Charleston Trip Reveals Spring Signs and Gardens Visit
A Greensboro writer recalls a quick Charleston weekend trip driven by warm weather and spring blossoms. The journey includes Middleton Gardens, the Citadel campus, and a moss-draped river view, with two dollars to enter and a preserved southern heritage.
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Wives Break Precedent At Bristol Town Inauguration
Bristol town council inaugurated in a packed chamber with a record female attendance. The 50 minute ceremony featured an engraved gavel presentation by CIO officials and marked five Democrat inaugurations, with wives of councilors attending ceremonies and a large crowd at a Court House reception.
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Ida
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Red Cross Roll Call Moves Toward Target As Donations Rise
Chairman Ralph A. Bernardo reported $2,107 raised in the annual Red Cross drive this morning. He credited steady gains to the zeal of local solicitors in their districts. New solicitors include Mrs. Barbara Swarts Miss Betty Bertrand Arthur Tavares and Miss Christine Hich.
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Red Cross
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Barbara Swarts
Betty Bertrand
Arthur Tavares
Christine Hich
Sewer Budget Increase Approved for 1955-56
The sewer commission approved a 1955 56 budget of about 30 900 up from 1954 55 with raises for three plant operators and a 200 annual bump for the plant superintendent. Special accounts include 1000 to trade in a truck 1000 for a new heater and 1278.72 to cover unpaid bills bringing the total to 34178.72.
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CIC Hears Consultants Contacts Established
Consultants Saul Ricklin and Ralph Lavers report active leads in marine industry moves for Bristol. They aim to attract initial tenants for idle Collins and Aikman plant and push direct contacts with Rhode Island groups to boost local employment.
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Ralph Lavers
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Metacom Avenue Traffic Plan Spurs Early Improvements
Rhode Island public works director Vallone backs immediate Metacom Avenue work ahead of a proposed 20 million expressway. The plan envisions widening Metacom to four lanes and extending arterial highway improvements, with funding from a 30 million bond proposal and potential voter approval this year.
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Smith Report
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Bristol Fire Department Budget Approval Reveals Changes
The Bristol Fire Department approved a budget totaling 18 850 50 for the coming year with increases for dial system leases and new equipment 3250 plus a 776 contingency fund An added 1500 to police budget funds reserve officers to cover fire alarm needs A reduced 1000 station repairs despite hurricane damage and items for rubber coats boots hoses and a two way radio The report notes future funding for radios and Civil Defense matching funds and cites expressway plans affecting Bristol and surrounding towns with mixed reactions from local officials and civic groups
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