Footwear division closure at New India Rubber affects 1500 jobs
A 15.95 year ago summary notes Maurice C. Smith Jr announcing the closure of the Footwear division of the National India Rubber Co affecting 1,500 employees. Town actions include submitting a $30,000 sewerage disposal plan to the State Board despite prior rejection. A fire at King Philip Restaurant caused $15,000 in damage on Hope Street. Also mentions a Gui teras Junior High School production and various local civic and school events.
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National India Rubber Co
Maurice C Smith, Jr
State Board of Purification of Waters
King Philip
Hope Street
Guiteras
Brownie Troop 151 Fashion Show At First Baptist Church
Mothers of Brownies 151 watched as their daughters modeled What Brownies Will Wear This Summer at the First Baptist Church. Color guard included Roberta Hazen and Mary Helen Mello with other officers and leaders assisting.
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First Baptist Church
Roberta Hazen
Mary Helen Mello
Kathleen Gama
Marcia Buckless
Charlotte Bisbano
Kathleen Cadile
Wendy Collins
Noreen Crabtree
Pamela DeLeo
Marion Federico
Gretchen Felix
Elizabeth Mulligan
Dorinda Pereira
Adelma Reed
Mary Ellen Silvia
Charlotte Stanzione
Kathleen Tavares
Paula Thompson
Beverly Hodson
Lois Ann Powell
Linda Bofelho
Diane Bulotti
Charles Hodgson
William Head
Paul Thompson
Pat Tammaro
Nancy Bullock
Pyramids Club Annual Meeting Next Sunday
The Pyramids of Charity Women’s Club holds its annual meeting Sunday at 3 p.m. in the K. of C. Hall with President Mrs. Domenic Vitello presiding. Treasurer Mrs. Joseph Williams will report, executive secretary Mrs. Vasta L. Ruggiero will cover charities and fundraising, and Beatrice Abenante outlines a tentative program. Blessings and small bread pieces will be shared for St. Anthony. A social hour follows, hosted by Mary Varella.
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Pyramids of Charity Women’s Club
K. of C. Hall
Domenic Vitello
Joseph Williams
Vasta L. Ruggiero
Beatrice Abenante
St. Anthony
Mary Varella
Swanee River Fishing Club Plans Youth Camp Sends Four to Camps
The Swanee River Fishing Club will send two girls to Girl Scout Camp and two boys to Y M C A day camp this summer. The club also discussed the RI Open Salt Water Fishing Derby starting August 14 with many members expected to join. A summer field day was voted for at Sousa's Grove off Kirkemuit Avenue, presided by Manuel Cardoza.
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Swanee River
R. I
Sousa’s Grove
Kirkemuit Avenue
Manuel Cardoza
Negotiations To Continue Until Tuesday at Carrs
Carr Manufacturing Corp and Local 474 United Rubber Workers will resume bargaining at least until Tuesday. The union seeks a 12 cent hourly raise, seventh holiday, premiums for second and third shifts, and expanded medical benefits. Company reps include Phipps, Lagarde Jr, and Frizzell. union reps include Cámara, Pirri, Apicella, Archibald, and Costa.
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Carr Manufacturing Corp
United Rubber Workers
Douglas T. Phipps
Charles N. Lagarde, Jr
Raymond E. Frizzell
Joseph Camara
Angelo T. Pirri
Taddeo Apicella
Alberto Archibald
Joseph Costa
Busy Bees 4-H Club Elects Leaders and Plans Projects
The Busy Bees 4-H Club held its second meeting at Mrs. Bowen's home. Judith Wry was chosen president, Karen Bowen vice president, Edith Duffy secretary, and Jean Leger treasurer as Cynthia Drowne and Joan Thivierge led activities. Members discussed health and nutrition, menu prep, meal planning, and embroidery. They will attend the Little Maidens of Barrington Achievement Day at Hampton Meadows School and meet again next week at Mrs. Bowen's to start gingham embroidery.
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Busy Bees
Kenneth Bowen
Judith Wry
Karen Bowen
Edith Duffy
Jean Leger
Cynthia Drowne
Joan Thivierge
Little Maidens of
Barrington
Hampton Meadows School
Children’s Day at First Congregational Church
Children’s Day service at the First Congregational Church at 11 a.m. features the junior choir singing two anthems Prayer Perfect and Beautiful Saviour. Attendance awards and a class program will be presented, with baptisms for Susan Cleo Clark, Diantha Cochrane, and Steven Davis.
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First Congregational Church
Speaks
Susan Cleo Clark
Herbert E. S. Clark, Jr
Diantha Elien Cochrane
Sidney F. Cochrane
Steven Paul Davis
Falkon S. Davis
Alfred E. Newton
Thomas D. Adams, Jr
Robert V. Elder
James A. Smith
Eleanor T. Munro
Gladys Osterberg
Leonard Waitt
Stephen Martin
David Smith
Cynthia House
Dee Ann Vital
Barbara Russell Bosworth
Ethan Ricklin
Nancy Wilson
Charles Loring
Lawrence Meigs
Miss Munro
Bennett Burnham
Lynn House
Gregory Gray
Linda Sherman
Paul Cochrane
Russell Lundstrom
Pamela Spence
Alana Smith
Lester Vital
Leslie Ricklin
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the Palms
Waterman Ave
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Providence
Artie Mello
Bristol Hopeworth
Mt. Hope Bay
High ST
Hope Villa
Metacom Ave
Peck Ave
Beachmont
Grocery Stone Eens
Domenic P. Perroni
Luke H. White
New Town
Herbert E. Francis
Mary D. Puniello
Santo Digati
Rhode Island School of Design
Manuel Silveira
Richard E
Dorothy Ledoux
Heniy Maturi
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
New York
LaGuardia
Bristol
Bristol School
Rhode Island State College
R. I. Soldiers
John QO. Pastore
Irene Gomes
George Morris
St. Elizabeth's Church
Contance Letizia
Albert Souza
Antonette Tufarola
Leonard Guida
Margaret Alves
George McKenzie
St. Elizabeth’s
Mary Garcia
Nicholas Mascena
Alice Cupola
John Cadile
Priscilla LeClerc
Daniel Rene
Maine
Pyramids Club
Dad
Briar Pipes
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Carrs
Coal and Coke
Staples
Staples Coal, CO
Water St. Warren
R. I. Tel
Stephanie Newton
Barry Davis
Scott Smith
Susan
Capons
Deponte
Quito
Thames ST
Omuaral RaDio & Television CO
R.A. MacDougall
General
Cherry
P.O. Box
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Bristol County
Orles
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Nandy
Connell Supply Co
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