Ad text raises concerns over liquor licensing and temperance goals
An ad in the Phoenix The Tides markets liquor and cocktails at Wood Street Cafe and Wonder Bar while Mr O Dowd voices concern in a letter to the Town. He notes licensing and temperance aims are undermined when unlicensed outlets operate and warns of minor access and intoxication risks.
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Bristol
Franklin St. S
Thames
Wood Street
Wood
Phoenix
Vanety
Cock’ S
O'Dowd
Fourth of July water battle planned for afternoon parade
The Fourth of July celebration committee announces a statewide water battle for 230 pm on the holiday. Fire Chief Antonio Goulart leads arrangements with two destroyers expected to appear. veterans’ groups and the Shrines division in Providence commit to participate. The committee seeks donations to fund the event and thanks supporters for timely help.
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Antonio Goulart
Bristol
William Hi
Shriners
Providence
Senator Pastore to speak at Fourth of July exercises
U S Senator John O Pastore will be the orator at the Fourth of July patriotic exercises announced by Mrs Frank L Martin chair of the committee The declaration of independence will be read by Monroe E Toews The Star Spangled Banner solo will be by Oliver Burton with the Bristol Senior High School Band Invocation by Rev Albert E Hutchison and benediction by Monsignor Charles H Lynch.
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U. S
John O. Pastore
Frank L. Martin
Monroe E. Toews
Oliver Burton
Newport
Bristol
Albert E. Hutchison
Charles H. Lynch
Spirit of 76 painting to backdrop 4th of July ball
Local artist Shirley H. Baker created a large oil painting of the Spirit of 76 for decorations at the 4th annual Fourth of July Ball. The 814 by 11 foot canvas was completed in two weeks in the Bristol Train of Artillery armory with support from Bristol Manufacturing Corp. The painting will be used as a backdrop for Art Tancredi and his orchestra at the National Guard Armory on July 2.
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Frank Miserandino
William I Baker
Art Tancredi
National Guard Armory
Bristol Manufacturing Corporation
Committee
Shirley
Baker
Special Town Meeting Consideres School Spending and Zoning
The town council will hold a special meeting to act on granting the school department permission to spend for a survey and school building. A new zoning map and unpaid bills will also be addressed, with the zoning map set for action next Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The council notes 3,333 residents have been inoculated in free polio clinics. A nuisance dwelling at 11 Franklin St. is slated for cleanup at an estimated $00, owned by George and Moses Moore. Two new Hydraulion Hose Co. No 1 members are approved, and street projects may continue with remaining funds. The Town Beach opens June 24. patrol duty is requested for summer hours. A Fourth of July block dance and an Orange Crate Derby are approved.
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David J. Ferris
C Paul Brute
Council
Dr Bruno
Franklin St
Bristol
Hydraulion Engine Hose Co
Antonio Goulartare
Joseph Vital
King Philip Ave
Matthew Vital
Narrows Ra
Joseph P Quartaro
John Carre
Board of Recreation
High St
Court St
Church St
Bay View Ave
Wood St
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John O. Pastere
Orater
Pastore
Colt Memorial High School
Ralph H Lavers
Senate
Joint Committee On Atomic Energy, Commerce
Democratic Policy Committee
Tenth General Assembly
Brown University
Providence College
University of Rhode Island
Rhode Island College
R. I. College of Phar
Shirley H. Baker
R. I. School of Design
Steven
Navy
George Moore
Hope St
Aid Moses Moore
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