Pasquarelli urges Bristol to seek federal housing aid
Councilman Michael W. Pasquarelli pushes serious consideration of a four unit Federal Housing Project for Bristol. He notes nearby towns have used the program and cites rising defense related employment, new industry like Collins & Aikman’s weaving plant, and a housing shortage as workers travel from other towns. He warns local tenement ads and daily requests show unmet demand, and projects may strain renovations.
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Bristol
Michael W. Pasquarelli
Burnside Memorial
New England
Pasquarelli
the Phoenix Today
Collins & Aikman Corporation
Bristol Fourth of July fete plans outlined by committee
Bristol celebration committee unveiled a program featuring three band concerts on the Common, a patriotic pageant arranged by Mary Spooner, and a morning parade with police chief Lewis and the Warren Safety Patrol. Baseball by the Twilight League, a penny-mole draw, and a tag day were discussed for fund-raising.
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Bristol
Mary T. Spooner
Oliver and Burton
Arthur W. Burdon
First Baptist Church
George W .Lewis
Warren Safety Patrol
Colt Memorial High School
William P. Gladding
Gladys M. Brightman
Sadie Almeida
Bristol Twilight League
Alphonse Rebello
Bristol P T A Presents Bruce The Magician Show
The Bristol P T A will host Bruce The Magician and his Wonder Workers Friday June 13 with an 8 PM show and a 3:30 PM matinee for children. Proceeds fund sending a boy to Little Rhody Boys State. Bruce performs feats like Sawing a Lady in Half and Vanishing Bird Cage.
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Bruce
Wonder Workers
Bristol
East
Earl Sturdevant
William Pinch
Lucien Capone
James McKenna
James Sullivan
Edward Fitzgerald
Ian Walker
Edmonds Elected Chairman of Bristol Planning Board
A A Edmonds former Town Councilman and Past Commander of Kearney Post No 6 American Legion was elected chairman of the Bristol Planning Board. The vote was unanimous with Frank J Sylvia Earl P Mathewson and Roswell S Bosworth supporting. The board discussed disposing of town refuse beyond burning at the dump and considered locating a town beach and a master plan by an engineer.
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A. A. Edmonds
Kearney
American Legion
Bristol
Mr. Edmonds
Arthur H. Carr
Frank S. Giglio
Frank J. Sylvia
Earl P. Mathewson
Roswell S. Bosworth
USO appoints Bristol workers for drive with 2000 target
Five local teams will lead the United Service Organization drive opening in Bristol today. Bristol County quota is 2000 dollars, chaired by W. Fred Williams, with John P. Marshall Henry Alfred and others on the teams. The effort funds better recreational facilities for men in military camps nationwide.
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United Service Organization
Bristol
Henry Wood
Bristol County
Council
W . Fred Williams
USO
Feast of Weeks Observed by Local Jews
Jews in town and nearby celebrated Shabuoth or the Feast of Weeks on Sunday and Monday. The festival fell on the sixth and seventh days of Sivan, marking the week after Passover. It carries agricultural origins in Palestine and honors the giving of the Law to Moses on Mount Sinai.
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Sivan
Palestine
Mt- Sinai
Bristol Senior High School Band Presents Second Annual Concert
The Bristol Senior high school band, under Mrs Theresa Donovan, will perform its second annual concert Friday in the Colt auditorium. Odette is assisted by the senior class with a program of marches, waltzes, selections by Strauss and Lehar, and works by Foster and patriotic pieces. Narration by Evelyn Brito, with soloists and an extensive list of band members and instruments.
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Bristol Senior High
Colt Auditorium
Odette
Theresa Donovan
Shelby
Noel
Strauss
Stephen Foster
Evelyn Brito
Jeanie
Suzanna
My Old Kentucky
Phoebe Goulart
Camptown
Nancy Bosworth
Knitters Sought For Bristol British War Relief Branch
The Bristol branch of the British War Relief Society calls knitters to Monday afternoon meetings at the Yacht Club through summer. A new wool shipment in army navy and airforce colors is available with needles and directions at the Yacht Club Miss Wilson's Hope Street shop Union Street 118 R or via Mrs Harleigh Tingley. 194 garments were turned in to Providence headquarters this winter for overseas shipment. Wool for women's and children's garments may be bought at cost through the Society.
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Women’s Club
New Bristol Casino
Frances Holmes
Josephine Calvino
Michael W. Pasquarelli
Holmes
Alfonso Ruggiero
Mary Salzano
James Aiello
Calvino
Vasta Lar. Ruggiero
Nancy Vitiello
Mac” Andrade
Bristol Casino
Bristol
British War Relief Society
Yacht Club
Army
Navy
Airforce
Providence
Ever Readys To Buy Mack Pumper For $7500
The Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company will acquire a Mack pumper for 7500 after a fire truck committee vote at a long meeting. Council President J Floyd Huestis, present at the session, said the truck will include many extras and be delivered in 90 working days. Five bids were received.
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Council
J. Floyd Huestis
Scouts To Conduct Most Popular Boy Contest
The Bristol Boy Scout Drum Corps Booster Committee will run a voting contest to pick the town’s most popular boy to raise funds for equipment. Votes cost a cent, with boxes in downtown stores and weekly tallies. Eligible ages are 10 to 18, applications at Scout Hall evenings, and winner to receive an award from the Governor after a parade on July 4.
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Bristol Boy Scout Drum Corps Booster Committee
Scout Hall
Scout Drum Corps
Frank O. Rene
Virgil Arruda
William F. Head
Domenic Ruggiero
George R. Fish
Bristol Historian Completes Sketches of Old Bristol
Charlie Thompson has finished a six year project compiling Sketches of Old Bristol a 360 page manuscript drawing on Phoenix archives 1837 to the present and interviews with Bristolians It highlights topics from The Town Crier to The Street Geography and lists many notable locals including D Wolf family figures and early Bristol landmarks with potential publication plans and cost estimates
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Charlie Thompson
Bristol
Seaport
Town Crier
Goree
James D’wolf
D'Wolf
D’wolf
the Mount
John D'Wolf
Charles D’wolf
George D’wolf
Viets Griswold Peck
John Howe
Peter Gladding
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