Swedish sailor becomes purser on Kungsholm
Evert Eriksson, 48, once sailed as foremast hand on the four-masted Pedersen, now serves as purser aboard the Kungsholm. He trained for duties, handled food and paperwork, and acts as social secretary for passengers. His career included a 150 day voyage from Sydney to Cork and three Cape Horn rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T B Pedersen
Sweden
Evert Eriksson
Kungsholm
Ericksson
Chile
Australia
Capetown
Wales
Cape Horn
Cape
Sydney
Cork
Ireland
North Atlantic
High Seas
Town council splits on Wood street lighting addition
At a late meeting councilman Millemaggi urged including Wood street alongside Hope street in next year’s lighting plan. Magee opposed noting cost rise of about 6 100 bringing total to roughly 16 500, and cautioned against derailing the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E Magee
Paul C. Millemaggi
Wood Street
Hope Street
Millemaggi
Magee
Narragansett Electric Company
Council
Joseph F. Bruno
Jeremias Andrade
Council Sees C and A Sale Blocked by Purchase Term
The Collins and Aikman property near the vacant plant faces difficulty selling as a single unit due to a contract requiring sale of the building and machinery together. Council President Joseph F. Bruno reported discussions with Gammell and Ingraham Inc about the sale and efforts to attract worthwhile industry to the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins and Aikman
Joseph F. Bruno
Gammell and Ingraham, Inc
C and A
Gammell and
Ingraham
Council
Anthony Pinhero
Civic Industries Committee
Fourth Committee Named 48 Members Listed
Town council appoints 48 members to the Fourth of July celebration panel after a six week delay. The lineup includes 41 from the 1953 committee and 7 added by the council, with resignations from Anthony A. Balzano and Boswell S. Bosworth Jr. Also named are prominent local figures such as Joseph F. Bruno and Oscar A. Rishe, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony A. Balzano
Boswell S. Bosworth, Jr
Bosworth
Charles E. Luther, Jr
Michael
Gate Dedication at St Marys Honors Connery Family
Mary and Robert J Connery and relatives attended a Sunday service at St Marys Church for the dedication of bronze altar gates from Toscani Italy. The Alpha Omega and Holy Trinity designs honor their parents siblings and a nun in various memorials. Two Persian rugs from Mrs Elizabeth M O'Donnell's estate were blessed and placed on the altar steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Connery
Robert J Connery
St. Mary’s Church
Connerys
Toscani
Italy
Alpha
Omega
Robert F. Connery
Alicia Nixon Connery
Lillian B Connery
M. Augustus F.M
Elizabeth M. O'Donnell
Senior Class Presents Brother Goose at Bristol High
The Bristol Senior High School Class of 1954 staged a comedy Brother Goose by William Davidson in Guiteras Auditorium on Thursday and Friday. The production drew large crowds and earned hearty applause for a cast led by Paul Price as Jeff and Hortense D Alessi o as Carol with stage craft by James Meiggs and Margaret Nerone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Senior High School
William Davidson
Guiteras
Jeff
Brother Goose
Paul Price
Carol
Hortense D'Alessio
Wes
Norman Pigeon
Hyacinth
Barbara Middleton
Helen
Ann Cornell
Peggy
Suzanne Wiese
Eve
Margaret Manchester
Sara
Lorraine Almeida
Lenore
Carol Magee
Mrs. Trimmer
Judy Robinson
Paul D’amico
Bristol Promotes Town's Industry through New Brochure
The twelve page brochure on Bristol's industrial features is ready for distribution this week. Civic Industries Committee members will staff envelopes before the meeting for a Wednesday mailing. Fern Associates did the layout, Narragansett Lithograph Co. printed it, and Advertisers Engraving Co. donated engravings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Industries Committee
Fern Associates of
Providence
Narragansett Lithograph Co
Jaycees Aid Red Cross Fund Drive Effort In Bristol
The Bristol Junior Chamber of Commerce volunteers to trouble shoot the Red Cross fund drive. Michael A. Rucci announced the Jaycees will fill last minute canvasser vacancies and cover unassigned areas. A one day drive is set for Sunday March 21 with organizations already contributing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Junior Chamber of Commerce
Red Cross
Michael A. Rucci
Jaycees
Rucci
Three Bristol High Students Join Model Legislature
Bristol Senior High School will send three students to the 7th Annual B I Model Legislature on March 20. Senate member John Matheson of the National minority party serves on the Finance Committee and helps study veteran bonus bills. House members Paul Price and Paul D Amico, representing the Union and National parties respectively, work on the Corporations and Labor committees for sponsoring state property and unemployment measures. Annie D Sisson coaches the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Senior High School
Senate
John Matheson
House
Paul Price
Paul D’amico Price
Union
Mt. Hope Bridge Corporation
D'Amico
National
Annie D. Sisson
Parties Work As Unit On Charter Move
Council President Joseph F Bruno announced that sufficient signatures for a special election on Home Rule will likely be gathered within 30 days. He said bipartisan committees are being formed with the Democratic committee naming Janet Clark Henry Pacheco Frank Miserandino Edward Pontes Anibal Estrella, while the Republican town meeting acts as a single committee of 42 members pursuing signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Joseph F. Bruno
Democratic Town Committee
Janet Clark
Henry Pacheco
Frank J. Miserandino
Edward S. Pontes
Anibal Estrella
Bruno
Chief outlines rules for outdoor burning and rubbish burners
Fire Chief Oscar Rishe issued a stand against improper burns after seven Fire Department calls. The department bans lighting fires on streets or vacant lots without permission and prohibits unprotected piles. Only enclosed burners are approved, and unattended wire or slatted burners near combustibles are forbidden. Rhode Island law adds prohibitions and permit requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Oscar A.rishe
State of
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Leaders to Spotlight Education TV Show
Four Rhode Island figures including Mrs Gladys M Brightman Rev Cornelius Collins John G Murphy and Dr Max W Sullivan will appear on a half hour TV program Thursday night promoting a non commercial educational station The Governor's Advisory Commission on Educational Television members also join George W Williams executive officer of the commission for the WJAR TV program at 6 00 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys M Brightman
Rhode Island
Warwick
Max W. Sullivan
Rhode Island School of Design
Governor’s Advisory Commission On Educational Television
George W. Williams
Commission
Wjartv
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Stockholm
Line
Nelson Beals
Burnside Memorial Building
Beals
Department
Church
Telephone Exchange
The
J M Cleminshaw Co
Rhode
St. Dunstan’s School
James Meiggs and Sons
Margaret F. Nerone
Theresa Donavan
Patricia Swanson
Joan Francis
Frances’ Machado
Geonora Ruggiero
Shirley’ Girard-Irenee Valerio
Arin Marié ‘Nunes
Bristol
Advertisers Engraving Co
Pinhero
Mrs. Brightman
Gladys M. Brightman
Birl Scout
Bristol Girl Scouts
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