I Flew From a Boston Hotel Confronting a Secret Roommate Truth
A writer recounts arriving at the Sheraton Plaza in Boston for a New England weeklies convention. While checking in for two rooms, he misreads numbers and discovers suspicious signs in room 645. Fearing a concealed arrangement, he realizes the mix up and hurriedly exits with his party, seeking correct room assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheraton Plaza
Boston
New England
Sol Kuiman
Peggy McDonald
Peg
Room 645
No 645
Sol Kaiman
Sol
Boston Public Library
Kaiman
Peggy
Monahan Praises Farm Move In Bristol Study
Thomas A Monahan executive director of the R I Development Council praised progress from a Bristol joint meeting on an industrial park at Minturn Farm to serve satellites around a planned oil refinery in Portsmouth. He urged town leaders to decide with minimal outside dictation and offered council help with surveys and site location while noting engineering work lay outside his department. The Bristol council asked planning zoning and Civic Industries Committee to gather facts within 60 days for an April town meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A Monahan
R. I. Development Council
Bristol
Monahan
Minturn Farm
Portsmouth
Saul Ricklin
Civic Industries Committee
Development Council
Planning and Zoning Boards
Mothers' March Sunday Plan and Leadership
The March of Dimes Mother's March begins Sunday at 2 p.m. with the fire whistle signaling the start. Headquarters are at the K of C Hall and containers will be distributed between 1 and 2 p.m. The final committee meeting is tonight with Mrs George V Almeida as chairman and a list of assisting Mesdames and Miss Carmella Russo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
March of Dimes
K. of C. Hall
George V. Almeida
E. Hugh Holmes
Gilda Botelho
Charles J. Tappero
Henry Ferguson
Raymond Makowsky
Benjamin Hazen
Carmella Russo
Anthony Bisbane
Alfred Costa
John Burke
George V Almeida
Angelo Almeida
Dr. N. J. Annarummo
Norman E. Benard
Livingstone Trinity Church Elects Senior Warden at 80th Meeting
Members of Trinity Episcopal elected Charles E. Livingstone senior warden at the 80th annual church corporation meeting. He succeeds Albert Battcher. Lawrence F. Cheetham was chosen as junior warden, Zekiah W. Church was reelected clerk, and Mrs. Lawrence C. Cheetham became treasurer. Delegates to the diocesan convention are Orrin L. Battcher and Mrs. Elizabeth Church Chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Episcopal
Charles E. Livingstone
Church Corporation
Albert Battcher
Aaron F. Usher, Jr
Lawrence F. Cheetham
Hezekiah W. Church
Lawrence C Neetham
Battcher
John N. Sinclair
W. Reeve Harper
Wilton Harrop
Anthony A. Balzano
Frederick W. Coggeshall
John F. Borhek
Dorothy St. Germain
Church
Orrin L. Battcher
Elizabeth Church Chase
Fred M. Straight
Stephen Hopkins
Mary Per- EY
Appenaug
Albert E. Hutchison
First Congregational Church
John Sinclair
Trinity Episcopal Church
John Borges
Thomas D. Adams
Foster Price
2Lows
Maurice C. Smith
Benjamin Hazen
Gene L
Ritchie
Y Girls Glee Club
Lucia Ann Camara
R. S. Bosworth
Emma Rounds
Anthony Lasiello
Recognition Award To Henry A Street
Henry A Street received the 1955 Recognition Award from the Bristol Y.M.C.A. at its annual dinner in the gym. He was honored for years of service to the town, Boy Scouts, recreation, the Y, and the budget committee. Presentation by station chair Russell W. Southwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Street
Bristol Y.mc.a
Street
Russell W. Southwick
Charles Street
George R. Fish
Martha Graham
Wilfred M. Hamill
Frederick S. Bartlett
Charles B. Rockwell
Wallis E. Howe
John W. Church
M. Theresa Donovan
Paul Bruno
Diolinda Abilheira
Abilheira
C. C. Cirillo
Bruno
Hector Massa
Charles F. Dimond
Y. M.C.A
Robert Uatrito
Roger T. Clapp
Providence
Albert F. Means
Hog Island
Boston
Wallis G. Syrgonds
Extension Service
Bristol Council Delays Pla-Pool Licenses Amid Rivalry
The Bristol town council postponed issuing licenses for the Pla-Pool coin operated amusement devices, delaying action until the next session. Twenty two liquor establishments filed for licenses, with owners claiming the devices split coins and resembled cigarette machines. officials warned licenses could be revoked for misuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Bruno
Lester I. King
Fall River
King
Bruno
Police Retirement Seen Next Year in Bristol
Bristol town council discussed the Municipal Police Training School with the U S State Police at the University of Rhode Island. Chief Ferrara indicated retirement may occur within the year for at least one officer. two sergeants are eligible. The council reviewed entry requirements, funding options, and the town budget to support a seven week course with stipends.
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U. S
Ferrara
Bayear
Onla Pace
Euclid De~mers
William T. Cashin
Gandidat
Dapat
Bristol B Ha
Ben
Forthcom
Bruno
Errara
Council
Joseph C. Kinder
Oscar A. Rishe
State Department of Agriculture and Conservation
Bristol Highlands
Joseph Goulart
Caroline
Bertha A. Squatrito
Constantine Brothers
Johnston
R. I
Alfred N. Nunes
Nunes
U. I. Public Expenditures Council
Lenwood Babbitt
Joseph Paul
Joseph L. O’gara
Mt. Hope Avenue
State Street
Rego Presents Bristol Point Sports Project Plan
John L. Rego, department director, announces planned improvements for Bristol Point known as Ferry Point. If funds are appropriated, engineers’ recommended upgrades will be carried out with state and federal support including Dingle Johnson Act funds. A launching ramp at Ferry Road has been informally requested by local sports fishermen groups.
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Bristol Point
Ferry Point
Department of Agriculture and Conservation
John L. Rego
Rego
Ferry Road
Congress
Buried Treasures Sought for March of Dimes Auction
Residents urged to scour attics and closets for goods for a March of Dimes auction chaired by Mrs Raymond Makowsky. Items may be brought to the high school Thursday 2 4 p m and 7 8 p m. auctioneers include Albert Edmonds Frank Miserandino and others. transportation and clerical volunteers listed. merchant gifts coordinated by Mrs A Pansa and David J Ferris.
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Raymond Makowsky
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Livingstone Trinity Church
Regina C. Farley
Heart Fund
Heart
Mary Pereira
Miss Farley
Elias Abilheire
Y.M.C.A
New Bedford
Chicago
Allston
Mass
Hotel Colonial
Harriet Bradford Inn
Hope Street
Popular Cafe
Wood Street
Manny’s
Ringside Grill
Thames Street
Wood Street Cafe
Prudence Cafe
Silver Cafe
Hurricane Cafe
John Street
Wonder Bar
Denny’s Tap
Franklin Street
Nick’s
Bradford Street
Albert's
Mt. Hope
Charles H. Lynch
Anthony DaPonte
Norman Bernard
Gladys Brightman
Anthony J. Ferrara
Samuel D. Clark
James D. Sullivan
Raymond Walker
John Romano
Robert B. Suzman
Anthony Bisbane, Jr
Maynard Shulman
Augustine B. Nerone
Andrew Vorro
Charles Finger
Albert Finger
Hugh Holmes
Vincent Vas
James Husband
Jesu
Transportation Committee
Mrs. A. Pansa
Warren and Barrington
David J. Ferris
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