Bristol County Vocational School Measure Advances
Alfano backs Measure BIC urging study of a regional Bristol County vocational school to meet state needs. Repano introduces a public works resolution seeking traffic lights at Good Ave and Meta com Ave, Bay View and Metacom Avenues, and Hope and Washington Streets with peak Friday traffic noted.
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Alfano
State Board of Ducation
Bristol County
Rode Island
Good Ave
Metacom Ave
U. S. Development Council
Bay View
Metacom Avenues
Hope and
Washington Streets
Chamber backs park area plan near Colt Farm
The board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce voted to send letters to Town Council and state representatives urging a properly developed park area at Colt Farm. They did not oppose some public use but oppose residential development. The group may still consider public control, while entertaining a high school football team visit at a Chamber dinner on Feb 4 at The Castle. A committee was named to plan a Fourth of July souvenir program.
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Colt Farm
Chamber of Commerce
Genet Assembly
P&tk
Castle
Michael Ascolli
James Salzano
Frank Almeida
Opposition to Primrose Road development plan debate
iCap opposes town repairs on Primrose Road citing state law and plat obligations. The discussion centers on developers building houses without roads, risking bankruptcy and setting a bad precedent for other plots. Residents face mud issues delaying vehicle access and safety concerns. Frank L. Martin weighs in.
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Cap
Eimrose Road
Primrose Lane
Lar
Towtt
Testimonial Dinner for Council President Sousa Planned
A testimonial dinner dance for Council President Wm P Sousa is set for March 17 at the White Cosh. The date honors his birthday and his middle name Patrick. Anthony Baker Pereira chairs the committee with assistants Fred Bruho Anthony J Dennis Jr Jack Sylvester James Salzano and Charles Silvia listed. The full committee will be announced later.
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Council
Wm. P Sousa
St. Patrick’s Day
White Cosh
Mr. Sousa
Patrick
Anthony Baker Pereira
Fred Bruho
Anthony J. Dennis, Jr
Jack Sylvester
James Salzano
Charles Silvia
Dr Capone Urges Community Blood Bank Plan
Dr A Capone proposes a community blood bank to serve individuals outside existing banks. At the Chamber of Commerce board meeting he outlined creating a volunteer on call list, with a coordinator to record donations and prevent repeat calls. He cites a $40 pint cost and notes he has donated 51 times.
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Dr Capone
A. Capone
Chamber of Commerce
YMCA
Chamber
Castle
Dr. Capone
Reinvestment Urged From Minturn Farm Land Sale
Dr Russell S Bray, chairman of the planning board, urged reinvestment of revenue from Minturn Farm land sale to aid the town. Minturn Farm was donated by the late Davis Wilson with a stipulation that proceeds assist the impoverished. Further details noted a continuation on page 20.
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Russell S. Bray
Minturn Farm
Davis Wilson
Providence College Glee Club Benefit Concert Here
The Providence College Glee Club will give a concert in Bristol on Saturday evening February 2 for the March of Dimes. The 64 member choir will perform at Colt High Memorial auditorium under director Rev Leo S Cannon with assistant Rev Raymond B St George. William R Fasano of 28 Bay View Ave serves as club president.
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Providence College Glee Club
Bristol
Colt High Memorial Auditorium
Glee Club
Atlantic Coast
Leo S Cannon
Raymond B St George
William R Fasano
William Fasano
Bay View Ave
Mothers March on Dimes Planned for Wednesday Night
The Mothers March to raise funds for the March of Dimes is set for Wednesday night. Fire sirens will sound at 7 p.m. to mark the start, with Mrs. Mary Pereira leading the project.
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March of Dimes
Mary Pereira
Legion Blood Bank Draws 82 Donors in Sunday Drive
Eighty two donors gave blood at the Legion Blood Bank conducted Sunday under auspices of Kearney Post No 6 American Legion. John J. Sylvia, chairman, said the committee is pleased with the turnout the largest in the state since September. Sixty one new donors were recorded and clergy cooperation and church mentions were acknowledged.
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Kearney Post
No 6
The
American Legion
John J. Sylvia
Sylvia
Red Cross Drive Organization Is Announced Today
Manuel A Sousa the 1963 Red Cross Fund Raising Drive chair announced the drive set for March with house to house solicitation on Red Cross Sunday March 10 Vice chair Frank J Sylvia Jr treasurer Thomas D Adams heads of divisions include Mrs Benjamin R Ebersman Maurice C Smith III Mrs Gilbert C Hoover Charles Newman Mrs Earl G Sturdevant and Capt Charles O Cook Jr The Drive Organization will meet at the YMCA Monday Feb at 8 pm to discuss plans.
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Manuel A. Sousa
Earl G Sturdevant
Charles O. Cook, Jr
New Club for Retired Men Formed at Bristol YMCA
Sena tor Joseph F Bruno and General Secretary George A Jenkins help form a new Bristol YMCA club for retired men. The Haffenreffer Room will host daytime social games and relaxation with monthly business meetings planned. Interested men may join by reporting at the Y office.
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Joseph F Bruno
George A Jenkins
Bristol
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iCap
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Frank L. Martin
Will P. Sousa
P.C. Glee Club
Y.M.C.A
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Haffenreffer
Henry Miranda
Domenic Vitello
Edward Saucier
John Rodrigues
George A. Jenkins
Santo Matrone
Manuel Viera
Legion Blood Bank
Red Cross Drive
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