Bristol Council delays award for Class A beverage license
Bristol Town Council postponed granting an additional Class A package store license citing Census figures for 12 311 subject to revision. The council will await a Census Bureau notice before acting, with six bids opened for a refuse truck and decisions delayed on Bristol Motors bid.
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Bristol
Herbert E. MacCauley
Rhode Island
Department For
Macauley
Escaee Eeacss
Bristol Motors
Bureau of Census
Washingston
D. C
Samuel R. Campanella
Wood Street
Manuel F. Sylvia
James D. McGinn
Thames Street
Clark
Roller
Samuel D Clark
Millemaggi
Highway Department
Satealicluo Bgs
Franklin Street Garage
G.M.C
Dodge
Eleven Divisions Set To March On July Fourth
An eleven division Bristol Fourth of July parade is planned with new Marine and Civil Air Patrol units, guests from New England, and a Scotch bagpipe band. The parade festivities begin with a Miss Fourth of July contest and conclude with all a aerial fireworks at midnight Tuesday.
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Bristol
Harold Paull
John 20St Reynolds
Hightreet
Reynolds School
Marine and
Civil Air Patrol
Wood Street Park
John D. Langello
Salvatore Massano
Frederick F. Drift
Mier
Congregational Church
Fri
Vey
Providence
I the Church
Nathaniel Byfield
John Sparhawk
DeWolf Urges Bristol to Send Fourth of July Gifts
J W DeWolf Jr chairman of the 1950 Fourth of July finance committee urges Bristol residents to contribute, noting only 25 percent of letters answered and one week left to file returns. He says the success of the celebration depends on timely financial signs and asks immediate support.
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J. W. DeWolf, Jr
John W. DeWolf, Jr
Bristol
DeWolf
Mr. DeWolf
Students urged to pick up Green and White copies
Notice announces that all students who have not received a copy may obtain one by calling Colt High School Thursday morning between 10 30 and 12 noon.
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Colt High School
St Alban's Lodge Anniversary Celebrated by Bristol Masons
Bristol Masons marked the 150th anniversary with four days of events ending Sunday at the First Congregational Church. About 500 attended divine services and more than 300 from seven Rhode Island Lodges joined the ceremony led by the St Alban’s Lodge contingent. The Rev Samuel M Lindsay urged commitment to democracy and warned against communism as he contrasted Russia’s system with Jefferson’s ideals. The tax rate for 1950 was announced at 2.46 per 100, lower than expected, while a parade from Mason Hall proceeded to the church and back with refreshments afterward.
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St Alban’s Lodge
Bristol
Lindsay
America
United States
Russia
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Board of Tax Assessors
Shriners
Palestine Temple of Providence
Servce
Mason’s
Hope Street
Francis P. McGovern
Winston O. Fetherston
St. Alban’s Lodge
Dig
I. Lee MacCauley
Newport
Rhode Island Masonic Grand Lodge
Arthur W. Barrett
Masonic Hall
England
Leonard Redlawn
Trinity Episcopal Church
Daniel K. Davis
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
George Smith
First Baptist Church
Arthur M
Americans Abroad Travel Etiquette And Tax Notes
The piece reflects on American travelers in Europe adapting to customs and currencies, noting Americans can be loud and inflexible. It shifts to local tax matters, detailing an increase from 2.40 to 2.46 per 100 and a total $454,675 appropriation voted in April 1950, with tax bills due by August 10. It also counters myths about alcohol being mandatory abroad.
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Europe
Bristol Drum Corps Wins Major Honors In Two Parades
Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps captured top prizes at Pawtucket Rhode Island and Worcester Massachusetts parades. The Corps of Champs led in Pawtucket with high score and first prize while at Worcester both Bristol squads swept prizes including best playing and drum majors. Spectators applauded as the troops marched and awards included scholarships and medals presented by VFW officials.
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Bristol
Pawtucket
R. I
Worcester
Mass
Veterans of Foreign Wars Department
Bristol Boy ‘Scout Corps
Rangers
Bristol Scouts
Scout Corps
Liberty Bell
Bristol Boy Scout Corps
Pawtucket East High School
David W. Costa
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of
Florence T
Robert Werica
Nelson
Reception Marks End Of High School Days For 83 Seniors
The Bristol Senior High School 1950 class held its final senior reception at Colt auditorium closing commencement week. About 200 attendees witnessed couples and escorts lead the grand march. Class officers and faculty members organized the event with plans for a later victory celebration at Scout Hall on Hope Street.
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Bristol Senior High School
Colt Auditorium
Louis W. Margo
Elizabeth A. Bullock
Richard Bisbane
Jacqueline Sheridan
Joseph Castro
Dolores Vargas
Robert Proulx
Barbara Garvey
Bristol Fourth of July Fund Checks Guidance
July 4th fund instructions specify checks payable to Bristol Fourth of July Committee and mailed to John W. De Wolf Jr., treasurer, Bristol, RI.
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Bristol
Fourth of July Committee
John W. de Wolf Jr
R I
European hotels restored to prewar style and more
Tourists will find Europe’s hotels restored to prewar virtues and often enlarged. Air transport is excellent and railways are not as good as prewar except in Switzerland. Tourist buses offer comfort with multilingual hostesses in July and small refreshments aboard.
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Europe
Switzerland
Bottled Water and Grape Juice Readily Available Worldwide
The report notes bottled water in many places, often chilled, and highlights red or white grape juice, with Switzerland offering especially good options. It mentions grape juice producers performing better in their basin than many winegrowers.
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Switzerland
Juice trends drive social drinking habits of the era
Tomato and orange juice gain popularity as aperitifs at parties while cola drinks remain widespread abroad. The text notes that guests who skip juices seem old fashioned and that Communist attacks on cola inadvertently boost its publicity and value.
Economizing for a European steamship trip in old economy
The piece argues that a suitcase and steamer trip to Europe could help close the dollar gap, noting travel costs are similar to domestic city trips and resorts. It mentions England’s devaluation reducing expenses somewhat and that money vanishes quickly for tourists, but tips exist if a local can guide visitors.
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Europe
England
Shopping Abroad Teaches Caution About Cash
The piece notes that shopping is enjoyable in foreign countries but warns against overspending so cash lasts for essentials. It ends with a polite wish for readers to have a good time.
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