State Commission Walsh nod on survey
Edward J FitzGerald superintendent of Bristol schools spoke on a proposed building survey. State Department of Education cooperation was noted to fund half the cost, with a $3600 ceiling. The plan would shape future capi tal development, possibly adding a junior high or combining library and elementary spaces, and a special town meeting to reappropriate $5000 was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J Fitzgerd
Bristol
Michael F. Walsh
Welsh
State Department of
Rato
Engehardt
Englehardt Leggett
Fitzgerald
Striped Bass Catch Report From Hog Island Shore
John C. Mello Jr and Phil Osborne report 18 striped bass caught Sunday evening near Hog Island Lighthouse. The fish weighed 3 to 4 pounds on average and averaged 18 inches. Mello notes the thickest concentration seen here. Bass are being taken in large numbers off Warren and Barrington River bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Mello, Jr
Phil Osborne
Hog Island
Marathon Set For Tomorrow
Tomorrow morning at 9 30 all playgrounds will host the 15th annual marathon and balance for a day of activities. Children test endurance with bouncing, throwing catching and shooting games and all participants receive refreshments with awards at the Board of Recreation annual dinner on Wednesday August 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Recreation
Captain Olson Honored at Surprise Nike Site Party
Capt Fred H Olson who led the Army Nike Site here for 14 months was feted at a surprise buffet at the Elks Home. Organiser James D Reilly said the gathering honored his Homecoming yet was a cover for a surprise party. Attendees included Spar and Nike Site officers, Elks officials, and Raymond Faria of Pearson Corp. Capt Phillip C Osborn assumed command of the Nike Site yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Olson
Nike
Cmdr
Herbert H. Sharpe
Coast Guard
Spar
Capt. Olson
Bristol
Ft. Leavenworth
Fred H Olson
Army Nike
Elks
Olson
Fort Leavenworth Command and General Staff College
James D Reilly
Capt Sharpe
Maryland
Elks Home
Harry Tate
Pearson Corp
Raymond Faria
Phillip C Osborn
Block Dance for Teen-Agers Set For This Evening
A teen age block dance sponsored by the Board of Recreation will be on the basketball court at the Town Common tonight from 8 15 to 10 30 pm. Recreation director Anthony Agatiello and recreation board chairman John Carre say the first dance of the season is on a trial basis due to past issues. Music comes from 30 new popular records recently purchased by the Board. Supervisors include Mrs Naomi Carpenter Mrs Eileen Borges Miss Mary Carol King Anthony Agatiello and Edward Goulart with two police officers on duty.
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Board of Recreation
Anthony Agatiello
John Carre
Recreation Board
Naomi Carpenter
Eileen Borges
Mary Carol King
Edward Goulart
Test Mee
Navy Captain Charles Payson Jr retires after 30 year career
Capt Harold Payson Jr of the town, a Rhodes Scholar and Harvard graduate, retires after 30 years in the Navy. His service includes command of the USS Lang and USS Los Angeles, staff roles at Pearl Harbor and the Naval War College, and time as commander of the Norfolk Group Atlantic Fleet. He and his wife Anne Marie Beck reside at the former Congdon estate on Ferry Rd with their three sons and mother-in-law artist Anna Beck.
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Charles Payson, Jr
Navy
Harold Payson, Jr
Congdon Estate
Ferry Rd
Norfolk Group
Portsmouth
Naval Academy
Charles O. Cook
Bristol
Payson
Oxford University
Rhodes
Key West
Harry Truman
Naval War College
Newport
Ft. Adams
White House
Eisenhower
Capt Payson
Pacific
Pearl Barbor
Homestead
Anne Marie Beck
Dresden
Germany
Harold III
Harvard
Charles Beck
Fog No Threat but Ice Not Overlooked
Coast Guard reports fog posed no danger last night but ice remains a concern. A 64 foot tug from the depot joined a 24 hour search for a missing boat between Blackbud and Montauk Point. Ice preparations continue as the depot plans an ice sheathing for its buoy boat for next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roman Kreher
Coast Guard Depot
Blackbud
Montauk
Bristol Manufacturing Corp. Concludes National Sales Meeting
Bristol Manufacturing Corp sales personnel from across the country have returned home after a three day meeting in New England. They were impressed with the Bristolite spring line of fabric footwear and the quality and styling standards displayed. Presentations were led by Maurice C. Smith Jr., William H. Smith, William Hallam, Maurice Smith III, Manuel Souza, and Salvatore Gianola.
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Bristol Manufacturing Corp
New England
Maurice C Smith, Jr
William H Smth
William Hallam
Maurice Smith, III
Manuel Souza
Salvatore Gianola
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Tate
Walsh Ives
Ick
Lincoln
The
Reynolds School
Mello
Edward S. Pontes
Womens’ Club
Cheshams
Ite
Mary
Melen Scanlon
Mulberry Rd
Captain Olson
Mollie Dugan
Atlantic
Rowan
Parker
Lang
USS
Los Angeles
Phomore
Raymond Perry
St Paul's School
Anna Beck
BMC
Bristol Phoenix
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