Shopping Changeover Seen in Bristol News
A Bristol shopping shift unfolds as R I Hospital Trust Co forms a branch bank here and Almacs Inc plans to buy Midway land for a three unit center. Construction may start soon with a year end opening target. Bowerman Brothers to build the centers on Metacom Avenue.
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R.I. Hospital Trust Co
Almac’s, Inc
Frank L. Martin
Bristol
Warren
Hope St
Bowerman Brothers
Bowermans
Mahoney
Metacom Ave
Howe St
Charter Comm Reverses Policy On Elections
The charter commission reversed prior policy voting 5 to 3 to restore on year elections for local officials. The body had moved local elections to off year and adopted non partisan school committee elections. Legal advisor Capone and Dr. Mitchell warned of legal and constitutional issues with partisan local elections and non partisan school panels. Debate centered on timing and balance between partisan and non partisan systems, with no final agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucien Capone
Commission
Matthew C. Mitchell
U. S Public Expenditures Council
Providence
Warren
Canario
Roger W. Pigeon
Capone
Anthony J Dennis, Jr
Joseph D. Accardi
James F. Pierce
Pigeon
Dennis
Pierce
Anthony DaPonte
Eee A A
Eee Pierce
A Phoeniine
Sidney Kullberg
Martin
Bruno
Charter Board Changes Stand On Quorum And Moderator Election
The charter commission reversed itself on off year elections and on electing town moderator, and redefined the quorum for town meeting. It also outlined ballot order listing town council, town clerk, moderator, review board, and school committee with separate timing for the latter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charter Commission
Frank L. Martin
Roger W. Pigeon
Bruno
Pigeon
Pierce
Dennis
Martin
Resigns as Red Cross Home Service Leader in State Move
Mrs. Benjamin Ebersman resigned as chairman of the Red Cross Home Service group at a meeting last night because she is moving out of state. Mrs. Raymond A. Walker was named to replace her. James E. Sullivan also resigned as disaster committee chairman after many years, and Charles Silvia of 332 High St was named to the position. Hec tor Massa is vice chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Ebersman
Red Cross Home Service Group
Raymond A. Walker
James E. Sullivan
Charles Silvia
High St
Hector Massa
Five Units to Make First Appearance in July Parade
Five military units have accepted invitations to march in the Fourth of July parade. Fort Devens troops, the 739th AAA Nike Battalion, the Navy drill team in Woonsocket, a division of Shriners, and a detachment are listed among participants in the morning announcement by Vincent Fasano, parade staff official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Fasano
Thief of Staff
Fort Devens
Navy Drill
Woonsocket
Shriners
Soap Box Derby slated for Sunday near Bay View
Record expectations for this year's soap box derby on Sunday June 29 at 5 30 pm on Bay View Ave newly rebuilt since last year All boys ages 8 14 may enter Each entrant receives a prize and top racer earns a bicycle Millemaggi trophy and a Fourth of July parade ride Rain date is Tuesday Entries and applications available at the Y M C A and Evans store Committee chair Anthony Agatiello plus members Charles Luther Oscar Rishe Ralph Monafo Vincent Fasano Hector Massa David Miserandino Joseph Margo Rescue Squad truck will be on site Donations toward a 1000 goal total 631 to date with 369 remaining Seven float entries received 500 prize for best patriotic floats Contact CL 3 9691 for applications
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Bay View Ave
George C. Lima
Paul C. Millemaggi
Anthony Agatiello
Charles Luther
Oscar A. Rishe
Ralph Monafo
Vincent Fasano
Hector Massa
David Miserandino
Joseph P. Margo
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Hospital Trust Co
Herbert C. Wells, Jr
Almac’s
Midway Pro
Perty
Barnes Newberry, Jr
G. Li
H. J. Gross
Charter
the Charter Commission
Tomor
First Baptist Church
Esther Campbell
Francis Luther
Marsha. Cooke
Mr. Pigeon
Y.M.C.A
Evans
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