Bristol men plan local chapter of Junior Chamber of Commerce
Ten Bristol men will meet at 7 30 p m at the BTA Hall to organize a Bristol chapter of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. George W Shields announces the gathering for men aged 21 to 36 to join a civic service group dedicated to community improvement and civic leadership.
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Bristol
Junior Chamber of Commerce
George W Shields
State Chamber
BTA
Shields
United States
J.C.C
St. Louis
Junior Chambers of Commerce
Red Cross Appeal Totals Reach 307
Donations to the American Red Cross Bristol Branch are listed in amounts of 5 or more. Checks go to Red Cross Bristol Branch, General Chairman Albert F Means or Mrs Clara L Diman treasurer. Notable gifts include Miss Jessie B Darling 10.00 Bristol Mfg. Corp. 100.00 Mr and Mrs W Fred Williams 25.00 The Rev and Mrs A C Earned 20.00.
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Red Cross
Bristol
Albert F. Means
Clara L. Diman
Jessie B. Darling
Bristol Mfg. Corp
W. Fred Williams
A. C
Veterans Home Receives 400 Books for New Library
About 400 books donated to the Veterans Home to stock a newly started library in a renovated recreation room. The Rogers Free Library gave over 200 books, with others including Mrs. Mary Garvin and Mrs. Louise Garcia among donors. Books will be indexed and available next week through the home’s library plan.
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Vets
Alberto Russo
Russo
Mary Garvin
George Drowne
Ralph Sheen
Perry Valente
Louise Garcia
Rogers Free Library
Gertrude McMahon
Newport
William Levy
Warren
Charter Election Certificates To Be Mailed Monday
Notification of charter election results will be mailed to charter commission candidates on Monday, announced by town clerk John W. Church. The 12 day wait after certification by the Board of Canvassers finalizes the election, allowing challenges or objections. No details on how the new commission will be organized were provided.
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Charter Commission
John W. Church
Board of
Registration totals announced by town clerk
John W. Church town clerk announced a total of 3172 registered voters under the permanent registration law. Seventy five new registrations were recorded over the last two days with 23 on Wednesday and 32 yesterday. An extra registration session is set for tomorrow from 9 to 12 at Burnside Memorial Building.
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Enya
John W. Church
Board of
Burnside Memorial Building
Military Order hears Col Marsden talk on Korean War
Twenty five members of the Col H C Utley Post heard Lt Col Thomas Marsden of the University of Rhode Island faculty recount his Korean War experiences. Marsden is professor of military science and tactics and commanding officer of the college ROTC unit. The Utley Post serves Bristol County and is led by Lt Col Matthew A Capone. Maj Edward J Fitzgerald is senior vice commander. The gathering met at the Midway House with Lt Werner E Follin and Col Franklin H Springer in attendance.
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H. C. Utley
Thomas Marsden
Univ. of Rhode Island
Marsden
Utley
Bristol County
Matthew A. Capone
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Midway House
Werner E. Follin
Franklin H. Springer
Board of Canvassers Plans Factory Voter Registration Drive
The Board of Canvassers voted to ask industrial firms in town for permission to register voters inside factories. With only 23 new registrants, total registration reached 3140. A factory registration push will occur in coming weeks pending employer approval. a special morning session will assist those unable to register during the week.
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John W. Church
First Fish Hawk Sighted In Griswold Avenue Area
Daniel Manchester of 23 Catherine Street reported seeing what he believes is the season's first fish hawk on Griswold Avenues Tuesday March 4. The bird perched on a branch then flew into the woods when approached.
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Daniel Manchester
Catherine Street
Griswold Avenues
Vet Committees For War Memorial To Meet Monday
The War Memorial Committee and the Veterans' Council sub committee will meet Monday night at 8 oclock in the council chambers to plan the dedication of War Memorial Park and future improvements. They will also open bids for two remaining phases of work on the park off Wood Street.
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War Memorial Committee
Veterans’ Council
Oelock
War Memorial Park
Wood Street
Five Rejoin and One Enlists in Battery C
Battery C 243rd Anti aircraft Artillery Gun Battalion Ring announced five re enlistments and one new enlistment. Re enlistees for one year were Corporals Ernest J. Calandra Peter A Grimo and Frank S Bruno. Re enlisting for three years were Corporals Amiello A Ruggiero and John M Balzano. The new three year recruit is Anthony Francis Jr.
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243Rd
RING
Ernest J. Calandra
Peter A. Grimo
Bristol
Frank S. Bruno
Warren
Amiello A. Ruggiero
John M. Balzano
Anthony Francis, Jr
Miss Handy to Speak at Bristol DAR Meeting
Miss Susan W. Handy state chairman for national defense will address the Bristol Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution on her work. A dress contest is planned with 4-H Club girls making the dresses and prizes for winners. hostesses include Mrs. Barker, Mrs. Cole, Mrs. Brodgen, and Mrs. Ahearn.
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Bristol
Daughters of the American Revolution
Susan W. Handy
National Defense
Raymond H. Blake
Louis B. Barker
Charles B. Cole
Joseph B. Brodgen
John J. Ahearn
Canvassers Pay Is Set Warren Dealer Wins Bid
Town Council sets canvassers pay at 300 for chair and 250 for other members per year, matching county towns. It also awarded a contract to Asselin Chevrolet for two police cruisers and denied Mohawk Athletic Club liquor license after a legal issue.
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Warren
Asselin Chevrolet
Asselin Co
T. A Park Motors
Pawtucket
Ford
Hope Motors
Mohawk Club
Mohawk Athletic Club
Lucien Capone
Capone
John W. Church
Thames Street
Herzig
Congregational Churches Hold Conference on Social Action
The Rev. Herman F. Felssig urged broader U S responsibility amid world chaos and stronger foreign aid as the first of three social action conferences at First Congregational Church. Delegates from Riverside, Barrington, Pawtucket, and Providence attended. March 25 is set for the next meeting.
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Herman F. Felssig
Department of International Relations
National Council of Congregational Christian Churches
Narragansett Bay
First Congregational Church
America
Riverside
Barrington
Pawtucket
Providence
Miriam McCaughey
James Lightbourne
Birds Visit Our Yard Inspires Local Bird-Watcher Club
A family recounts winter bird sightings from their window feeder. They describe chickadees, pine siskins, myrtle warblers, purple finches, and woodpeckers, plus a cat near the feeder and improvised countermeasures. The note ends with optimism for a forthcoming bird-watchers club formation.
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