Controversy over Prudence Island Laboratory debate heats Bristol meeting
At a Portsmouth meeting critics and supporters clashed over the Prudence Island Laboratory project. North Farm superintendent A C Browning warned cattle herds could decline if built nearby. Government officials defended the lab as beneficial, while locals pressed for questions and statements, ending with a ceremonial vote of thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nunes
Kunz Lahsel
Portsmouth
A. C. Browning
North Farm
Prudence Island
Dr. Shoening
Mabley Williams
Providence
Ian Walker
Massachusetts
John R Bernardo
Republian Town
Bristol Primary Voting Set for February Seventh 1949
Notice announces Democrat primary at Artillery Armory Bristol County Courthouse Reynolds School on February 7 1949 to nominate candidates for Town Moderator Town Clerk Town Council Probate Judge Town Treasurer School Committee Seats Assessor and Sewer Commissioner District Moderators and Clerks Polls open 8 AM to 9 PM Board of Canvassers John W Church Clerk.
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Artilery Armory
State Street
Bristol County Court House
High Street
Reynolds School
Bristol
John W Church
Zoning Board Meeting On Walker's Cove Permit
The Bristol Rhode Island Zoning Board of Review will meet Thursday February 3 1949 at 7 30 p m in the Town Hall Council Chambers Burnside to hear a petition by Charles DeE Brownell for permission to use a steel building and lumber shed at Walker's Cove Bristol RI to store equipment for the Rhode Island National Guard.
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Bristol
R. I
Burnside
Charles DéEw
Brownell
Walker's Cove
R I
Transfer of club liquor license and estate matters noted
Town Clerk records show an application dated January 6 1949 for transfer of class D club license and to sell beverages under General Laws Chapter 162.175. Amy A Goddard and Madeline G Rice related parties appear. Executrix estate notices require creditors to file claims by January 28 1949.
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Bristol Aerie
Foe
State Street
Emily
Marjorie H .Coburn
Boston
Massachusetts
Daniel S . Hinman
Wakefield R I
Tae
Rhode Island hosts first state Christian Youth Conference Sunday
The first state wide interdenominational Christian Youth Conference meets at Trinity Union Methodist Church in Providence on Sunday afternoon February 6. Delegates from Rhode Island churches expected as the RI Christian Youth Council and Veterans of the Armed Forces organize the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Trinity Union Methodist Church
Trinity Square
R. I. Christian Youth Council
R 1 Council of Churches
Bradford Street Fire Sparks City Fire Units
A fire at 36 Bradford Street, caused by an unknown source, scorched the second story bedroom walls of Manuel Lopes and wife. All fire companies responded to the general alarm. Manuel Lopes Jr. and Albert Lopes were home alone. both deny playing with matches. Mrs Lopes was in Warren. The house is a two family dwelling.
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Manuel Lopes
Bradford Street
Lopes
Manuel Lopes Jr
Albert
Opportunity Class Guests Of Telephone Co
Twelve boys from Guiteras Jr High Opportunity Class visited the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company Bristol Office yesterday afternoon guided by instructor Anthony E. Agatiello. Next week they tour Collins and Aikman Corp. A high mass for Maria Ciazzi and Lucia Ruggiere is at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
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Guiteras
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Maria Ciazzi
Lucia Ruggiero
Lieutenant Turner Commissioned in Rhode Island Guard Battery
Lena Lieut Turner was commissioned second lieutenant in Battery C 243rd AAA AW BN R I N G at State Armory ceremonies. Second Lieutenant Roudet O Turner of 283 Wood Street received his gold bars from Battery Commander Captain Raymond J Makowsky before the battery. Campanella promoted to first lieutenant, having served as an enlisted man in Battery C and attending OCS.
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MacNeil
Department of the Army
First Army
Fort Adams
Rhode Island
Fort H G Wright
Connecticut
Fort Banks
Fort Devens
Boston
Massachusetts
Fort Dix
New Jersey
New York City
Army and
Air Force
Providence
Pawtucket
Woonsocket
West Warwick
Westerly
National Guard
243Rd Aaa AW BN
State Armory
Roudet O. Turner
Wood Street
Raymond J. Makowsky
Samuel Campanella
OCS
Coming Events February Cookouts and Club Meetings
Wednesday event at St Mary’s Auditorium by St Mary’s Mothers Club from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday hours until 12:30. February 19 a ham and bean supper at Hope Street location, hosted by Hope Chapter No 6 at Thackery Hall. February 18 a Valentine eta event by C and A Girls’ Club at Bristol Yacht Club.
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St. Mary’s Auditorium
St. Mary’s Mothers Club
Easterbrooks
Ham
Hope St
T. Hope
Thackery Hall
A. Girls’ Club
Bristol Yacht Club
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Joseph S Wholey
L. Hope S
PRI
Jane A. Holmes
Warren, Rhode Island
South Main and
Bradford Streets
Warren
Bailey
R.M.S
Thames Street
Tel. Com
John
CAV
First Street
Bradford ST
Waldron Co
Stuart Barr
Frank Cardoza
Shaws Lane
el. Warren
Metacom Ave
HR. I
J. E. Connors Funeral Home, Inc
Hope Street
George M.wilbur & Sons CO
Main St
Tel
Constitution St
Tel. Br
WM. J. Smith & Son
Robert J. McKay
A W Smith
McKay
Fuller
Lewis Rego
Ellis Ave
Connection
Sansone
Froberg
Anti- Prudence Island Association
Kunz
Wood and
Burton
Hope
Church
State
Bradford Sts
de Wollf
Mainland Water Streets
Kent’s Corner
Riverside, R. I
Frederick T Goff
Secy
Intoxicating Beverage License
Counc
Burnside Memorial Building
John W
State OF
Probate Court OF the Town OF
Probate
Christian Youth Conference
the Army
Armed Forces
Regular Army
New York-New England
M K MacNeil
Bradford ‘Street
Guests of Telephone Co
Lena Lieut. Turner
Eagles
St. Bristol
C. W. Weaver
E. W. Weaver
High ST
Bristol, R. L
Charles M. Connery
Cel
Burton St
O.g's
Luckies
Philip Morris
M. D
George S. Sparks
Dimond Ave
R. I Tel
Dorchester Mutual
Ig. L. Watson Co., Inc
Weybosset Street
R. 1
Bristol County
Joseph C. Silvia
Bayview Ave
Sammy Valet
Val-Lux
VICE
Warren R. I
Bache
Assel
CHILD
Ipana
Phillips’ Milk
Magnesia
Vick
Patch
Warner
Mead
Haleys
Scott
Johnson
Alka-Seltzer
Dexti
Johnson’s Baby Powder
Pertussin
Fasteeth
Pablum
Casafra
Werner’s
Colgate’s
Fletcher
Mennen
Poldent
Bayer
Aspirin
Vatronal
Arrid
E. Wightman
John Donato & Son
Franklin St
Joseph M. Amaral
Parker Ave
Warren, R.I. Tel
Victor A. Masiello Barrington
Carvalho
Poultry
Wodkine St
District Nursing
Martha Graham
Hope Bt
Thyra Carlson
County Roofing Company
Bristol Tel
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