Zoning debate pits developers against council chief
Council President Sousa defended the zoning ordinance arguing current top house lot size remains 20 000 sq ft and Minturn Farm would suit industrial use due to Metacom Avenue traffic He favored larger lots and warned against 35 ft lots saying they harmed town health Walter Stewart urged defeating the ordinance calling it the most destructive influence on property values John MacGregor Harold Tucker Leo Sullivan and others were named in the discussion
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Sousa
Minturn Farm
Metacom Avenue
Walter Stewart
John MacGregor
Harold Tucker
Leo Sullivan
Charles
Pie Eating Contest Set For Tomorrow
The 15th annual pie eating contest will be staged tomorrow afternoon at 2 00 pm on the Town Common All other playground areas will close during this event so every youngster may take part in the contest The first two winners in the boy and girl divisions will receive prizes and all contestants entering the event will receive soft drinks according to Anthony Agatiello recreation director The event will be divided into three areas Seniors Intermediate and Juniors
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Anthony Agatiello
Mary Jane Wilson Weds George Mello in St Elizabeths Church
Miss Mary Jane Wilson and Mr George Mello married yesterday at 10 am in St Elizabeths Church. The bride, daughter of Mrs Laurence Wilson and Mrs Marion Wilson, was given in marriage by her father with John F Mello as best man. The wedding party included Nancy Turgeon maid of honor and Barbara Turowsk i and Margaret Mello as bridesmaids. They reside at 73 Constitution St after a reception at the White Rail Bristol and will honeymoon in the Pocono Mountains.
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Mary Jane Wilson
George Mello
St. Elizabeth's Church
Henrique Rocha
Laurence Wilson
Houston
Marion Wilson
Portland
Mary E Mello
Bayview Avenue
Town
John Mello
Nancy Turgeon
Barbara Turowski
Margaret Mello
Catherine Mello
John F Mello
Joseph Mello
Michael DeMao
White Rail
Bristol
Pocono Mountains
Constitution St
Marshall Squad Leads Team in Nite Basketball
The Town Common evening league features five teams with top team captained by Richard Marshall. They have an 8-0 record, playing duels Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:00 pm under Domenic N Raiola. Officials are Joseph Gleason and Eric Doberphy.
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Marshall
Richard Marshall
Domenic N. Raiola
Joseph Gleason
Bristol Senior High School
Eric Dober
Guiteras Junior High School
Bristol High
Richard Ruggiero
Jerry Serbst
Thomas da Ponte
Edward Marshall
Sam Pasqua
Richard Ruggeiro
Steve Mascena
Anthony di Pietro
Nick Ramos
al Travers
St Columban’s Bazaar Plans For July 30
The St Columban's Bazaar Committee met to organize the annual event set for Sunday July 30. General chairman James M Flynn presided with Miss Drina Fernandes as secretary. Aides include Albert Russo Arthur A Denman and Col Everett Mc Milan. Charles McHugh named announcer with Louis Evans as public address. Cashiers listed to Mrs George Baldwin Miss Bessie Todin Mrs Norman Vermette Mrs Bernard McHugh Mrs David J Ferris Miss Julia Jamiel Joseph A Sousa and Miss Mary Callan. Other activity chairmen to be announced in Fridays Phoenix.
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James M. Flynn
Drina Fernandes
Albert Russo
Arthur A. Denman
Col
Everett McMilan
Charles McHugh
Louis Evans
George Baldwin
Bessie ~ Todin
Norman Vermette
Bernard McHugh
David J. Ferris
Julia Jamiel
Joseph A. Sousa
Mary Callan
Contracts Awarded for Bristol Sewer Plant Work
The Bristol Sewer Commission awarded a contract to Raymond Construction Co for 4785 dollars to enlarge the office and renovate the storage shed at the plant. Joseph F Machado bid 5457.70 and was not accepted as it was the only other bid. A separate lateral sewer request by Nini Palazini of Castle Construction Co was withheld awaiting planning board subdivision approval.
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Bristol Sewer Commission
Plant Ave
Raymond Construction Co
Joseph F Machado
Nini Palazini
The
Castle Construction Co
Fernwood Rd
Planning Board
Palazini
Rosedale Dr
Sowams
Robin Dr
Sewer Commission
Council notes bid issues and rising costs for garbage services
Cortired from cage and Capon council members faced a messy budget meeting. The contract was set, bids reviewed, and Mey questioned about titles. The total current year garbage collection cost rises by about five years’ worth of payments.
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Capon
Tractors and Cars Collide In Early Morning Incidents
Anthony Peach 26 of Wareham Massachusetts drove a tractor trailer that hit an unattended car parked on Thames Street near State Street at 1 50 am Saturday. He said he tried to avoid a moving vehicle. The parked car suffered considerable damage. Andrew E Patykewich 17 of Newport drove a car into a utility pole then a sea wall at 1 15 pm. He claimed his accelerator stuck. minor damage and no injuries. An unidentified vehicle hit a mailbox at State and High Streets around 3 55 pm. Frank Massa 14 Richmond Street reported his car antenna broken for the fifth time in recent weeks. A mounted tire was stolen from Louis Del Toro's truck at 22 Baker Street, valued at 30 dollars.
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Anthony Peach
Wareham
Mass
Thames St
State St
Andrew E Patykewich
Newport
Patykewich
Frank Massa
Richmond St
Louis del Toro
Baker St
Understanding Heartburn and Antacid Use in Daily Life
The article explains what heartburn is and how it differs from heart conditions. It notes antacid tablets are commonly carried for relief, describes the burning sensation path from stomach to throat, and warns that frequent, persistent heartburn may signal disease needing medical advice.
BMC Water Charge Case Recounted At Hearing
A fragmented report notes Caypure arguing a type of service was usually verbed and Capure moving professional services from the test state to the court. The resolution mentions a single redress and a note on past actions in the ongoing proceedings.
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Caypure Agr
Capure
Tes
Bristol Y C Wins Sears Jr Cup in Elimination
Bristol Yacht Club sailors win the Sears Jr Cup at Narragansett Bay after a demanding eliminations day. The BYC crew led by skipper Jay Ore and Geoff Dew edged East Greenwich and Greenwich in a tight series, posting strong early results and finishing with a decisive final leg surge to claim the title.
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Narragansett Bay
England
Edgartown
Martha's Vineyard
BYC
Greenwich
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