Public ownership debate over Bristol County water system continues
Three towns face a choice on owning and operating the water system after engineering firm Maguire and Associates recommended study of benefits and risks. Opponents fear political influence and intermunicipal conflict, while proponents argue the purchase could be costless. The plan calls for immediate improvements per the administrator’s report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol County Water Company
Charles Maguire
Public Utilities
Local Columns Invite Reader Visits and Items
Readers are urged to share their visits and similar items of mutual interest. Columns announce that local items can benefit the community and appreciation is extended for cooperation and courtesy from contributors.
Bristol community notices span meetings services and events
The Bristol area hosts a packed slate of church gatherings and civic meetings including the Bristol Girl Scout Council annual meeting at Scout House Rev Jerauld preaches at Trinity Pawtucket and the Democratic Town Committee considers the March 14 election slate Speakers from Our Lady of Mt Carmel and the Ladies Benevolent Society announce upcoming masses and talks Skating rinks appear as Highway Department clears two circular areas Students enjoy flood flooded areas while the WPB brownout prompts lighting reductions and a local family prepares for a Miami winter migration
Income Tax Service Ad Promises Careful Returns
An advertisement offers accurate and painstaking work on yearly income tax reports for individuals and businesses. It emphasizes thorough preparation and reliability.
Alfred N Nunes Will Call at Home or Office
Alfred N Nunes of Bristol Rhode Island instructs that he will be contacted at his home or office by arrangement. The notice directs communication to his address Box 402.
Anthony Sylvia Brings Bristol Record to January 23 1945
Anthony Sylvia of Lindberg Avenue Bristol Rhode Island is noted in an old Bristol town record dated January 23 1945. The short item preserves the name and address without additional context or details.
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Anthony Sylvia Lindberg
Bristol Narrows
Bristol, R I
Navy Sailor Home on 30 Day Leave
Ash Likesdare ALTE TSE ae bon cot pat int the iavanion es base took France will be home for 30 days. He is on an LST and has been in the Navy a year.
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Ash
Bon
Iavanion Es
France
Wedding of Helen Almeida and William Sanford
The wedding occurred Monday at St. Marys Church Warren with Miss Rose Almeida as matron of honor and Lester Rawson as best man. The couple will reside in Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen D. Almeida
William E. Sanford
St. Mary’s Church
Warren
Rose Almeida
Lester J. Rawson
Mrs. Sanford
Boy Scout Week Observance and Upcoming Meetings
Scout news outlines a 25th anniversary Boy Scout Week from February 8 to 14 with programs announced at troop meetings. A Nar ragansett Council Broadcast airs February 3 over WJAR from 2:30 to 2:45 p.m. First Bristol Troop prepares for Week events with Green Bar Scouts in charge. Cub Circus moved to March due to cold weather and a District Leaders meeting is set for February 27 at the Bristol Y M C A with related notices to Scouters.
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Boy Scouts of America
Scout News
WJAR
Narragansett Council
Bristol
Scout Hall
Green Bar Scouts
Bristol County
Y.M.C.A
Bristol Boys Form Junior Hi-Y After Wednesday Meeting
William Topazio named president of the newly formed Junior Hi-Y as 18 boys met at the YMCA on Wednesday. Officers include Jack Anderton vice president Frank Bruno treasurer Lois Murgo secretary and Dom Cupolo scribe. The executive board features Richard Rene chairman Anthony Anahia Anthony Matrone Saverio Mancieri and Joseph Russo. The group aims for a 30 member quota with C. C. Cirillo as advisor. Senior basketball results show U S Rubber Independents 28 State Guard 16 and U S Rubber Engineers 41 Y Vikings 28. A junior varsity team from Bristol, formed from 20 and 26 players in two classes, lost 39 to 16 to St. Alexander's of Warren in its first game at the Y.
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William Topazio
YMCA
St. Alexander’s of
Warren
Bristol Boys
Chess overtakes basketball at the Y in a quick pivot
The Y reports chess gaining popularity amid a basketball series. A team manager grew anxious as players were late, found at chess tables, illustrating the spread of the game taught by C. C Cirillo and affecting the basketball lineup.
Public Whist Runpidber of Hope Circle No 70
February 13 1945 event by D of I Ex of C Hall tickets priced 8c including tax doors open at 7 p.m. Auction and games likely listed in notice.
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Hope Circle
C. Hall
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Bristol Physix Publishing Co
RB. I
Bradford St
Corner of
Thames
Roswell S. Bosworth
Nancy D. Bosworth
Phoenix
R. Nl
Ulric Shortley
RI Council of War Agencies
Benefit Street
Providence
Gaspee
Hope Street
F. J. Murphy
E. A. Skinner
Marlnsurance
Hope St
Bristol, R.vi
Harvey-Jay Sportswear, Inc
la Favorita Macaroni Co
Wood Street
Troy St
Fall River
Mass
Mae Sas
Bristol Girl Scout Council
Herbert A. Jerauld
St. Michael’s Church
Trinity Church
Pawtucket
Mite Society of the
First Baptist Church
Eber Hill
Franklin Street
Caroline Sicignano
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
Altar Society of Our Lady of Mt
Democratic Town Committee
Leonore Y. Gay
Rhode Island
The
Ladies Benevolent Society
Holmes
Highway Department
WPB
Michael G Jamiel
State Street
Catherine
Evelyn
Lucy Ann
Miami, Fla
Jamiel
Income Tax Service
Alfred N. Nunes
P. O. Box
Bristol R. I
Goodman
Shaw's
Singer
Jefferson St
Warren, R. I
Herreshoff Boatyard
SwiftcNutt Co
Marengo St
W. P. Gladding
High St
St. Anew’ School
Barrington
Tel
Sont
Pymecombe
Cora Ander
Sanford - Almeida
BOY Scout
Anthony E. Costa
Broadcomm
Bristol, R. I
Baby Chicks
Wallace Motors
R. I. Tel
J. A. Chartier
Barrington Roofing Co
Woodbine Avenue
U. S. Rubber Independents
U. S. Rubber Engineers
Independents
State Guard
Engineers
C. C.cirillo
Louis A. Guida
Signal Corps
Set
Bristol Salvage Committee
DE LA Salle Auditorium
Gene Marshall
Duffy's
Collins &Aikman Corporation
Bradford
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