Textile Workers Union Election Petition Filed
A report notes the Textile Workers Union of Ames City files with the National Labor Relations Board seeking to organize. An August 12 vote date is set to determine if the workers accept the union or reject it, with details on the ballot process and potential election.
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Textile Workers Union
Ame Ci0
Santa
Pee Biioa
Bagh
Sibaia Bai
National
Jce Relations Board
Ben Cats
Acre
WUA
Dante Con Esas
Nate
Bruno to Name Panel for Rent Switchover in Bristol
Bristol Council President Joseph F. Bruno proposed creation of a citizens committee to advise on disputes from the transition from rent controls to a free rental market. He plans to name the panel at the August 4 meeting amid warnings that lack of local authority and potential gouging may push state rent control action.
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Joseph F. Bruno
Citizens’ Committee
Bristol
Bruno
Attorney General's Department
Rhode Island
General Assembly
Council
Irish moss harvest on Scituate shore and Irish mossers gear
The article describes how Irish moss harvesters worked along Massachusetts coastlines. It covers the mossing method from dory work with twelve foot rake handles to curing processes that render moss white and soluble. It notes seasonal shifts from wild gatherings to cottage-lined beaches and the social organization of mossing sheds and sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Scitudite
Iréléya
Ken Best
New England Transportation to Buy Rhode Island Bus Lines
The New England Transportation Company agrees to acquire stock in three Rhode Island lines the Short Line Company Providence Rhode Island Bus Company and Charter Bus Corporation subject to approval by Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission and the Interstate Commerce Commission. The deal expands bus mileage about 30 percent and covers Providence Newport South County and Fall River Massachusetts with 29 vehicles and charter work.
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New England Transportation Company
Rhode Island
Public Utilities Administrators of
Interstate Commerce Commission
Short Line Company
Bristol
Newport
Charter Bus Corporation
Alfred DeMaris
Providence
Short Line
Connecticut
New York
New England Station Company
South County
Fall River
Massachusetts
Newport Electric Company
Dumaine
de Maris Lines
Bonnie the bold robin joins Kosche family home
Bonnie, a young robin found injured in a May hydrangea, learns to fly, bathe, and dig for worms at the Metacom Avenue home of Mr. and Mrs. William Kosche. The fearless bird endures friendly pecks from the boxer Boots while bonding with Billy and Eric Kosche and a pet turtle.
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Bonnie
William Kosche
Metacom Avenue
Billy Kosche
Kosche
Nature
Stan
Boots
Youth in Narrows Waters Rescued After Drowning Scare
Eyewitnesses report a youth screamed for help as a raft drifted in the Narrows current. Two women and two men attempting a rescue were among bystanders, with lingering danger as efforts continued.
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Renee Taraee
John J. Maciel
Lucille Botelho
Albert Alter
Earl Whitney
Third Annual Summer Carnival Brightens Bristol Playground
Miss Naomi Sousa organized the Third Annual Summer Carnival for Bristol playground children with help from Miss Lucy Foti A A Pansa and Recreation Director Anth Agatiello. The event featured a kissing booth and a freak show with performers including two fat ladies a fat man a bearded lady and a bearded lady impersonator.
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Bristol
Naomi Sousa
Sousa
Lucy Foti
A. A. Pansa
Anth Agatiello
Ags
Boni
Betty Ann Alves
Me Tain Swami
Ames Sousa
Food Sale Funds Help Ground Observer Corps Chiefs
A report notes a payment of 306.20 dollars to Pach from a food sale proceeds. Miss Farley is identified as chief observer for the Ground Observer Corps.
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Aoecon- Ground Observer Corps
Miss Farley
Cadet Finishes Officer Course at Fort Belvoir
Cadet Belwark P Machado completes an officer course at Fort Belvoir within the Army Corps of Engineers training program. The weeklong program emphasizes leadership and command fundamentals, with assignments not commonly offered at many other installations.
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Belwark P. Machado
Bélwira Machado
Fort Belvoir
Army Corps of Engineers
Higher Fare Plan Takes Effect Tomorrow
A Bristol plan raises the fare to 76 cents for single rides starting tomorrow. The measure affects transit trips to and from Providence and other areas as part of a city transportation adjustment.
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Bristol Pans
Providence
Sears Speeds to Playoff Game Against Cape Cod All Stars
The report notes a playoff game featuring Sears Spee and the Cape Cod area all-stars at Ply mouth Massachusetts with radio broadcasts and local airing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Cod
Plymouth
Mass
German: A Song About Saturdays and Time
Fragmentary OCR reads like notes on a German song about Saturdays and time. Mentions E T A and phrases that resemble verses or headings without clear context or complete sentences.
Scouts Attain National Jamboree Seats Amid California Route
A junior leaders group from America travels to a National Jamboree event after winning seats. They leave California and, on the return, visit a guest location before resuming their journey home.
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of “ America
Atone
Aton
Califone
Ray Omeuty Eliaad
Martin Homestead Restored Variant of 1716 Dwelling
The Martin Homestead, built around 1716, is under repair by Mr. and Mrs. Aaron F. Usher of 1241 Hope Street. The exterior has been reshingled and the interior is being rebuilt. The estate sits on extensive acreage described as untouched land on the Neck near a country road leading to the Bay.
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Martin
Aaron F. Usher
Hope Street
Ushers
John Collins
Gover
Ees
Er Hinglirng
Hope Sidehewten
Asher Fain
Narragansett Bay
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Yin Pancras
Boel
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Califo
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