Div Head Urges Adopting Older Children in Bristol
Lawrence C. Cole of Rhode Island’s Department of Social Welfare told Bristol Rotary members that two nine year old siblings, seeking a home with a Protestant married couple, highlight the need for homes for older children. He urged clubs to learn Bristol's needs, visit Providence’s Children’s Center, recruit volunteers, and provide funds for summer camping. He noted the division cares for about 2200 children and outlined four task areas and the importance of proper care and adoption laws.
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Lawrence C. Cole
Department of Social Welfare
Rotary Club
Cole
Rhode Island
Coles
Children’s Center
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Community Chest
Children’s Friendly Service
Day Camp Registration Deadline Set by YMCA
The YMCA announces a deadline of Monday July 24 for registration to join the local Day Camp. Boys wishing to attend must be registered by the cutoff date.
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Joe Murgany
Mondby
Truman Favors Lab on Prudence Denied by Bristol Report
A Bristol report says President Truman did not back a $25 million foot and mouth disease laboratory in Prudence Island. Officials from Agriculture and the Budget Bureau allegedly proposed the project, while Rep. James L. Whitten opposes it as pork barrel and a potential "another Pentagon." Options on Prudence Island land pressure settlement before month end. A Leather and Shoes clipping notes Mexico’s vaccination success and cites joint U. S. Mexican efforts to prevent spread into the United States.
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Bristol
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Department For Agriculture
Budget Bureau
James L
Agriculture Department
Prudence Island
Mexico
Doll Carriage Parade Contest Set for July 28
Miss Kathleen Brito announced the annual Doll Carriage Parade to be held Friday July 28 on the common. Only girls aged 3 to 10 may enter, with judging based on originality of decoration and dress of carriages and dolls. Decorations appearance novelty and overall impression will be considered. Arrangements are underway to secure judges.
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Kathleen Brito
Miss Brito
Baggage Left Behind After Seoul Escape
Robert L. MacFadyen, returning from a 21 day Korea trip, found his clothing and personal effects still at Kimpo airport after fleeing Seoul on June 27 as Communist forces attacked. He described the chaotic evacuation, the strong Inchon tide, and the crowd’s self preservation over others' needs.
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Robert L. MacFadyen
82 High Street
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Kimpo
South Korea
Inchon
Harbor
Japan
Syair MacFadyen
MacFadyen
Pusan
Wanderer goat uncovers ancient Isaiah manuscripts in Judea
A wandering goat in the Wilderness of Judea led shepherds to eight leather scrolls hidden in jars along a cliff side. The discovery, dating to biblical times, included a complete Book of Isaiah and other valuable texts. The find sparked negotiations and disbelief among dealers and scholars before eventual sale in Jerusalem.
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Jerusalem
Jordan
Bethléhém
Bristol Fourth of July Committee Seeks New Members
The 1950 Bristol Fourth of July celebration committee asks its executive group to recommend next year’s members to the Town Council in September. Finances balanced with a 3280 expense and 3260 income, highlighting parade bands 1000, fireworks 600, viewing stand 300, bonfire 200.
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Bristol
Samuel Kinder & Bro
Deelice Florists
Roswell S. Bosworth, Jr
John G. Stewart
Domenic Perrom
William F Butler
Marguerite
D Stone
John W DeWolf, Jr
John D Langello
Salvatore Massano
George R. Fish
Rowland I. Stanley
Robert J.anderson
Joseph Sansone
Franklin Cleveland Pearse
Albert F. Means
Arthur W. Barrett
Anthony J Ferrara
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Raymond J Makowsky
Reynolds G Northup
Joseph E. Pannone
Joseph Quataro
Frederick T. Goff
Anthony Agatiello
Jeremiah Ramano
Thomas H Black
Raymond S. Brightman
Senator Coggeshall Celebrates 88th Birthday at Home
Bristol’s Senator Daniel G. Coggeshall, 88, marked his birthday yesterday at home among friends and family after attending a Red Sox Tigers game in Boston. Local officials and party members will join a clambake at Colt Farm next Thursday to continue the celebration.
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Bristol
Daniel G. Coggeshall
Red Sox Tigers
Boston
Colt Farm
Red Sox and Athletics Game Rescheduled to Aug 19
Anthony Agatiello playground supervisor announces a new date of August 19 for the Red Sox vs Philadelphia Athletics ball game. The August 17 afternoon game is cancelled and playground children will attend the Aug 19 game at Fenway Park.
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Philadelphia Athletics
Anthony Agatiello
Sox
Fenway Park
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