Sewer Commission Weighs Outfall Location Monday
The Sewer Construction Committee will meet Monday evening to hear engineer reports and decide the main sewer line outfall. Options include the current Walker's Island site or redirecting to Mt Hope Bay through Perry Road to reach deeper waters avoiding private property. Members include Prof. James S. Coles chair and U S Senator Edward L. Leahy among others.
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Walker’s Island
Mt. Hope Bay
Perry Road
James S. Coles
Anthony W. DuPont
Julio F. Xavier, Jr
G R. Perrom
P. J. Gallagher
Werner Follin
Joseph Camparténa
Murphy Assumes Rotary Duties and Local Club News
F J Murphy becomes Bristol Rotary Club president at White Rail Riding Club meeting. Past president Stephen W Hopkins receives pin. Officers named include William D Hall Howard R Newman and J Foster F Price. John D Moore reports on Rotary International convention and attendance records noted for Albert A Edmonds and others. Doctor Raymond A Thomas earns Doctor of Laws and has a notable legal career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis J. Murphy
Bristol Rotary Club
White Rail
Stephen W. Hopkins
William D. Hall
Howard R. Newman
J. Foster F. Price
John D. Moore
Rotary International
Detroit
Newman
Albert A. Edmonds
William H. Angevine
D. V. A. Capone
V. J. deRocha
Samuel A. Hall
Fred P. Stradling
Anthony S. Thomas
Aerial Fireworks Display Over Bristol Draws Thousands
Thousands gathered at Wood Street Park and observers across Bristol watched a major aerial fireworks display on Tuesday night. The event proceeded despite earlier rain with a climactic multi-rocket finale and clear visibility for miles. Earlier, Bristol Deifiance Hose Company beat Marieville Fire Department in the Water Battle on the common amid a heavy shower.
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Wood Street Park
Bristol
De-ifiance Hose Company
Marieville
Perroni Claims First In Ripe Tomato Race
G. R. Perroni of 70 Washington Street Bristol has made first claim to the annual Bristol ripe tomato contest. He says he plucked the first ripe tomato from his garden on Tuesday afternoon and invites others with proof to contact the Phoenix office and Perroni at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Perroni
Washington Street
Bristol
Perroni
Phoenix Office
Mr. Perroni
McGrath and Leahy Urge Calm Unity Amid Crises
U S Attorney General J Howard McGrath and Senator Edward L Leahy addressed Patriotic Exercises praising freedom and calling Americans to stand firm in Korea and worldwide. They urged unity, support for allies, and preservation of constitutional rights against godless dictators.
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U. S
J. Howard McGrath
Edward L. Leahy
Korea
McGrath
United States
Leahy
Europe
United Nations
America
Thomas Jefferson
BMC Defeats Ascoli 7 4 in Twi League Thriller
BMC backed by pitcher Rip Wah Voast with 13 hits and 20 bases won 7 to 4 over Ascoli in Twi League action. Massano doubled and tripled, Vollaro homered twice, boosting BMC within one game of first place C&A. The game ended after six due to darkness with Voast improving to 3–0 and Alves falling to 3–1.
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BMC
Ascoli
B.M.C
Lou Massano
George Garvin
Andy Vollaro
Massano
Balzano
Vollaro
Johnny Baker
Pat Codola
Leahy Declines Run for Unexpired Senate Term
U S Senator Edward L Leahy of this town announced Wednesday he will not seek the balance of the unexpired term in the coming election. He wrote Governor John O Pastore and Stephen A Fanning confirming he would not be a candidate, clearing the field for Pastore who announced his candidacy.
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U. S
Edward L. Leahy
J. Howard McGrath
Leahy
Stephen A. Fanning
Democratic State Committee
John O. Pastore
Pastore
Democratic Party
Mr. Fanning
United States Senate
Edward L. Leah
Return After Three Years In Germany
Lt and Mrs David P Bryant have returned to the United States after a three year Army tour in Germany. They arrived with 15 month old daughter Jane Randolph Bryant and spent the holidays with Mrs Bryant's parents at 8 Cole Street. On Wednesday they left for Sherman Texas to visit Lt Bryant's parents. He plans to reattend Harvard Law School as part of his Army training.
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David P. Bryant
U. S. Army
Germany
Jane Randolph Bryant
Local U S Rubber works ratify supplemental contract
Thousands attend parade as Local 339 Bristol Plant confirms a supplemental agreement with the United States Rubber Company and union leaders. The deal standardizes wage equity seniority rules and working conditions while adding new pension and insurance provisions effective July 1 1950 for 65 year olds with 20 to 25 years of service and long term disability benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Rubber Company
Int. United Rubber Cork Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America
C.I.0
Bristol
Bristol Fourth of July Parade Draws Tens of Thousands
About 40 000 spectators packed Bristol for an 11 division Fourth of July parade. The crowd watched planes from Hillsgrove fly overhead and admired floats including a 43 foot aircraft carrier model and a flower United States flag float. The event featured 13 bands and antique cars with period costumes, ending with a police escorted march led by Chief Marshal Harold Church Paull.
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Bristol
Hope Street
Metacom Avenue
Mount Hope Bridge
152Nd
Air National Guard
Hillsgrove
Church Street
de Felice Florists
United States
Rhode Island
Hilton A. C
Newport
Eugene Perry Post
Bristol Badgers
Bristol Boy Scouts
Worcester Kiltie
U. S. Naval Training Station
Warwick
H. F. Drummond
Arnold‘Zwier
Riverside Post
St. Aloysius
Bristol Portuguese
Three drownings and 700 lost lives prompt safety warnings
The writer argues that holiday drownings and over 700 other fatalities show the need for ongoing safety reminders. They note people ignore warnings, urge restful vacations, and criticize the race to drive far and fast. The National Safety Council backs quieter, safer summer activities.
Vacation road and water safety tips from the Council
The Council offers safety reminders for travelers and holidaymakers. It urges moderate driving speeds, vehicle readiness, and a packed first aid kit. It cautions about varying traffic laws, downhill driving, and the need to pass only when clear. It also warns against overexertion on vacation and water dangers after meals.
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F. J. Murphy
Rotary
Raymond A. Thomas
Raymond A .Thomas
John Marshall Law School
Chicago
Colt Memorial High School
Providence College
Brooklyn Law School
Delta Theta Phi
New York County Lawyers’ Association
Brooklyn
Thomas
State of
New York
Washington
Highway Dept
Kirk Douglas
Lauren Bacall
Doris Day
Randolph Scott
Ruth Roman
Zachary Scott
Old Mexico
Estellta Rodriguez
Robert Rockwell
Dorothy Patrick
Thurston Hall
William Holden
Coleen Gray
Mary Jane Saunders
Techni
Jerome Courtland
Beverly Tyler
Joseph Calleia
Roy Roberts
van Voast
Alves
Ascot
C&a
St. Elizabeth
U.S
Sen
Joseph Pereira
Frank Perry
Thomas Vendetujoli
Frank Sousa
Michael Tamburro
F. S. Bartlett
J. F. Connell
Frederick T. Goff
Venditto Bros
Rate Theational Safety Council
Council
Jetta
Somerset
Zoure
Doolins OF
Oklahoma
East Side
Fall River RD
Brightman St. Bridge
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