Brownell MGR Named To Bristol Budget Committee
Charles DeW Brownell designated as member of the Bristol Budget Committee. The five member panel, reconstituted since 1943, plans February meetings with six town departments during the week of February 9 to 14. Frank L. Doran to remain chairman amid potential resignation concerns. panel includes Henry Street Thomas Jannsen Domenic Perroni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dew
Brownell
Bristol
Renmt
Frank L. Doran
Budget Committee
Henry A. Street
Thomas C. Jannsen
Domenic P. Perroni
Doran
Henry A.street
South Mainn Street
Warren
Street
Francois L. de Wolf
Clinton T. Sherman
Robert J. Connery
John H. Wall
Council Urged To Sell Poor Farm At Meeting
At Tuesday’s town council session Councilman John P Marshhall urged selling the unused poor farm in its deplorable condition to gain sale proceeds and taxes from a buyer Salvador Nunes the builder has offered to buy the property The council may authorize disposal via the upcoming financial town meeting March 15 The North Burial Ground Commission asked reserving part of the land for future cemetery expansion The 21 Club lease proposal to convert the site into a club house was withdrawn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Marshhall
Salvador Nunes
Lucien Capone
North Burial Ground Commission
Benefit Game Between Bristol and Newport All Stars
A February charity basketball game between Bristol and Newport All-Star teams will be staged to benefit the March of Dimes. Bristol manager Martin Biancuzzo announced the event and potential Newport participant Jack Allen, former A I State star, was named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Newport
Martin Biancuzzo
Bristol All- Stars
March of Dimes
Jack Allen
A. I State
Local Scafati Relief Committee Orders Aid Shipment
Scafati Italy relief group orders 300 pounds flour and 50 pounds soap from a New York exporter. Police Chief Ferrara says 32 residents will receive aid under oversight of Pastor Cannavagiolo and Mrs Ferrara to limit per person allotments and curb black market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scafati
Italy
New York
Anthony J. Ferrara
Domenico Cannavagiolo
William Ferrrara
Ferrara
Christmas Seals Total $1 773 for 1947
Mrs Nathaniel G Herreshoff Bristol Christmas Seal Committee chair announced that 1947 receipts from Christmas seals totaled 1773. She thanked contributors and noted returns may be sent to Rockwell House before Jan 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel G. Herreshoff
Bristol
Rockwell
Feed Birds During Snow in Bristol County Urged
The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the East Warren Rod and Gun Club fish and game committee urge Bristol County residents to feed all birds while snow covers the ground. Place grains bread crumbs grits and other bird foods in inconspicuous spots to save birds from predators. Special emphasis on grits as essential in the diet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. I. Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Fish and Game Committee
The
East Warren
Rod and Gun Club
Bristol County
Fuel dealers urge homeowners to clear paths to deliveries
Local fuel oil and kerosene distributors appealed to the public to clear driveways and yard paths so fuel intake pipes can be accessed. They warned deliveries may skip homes lacking access, though they regret the step and say cooperation is hoped to avoid omissions.
Infantile Paralysis Ball Plans Being Made
Plans for the annual Infantile Paralysis Ball set for January 30 at Warren Town Hall were outlined by John S. Ogg, Bristol County Chapter chairman. Governor Pastore may attend, with music promised by a U S Naval Air Station band. 300 tickets issued. Local drive includes tag days for the March of Dimes, with Scout help and a benefit auction arranged by Mrs. Raymond Makowsky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Town Hall
Warren
John S. Ogg
Bristol County
Infantile Paralysis Foundation
John O. Pastore
U. S. Naval Air Station
Quonset Point
Augustine C. Nerone l
Y.M.C.A
Raymond J. Makowsky
Newport
Bristol
Martin Biancuzzo
Joseph G. A. Riccio
Frank O. Rene
Anthony J. Massano
Forum On Juvenile Delinquency At St Michael’s Church
The Couples Club of St Michael's Church hosts an open forum Sunday at 8 pm in the Parish House on juvenile delinquency. Featured speakers include Oscar Bergstrom YMCA secretary, Augustine Nerone Fifth District Probation Officer, and George Katz Juvenile Court intake supervisor. Canon Daniel K Davis chairs and leads the discussion and Q&A. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couples Club
St.Michael's Church
Oscar Bergstrom
Y.M.C.A
Augustine B. Nerone
Fifth District Court
George Katz
Daniel K. Davis
Navy recruiting drive called urgent as Navy faces discharge wave
Rear Admiral Gilbert C. Hoover urged Rotary Club members to aid the current Navy recruiting program. He warned the Navy can enlist 434 000 men but 232 000 will be discharged by July, calling the situation serious and needing loud public action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert C. Hoover
Rotary Club
Hoover
All night parking banned to keep streets clear
Town enacts all night parking prohibition on narrow and dead end streets after snow and ice. Chief Ferrara warns violators will be tagged or towed at owner expense. fines rise with each offense and emergency suspensions may apply. Factory notices create extra parking as drive suffices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Department
Gilbert C. Hoover
Lucien Capone
Waauratwannanleadacd
Aba
A. J. Ferrara
Tne
Charles C. Curran
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Parochial
Wood Street
Frank J.murphy
Ferrara
J. Francis Connell
United States Rubber Company
Anthony J. Ferrara
John P. Marshall
Pischcines
Colt Five Downs St. John's Prep 45 32 in basketball game
Colt Five defeated St. John's Prep 45 to 32, with Mancieri scoring 12 and Rene 11 as Bristol’s team improved to 10 wins in 11 starts. The report notes a slow start, strong second half, and high free throw shooting by Rene and Mancieri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt
St. John’s
Colt Memorial
Boston
Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Garden
Bristolians
Danvers
Mass
Dick Rene
Garden High
Colt Fire
Savy Manicieri
Louie Murgo
Murgo
St. John's
Mancieri
Rene
Joseph Benevides
Wilson Sousa
Greenert
Metacom Avenue
Topazio Lg
Frank Marshall
Engagement of Aquinas Polke to Edward Kavangh
Lt Inspector and Mrs Maxwell H Polke of 183 First Street Pawtucket announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Aquinas Manning Polke to Edward M Kavangh son of Mrs Mary Kavangh and the late Edward Kavangh. Miss Polke is a graduate of East Senior High School. Kavangh attends Providence College and is a La Salle Academy graduate who served in the U S Navy during World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell H. Polke
First Street
Pawtucket
Aquinas Manning Polke
Edward M.kavangh
Mary Kavanagh
Edward Kavanagh
Miss Polke
East Senior High School
Kavanagh
Providence College
la Salle Academy
U. S. Navy
Tag Days Postponed for January Dimes Drive
Chairman Frank J. Murphy of the March of Dimes Committee announced Tag Days will be held Thursday and Friday January 29 and 30 postponing the original plan for this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Murphy
Salvage Drive Seeks Town Cooperation and Funds
Scouts will tour the town at 10 a.m. collecting salvage material including newspapers magazines and old rags. Residents are asked to bundle and place materials at the curb for truck drivers to pick up. Call 749-W for curbless pickups. Proceeds fund new instruments for the corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout Hall
Opera Under Difficulties in London Stage Life
Hubert Norvill the American tenor recounts winter with the Royal Opera at Covent Garden where heat and light rules forced early starts for The Magic Flute. He notes rehearsals in overcoats and woolen underwear under snug American suits while adjusting to London conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera News
Hubert Norvill
Royal Opera Company
Covert Garden
London
Royal Opera House
David Franklin
Mes siah at Albert Hall Reveals Cold London Stage Life
An American performer recalls the cold conditions behind a London production of The Messiah at the Albert Hall. He describes bulky stage attire, freezing dressing rooms, and the contrast with a warmer backstage area. He notes eggs from fans, candlelight when electricity failed, and rehearsals in Royal Opera bars.
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London
Audrey Bowman
Doris Doree
Virginia MacWatters
Eda
Audi
Royal Opera House
Carmen
Manon
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First Congregational Church
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St. Michael’s
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Francis B. Rhein
Emmanuel Episcopal
Francis W. Thompson
Phillips Memorial
Cranston
John D. Kettelle
Barrington Congregational Church
John Kolb
Christ Church
Lonsdale
R. I
Arthur Dunstan
St Mark’s
Otto Churchill
North Scituate
Carl B. Bare
United Congregational Church
James H. Lightbourne
Congregational Church
G. G. Bennett
Rhode Island
Anthony R. Parshley
Anne Andell
Pilgrim Lutheran
Hoxie
St. Michael's Parish House
Land
Holy Week Congregational Church
James Stewart
Jane Wyman
Kent Smith
Ned Sparks
Melody Master
Stan Kenton & Orch
Reo
George Brent
Joan Blondell
C.O.D
Ted Donaldson
Rusty
Rex Harrison
Maureen O‘hara
Harrow
Richard Haydn
Victor McLaglen
H. McCdonald CO
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