January Thaw Delights Skaters Yet Worries Farmers
Editorial notes the January thaw brings warm rain and fog across the nation, with a mid January swing often occurring in the third week. Scientists call it a weather singularity, harming snow cover for skaters and triggering untimely growth for farmers.
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United States
National Geographic Society
Europe
Boston
New England
New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Atlanta
Local resident Perry active in community and service
Francis Noel Perry, 36, of 32 Brookwood Rd in town, attended local schools and the University of AI, graduating in 1940 with a major in animal husbandry and a dairy minor. A World War II Marine Corps veteran, he now holds a local post and chairs community events while serving on the zoning board and Red Cross campaigns. He and his wife Marcia Gifford have five children. she teaches at Reynolds School.
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Francis Noel Perry
Brookwood Rd
University of AI
Perry
Rotary Club
Jaycees
R.I. Milk Dealers Assoc
Red Cross Fund
Red Cross
St. Mary's Church
Marcia Gifford
Lincoln Ave
Reynolds School
New Members Named to Fourth of July Committee
The town council announced seven new appointees to the Fourth of July Committee after a state submission by Jetter. Members listed include Mrs. Virginia Ruggiaro, Mrs. Bames Jr, Miss Azine L. Foti, Miss Margaret M. Conners, James D. Riley, Mrs. Margaret Comley O Brien, and Banilo Iatuiac.
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Jetter
Virginia Ruggiero
Bames , Jr
Azine L. Foti
Margaret M. Conners
James D. Rly
Margaret- Comley O Brien
Barrington Times editor elected NEWPA president
Boswell S. Bosworth Jr of the Barrington Times was chosen as president of the New England Weekly Press Association at its winter conference in Boston. He helped found NEWPA, has served in multiple leadership roles, and is a Rhode Island alumnus and ex WWII Air Force and National Guard member. The weekend featured Cmdr James Calvert as main speaker, with about 150 weekly papers in six states in NEWPA.
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Boswell S. Bosworth, Jr
Barrington Times
New England Weekly Press Association
Statler-Hilton
Boston
Bosworth
NEWPA
Univ. of Rhode Island
U. S. Air Force
U. I. National Guard
R. I. Press Club
Before
Ganizing the Times
Bristol Phoenix
R. S. Bosworth
Phoenix-Times Publishing Co
Fred Wilson
Narragansett Times
Navy
James Calvert
Skate
Herbert S. Austin
Wellesley
Mass
Lent Schedule At Cong Church Set
The Lenten program at the First Congregational Church was announced by Rev Albert E. Hutchison. The Gospel of St Luke will be the study subject at Sunday worship and the Wednesday series. Holy Week services will be held daily Monday through Thursday at St Michael's Church from 1210 to 1230. Rev Dr Lawrence L Durgin of Central Congregational Church Providence will preach. Services are joint. The Wednesday devotions will be led by a different organization each week with a list of groups and dates.
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First Congregational Church
Albert E. Hutchison
St. «Iichael's Church
Lawrence L. Durgin
Central Congregational Church
Providence
Congregational Church
Woman's Guild
Mar-Co
Chile
Missionary Society
Letter to the Editor criticizes Bristol council over Farley omission
Raymond A. Walker, chairman of the Bristol Republican Town Committee, urges the Bristol Council to correct the omission of Regina C. Farley from the Fourth of July Committee. He argues the delay harms the town, warns against decay and corruption, and defends Farley’s long service.
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Bristol
Raymond A. Walker
Bristol Republican Town Committee
Jewel Hill club plans splint stools at meeting
Jewel Hill Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs Elvira Bullock's Court Street home last Tuesday. After routine business, members outlined plans to work on splint stools and smocked pillows.
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Jewel Hill Home Demonstration Club
Elvira Bullock
Court St
Girl Scouts Award Senior Pins at St Michael's Ceremony
Senior Girl Scouts from Troop 158 earned their pins at a Wednesday evening ceremony at St. Michael's Parish House. Mrs Joseph DuPont Bristol Neighborhood Chairman awarded pins to Joanne Brown Cynthia Drowne Joan Huey Susan Hennessey Judith Menard Patricia Miller Tina Rounds and Pamela Southwick. troop 158 is led by Miss Patricia Foster and Mrs John Hennessey.
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St. Michael's Parish House
Joseph DuPont
Bristol
Joanne Brown
Cynthia Drowne
Joan Huey
Susan Hennessey
Judith Menard
Patricia Miller
Tina Rounds
Pamela Southwick
Patricia Foster
John Hennessey
Bristol church society events and charity fundraisers
A calendar of community events lists ham and bean suppers, card parties, dances, and dinners from January through May. Venues include Mt. Carmel School, Buffington's Drug Store, Thackery Hall, St. Elizabeth's School Auditorium, and the Midway Restaurant, supporting March of Dimes, March of Post, Knights of Columbus, and local clubs.
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First Baptist Church
March of Dimes
Bristol
Lioness Club
Midway House
Benefit of
Mt. Carmel
Fnday
Bristol Highlands Improvement Assoc
Buffington's Drug Store
Mt. Hope
O.E.S. Thackery Hall
St. Elizabeth's Holy Name Society
Kearney Post
American Legion
Post
The
Knights of Columbus
Council No
Midway
Bristol Rotary Club
Guiteras School
Mardi Gras Bridge
Hope Circle
Daughters of Isabella
St. Mary’s Auditorium
The Luanda sloop in St Petersburg harbor
A clipping recounts the 50-foot sloop Luanda formerly Au Revoir built in 1908 by Capt Nat Herreshoff. Now owned by Bill Faelten in St Petersburg, the vessel carries 720 sq ft of canvas after rig and hull changes, survived 1954 Hurricane Carol, and is kept in top condition by the Faelens and their wife Lee.
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St. Petersburg
Fla
Carrie Hopper
Nat Herreshoff
Nat
Au Revoir
Bill Faelten
Luanda
Vinoy Yacht Basin
Florida City
Luanha
Lee
Marion
Mass
Herreshoft
Luanhag
Red Marston
St. Petersburg Times
Anda
Sea Scribe
Florida
Edna
Hazel
Faelens
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Buttonwood
Cong
Jewel Hill
Girl Scouts
International Sunshine Society
Ss Club
Luanhe
Freon Ai
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