Postmaster Coggeshall Honored at Bristol Testimonial Dinner
Daniel W. Coggeshall, newly commissioned Bristol postmaster and son of former tax assessor Daniel G. Coggeshall, was feted at a testimonial dinner-dance at the Bastel Casino. Over 200 guests, including federal and state officials, attended as speakers praised his service to state, town, and the Democratic party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Daniel W. Coggeshall
Mr. Coggeshall
James E. Dooley
Johnston
Coggeshall
Supreme Court
Francis B. Condon
Central Falls
Mortimer A. Sullivan
Newport
Adjt
John J. Richards
Providence
Luigi DePasquale
Aime J. Forand
Condon
John L
Holly Troop News Opens With Dues Checks And New Charts
Rose Balzano presided a brief meeting at Reynolds School Auditorium as Rose Balzano led dues and inspection checks. Ruth Alger and Jean Malafronte prepared charts for inspection and upcoming games while Red Cross Patrol runs the games. Miss Horton plans health badge progress for younger girls and discussed hygiene topics. The Blue Eagle Patrol won a word game as the meeting adjourned after five.
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Tvpe
Rose Balzano
Miss Horton
Reynolds School
Ruth Alger
Jean Malafronte
Red Cross
Blue Eagle Patrol
Jane S McKenna
Attleboro Overpowers Bristol In Bowling Meet
Attleboro’s picked five defeated Bristol 3 to 1 as Albert E Sparks led the winners with a high single of 140 and 392 in three strings while William Manchester of Bristol topped the night with 146 and 408. A return match is planned.
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Bristol
Attleboro
Albert E Sparks
William Manchester
Boyer
Heather
Sparks
Bromley
Kennedy
Brightman
Shaw
Smith
Bears
Manchester
Public Whist Planned by Collins & Aikman Girls Club
The Collins & Aikman Girls Club announces a public whist to be held Monday night in their Thames street clubrooms. More than 20 tables are expected to be in use, with Harriet Kinder leading the arrangements and committee members Fre Ion Carter Mary Paul Carmela Papagna and Mrs Mary McKenna assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins & Aikman Girls Club
Thames Street
Harriet Kinder
Fre- Ion Carter
Mary Paul
Carmela Papagna
Mary McKenna
Work Relief Bureau declines to serve another term
The Bristol Work Relief Bureau informed the Town Council that its three member board will not seek reappointment. The resignation of ERA administrator John G. DesLauriers was noted, with John J Lavander temporarily appointed. The council took no action beyond receipt.
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John G. DesLauriers
Bristol Work Relief Bureau
Wallis E. Howe
James J. Walsh
Crescenzo Dela Morte
John W. Church
DesLauriers
Activnr
Ogantte Cusaceros
William Pace-Laughlin
Prescott B Paull
New Orleans
Elisha Hibbert
Hhibberts
William W Perry
Perry
Silver Creek
Anthony J Ferrara
Henry J Svivia, Jr
Herreshoff Farm
Griswold Avenue
Joseph M Robinson
Pappasquash Point
Evelyn A Munroe
Wellesley
Mass
Crawford I. Easterbrooks
Colt’s Drive
Daniel E Dwyer
Leon D Andrews
Bureau of Forestry
State Department of Agriculture
Joseph Chinder
Robert J Anderson
Domenico Mascola
State Department of Public Roads
East State Street
Metacom Avenue
D. A. Soule
Hydes Endorses Anderson for Fifth Bristol Fire Chief Term
The Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company seeks reappointment of Robert J Anderson as Bristol fire chief for the fifth consecutive year, sending a petition to the town Council. The group also endorses Raymond A Card for the Board of Fire Engineers and approves supper plans with Massasoit Hook and Ladder Company of Warren. Leaders and representatives named for first aid schools include George Seyer Jr, James Connors, Fabio DeCristofaro, Terrence Reilly.
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Robert J Anderson
Bristol Fire Department
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
Gine and Hose Company
Massasoit Hook and Ladder Company
Warren
Bristol
Warren Brothers
Fred Guevremont
Harry R Gray
Defiance Engine and Hose Company
Albert Alder
George Seyer, Jr
James Connors
Fabio DeCristofaro
Terrence Reilly
En Fe
Brsess
Te Dane Company
Callan Stresses Americanism in Address at Legion Meeting
Brig Gen L H Callan spoke on Americanism versus Communism to Kearney Post 6 of the American Legion and its auxiliary at Grand Army Hall. Bertram W Wall discussed National Defence, with a program including musical pantomime, piano solos, songs, a military tap dance, and refreshments served by Mrs Desertts’s committee.
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L. H. Callan
Kearney
Roselma L. Desilets
Doris Bullock
Mary Peters
Pauline Bullock
Muriel Bullock
Helen Condon
Minnie Cashin
Elizabeth Carr
Frank Rounds
Madeline Nerderer
Desertts
Bristol Group Attends Girl Scout Institute
Women from Bristol participated in the Girl Scout Field Institute in Providence. Morning events moved from the Baptist Church to the Girl Scout House due to large attendance. Bristol delegates led discussion groups on Badges and Awards Training and Personnel Camp Leaders Publicity and Finance.
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Girl Scout Field Institute
Providence
Baptist Church
Benefit Street
Waterman Street
North Main Street
Scout House
Bristol
Fred S. Sartlett
Earl P Mathewson
J H Tuplin
J F Huestis
E W H Hobson
A. H Flint
F M Dixon
L. G Cote
Mission at St Marys Church Conducted by Holy Cross Fathers
A two week mission at St Marys Church conducted by Fathers of the Congregation of the Holy Cross and Passion begins Sunday. The first week focuses on women and girls and the second week on men and boys with a short session for children.
Local Merchants Join Civic Loyalty Campaign in Bristol
Bristol Chamber of Commerce launches a civic loyalty campaign to boost home trade. Twelve poster messages will appear in shop windows over 12 weeks, with weekly copies in the Bristol Phoenix. Twenty local firms have joined, including Vermette, Waldron, Makowsky, Wardwell Lumber, McLellan Stores, and First National Stores.
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Bristol
Bristol Chamber of Commerce
Bristol Phoenix
Phoenix
The
N. J. & H. W. Vermette
Waldron Company
Max Makowsky & Sons, Inc
Wardwell Lumber Company
McLellan Stores Co
Talbot & Hopkins
Edward D. Kunz
First National
Franklin Street
Buffingtons’ Pharmacy
Alger’s
Margaret B. Morris
Hope Remnant Shoppe
HM. F. Bell Furniture
Lillian F. Wilson
Eisenstadt
Narragansett Electric Co
H. H. Lawson Co
James F. Duffy
Amateurs Strut Their Stuff at Bristol Event Tomorrow
Mount Hope Chapter Order of the Eastern Star and the Doric Club host an amateur night at Guiteras Memorial Junior High School auditorium. Three prizes will be awarded and George W. Boutilier chairs the arrangements committee with a long list of assistants and participants.
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Bristol
AgmMortan
Mount Hope
Order of the Eastern Star
Doric Club
Guiteras Memorial
George W. Boutilier
Albert Johnson
Tona Young
Lucy Spencer
Christine Remieres
Harriet Munro
Margaret Finley
Annie Richardson
Pauline Bullock
Marion Boutilier
Marion
Harry Kebrek
Norman E. Benard
Francis Bragg
Gordon R. Brown
Earl Dunbar
Paul A. Herzig
George Lee
George Moore
William Remieres
Clifford Weaver
Two Talks and Musical Program at P T A Meeting
Mr Herbert M. Adams of Barrington spoke on the Federal Housing program and the role of women as home-makers. Mrs George L. Millard of the Bristol Garden Club gave an expert talk on garden improvement. The program featured Antoinetta Ferrara’s piano solo Fantasia and baritone solos by R S Bosworth with Mrs Bosworth. Mary Spooner presided in place of Mrs Capone while Mrs Vi L. Ruggiero led the entertainment.
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Herbert M. Adams
Barrington
P.T.A
Reynolds School
Adams
George L. Millard
Bristol Garden Club
Millard
Antonetta Ferrara
R. S. Bosworth
Bosworth
Mary Spooner
Lucien Capone
Vi L. Ruggiero
Graduates Entertained at Evening High School Event
The eight members of the graduating class of the Evening High School were entertained last night at the home of Mrs Mary Andreozzi with Miss Jennie Proto hosting. A cake cut by Miss Mary Silvia bore the inscription Perseverance the class motto. The evening included games and other entertainments.
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Evening High School
Jennie Proto
Mary Andreozzi
Congregational Street
Mary Silvia
Band Concert Postponed Seating Plan At Hamill’s Store
Col A M Merriman announced the BTA Band Concert slated for March 28 at the Guiteras Schol auditorium will have a reserved seating plan available by next Monday at Hamill’s Store. Mrs M Theresa Donovan, director, expects a notable guest soloist and calls the event the high point of the band’s career to date.
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Mhamill
Col. A. M. Merriman
Guiteras
Mount Carmel Players Announce First Offering
Huburk the Great a three act play will be presented by Mount Carmel Players of Fgnon 2 ft Bane CORSE during the latter part of April Joseph F Pannone temporary president announced Rehearsals start immediately under his direction Officers include Joseph Parella vice president Ann D Alessio secretary and Mary Rucci treasurer.
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Huburk «the Great
Howard Reed
Mount Carmel Players
Fgnon 2 Ft. Bane Corse Ooo
Joseph F. Pannone
Pannone
Joseph Parella
Ann D’alessio
Mary Rucci
Arrangements Made for Bus to Cashman's Ballroom Dances
Cashman's Ballroom in Portsmouth will stop at Hope and State at 8 15 p.m. on dance nights. Tickets include bus fare and dance admission. Lint Elsmore and his orchestra will provide music for dancing on Mondays and Saturdays.
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Cashman’s Ballroom
Portsmouth
Short Line Bus Company
Hope and
State Streets
Elsmore
Gladue Considers Bid for Bristol Sewage Chief
Donald Gladue, a junior sewer commission member, weighs a run for general supervisor of Bristol’s sewage disposal plant and system. He would be the second board member to announce, alongside secretary William T Dwyer. Salary for the post is tentatively set at 2000 dollars annually.
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Gladue
Donatd Gladue
Sewer Commission
Bristols
William T Dwyer
May Ask McLaughlin to Resign As State Senator
Daniel F. McLaughlin of Riverside and East Providence is reported to be slated for a $3500 position under a new Democratic state departments setup. East Providence residents expect the Republican town organization to call for his resignation as state senator.
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McLaughlin
Daniel F. McLaughlin
Riverside
East Providence
Democratic State Departments
Republican Town Committee
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Bristol Post Office
William J. McShane
Charles C- Duffy
L. F. Davis
Donald W. Mathewson
George L., Pierce
Vernon A. Gray
William H. R. Manchester
James P. Fay
Michael R. Coughlan
William WN. Leahy
Anthony J. Bruno
Charles W. McGinn
Frank C. Pearce
United States
Wiliam Goucher
Woonsocket
William J. McSoley
Thomas O Brien
State Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Burton K. Harris
Lincoln
Henry A. Martin
J. P. Cozzens
J. Raymond Casey
Newport Board of Aldermen
John Romano
Joseph J. Dennis
William P. MeeLaughlin
Pasquale Pagnano
Anthony J. Ferrara
Domenico Langello
Attorney General’s Department
William T. O'Donnell
Anthony J. Nunes
Donald Gladue
Peter Gasper
Fred E. Suzman
Francis P. McGovern
Bristol Board of Tax Assessors
Robert Conley
James O'Leary
A. F D’angelo
John Andrade
Margaret B. Andrade
Eze Dixon
Thomas P Brightman
H H Lawson
Eugene Byone
J Floyd Huestis
Ralph T. Church
Miss Hope
Holly Troop News
Myrna Loy
Cary Grant
Roscoe Karns
Silly Symphony In
Paramount Newsreel
Joe Morrison
Helen Twelvetrees
Conrad Nagel
Arline Judge
Gail Edward
Patrick Craven
Lyle Talbot
Fox
Lowell Thomas
Lew Ayres
Pat” Paterson
Peggy Fears
Walter King
Alan Dinehart
Reginald Denny
Nick Foran
Richard DIX
Zane Grey
West OF the Pecos
Martha Sleeper
Work Relief Bureau
Hydes
Anderson
Defiance
Callan
Girl Scout Institute
ST. Mary's
Guiteras Auditorium
Mount Carmel
Guneral School
Norman Benard
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