Community athletic field drive aims to raise 2000 dollars
The Athletic Field Committee plans a fund drive including a Bristol Warren Little World Series with baseball teams from both towns subject to Twilight League approval. Proceeds fund field completion with 500 gravel loads and a wire fence. Chair Samuel J. Smith leads with C. C. Getchell and others.
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Warren
Samuel J. Smith
C. C. Getchell
Edward J. Fitzgerald
James J. Sullivan
Augustine P. Nerone
J. P. Quartaro
George H. Baldwin
Belvedere
Colt High
Guiteras
Harbor Master Takes Responsibility for Public Raft Work
Samuel C Ward states he painted and launched the public raft on his own initiative at the boat yard. He explains he acted from street information and newspaper reports, aiming for timely readiness before any Board of Recreation demand, with no orders given to him.
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Samuel C Wardwell
Church Street
Board of Recreation
Public Hearing Scheduled on Beer License for 1600 Hope Street
Domenic DeCristofaro, denied a permanent beer vending license by the Town Council after a prior temporary permit, will face a public hearing tomorrow night before the Zoning Board of Review. The council rejected his license due to lack of written consent from 60 percent of nearby property owners.
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Domenic DeCristofaro
Zoning Board of Review
DeCristofaro
Hope Street
First Annual Dance by Goldenrod Troop at Bristol Yacht Club
July 28 event announced as the Goldenrod Troop hosting its first annual dance at the Bristol Yacht Club. Access and timing details provided for local attendees.
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Goldenrod Troop
Bristol Yacht Club
Council President Angevine Addresses Public Bathing and Leahy Park Plans
Town Council President Wm. H. Angevine spoke on repair needs for recreation equipment, the public bath house and beach being used at some risk, and the Leahy Farm project to create a central picnic ground and park to curb shore trespassing. He defended Board of Recreation authority and urged open talks, noting police presence at Burton street beach reduced complaints.
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Board of Recreation
Leahy Farm
Wm. H. Angevine
Angevine
State Board of Public Health
Mt. Hope Bay
Church Street
State Board of Health
Bristol All Stars to Meet Douglas A C on the Common
Philp Sansone’s Bristol All Stars face Douglas Athletic Club of Providence Wednesday evening on the common. Sousa will pitch for Bristol backed by Biancuzzo Herzig Perry and a strong lineup including Doran and White. Douglas counters with White, Robinson Snead Mitchell and other heavy hitters as a large crowd is expected for the exhibition.
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Philp Sansone
Bristol All Stars
Douglas Athletic Club
Providence
Mgr Sansone
Sousa
United Commercial Travelers
Pawtucket
Biancuzzo
Herzig
Tony Perry
Fleet Foot
Alabama University
Menard
Bruno
Foxy Marshall
Doc D'Angelo
Chappie Oliver
Outfeld
Columbia
Bill Doran
Mella
Douglas All Stars
Whitey
Mel Sansone
Douglas A C
Robinson Is
Snead
Francis
Mitchell
Clement m
James K
White
Vo White
Smith
G Hie
P Hie
Bristol
James Boll
Bristol Highlands Beach Party Draws Hundreds
Nearly 300 residents of the Bristol Highlands and guests attended the annual beach party and lobster supper hosted by the Bristol Highlands Association on Friday. Chester Foster Sr. presided as master of ceremonies as the group gathered at Gibson Road foot on the bay front with tables set on the lawn and beach.
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the Highlands
Bristol Highlands Association
Chester Foster, Sr
Gibson Road
Bay Front
Golden Jubilee Service Held Here By Nat's W.R.C.
A Golden Jubilee service honors the National Woman's Relief Corps Rhode Island Department at First Congregational Church. Rev. H. D. Graetz delivers the main address and a flag is presented to the Sunday School. Delegations from 14 Rhode Island corps attend along with patriotic groups and church members.
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H. D. Graetz
First Congregational Church
National Woman's Relief Corps
Department of Rhode Island
W.R.C
First Congregational
Relief Corps
Herbert D. Graetz
Graetz
Luella Byone
Hattie G. Wheaton
Providence
National Woman’s Relief Corps
Ohio
National Capitol
U. S
Anderson Prison
Georgia
Andersonville Prison Park
Clara Barton
Grand Army of the Republic
Lincoln
Gen Logan
Red Cross
Washington
London
England
Grand Army
Lincoln Monument
Memorial
South
G Arr
G A R
Woman's Relief Corps
Board of Recreation surveys playground equipment and repairs
At a Sunday Board of Recreation meeting George R. Fish reported on the playground gear now stored away and needing repairs including swings and slides. He estimated a $25 outlay for materials and the board seeks contributions from Rotary Lions and the Portuguese American Civic Club plus other groups.
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Board of Recreation
George R. Fish
Department of Public Aid
Department
State Board of Public Health
J. H. Tuplin
Fish
State Board of Health
Bath House
Burton Street
Samuel C. Wardwell
H. D. Graetz
First Congregational Church
Joseph Sarzano
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Manuel J. Barros
St. Elizabeth's Church
Sea Scouts
Philp C. Morris
Joseph Dennis
Permission To Open Beach Refused By Health Board
Town authorities failed to obtain a State Board of Health permit to reopen the Burton Street bath house due to unsanitary conditions. The beach remains usable only at individuals’ risk and under town council endorsement, while repairs and improvements were made with limited funds. Local water samples previously granted a permit, but current approval was declined amid ongoing budget strains.
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State Board of Health
Burton Street
Wm. H. Angevine
Health Board
E. C. Thomas
State Board
Constitution Street
New Dine and Dance Resort Opens Near Soldiers' Home
Bristol to open Carmine's Villa next Saturday evening near Metacom Avenue offering Italian and American dishes. Street Singers provide dancing music under Warren B. Yattany who directs the new resort.
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Bristol
Carmine
Metacom Avenue
Warren B. Yattany
Board to delay formal action until fifth member joins
The fifth member Wilfred M Hamill plans to resign as his duties limit time for local recreation. Mr Fish said the board will likely not formally organize until the fifth member is obtained.
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Wilfred M. Hamill
Fish
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Richard Barthelmess
Jack Holt
Lillian
Warren William
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Arline MacMahon
Joan Blondoell
Robert Montgomery
Sally Eilers
Mickey Moose
Mind Reader
Hieria
Douglas A. C
All Stars
Nat’s W.R.C
Burton St
Bourn Ave
Catherine St
Church St
Cole St
East State St
Palmiuueli
Franklin St
Metacom Ave
Peck Ave
Union St
Laree
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