Thanx program fuels aid for Korea troops in San Diego
In 1951 Mrs. Carlton Shaw started Thanx by placing a classified ad for serv icemen names. Volunteers sent letters and small gifts like candles and candy to troops in Korea, boosting morale. The drive expanded with community support, growing into a national effort headed from San Diego with honorary chair Bob Hoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton Shaw
San Diego
Korea
Thanx
Mrs. Shaw
Hendle SoHo
al i
Bob Ope
Hearing Set On Herreshoff Zoning Plea
The Bristol Zoning Board of Review ordered a second hearing on the Herreshoff family petition to build a show place for Captain Nat Herreshoff's ship building mementoes. The session will occur August 13 after questions about member presence arose. A previous hearing was held last month and a Wardwell Lumber Company request plus Mrs. Helena Brooks of 1242 Hope Street was noted.
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Herreshoff
Nat Herreshoff
Bristol
Zoning Board of Review
Hope Street
J. Francis Connell
Wardwell Lumber Company
Helena Brooks
Local 220 Raises Funds for Fire Relief Effort
A union driven donor list shows Local 220 contributing to a fire fund, with multiple civic groups and individuals such as Salvation Army Bristol Branch American Red Cross St. Michael's Church Florence Nelsons and Bristol clubs pledging amounts from $10 to $50. The evolving tally includes church societies and community organizations like Bristol Women's Club International Sunshine Society and Deacons Fund as part of a broader charitable drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Rubber
Committee of Judges
T Miothi
Salvation Army
Bristol
American Red Cross
Urlcpwa
CIO
St. Michael’s Church
Florence T. and
Robert W. Nelson
Pyramids of Charity
Women’s Club
International Sunshine Society
Beach Opens Evenings With No Lifeguards
Recreation Director Anthony Agatiello announced the town will extend beach hours to 8 p.m. though no lifeguards will be on duty. Police will patrol, but parents are advised to keep children off after 6 p.m. at the beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eanet Tor
Anthony Agatielro
Agatiello
Y Day Camp Deadline Set for YMCA Summer Program
Registration closes July 22 for YMCA Day Camp with over 20 boys enrolled and a potential record turnout. Joseph Murgo, camp chair, notes attractions and a learn-to-swim focus at a sheltered cove site. Camp runs four weeks for 12 dollars or two weeks for seven, ages six to fourteen, with bus transport and rain plan at the YMCA.
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YMCA
Joseph A. Murgo
Margo
Ne Sm
Ihem
Joseph Secura
Ag One Ass T
John Paul Aridrade
Colt
Securo
Jason Succeeds Murphy as Bristol CD Director
John Jason of 21 Cooke Street has been named communications director of the Bristol Civil Defense Organization CD. Dr Nelson G Beals announced the appointment after accepting the resignation of the former director and offering his business facilities for CD work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jason
Cooke Street
Bristol Civil Defense Organization
Nelson G. Beals
Beals
July Fourth Receipts Reported by Celebration Committee
The Fourth of July committee met to finalize its 153 celebration finances. An approximate income of 3511.50 was reported with expenses detailed by vendors and other costs. the chairman Ralph G. McCay said the balance could not be accurately stated until all bills are paid.
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Fourth of
Scinate
Ralph G. McCay
on call doctors listed for Bristol Warren and Barrington
The notice lists on call physicians by date for Bristol Warren and Barrington with single contact numbers. Included are C Paul Bruno Samuel D Clark Antonio F DAngelo Hubert Holdsworth Joseph E Seabra William L Serbst George F Creamer Robert W Drew Ralph J Petrucci Ulysse Forget and A Giura with corresponding telephone prefixes and dates from July through October.
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Bristol
Warren
Barrington
C-Paul Bruno
Samuel D. Clark
Antonio F. D'Angelo
Hubert Holdsworth
Joseph E. Seabra
William L. Serbst
C. Paul Bruno
Antonio F. D’angelo
Robert W. Drew
Ralph J. Petrucci
Ulysse Forget
A. Giura
Charles FE. Millard
House of Industry Legend in Town History
Town lore says Capt. James O Wolf built and gifted a large Poor Farm house, but records show no gift. In 1822 the town contracted with Benj Norris to build the house on land given earlier by Nancy Russell and Sarah Russell of Bristol, disproving the familiar tale of a royal town handover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O’wolf
Dr. Wolf
O’wolf
Nancy Russell
Bristol
Sarah Russell
Second Annual Summer Frolic to Benefit Bristol Narrows Fund
The Bristol Narrows Improvement Association will host the Second Annual Summer Frolic on Friday at 8 p.m. at the White Rail Riding Club in Mt. Hope Bay. Proceeds go to a fund for a planned club house and community center. Judges will award prizes for prettiest gowns, with first second and third place. Mathias Brito will direct the orchestra for the dance, and a local committee lists donors and organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Narrows
Improvement Associates
White Rail Riding Club
Mt. Hope Bay
Mathias Brito
Newport Market Bought by Buculo
Domenic E. Buculo of 1218 Hope Street purchases Tallman Fish Market on Broadway Newport a business in operation since 1911. He buys from Clifton L. Tallman who had sold interest in the Tallman and Mack Fish Company to Buculo’s father Mariano Buculo. The younger Buculo has worked with the Buculo Brothers in Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domenic E. Buculo
Hope Street
Tallman Fish Market
Broadway
Newport
Buculo
Clifton L. Tallman
Ansee
Tallman and Mack ‘Fish Company
Mariano Buculo
Bristol
Local Scouts Depart for Third Annual Jamboree
Three junior leaders from First Bristol Troop Joseph Motta Jr 16 Carlton Pinheiro 15 both Eagle Scouts and Anthony Nastri Jr 14 Star Scout left Union Station at 7 15 a m for Santa Anna California to join sixty scouts and leaders from across California at the Irvine Ranch jamboree. They will be away 21 days with a week at the jamboree and side trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Santa Anna
California
Boy Scouts of America
Irvine Ranch
Union Station
West Coast
Joseph Motta Jr
Carlton Pinheiro
Anthony Nastri, Jr
Pie Eaters View for Seventh Annual Pie Contest
Defending champions and top pie eaters gather for the 7th annual contest at Agathili Recreation Field. Sata and Soha Stan plan to compete amid strong entrants as Agatiello aims to defend title and others eye a strong showing in the crowding field.
Local Survey Notes Confusion and Half‑Hidden Details
A fragmentary note describes a 75 person turnout at a Reynolds School planning session with references to a New England Survey and service measures. The garbled text references taxes, districts, and time frames but lacks clear names or places, leaving a hazy picture of a local survey event and its outcome.
Pearl White at Keys Lawn event promises cinema glamour
Pearl White, famed American film queen, headlines Saturday night at the Guiteras House Lawn. The Congregation arch hosts a celebratory evening with entertainment and a reception, promoting cinema and local culture amid community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl “White
Pe _ wién
Congregation
Arch
Guiteras House
America
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Edward L. Leahy
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John C. Mello, Jr
Bristol Women’s Republican Club
F. F. Driftmier
Anthony J. Ramos Manuel Perry
John A. Ruggiero
Day
Miss Farrington
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Fred ©. Hertel
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Bertram W. Wall Manuel S. Cabral
Abbie G. Palmer
Bristol Women’s Club
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Charles’e. Millard
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John Squillante
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Howard Dawson
Earl A. Head
En Colleen Net
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