Registration Increase Signals Burton School Expansion
Bristol officials plan a June 24 registration to project September beginners at about 221, assessing need for a second Burton class. To date many beginners from Burton enrolled at Oliver School causing oversized classes. later grade pupils remain at their current schools.
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Edward J. Fitzgerald
Burton
Fitzgerald
Burton School
Oliver School
Oliver
Education Board
Bristol Neck
Taft School
Walley School
England student to address Rotary Club in Bristol
Jeffery Heaton Aldham of Chesterfield England graduates from Trinity College Cambridge and is a Rotary Paul Harris Memorial Foundation Fellow. He will speak on England in the twentieth century at a Rotary luncheon tomorrow at White Rail Riding Club Aldham served with the 13th Royal Hussars in Northwest Europe during the war.
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Jeffery Heaton Aldham
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
England
Harvard University
Rotary Paul Harris Memorial Foundation
Rotary Club
White Rail
Aldham
Trinity College
Cambridge
Royal Hussars
Europe
New England
Tommy Masso Orchestra Added To July Fourth Event
Tommy Masso, a noted orchestra leader, will headline vaudeville acts for Bristol Fourth of July on July 5 in front of Reynolds School. Joseph P. Quartaro announced securing Masso and praised progress on the program. Pearl Fireworks Co. will provide fireworks for $500, and water battle events feature Defiance and Dreadnaught fire brigades on Wood Street. Bristol County Forty & Eight meets at Kearney Post Home with reports from Pawtucket and plans for summer actions.
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Tommy Masso
Reynolds School
Joseph P. Quartaro
Rhode Island
Pearl Fireworks Company
Bristol
Fred Guevremont
Wood Street
Bristol County
Kearney
Franklin Street
Pawtucket
Actio
Waterities
Issac Buffard
YMCA To Honor Sports Winners At Rockwell Hall
Bristol YMCA hosts its third Annual Sports Award Night at Rockwell Hall. A E Agatiello presides at 7:00 as honored athletes receive certificates and letters. The program features films World Series of 1947 Batting Stars of Baseball Pitching Stars of Baseball Inside Baseball.
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Bristol Ymca
Rockwell Hall
A E Agatiello
iClub Board Approves Donations to Salvation Army and July 4th Fund
The board of Directors of the iClub, in its final meeting of the year, voted $500 for the Salvation Army and an equal amount for the July 4th Celebration Fund.
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The
iClub
Salvation Army
Mrs Makowsky Renamed Head of Bristol Women's Club
Mrs Raymond J Makowsky was unanimously reelected president of the Bristol Women's Club at their first annual dinner meeting held last night at the White Rail Riding Club. Other officers elected include 1st Vice-president Miss Marry Street, 2nd Vice-President Mrs Louis Castriotta, Secretary Mrs Howard House, and Treasurer Mrs Kenneth Ellson. The club allocated civic funds to Rogers Free Library and Bristol District Nurses. Class Day exercises and awards were planned for Wednesday at Andrews Auditorium with various seniors honored.
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Raymond J Makowsky
Bristol Women’s Women’s Club
White Rail
Rogers Free Library
Bristol
Andrews Auditorium
Colt Memorial Auditorium
Class of 1946 Plans July 15 Reunion At YMCA
The Class of 1946 votes to hold a reunion on July 15 at the White Rail Riding Club with a banquet from 7 to 9 and dancing after. A football and basketball exhibition will open the event with limited players, followed by social time. Committee members include Arthur Tort Rev, Albert Osterberg president, Mary Pacheco vice, John Balzano secretary, and others. A further planning meeting is set for June 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the YMCA.
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YMCA
Bej
White Rail
Arthur Tort
Albert Osterberg
Mary Pacheco
John Balzano
Senior High Graduation Exercises Set For Tomorrow
The Bristol Senior High School plans graduation on Thursday at 8 15 p m in the Andrews Auditorium with Secretary of State Armand H Cote as principal speaker. Diplomas will be awarded by Norman E Bernard and Robert C Richards. Salutatory by Jameson. Valedictory by Thomas C Jamsen. Invocation by Rev Thomas E Little and welcome by John Anderton. The class will sing Panis Angelicus and The Battle Hymn of the Republic. The class gift goes to Anthony De Meo presented by Mathew Principe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Sullivan
Ralph Nash
R.ic.e
Joan E Doyle
Beatrice J Oliver
Ann Sousa
M.J O’brien
Anthony J Ine Not
Ramos
Thas
Coral Hill
Reynolds
Bristol
Atttho A. Pansa
Mhiss Gladys Brightman
Evelyn Borges
John L. Burke
R. I. Society
Armand H Cote
Bristol l
Andrews
Norman E Benard
Bristol School Committee
Robert C Richards
Thomas C Jamsen
Thomas E Little
CSSS
John Anderton
Anthony DeMeo
Mathew Principe
Dinner Hall Floral Decorated by Arrangements Committee
The dinner hall featured flower arrangements on a horseshoe table with each guest receiving a gardenia. Mrs Sebastian Benard Jr led the feral decorations project, while the arrangements committee included Mrs Louis Evans as Chairman and several other members.
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Sebastian Benard Jr. i
Louis Evans
Bertram W Wall
Oscar M Mersman
Joseph Kinder
John’Andrade
Michael Secluro
Eight Bristol Gardens Open For House and Garden Pilgrimage
Bristol Garden Club sponsors a house and garden pilgrimage set for June 30 from 1 30 to 5 pm. Eight homes and gardens will be open for inspection with maps from the arrangements committee. Visitors can view flower arrangements and the Indian Museum of Mt Hope with thousands of artifacts. Rain date is the next day.
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Bristol Garden Club
Rhode Island
Garden Club
RF. Haffenreffer
Mt. Hope
Fall River
Bristol United Nations Appeal for Children Raises Funds
Principal James E Sullivan reports a total of 31959 pledged in Bristol during a coastal charity appeal. Donations come from Rotary Club, Bristol Women’s Club, anonymous donors and local households as tea and garden tours at Cherry and Haffen estates support beautification projects. Proceeds fund area improvements while volunteers guide visitors at open houses with host committees led by Mrs Carl B Haffenreffer and subteams for signs, publicity, tickets, tea, and arrangements.
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James E Sullivan
Bristol
United Nations Appeal For Children
Isi North Farm
Wiliam S Cherry Jr
King Phillip Farm
Mt. Hope Farm
R F. Haffenweffer
Linden Place
Russell Colt
Joseph C Hartwell
Benjamin Lindemuth
George Lyon
Arthur H Carr
Cherry and Haffen
Carl B Haffenreffer
R. F Haffenreffer III
R. F. Haffenreffer
Sidney Herreshoff
Gilbert C. Hoover
Raymond J Makowsky
Norton Minderstein
Bertram W. Wall
Louise de Wolf
John S. Palmer
Henry S Boynton
Miriam Skinner
Roswell S. Bossworth
Samuel D.clark
Master Herreshoff
Mabel Salisbury
Wesley A. Armstrong
Frederick P. Bartlett
Edward E. Bunn
Sc. Paul Bruno
Frederick Dixon Jr
Arthur H. Eastman
Samuel A. Hall
John Tucker
Edward L. Leahy
Edward D. Kunz
William D. Hall
Sebastian Bernard Jr
Frederik Palmer
Camuel C. Wardwell
Agnes Herreshoff
Gladys Friswell
Are Wood
Janet MacDougall
Albert
J. Howard Paull
Hope ST
Fourth of July Fund Checks Following Committee Names
Fund records show checks payable to Fourth of July Committee and acknowledgments listing Collins & Aikman Corp and multiple individuals and groups including a Portuguese Ind Club, Mrs John S Palmer, Norton M Zinderstein, Hope Circle D of I, Gilbert C Hoover, Mrs Halsey DeWolf, Riccio Engineering Co. This snippet reflects donation transactions and donor identifiers rather than a complete event.
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Collins & Aikman Corp
Ind Club
John S. Palmer
Norton M Zinderstein
Hope Circle
D. of
Class Of 1947 To Hold First Reunion Tomorrow
The Bristol Senior High School Class of 1947 will gather tomorrow evening at the White Rail Riding Club from 6 to 12 for a reunion commemorating one year since the initial banquet. Attendees include Mr and Mrs John L Burke and other alumni, with pictures, a talent program, and a dance to close the night.
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Bristol Senior High School
White Rail Riding Club
John L. Burke
Russell J. Donovan
Ralph K. Nash
Attiul A. Pansa
Sadie C. Callan
Kennelly OKs Bus Fare Hike for Bristol Providence Route
Thomas A Kennelly state utilities administrator approved fare increases on the Bristol to Providence bus service. Single fares rise from 40 to 45 cents, and from Bristol Highlands 35 to 40 cents. Zone rates go up with single from 10 to 13 cents, two zone from 15 to 19 cents, and three zone plus up five cents. Ten single zone tickets cost 1.20 dollars, two zone tickets 1.70, with discounts on multi zone strips. Kennelly also allows five and ten ticket strip sales to encourage cheaper buys.
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Bristol
Providence
Thomas A Kennelly
Bristol Providence
Bristol Highlands
New England
Kennelly
Boxing and Wrestling as Televised Sports Suitability
The discussion argues boxing is the best televised sport due to focused camera work and clear structure with few contestants. Wrestling is dismissed as exhibition by the New York State Athletic Commission yet is noted for screen appeal and simplicity.
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N. Y
Television changes how we watch sports across games
The essay discusses how cameras reveal or obscure action in baseball, football, hockey, tennis, track and horse racing. It notes television focuses on key moments while missing peripheral motions and praises calm, factual narration over hype. It argues TV has transformed sports presentation by emphasizing clear description and steady, informative commentary.
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Ball Park
Graham McNamee
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Rotary Scholarship Foundation
American Legion
Samuel D Clark
D V A Capone
Clark
Anthony E. Agatiello
Roswell
Ann St Germaine
College Preparatory
Anthony Nunes
Lydia l Duarte
Charles ,Marshall
Margaret Lima
Wills William Topazzo
Howard Brelsford
Shirley Manchester
Mary Mello
Anthony Matrone
Ruth Benison
Oklahoma
Irving Rosen
Matthew Principe
Evellyn Borges
Richard Belmore
Maria Montez In
Monterey
Technicolor
Mary Lou
Rubert Lowery
Joan Barton
Glenda Farrell
Abigail Adams
Frankie Carle
Piano
Wallace
Beery
Tom Drake
Gladys George
Dorothy Patrick
Brick Bradford
Ichildren
Bristol Women's Club
N. G. Herreshoff
Wallis E Howe
Henry Street
Winthrop DeWolf Onan
Frank O Rene
Monthru
Mary Cardoza
Josephine Alfano
Philip DePasquale
James Fusco
Esther Mighori
Anthony Dennis
Conrad Beauregard
Edward Travers
Offoco
Louis Cirillo
Thresa Bailey
James Burke
Kennelly Ok's
The.&cribe
Arthur Daley
NY Times
Dune
Matinees
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