Family pets suffer as illness tests a Phoenix household
The writer recounts caring for a sick black cat Dinah and a recovering dog Petey after a string of pet incidents. Dinah battles a fever and anemia with high stakes for recovery while Petey survives a brush with danger, both impacting family routines and hopes for the pets’ health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Chile
Dr. Todd
Dinah
Phoenix
Todd
Petey
Amus
Town Forms Budget Request For Fourth Of July
Fourth of July committee members voted to ask taxpayers for funds to cover celebration costs at the April 23 town meeting. A $2,000 figure was proposed by co chair Miserandino as the target, with last year’s expenses totaling 5543.62 and no carryover. A one day door to door canvass was approved with Ruggeri as canvass chairman. next meeting set for April 5, with sub committees named for bands bonfire carnival fireworks floats and food sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank V. Miserandino
Romenick Ruggeri
Ruggeri
Miserandino
Michael DuLello
Albert F. Means
David J. Ferris
Leonard P Sanford
Norman J. Servant
Charles EF. Luther Jr
Michael Parisi
Earl G. Sturdevant
Albert Russo
Anthony W. DuPont
Raymond A. Thomas
John Stone
Gladys M. Brightman
George DuPont
Ferris
Harbormaster Wardwell Sets Bristol Longevity Record
Sam Wardwell, Bristol harbormaster for 45 terms since 1910 with only a single break, recalls a career spanning hurricanes and harbor scenes from horses on the ice in 1917-18 to yachts and warships. A veteran gunner's mate and Army Signal Corps lieutenant, he built Wardwell's Boat Yard and remains a central figure in Bristol Harbor's development including quahog industry prospects.
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Sam Wardwell
Bristol
William Angevine
Bristol Harbor
John W. Church
Bristol Police Department
Navy Army Reserve
U.S. Naval Reserve
Army Signal Corps
Church Street
Signal Corps
U. S. Weather Bureau
Wardwell
Old Providence Manual Training High School
Brown University
Brown
Irving Johnson
Poppasquash
Johnson
Nat Herreshoff
John Alden
Pappasquash
Thomas P. Brightman
Sanford and Goddard Yard
Wardwell's Boat Yard
Sam's Boat Yard
Sam's
Wardwell Yard
Pappasquash Yard
John W Tiplady
Fraternity
Wardwell Lumber Co
Quahog
Chamber of Commerce Acts on Railroad Proposal Hears Report
Chamber members voted to oppose a proposed highway using the New York and New Haven road bed in Bristol County and to send a resolution to Gov. Rob erts and state legislators. The meeting also backed state underwriting of a project at the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield and noted Rhode Island’s lack of representation there.
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Chamber of Commerce
Dennis J. Roberts
Gladys M. Brightman
Aime J. Forand
Anthony DaPonte
New York and
New Haven
Bristol County
August E. Gibbemeyer
Springfield
Mass
Chamber
Rhode Island
New England
Albert Finger
Russo on Radio Broadcast for Rhode Island Veterans
Albert P. Russo assistant commandant at the Rhode Island Veterans Home speaks on IB radio Sunday at 5 p.m. delivering a message vital to all veterans and listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert P. Russo
Rhode Island Veterans Home
Henry A Street Dies At Home After Long Illness
Henry A Street prominent civic leader and former yarn broker died at his home 2 High Street after a long illness. A Pawtucket native born August 12 1889 he lived in town since 1940 and aided YMCA Boy Scouts preservation and youth welfare. Survived by wife Ellen daughter Mary two sons Henry Jr and Charles with grandchildren. Funeral at St Michael's Church noon Monday burial in Juniper Hill Cemetery.
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Henry A Street
High Street
Y. M
Mr. Street
Pawtucket
John F
Annie Maria (Lomas) Street
John F. Street and Company
Bristol
Bristol Board of Recreation
Boy Scouts
Sea Scouts
George Bucklin
Narragansett Council
Boy Scouts of America
YMCA
Henry A. Street
Bristol Yacht Club
Barrington Yacht Club
Union Lodge No
Pawtucket Royal Arch
Grand Commandery
Knights Templar
Palestine Shrine of Providence
St. Alban’s Lodge
N. E. Beettle Catboat Association
Street
Ellen (Foster) Street
Mary Street
Town
Henry A. Street, Jr
Providence
Charles F. Street
Warwick
Ellen A. Street
Pasttucket
St. Michael's Church
Juniper Hill Cemetery
Vet's Council Assured Trees Will Be Planted
The Bristol Veterans Council heard assurances from town councilman Joseph Goulart that trees will be planted at Veterans Park on Wood Street at a later date. The trees, promised as part of the 275th anniversary effort, have been the subject of questions from the council. A V Day coordination committee for Bristol Harbor Race Week was formed by council president Fortunato Caruso. names will be announced next week, per secretary Chester W. Williams.
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R. I. Veterans’ Home
Bristol Veterans’ Council
Joseph Goulart
Veterans’ Park
Wood Street
Fortunato Caruso
Bristol Harbor
Chester W. Williams
DaPonte pushes public hearing on Quahog bill
State Sen. Anthony DaPonte asks for a public hearing on a bill to open Mount Hope Bay to shellfishing by power dredge boats. The measure, introduced by Sen. Frank Almeida, faces Bristol shellfishermen concerns and opposition from local interests as hearings may be held at the state house.
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Anthony DaPonte
Mount Hope Bay
Mont Hope Bay
Narragansett Bay
Frank Almeida
Portsmouth
Newport County
Almeida
Sen DaPonte
John L. Rego
Agriculture and Conservation
State House
Shell
Bristol
Rego
Yester
Massachusetts
State Health Department
Bristol Recreation Board Budget Totals 22435.00
The Bristol board of recreation presents a total request of 22 435.00 for the coming year with three main sections: Playgrounds staff and operation 6 535 00 Beach 13 400 Sowams playground 2 500. Detailed playground items include director salaries 3 960 other expenses 2 710 and equipment 450. Beach payroll 2 400 with major cost 6 000 for administration building and 2 000 for fence plus sand 1 000 water service 300 and admin 400. Sowami Drive playground item is 2 500 for a building with toilet facilities.
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Bristol Board of Recreation
Sowami Drive
Bristol sewer commission outlines budget with major plant improvements
The Bristol sewer commission voted to recommend to the budget committee a budget similar to last year with operating expenses of 32,191.28 and a total of 78,934.28. Key upgrades include a heater costing 1,000 and a comminutor at 32,600 to improve plant conditions. Chairman Louis Medeiros cited inadequate heating and rotten equipment for directing sewage into the digester, calling the current setup junk.
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Bristol Sewer Commission
Budget Committee
Louis Medeiros
Red Cross House To House Appeal Sunday Afternoon
District majors mobilize the last workers for the Red Cross house to house drive scheduled Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. No definite goal set. John J. Sylvia is chairman and Albert A. Nutini is vice-chairman. Headquarters at the YMCA with drive majors including Augistine Nerone Miss Margaret Morris William Manchester Sen. Anthony DaPonte Mrs. Michael Ruggiero Mrs. Andrew Vorro Hector Massa Mrs. Charles Luther Mrs. Earl G. Sturdevant Mrs. George Almeida Miss Leonora Ruggiero Carl Carlson Miss Ruth Kerr Mrs. Walter Swanson Mrs. Chester Wi Carl Taramaro and Mrs. Earl A. Head.
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Red Cross House
John J. Sylvia
Albert A. Nutini
Y.M.C.A
Augustine Nerone
Margaret Morris
William Manchester
Anthony DaPonte
Michael Ruggiero
Andrew Vorro
Hector Massa
Shopping Center Hearing Called In Metacom Area
The zoning board ordered a public hearing on a 10 acre change of zone for land owned by Mrs Agnes Mahoney on Metacom Avenue from Residential to Commercial G. Providence dealer Nicholas Calderone plans a shopping center. Hearing set for April 6 ahead of April 29 town meeting. Rego says he will not oppose the application.
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Zoning Board of Review
Agnes Mahoney
Metacom Avenue
Tetacom Area
William A. Rego
Metacom
Avenue
Rego
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Thames Street
Herreshoff
Vermette Ice Company
Samuel C. Wardwell
Sol M. Kaiman
R. I
R. I. Council of Chambers of Commerce
Herbert Eisenstadt
Red Cross
Vet's Council
DaPonte
Mt. Hope Ave
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