Hats Off to Garden Clubs for Civic Beautification
Editorial praises Rhode Island Federation of Garden Clubs for creating a committee led by Mrs. Henry D. Sharpe to partner with Joseph Vallone, Rhode Island State Public Works director, to plant greens along the new north-south freeway. The initial planting will occur in Providence's South Water street area. A growing tree or shrub brings welcome greenery to drivers and unexpected spots.
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Rhode Island Federation of Garden Clubs
The
Federation
Henry D. Sharpe
Joseph Vallone
South Water Street
Providence
Congress Should Streamline Hearings By Merging Committees
The piece argues lawmakers waste time duplicating testimony when Cabinet members and Washington figures testify before both Senate and House committees. It urges combining committees to speed up hearings and cut duplication to aid missile and satellite program efforts.
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Congress
Cabinet
Washington
Senate
House
Fashion critique recalls flapper era overhauls
The author jokes about women wrapping in sacks and hobble skirts as a revival looms, compares it to Jayne Mansfield’s tight wedding dress, and recalls the 1920s Charleston era with humor. The piece railes against silly fashion shifts while noting nostalgic affection for past styles.
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Jayne Mansfield
Council Structure Debate Delays Election Form Decision
Council discussion on district elected officials and partisan versus nonpartisan elections stalls with deferment to the next Commission meeting. Participants debate scope of elected bodies and executive coordination, highlighting calls for an executive form and limited scope to Town Council and School Committee.
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James T. Pierce
Martin
Pierce
Canario
Commission
Town seeks 55000 for Bristol sewer plant filter
Bristol sewer commission asks budget committee to approve 55000 to buy and install a Kom line Sanderson coated sludge vacuum filter to replace seven open drying beds at the sewage plant. The plan would speed drying, reduce odors, and allow immediate sludge handling with a new filter, building, and truck.
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Bristol Sewer Commission
Rae
Bristol
Louis Medeiros
Five Day Weather Forecast From Hillagrove Station
Five day forecast calls for near normal temperatures with warmer today and tomorrow followed by a cold spell around Thursday and a milder finish at week’s end. Precipitation near half an inch with snow in northern New England and snow or rain in Massachusetts and Rhode Island tonight and tomorrow and again Friday or Saturday.
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Providence
New England
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Bristol events and anniversaries listed for February and March
A series of community events and anniversary observances are slated in Bristol. Listings include dances, Valentine Bridge events by various circles, a Mardi Gras celebration at Mt Carmel, and anniversaries for Scouting, nursing, and Eagle Scouts, with venues such as Midway Hall Church Aud, Mt Carmel School Auditorium and Armory.
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Midway
Chamber of Commerce
Duer
Carolina
the Ladies Auxilias
POE
Eggles Hall
Hope Circle
Daughters of Isabella
Church Audi
Church Auditorium
Valentine Bridge
Trinity Church Rooms
Altar Society of Our Lady of Mt
Tesday
Bristol District Nursing Association
Breakfast with Dad Shaped Young Will Harding's Rise
A son recalls his father the old school gentleman who built a loom press business. From apprentice in 1882 Taunton to Mason Machinery partner and later capital infusion, he credits fairness and humor. Will Harding details the early breakfast talk and the tough path to independence, ending with a nurse noted work ethic.
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Will Harding
Boston
Taunton
Mason Machinery Company
Mason's
Huber
New York
Father
M.lt
Europe
William
Wiliam
Det
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