flying Enterprise during its sinking. Romano wrote of Christmas invitations in Copenhagen and noted the ship's current destination to France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Matthew Romano
Paul Romano
Bradford Street
Willard Keith
Keith
Carlson
Romano
Educators Discuss First Grade Starting Age at PTA Meeting
At Reynolds Auditorium the Parent Teachers Association hosted two educators, Carl Porter-Shirley and Dr Frank Pelton, to debate the pre school child and first grader. They urged delaying reading in first grade until age at least six and a half, stressing unity, respect for authority, and child adequacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent - Teachers’ Association
Reynolds Auditorium
Reynolds
Carl Porter-Shirley
Newport
Frank Pelton
University of Rhode Island
Peltonr
University
Porter-Shirley
Pelton
Polio Auction… Mrs Makowsky Names Bristol County Volunteers
Mrs Raymond Makowsky, Bristol County general chairman, has announced the general committee auctioneers tabulators and checkers for the polio auction set for January 31 at Colt Memorial Auditorium. About 62 people serve on the committee with 15 auctioneers two tabulators and five checkers. Officers seek donated items from Bristol residents and may invite celebrities to attend.
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Raymond Makowsky
Bristol County
Makowsky
Colt Memorial Auditorium
Bristol
Fred Jannitto
Arthur Dunstan
Warren
Robert Dynes
Barrington
F. J. Murphy Oil Co
James A. McKenna
John D. Moore
Nathaniel A. Gladding, Jr
Fred R. Martin
Joseph Bisbane
Joseph C. Kinder
Roger W. Pigeon
Edward J. Newbold
Ralph Lawson
James Husband
John W. Sullivan
Anthony J. Nunes
Benjamin Ebersman
Norman J. Vermette
John Velleca
E. Hugh, Holmes
Charles B. Rockwell
Muriel H. la Fazia
Miriam J. McCaughey
Aurelia Fazia
Geraldine H. Marino
Emelia A. Rucclo
Josephine Vitello
Thomas
Leone
Joseph Rodrigues
Albert A. Edmonds
Donald F. Morrisey
Anthony E. Agatiello
Edward F. Phillips
Frank J. Murphy
Paul Herzig
James E. Sullivan
Police report shows 62 arrests in 1951 and 450 complaints
The town council heard a briefing from Chief Anthony of the police department detailing a 1951 record of 62 arrests, 450 complaints investigated, and 165 mobile accidents. The report lists offenses including license violations, driving without a license, leaving the scene of an accident, and reckless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Department
Defiance Hose Company
Board of Assessors of Taxes
Joseph Campo
Charles Perroni
Achille Pirri
Thames Street
Gur High
Bristol Roads Police Report Bucks and Violations
On January 28, 1951, officers logged varied incidents including speeding, larceny, revelry, disorderly conduct, assault, drunkenness, and mischief. A total of 303 parking tags and 25 courtesy tags were issued to out of state motorists, with 75 suspensions noted at Bristol roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Distemper Outbreak Reported In Fox Hill Area Of Manchester
Dog officer Robert Manchester reports nine fatal distemper cases in the Fox Hill neighborhood. Dr. William T. Todd Jr. confirms the outbreak and warns that stray dogs pose the main danger. Vaccination and confinement are urged as preventive measures.
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Robert T. Manchester
Fox Hill
Manchester
Wood St
Charles St
Woodlawn Ave
William T. Todd, Jr
Barrington
Todd
Rae couple returns from California trip
Mr and Mrs Rae of Ferry Hill Road returned from a California visit late Wednesday. The trip included first time flying for Mr Rae and his praise for California drivers and four way roads. He described strict observance of rules and polite police. He noted heavy rainstorms and ruins seen on the hillsides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur B. Rae
Ferry Hill Road
California
Los Angeles
Mr. Rae
Bis
Rae
Frank
Bristol
Ree
First Commission Files For Charter Election Nominations
Morally obliged commission members Huestis Perroni Doran Jannsen Brownell Bosworth and Street filed as a group for the February 25 charter election. James T. Pierce earlier picked up papers and Dr Samuel D Clark a former Town Council president and charter reform advocate also seeks nomination. Tamburro a strong town manager reform supporter backed by CIO Local 220 and Local 339 board informal support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Pierce
Samuel D. Clark
J. Floyd Huestis
Domenic P. Perroni
Frank L. Doran
Thomas C. Jannsen
Charles Dew. Brownell
Boswell S. Bosworth, Jr
Henry A Street
E. Hugh Holmes
Michael A. Tamburro
Alfred N. Nunes
Huestis
Perroni
Doran
Jannsen
Brownell
Bosworth
Street
Charter Commission
Pierce
Clark
Holmes
Tamburro
Sarer
Hie
International
CIO
Hag
National Commander to Visit Bristol by American Legion
National Commander Jonald Wilson of the American Legion will visit Rhode Island next Wednesday, stopping in Bristol morning and Kearney Post Home in the afternoon on the way to Newport. Department Commander John A. Ryer and officers will accompany him. Wilson will autograph his name on the post home panel in the dugout.
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Jonald Wilson
American Legion
Rhode Island
Briseis
Kearney Post
Newport
John A. Ryer
Kearney
Hope
Franklin Streets
Wedi
A. Meee Mark Ve Ee
Qatle
Old Friends Greeting and Family Flight Photo
An inter esting letter from Mrs. Betty Colt Morey in British Columbia shares New Year greetings. It includes clippings and a large image of her two children stepping from a plane to greet their parents after a long flight from Switzerland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Colt Morey
British Columbia
Chalet Road
R.R.1
Sidney
Switzerland
Bristol and the Phoenix Faithful Reader Letter
In a New Year note the writer fondly recalls Bristol as home despite miles apart. She praises the Phoenix for delivering both good and sad news to its loyal readers including Mrs. Morey.
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Bristol
The
Phoenix
the Phoenix
Mary Locke Howe obituary note and book title link
A reader recalls the passing of Mary Locke Howe and her pride in her son’s book Call It Treason. She admired the manuscript shown at tea, and mentioned the film title Decision Before Dawn as the movie version, noting the name change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Locke Howe
Eolumn
Christmas Rowing and Fishing Delights Neighbors Report
A reader recalls Christmas Day activities with children arriving by plane enjoying rowing and fishing at two South Lima spots. The letter notes the Phoenix mail delivery, occasional delays, and ends with New Year wishes from Betty Colt Morey.
Christmas Reunion Ends Long Flight for Young Wilsons
A clipping shows Dorothy and Rodney Wilson, 12 and 10, greeting Capt. and Mrs. Morey on arrival at Patricia Bay after a long flight from Switzerland via Zurich. Rod ney had his first flight and delays occurred due to mist and stops in Newfoundland Fort William Calgary.
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Andrews
Carla Balenda
Claude Rains
Cargo News
Cartoge
Eel ‘Ily
Bunray
QNE Pay
Whielionaire
Aes Fire
Bomba
PTA
R.makowsky
Robert B. Suzman
Albert E. Means
Victor Abrams
Oscar M.mersman
Julio F. Xavier
Augustine B. Nerone
Jack Carreira
Bria
ER Nees
Mr. and
Mrs. Rae
American Legion Natl
Coriander
Teed Adige
Aes
Ry As
Victoria Daily Times
Lima
Bila
Dou Fecen
Victoria
Callufla
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