Community notices and gardening tips from local press
Local items note 45th Boy Scout Week events with Manuel Torres attending the Rhode Island opening, and a Splash Party planned. Also committee meetings for anniversary events, a Rotary Club speech, birth announcement, and real estate board activity. Gardening guidance covers dwarfing of trees by grafting, bark reversal, and root pruning with a note offering Extension Bulletin No. 101.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toop and Teswenal
Manuel Torres
Rhode Island
Meuse
Fire Department budget request details for equipment and allocations
The proposal lists hose and gear purchases including 608 ft of 244 inch hose, sirens, monitors, radios, fire badge supplies, foam, air tanks, and a walkie talkie liaison. Requested total is $2,747.50 less than last year with a new overall request of $3,600 and specific allocations to four companies, Rescue Squad, Fog Squad, Fire Police, and the Memorial Day committee.
Police Report Highlights Several Car Collisions on City Streets
A January police report logs multiple rear end and crash incidents. Alice E. Roser and Alyce Walsh collide on Thames Street at 8 am, while a separate reckless driving case nets Robert Burns a $20 fine and costs. Other entries note a car damage from a curb strike near Rego Construction, shattered windshield injuries, a towed vehicle, and a listed parked car damage on Sowams Drive.
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Thames St
Alice E. Roser
Bradford St
Alyce Walsh
Duffield Rd
Robert Burns
Us.s
Yellowstone
Melville
Burns
Bay View Ave
Rego Construction
David& Hunt
U.S.S
First Congregational
Chii
USN
Arthur Ayers
Hope St
Sowams Dr
Frank H. Andrews
Pagmano St
Merrill W. Pickett
Jaws Jd. Phiacepecstricing .of District Court
Aidge Joseph Accardi
First Baptist Church Installs Officers Sunday
At a special dedication service the First Baptist Church installed officers for the coming year. Rev. Walter W. Swanson presided and names were given for deacons Fred Hodgson Harold E Pedley Sr Zeferino Vieira Arthur Marz Henry W Luther Deaconesses Mrs Walter Swanson Mrs Henry Luther Mrs Harriet Maxfield Harold E Pedley Jr and Mrs E Campbell. Officers include moderator Wilson R Luther treasurer Henry W Luther clerk Fred Hodgdon financial secretary Mrs Albert Battcher auditor Zeferino Vieira. Committee chairs include prudential Fred Hodgdon finance Francis Luther ushering and hospitality Henry W Luther and Mrs Walker Swanson music Dorothy Mott baptismal Mrs James Bullock flower Mrs Margaret Fillmore advisory board Wilson R Luther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Walter W. Swanson
Fred Hodgson
Harold E. Pedley
Zeferino Vieira
Arthur Marz
Henry W. Luther
Walter Swanson
Henry Luther
Harriet Maxfield
Harolld E. Pedley
E. Campbell
Real Estate Bids Sought on Bristol Property Sale
Bids will be received for the sale of a cottage at 728 St Bristol and a 48 acre lot of land in Bristol, with February 10, 1958, as the deadline. The advertiser Norman E. Benard, 728 Hope St, Bristol, reserves the right to reject any or all bids or accept the bid deemed in the highest interest.
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fri-BeomMi
St. Bristol
Norman E. Benard
Hope St
Bristol
R. L
Local Catholic Arena Damages Settlement Reached
Chief Fer rara reports partial restitution from two Barrington youths for damages to Boxes in three Catholic arenas. Total assessed $67.50 after three weeks of discussions with parents, $22.50 already paid and $45 due. Remainder expected soon as authorities continue talks with families.
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Ferrara
Barrington
Skit Feature Of Cub Meeting At Pack Five
A Cub Scout Pack Five meeting featured a skit performed by new cubs led by Mrs Barnes Newberry assisted by Mrs Norton Grubb. Mrs Earl Rounds was pianist. Kenneth Commette and James Lathrop advanced to scouting with acceptance by Howard House of Troop Five. Awards included John Martin silver arrow, Robert Weir assistant denner stripe, Joseph Vitel third place with two silver arrows, Brian Tucker denner stripe and silver arrow, and John Pierce silver arrow. James Husband gave the scoutmaster benediction. refreshments were served by Mrs Pearson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes Newberry
Norton Grubb
Earl Rounds
Charles J. Tappero
Falkon Davis
Albert V. Pearson
Kenneth Commette
James Lathrop
Howard House
Troop Five
John Martin
Silver Arrow
Robert Weir
Denner
Joseph Vitel
Brian Tucker
John Pierce
Benediction
James Husband
Pearson
Bristol chapter of NARCE to form Thursday night
Civil retirees organize a Bristol county chapter of the National Association of Retired Civil Employees. The meeting is set for Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Central Fire Station in Warren with John Briscoll, national field representative, in attendance. All civil service retirees are invited.
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Bristol County
National Association of Retired Civil Employees
Central Fire Station
Warren
John Briscoll
NARCE
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Joseph J. Bisbane, Jr
Raymond A. Thomas
Council
Francis Luther
Robert R. Koehne
George Mitchell
Margaret Fillmore
Patricia Swanson
Koehne
Barnes Newberry Jr
Monkey Wrench Lane
Providence Board of Realtors
Wayland Manor
Chair of Unity
St. Mary’s Church
St. Vincent de Paul Society
John J. Lewis
John George
Laredo Air Force Hospital
Laredo, Tex
Arthur Lewis
P. A. G. Kastela
The
Providence Be Business Bureau
Rotary Club
White Rail
USA
Lions Club
Midway House
Montgomery
Quinta-Gamelin
Army’ Reserve Center
Colt. Drive
Val
Treas
Fire Department
G. Pisin
Qibson Rd
Mor
John the Tailor
Interest & Principal Inc
Sunset Bakery
Edoy
Mahch OF Dimes
Colt Memorial
Colt Auditorium
Farren
Mabe
Wiseen
Thurs
Foi & Bat
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