Town Council expands supervised adult swimming six days a week
The Town Council and Councilman Murphy secure state funds to extend adult supervised swimming at Kunz pier area six days weekly. The plan aims to relieve pressure at Valley and Union streets while addressing public decency and litter issues from some beachgoers. Judge Edward L. Leahy is credited with his experience in securing state support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kunz Pier
Board of Recreation
Murphy
Edward L. Leahy
Valley
Union
Fourth guests and locals share Fourth celebrations
The notice lists several Rhode Island residents and visitors. Warren hosts Mr and Mrs Paul Thompson and family while St Michael's Church gears up for an July 17 bazaar with a chicken salad and ham supper. Others include Pasquarelli of Providence announcing birth Phillip Nicholas June 28 and Francis A Newbold of Treasure Island California on leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Thompson
Warren
Charles O. F. Thompson
Alexander J. Pasquarelli
Yorkshire Street
Providence
Phillip Nicholas
St. Michael’s Church
Parist
Call Holmes House
Waterfront Lunch ad at 205 Thames Bristol's
An old advertising notice promotes the Water front Lunch located at 205 Thames Street next to Ever Readys in Bristol. It touts real Italian home cooked dinners and a neater, more modern eating place with good food as a substitute to a home meal.
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Thames St
Bristol's
New 14 ft Skiff For Sale At 510 Thames Street
Boat listing notes a single new 14 foot skiff available at 510 Thames Street in Bristol Rhode Island. It highlights the model and location for prospective buyers seeking a small craft.
Vacations and Community Events Roundup
A series of short notices lists residents and guests vacationing in New Hampshire Maine and Canada. Visits include Mrs Granits Farm New Hampshire and Mr and Mrs John W DeWolf during the holidays. Also noted are a National Institute for Voice Disorders clinic opening at Martin Hall and Bristol Womens Club placing ten painted refuse cans along Hope Street to improve the business district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Tetreault
Alice Walsh
Mrs. Granit
New Hampshire
Joseph Sylvia
Charles Street
Maine
Canada
National Institute For Voice Disorders
Martin Hall
Martin
Hopetreet
Bristol Womens Club
Raymond Makowsky
Ays
Schedule at Kunz's Pier for supervised swimming this July
The Recreation Board announced the Kunz's Pier supervised swimming schedule beginning yesterday. Beginners aged 6 to 10 take 10 am sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays in July and weekdays in August. those over 11 attend 11 am classes. Intermediate swimmers use 1 to 2 pm and advanced 2 to 3 pm on the same days, with free swim 3 to 4 pm.
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the Recreation Board
Kunz’s Pier
Beauchamp to Lead Trinity Week Services in Town
The Rev. John T. Beauchamp rector of St. Paul’s Portsmouth will conduct weekday services here during Rev. Thomas E. Little’s absence on vacation. Sunday services directed by Rev. Paul Hartzell of the Religious Congregation. Hartzell to be guest of the Calbraith Perrys. Confessions scheduled Saturday 4 30 to 5 and 7 to 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Beauchamp
St. Paul's Church
Portsmouth
Trinity Church
Thomas E. Little
Father Hartzell
Sousa Wins Bristol Popular Boy Title In 1948
Everett Sousa 14 son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Sousa of Metacom Avenue Bristol was named Most Popular Boy in Bristol after a Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps contest at Reynolds School. He received a deluxe bicycle from Commissioner George R Fish as proceeds support the corps new equipment fund. Sousa led early then trailed Virgil Almeida before gaining 9337 votes to Almeida's 6440. He thanked relatives and friends at the award ceremony.
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Everett Sousa
Joseph Sousa
Metacom Avenue
Bristol
Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and
Young Sousa
Sousa
George, R. Fish
Reynolds School
Virgil Almeida
Boy Scout
Guiteras
Drum Corps
Clam Bakes and Picnics Scheduled in August
Coming Events list outlines the 7th Annual Clam Bake at Garcia's Farm on Aug 1, the St Elizabeth Church annual picnic at Rego's Farm on Aug 8, Bristol Republican Town Committee clambakes at Rego's Farm on Aug 22, and the First Annual Ball of St Mary's Social Club at White Rail Riding Club on Aug 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept
C & 4. Corp
Garcia’s
St. Elizabeth Church
Rego
Bristol Republican Town Committee
St Mary’s Social Club
Foot Fungicide Ad Promises Quick Relief At Buffingtons
An advertisement for Teol a strong fungicide claims it kills athlete’s foot itch within one hour using 90 percent alcohol. It is promoted for sale at Buffingtons Pharmacy and promises a 35 cent back offer if not satisfied.
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Buffingtons Pharmacy
Basketball League To Start At Playground
Ernie Calverly of Providence Steamrollers visited the playground with Anthony Agatiello to outline a four team summer league. Lou Pieri sponsors the program at the Rhode Island Auditorium. Calverly will supervise skills Mondays at 10 while games run Tuesdays and Fridays at 2. The state playground championship will crown winners in late August with prizes awarded.
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Ernie Calverly
U. I. State College
Providence Steamrollers
Anthony Agatiello
Lou Pieri
Rhode Island Auditorium
Agatiello
Calverly
Funda Hisesele
Parents Of GI Brides Seek Funds To Visit Here
A Bristol England group calling itself The G. I. Brides' Parents and Friends Association, Bristol Branch, asks local funds to hire ships bringing English war brides' parents to visit their daughters. The letter, signed by Reg A. Wilkurs, Hon Secretary, notes efforts include dances, whist drives, and sales to raise money.
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Bristol
England
Tthemselves
G. I. Brides’ Parents and Friends Association
Reg A. Wilkurs
Lincoln St
Barton Hill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bristol Phoenix Publishing Co
R. L
Bradford St
Corner of
Thames
Roswell S. Bosworth
R. I
JIST
National Editorial
Jaana
Charles H. Newman
P. O. Box
Manny
Ringside Grill
Bristol, R. I
Launderers
Francis A. Newbold
Franklin Street
Treasure Island
Calfornia
William Kemph
Grace
Walter Miller
High Street
Newark
Kemph
Burnside Lodge
Knights of Phythias
Thhat
P J. Arice
Port Arthur
Texas
iMr
Frank’ Varro
Prospect Street
John H Morrissey
New York
Mary Morrissey
Washington, DC
James C Ruggiero
Church Street
Thomas Morrissey
Jackson Heights
N. Y
Daniel Morrissey
Raymond A Thomas
Anthony S.thomas
Thomas
Columbia University
Slocum’s Boat Shop
R.I
Bush
John T. Lewis
Virginia
W. Frederick Williams
Johnw. DeWolf
Mary Rosalind Sturges
Chestnut Hall
Philadelphia
Walas E. Howe
Dope Street
Edward H. Rellel Isr
John Pimental
Jackie
New England States
John T. Beauchamp
Trinity
Play IT Safe
Bristol Cleansers & Dyers
Hope Street
Studebaker
Tel
Mary Cappuccilli
Hope St
Marguerite
State St. Warren
WM. C. Todd, JR
Metacom
Claire O’rourke
School of the Dance
K. of C. Hall
State Street
Cabral’s
Siman & Son Poultry Farm
Metacom Ave
Rose
the Town Tavern, Inc
Jose
Big Joe) Carretro
CE Corporation
Federal Deposit
Deine
Besen St
Fall River
Mass
John E. Merolla
Teddy
Chilper
H.P To
Thames Street
Bradford
State
Wood St
Arisbane
Cushman
Foxhill Road
Parker Ave
High St
Bristol ‘Arrows
Spinsens
Lucien Nontacs
Fasano
Bay View Ave
Lucien Montaro
Vincent Fasano
Bay View Avenue
Samuel Kinder
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