Bristol School Committee appoints Carlson athletics director
Bristol School Committee named Carl T. Carlson director of athletics at Bristol High School in executive session. He will report to Principal John Burke and receive 150 dollars yearly. The panel also set field use, liability provisions, and bids for Guiteras Field concessions.
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Carl T. Carlson
Bristol
Carlson
John L. Burke
Burke
Guiteras
Bristol Town
Bristol Colts
Angie Wotlhewe
Guiteras Field
N. A. Gladding, Jr
Wilfred M. Hamill
Gladys Osterberg
Bristol Rangers
Bristol Boy Scouts
John Cordeiro
Norman Gravin
Bristol Motors
Clark Urges Strict Enforcement of State Fireworks Ban
Dr Samuel D. Clark presiding Town Council urged unanimous support for strict enforcement of the state fireworks ban and announced an educational program with public and parochial schools to prevent injuries. He warned that violators would be arrested and that fireworks pose serious danger including mutilation blindness and blood poisoning. Council members noted a state law exists but supported education and parental responsibility to protect children.
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Samuel D. Clark
ET Clark
Norman E. Benard
Clark
Benard
Zoning Board
Holmes
Population Increase in Bristol Reported
Estimates from the Bureau of Census put Bristol’s population at 12 311, up from 11 159 in 1940. The figures await final department verification before release of official totals.
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VU. Ss. Bureau of Census
Bristol
Clark
Department
Council Overrules Zoning Bd On Filling Station Petition
Rhode Island State College in Kingston honored U S Senator Edward L Leahy with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree in a commencement ceremony. The citation lauded his legal career and public service, noting his work in taxation, finance, and safeguarding human rights, and his support for local Rhode Island communities.
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U.S
Edward L. Leahy
Bristol
Rhode Island State College
Kingston
Leahy
Brown University
Washington, D. C
Legres
Carl
Godward
State College
Thodeaves
Geaduatt's
Georgetown University Law School
Law
Rhode Island House of Representatives
Rhode Island
Rockwell Resigns From Prom Sewer Committee And Town Zoning Action
C B Rockwell resigns from Bristol Sewer Construction Committee stating inability to help after the town rejected the committee report. Town Council, in a 3-2 vote, overrules the Zoning Board to change Carmone De Rosa property from residential to business to permit a filling station, subject to taxpayer approval at the next meeting.
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Zoning’ Board
Frank J. Carmone
Salvatore A. de Rosa
Wood and
High Streets
Samuel D. Clark
Norman E. Benard
E. Hugh Holmes
John O. Lawrence
Paul C Millemaggi
Holmes
Eugene F. Cochran
Supreme Court
Financial Town
Clark
Zoning Board
Hope Streets
Rockwell
de Rosa and
Carmone
Benard
Police Department
State Street
J.S. Main Co
Kearney Post Home Could Return as Temporary Classroom
If enrollments meet the Bristol School Department estimate, the Kearney Post Home on Franklin Street may be used again as a single temporary classroom. Attendance would be for September, with neighbors’ beginners occupying the space, while the yard is readied.
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Bristol School Department
Kearney
Old Hayman
Franklin Street
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Legion
Father’s Day Reflections Through Time And Global Tales
The piece surveys Father’s Day origins from Mrs. John Bruce Dodd to Coolidge’s endorsement, contrasts ancient and royal rulers’ families with modern dads, and notes humorous cards. It wryly compares historical fecundity to contemporary fatherhood and hints at evolving paternal role and praise.
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Jane Addams
John Bruce Dodd
Spokane
Washington
Spokane Ministers Association
Calvin Coolidge
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