Parents to Confer With School Committee on Janitor Choice
Bristol parents form a committee to urge caution in selecting a new janitor for Oliver School in New London Texas disaster context. The group seeks a qualified, child-friendly candidate, with support from School Board Chairman Charles B Rockwell. Eleven applicants were narrowed to five, with a subcommittee set to review. Reports underway on school safety following the Texas catastrophe.
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Oliver School
Rockwell
New London
Texas
Bristol
Charles B Rockwell
State Street
Prescott
Patrick Trainor
John Levere
Thomas Lonergan
Charles B Romano
Manuel H. Fernandes
Henry Trudell
Prescott Hoar
Edmund Lemaire
America Vona
Stephen W Mason
Harry R Gray
Manuel Carlos
Robert F. Quinn
Anthony J Ferrara
Robert J Anderson
Holy Name Society Plans Early Feast Observance
The Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Carmel in Mt Carmel announces an early start for arranging the annual Italo American feast in July. The society plans to operate as a more formal organization with younger parishioners leading, inviting other Italian groups to assist, and soliciting funds by popular subscription. a general arrangements committee will meet April 15 to finalize plans.
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Holy Name Society of Our Lady of A. Foenese
Owen
Bervances
Mt Pak
of Carmel
Girda
Flory Name Society
Hutree
Ameting
Bristol D A R Chapter to report activities at conference
Mrs Charles F Thompson will read a Bristol Chapter 10 ARk report on the year’s DAR activities at the 43rd annual Mate conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The meeting will be held Wednesday and Thursday at the Providence Biltmore. Delegates include Miss Anne Bo Ahn Mrs Clifford MEO Wilson Mrs Samuel A Hall and others with alternates listed.
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Bristol
Ark
Charles
F. Thompson
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Providence Biltmore
Thompson
Anne Bo Ahn
Clifford Meo Wilson
Samuel A Hall
Johnston
Parl P Mathewson
Samuel
Wardwell
Iola To
Dunbar
Howard W Church
Clinton T Sherman
Colt High School Juniors Plan May Promenade
Cutt Memorial High School will hold its Junior Promenade on May 28. Student officers and advisers are named, with Edward De Fitveeraldo coordinating arrangements and a faculty member guiding the class.
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Colt High School
Athart
Activ
Raymond Ve Mahon Chamman
Ilee Paske Rose Dufaroha
Edward
Veagher
Devis Shug Mano
Prank
Bows Romane
Graciane Vaarine Treasure Tohn Yorke
Colt
Lass
Caizzi Denies Hit Run Driving In Court
Gaetano Caizzi, 55, of 241 State Street, pleaded not guilty to hit and run driving after a man he allegedly struck, Manuel Silvia, 45, of Metacom Avenue, was found in critical condition at St Joseph's Hospital. Bail set at 500. Caizzi released pending two week trial.
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St. Joseph’s Hospital
Gaetano Caizzi
State Street
Baker
William T. O'Donnell
Fifth District
Carlo Tammaro
Hope Street
Caizzi
Manuel Silvia
Metacom
Silvia
WPA
Anthony Sousa
Pleasant Street
A F D'Angelo
D'Angelo
St Joseph's Hospital
Holy Week Church Services Announced At St Michael's
Rev Beatty of Pawtucket addressed Bristol congregation last night as St Michael's held three services. The schedule lists 7am and 9am services on Friday, 7pm, plus an afternoon address by Rev Roger Ailing, with Canon Parshley delivering final remarks. Holy Eucharist at 7am and morning prayer at 9am mark Thursday's schedule, followed by a three hour devotional period from noon to 3 pm and Holy Communion at 3:30 pm.
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Canon Parshley
Faster Pageant for Sunday Evening at Parst Coan Church
The Sunday evening pageant at 700 o'clock in the Parst Coan recreation church features Anda Conners and Nida Conners in leading roles. Miss Eleanor Rae Ruth Sanford Barbara Newman and Virginia Cole headline the cast with Addison Hill Erik Bense Merton Gordon Gordon Veet man James Payne Norman Hibbert Clinton Pendleton Clyde Pendleton and Shavre Miers in supporting parts. Directing duties fall to Gwalbert B Shaw with rehearsals supervised by Henry DeWolf and Henrys DeWolf assisted by Mrs Cora Shaw Andersen and Mrs Frank ME Diamond Miro. Heating is managed by Robert Fo Munre and Viass Tomes Henrys DeWolf.
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Gordon Veetman
James Payne
Norman Hibbert
Clinton Pendleton Clyde Pendleton
Woallam
Shavre Miers Gwalbert B Shaw
Mir
Robert Fo Munre
Viass Tomes Henrys DeWolf
RooT Chick Show Sponsored by Poultry Producers
The sixth annual RooT Chick Show from March 25 to 27 at Governor Dyer Market Ridge Promenade Providence showcases about 2500 chicks in 100 brooders with 25 chicks each. Chicks are weighed judged on weight vigor uniformity color and size, with a 7:30 pm auction on Saturday selling in lots of 25 to the highest bidder.
Nunes Resignation Sought to End Outside Interference
Democratic town committee moves to oust Anthony J Nunes as chairman, arguing his every move is controlled by Postmaster Coggeshall. Town officials say removal would cripple Coggeshall's power, while Nunes defends his aim to keep the Bristol party intact under a two year term.
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Anthony J Nunes
Daniel W. Coggeshall
Joseph J. Dennis
Nunes
Dennis
Coggeshall
Prescott B. Paull
Dennis Pooh
James Holmes
Reso- Jntiad
Nishivetsa
Biiefly
Bristol Democratic Party
Perroni Named General Chairman of Mount Carmel Drive Committee
Cy Ro Perrant prominent Brigzol manufacturer was named general chairman of the committee representing Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church for the annual Catholic Charities drive set to begin in Mas ere de Carwere loking. Joseph F Pannone and others are named as committee members in the church notice.
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Perroni
Mount Carmel Drive
Cy Ro Perrant
Brigzol
Bengval
Our Lady of Mi Carmel
Mas
William J Shepard Dies at Jane Brown Hospital
William J Shepard prominent Bristol businessman dies after four months illness at Jane Brown Memorial Hospital. He was 65 and longtime resident, known as Ballowas. Survived by five sisters and one niece, funeral at St Michaels Church with service in North Cemetery.
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Weilliant
John Shepard
Bristol
Jane Brown Memorial Hospital
Shepard
Ballowas
Joh
Woilhelumuna
Simon
Mir Shepard
Old
Cranston
Sophie Jo McAkenzie
Providence
Mass Walhelinna Null
Anthony Ro Parshles
St Michaels Church
Hope Circle Plans Birthday Observance and Events
Hope Circle No 70, ID of 1, outlines its 20th birthday observance for April 5 at Hearthstone House Seekonk. A banquet chaired by Mary J ConDon and a charity shower for the Tattle Sisters of the Poor are planned in April. Miss Ada Sylvia Wheal wedding to Anthony Perry scheduled for April 24 at St Elizabeth's Church with gifts and refreshments provided by local members.
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Hope Circle No 70
Hearthstone House
Seekonk Wass
Mary J Condon
Tattle Sisters of the Poor
Circle
Ada Svlvia Wheol
Anthony Perry
St Elizabeth’s Church
Sylvia
Helen A
Guevremont Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving Charge
Plea entered by Guevremont in fifth District court for reckless driving after a Metacom avenue incident injuring a passenger. He is fined $50 and costs with failing payment ordered to work out in Providence County jail. Separate case: Harry J Tucker of Newton Mass fined $25 and costs for speeding.
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Charpve
Vbert
Guesremont
Thames Street
William T O'Donnell
Fifth District
Providence County
Guevremont
Metacom Avenue
Harry J Tucker
Center Court
Newton
Mass
Portuguese Band Club to stage April show in New Bedford
A one act plays event in Portuguese featuring bi professional performers from New Bedford will be presented by the Portuguese Band Club on Saturday April 3 at Gurteras Memorial Junior High school auditorium. Tickets have been on sale since last week and indications point to a capacity audience. Joseph Cartearo chairs the club with Joseph Sousa Joseph Castro and Joseph A King assisting. the latter is club president ex officio.
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New Bedford
Gurteras Memorial
Joseph Cartearo
Himeare Joseph Sousa Joseph Castro Joseph
Prince Charming Rehearsal Announces Local Show
Rehearsal of the cast and chorus for Prince Charming will be held tomorrow in the library. The two act musical comedy by the Straight brothers from town will be staged April 15 at the Guiteras Junior High School auditorium under the auspices of the Kearney Post Ladies Auxiliary.
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Straight Brothers
Guiteras Junior High School
Kearney
Parrot Talk Sparks Memories of a Market Cracker Craving
A writer recalls a grandmother's parrot that spoke clearly enough to shout it was in the market for a cracker. The piece contrasts problem birds with those that can converse and amuse, noting parrots' varying temperaments and intelligence.
Polly the Parrot Tricks Drivers With Imitation Whistle
In days of horse drawn wagons a mare named Polly amused children by mimicking drivers voices. She would imitate the tsk sound then shout giddyup and the team would start moving, unaware of the joke. After a dozen steps she commanded whoa and halted.
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Polly
Ike
Pelly
Paderewski and the Parrot Cocky Roberts Tale
The famed pianist Paderewski recalls a trip to Australia with his wife where they bought a parrot named Cocky Roberts. The bird spoke a thousand words including many cuss words and the anecdote showcases Paderewski's humorous storytelling style.
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Maitereiyski
Saturday Evening Post
Australia
Roberts
Paderewski
Cocky Roberts Parrot Artist Friend of a Coachman
A vivid anecdote portrays Cocky Roberts the parrot as a witty companion with a rich vocabulary and comic timing. While traveling in Auckland the talking bird offered a cheeky drink request in a clear human voice, prompting the courteous coachman to decline politely.
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Roberts
Auckland
Parrot on Shipboard Unknown Cargo Sparks Turbulent Sails
The tale recalls Cocky Roberts a bold traveler and poor sailor, aboard a rough voyage where his parrot cage slid across the cabin as the bird cried in fury. The parrot cursed in wild phrases shouting at the crew amid the seas.
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Cocky Roberts
Paderewski
Cocky Roberts the Parrot and Paderewski’s Practice Room
A dramatic reminiscence describes Paderewski's parrot Cocky Roberts visiting his practice room. The bird demanded entry with knocking and perched on the pianist's foot during furious pedaling while listening to music and showing affection.
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