Taft School Fire Report Released
Bristol School Committee chairman Wilfred M Hamill released the Taft School fire survey with a statement defending the school against alarm over its condition. The report by Otis M Bailey and Edward Devine called for a metal fire escape and several safety upgrades, many already begun or planned for summer.
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Wilfred M. Hamil
Bristol
Hamill
Mervyn) Clay
Taft
Clay
Taft School
Otis M. Bailey
Edward Devine
N. E. Fire Insurance Rating Association
R. I. Division
Outstanding Y Award Sees Joseph Terra Jr Honored
Joseph Terra Jr son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Terra Sr of 220 State Street won the Frank O Rene outstanding athlete award at the YMCA sports night in Rockwell Hall. He earned a 1000 point contest win with 960 points, plus a baseball bat scroll and his name on the plaque.
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Joseph Terra, Jr
Joseph Terra, Sr
State Street
Frank O. Rene
YMCA
Rockwell Hall
Rene
Terra
Rear Admiral Kendall to Speak at Fourth of July Exercises
Bristol reads the Fourth of July program will feature Rear Admiral Henry S. Kendall as principal speaker. Kendall, North Atlantic Air Force Commandant, has earned three Legions of Merit for service from the South Pacific to the Pacific theater, including coordinating Allied units and directing postwar veteran transport efforts. Committee Chairman R S Bosworth said Bristol will welcome his distinguished record of service.
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Henry S. Kendal
North Atlantic Air Force
Reynolds School
Kendall
South Pacific
Fleet Air Wing
Guadalcanal
Munda
United States Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Royal New Zealand
United States
Airechnical Training Command
Carrier Division
Bristol
Ascoli's Hands YMCA Suffer First Setback In 7 6 Loss
At Guiteras Field last evening Ascoli's Handed YMCA its first defeat of the season by 7 to 6. Frank Sylvia earned his second win in relief of Sam Giordano while Bug Malloy pitched for the losers in his first start.
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Guiteras Field
Ascoli’s
YMCA
Ascoli
C&a
Y’s
St Elizabeth
Ascolt
Matrone
Tuffy
Rugiero
Manny Cunard
Street
Dave Goglia
Frank Sylvia
Andy Vollaro
Goglis
Sam Giordano
Bug” Malloy
July Fund Receipts Listing With Small Donations
A historical donation record shows multiple contributors and small amounts totaling 830 dollars. Names include R F Haffenreffer Clarke Freeman Henry Wood J C Mello Dr and Mrs Holdsworth Batista Bros Bakery Campanella's Store Ran Suzman Albert Brunelli. The entry notes a previously acknowledged amount of 3680 dollars and lists various donors with modest gifts.
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R. F. Haffenreffer
Clarke Freeman
Henry Wood
J. C. Mello
Mrs. Holdsworth
Batista Bros! Bakery
Campanella
Suzman
Albert Brunelli
Fourth of July Address by Atlantic Air Force Commandant
The Commandant of the Atlantic Air Force will deliver the principle address at patriotic Independence Day exercises. The event features a formal program and public observance for residents.
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Atlantic Air Force
Covered Wagon Tour Arrives in Bristol Rhode Island
The Gold Rush Covered Wagon touring Rhode Island for the Opportunity Drive to promote and sell U S Savings Bonds was due in Bristol this morning. It traveled from Providence via East Providence Riverside Barrington Warren Newport and Middletown and stopped briefly at the Newport Naval Training Station before resting at the County Court House.
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Newport
Rhode Island
U. S
Providence
East Providence
Riverside
Barrington
Warren
Bristol
Portsmouth
Middletown
Newport Naval Training Station
George R. Fish Honored For Youth Contributions
George R. Fish of 62 Franklin Street received the first merit award presented by the Grand Voiture of Rhode Island Forty and Eight at a Bristol County Voiture gathering in Kearney Post Home. John B. Tester praised Fish for 36 years of Boy Scout and child welfare work including efforts at the Bristol Children's Home. Fish serves as a correspondent and adjutant of Kearney Post American Legion.
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George R. Fish
Franklin Street
Grand
Rhode Island
Bristol County
Kearney
John B. Tester
Pawtucketer
Chef de Gare Passe
Wish
Bristol County Veitare
Bristol
Tester
Fish
American Legion
Bristol Playground Opens With Expanded Summer Program
The Bristol recreation program expands for summer with more equipment and new facilities. A flag raising marks the opening next Monday, with Senator Theodore F Green donating a flag for the ceremony. New equipment includes a pedal merry go round and a horizontal ladder expected by mid July.
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Bristol
Anthony E. Agatiello
U. S
Theodore F. Green
Washington
Agatiello
Vincent J. Santo
Eleanor R. Lemaire
Santo
Deagues
Animal League
Fruit League
Miss Vitello Captures Walsh Memorial Medal
Graduates of Bristol Senior High School receive diplomas at Andrews Memorial School auditorium. Canon Anthony R. Parshley delivers principal address urging graduates to pursue destiny, power, and service to God and others. He cites Columbus and Churchill as examples of achievement after conservative efforts fail.
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Bristol Senior High School
Andrews Memorial School
Anthony R. Parshley
Episcopal Diocese of
Rhode Island
Canon Parshley
God
Columbus
Churchill
Canon Parishley
Vitello
Josephine eAnn Vitello
Walsh
Brightman
Paul Gamage Bullock
Petey the dog and a milestone birthday feast
A reminiscence remembers Petey the dog turning fifteen and refusing ice cream after cupcakes, a rare moment noted by all at the celebration. The piece shifts to school awards for seniors and a tale of a fox terrier neighbor finally sharing treats, then a tea invitation story from a house sale.
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Petey
Miss Betey
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Joseph Terra Jr
Hope Street
Gooding Avenue
Bailey
Devine
Hehang
Legion of Merit
V.vuyu
US Navy
Adm
H. S. Kendall
Usn
Cary Grant—Franchot Tone
Diana Lynn
Randolph Scott
Ella Raines
John Ireland
Janet Rossang
Mary Astor
Harry Davenport
Cdr
Albert D. Kaplan
Destroyer Division
Joann Squatrito
Rotary
Fortunato Squatrito
St. Elizabeth Street
Squatrito
Boston
Playground Ac
Miss Vitello
Frank R. Fojo Jr
Ransselaer Polytechnic _Institute
R.P.I. M
W. Gardner
R. I
Rensselaer Alumni Association
Fojo
Mittee
Bristol High School Athletic Council
Anthony J de Meo
Valentine Verna
Pasquale Raiola
Colt Memorial
Andrews Memorial Auditorium
Daisy Mae
Neax
Knights of Columbus
Midway Steak & Lobster House
Vernie Munroe and His Orchestra
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