Public hearing set on Rhode Island county bus service
Public Utilities Administrator Thomas A Kennelly ordered a public hearing in Providence on April 3 1946 at 10 am to address complaints from residents and officials of Barrington Warren and Bristol about New England Transportation Company service and equipment on its Bristol County route. Officials expect participation from Bristol town leaders and public residents to discuss improvements and potential new operators.
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Thomas A Kennelly
Kennelly
New England Transportation Company
J Floyd Huestis
Public Utilities
Huestis
Bristol Town Council
General Assembly
Bristol County Public Service Commission
Short Line
Publi Utilities Administrator
Bristol County
Public Utilities Administrator
New Haven Railroad
Distrust Cited as Prime Labor Troubles Trigger
State Labor Commissioner William F. Connolly told Rotary Club that distrust fuels most strikes. He blamed management stumbles for creating distrust and critiqued paid ads as propaganda while praising some Rhode Island plants for fair treatment. He asserted Rhode Island’s industrial record is solid and noted a nominating committee for the club’s officers.
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William F. Connolly
Rotary Club
Connolly
A F of L
Rhode Island
Isoas
Fusome
AOR
Dimond Bog
Samuel Vo Hall Roswell
Red Cross Donations Across Residences and Businesses
A historical list records Red Cross donations from individuals and businesses totaling a large amount. Names include Ezra Dixon, Bernard Hogue, W L McKee, Leahy and Willams couples, and many others with gifts ranging from five to twenty five dollars. The page also notes a grand total of 4065456 7303 Wakefield Mass and a farewell speech at a tire fair in Wakefield.
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Ezra Dixon
Bernard Hogue
Wm L McKee
Edward L Leahy
W Fred Willams
Wm G Dixon
Twilight League revival plans discussed at YMCA meeting
A Tuesday gathering at the YMCA drew interest from players and teams aiming to restart the Twilight Baseball League halted by war. Four groups including Colllins and Aikman and YMCA Vikings indicated entry. others considered. Applications for players and umpires were invited at the YMCA desk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Collins and Aikman
Perrevira U S Rubber Co
F Ferrera St Elizabeths
Ray Roderigues
Ymca Vikings
Thomas Campagna
Knights of Columbus
Brystol Manufacturing Corp
Carr Manufacturing Corp Cup Defenders Association
River Cardoza Wise
Fo Fravie Ro
Poodemus Genee Boutiher A DelPrane
Fo Murgee
Campagra
D Gerlin
Vo Santo
George W Boutiher
League
Youthful thief nabbed at Andrews Memorial School
Detective work by Principal John Burke and Athletic Director Ralph Nash led to the apprehension of a one year old boy suspected of a months long theft spree at Andrews Memorial School. He exited via a window but police traced him to his home and the matter was later dismissed.
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John Burke
Ralph Nash
Burke
Nash
Andrews Memorial School
Afteseboods
Brauime
Bradford Street
Bey
Frst
Anthony Jo Ferrara
Hepd School
Thi Vouth
Veterdeay
Will
Town bonus taxed by federal rules for 26 workers
Town Treasurer William H Angevine said 26 town employees eligible for a 175 dollar longevity bonus will receive full pay only if they have seven exemptions. The Internal Revenue Service requires withholding tax before payment, with details on lump sum or phased distribution to be decided by the Council.
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Wiliam H Angevine
Angevine
Internal Revenue Department
Council
Pete Vettre
Reverend Leon J Kenney to Speak at Union Meeting
The Rev Leon J Kenney of the Peoples Baptist Church Auburn RI will speak Sunday evening at 730 in the First Congregational Church. Kenney a Bristol native is son of Mrs Leon J Kenney 123 High Street. Vernon A Gray and Herrmann Wilbur will duet Unto the Hills by Ferdinand David.
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Leon J. Kenney
Leon J Kenney
The
Peoples Baptist Church
Auburn
R I
Union Meeting
First Congregational Church
Kenney
Bristol
High Street
Vernon A Gray
Herrmann Wilbur
Ferdinand David
Mrs Lloyd R. Clowes Dies in Pittsburgh
Mrs Lloyd R. Clowes died Thursday in Pittsburgh Penn funeral services tentatively set for Sunday committal at North Cemetery this town on Monday.
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Lloyd R. Clowes
Pittsburgh
Penn
North Cemetery
St Elizabeths CYO Sports Night At Independent Hall
St Elizabeths CYO hosts Sports Night on Saturday at Independent Hall starting 8pm. The boxing card features three four minute bouts and two six minute bouts with fighters including Richard Cordeiro Joe Silvia Thomas Vieira Antone Santos Wally Verna Manny Andrade Paul Paiva Max Barros Tony Andrade Fall River lad Ed Calandra Steve Ketchell and participants in a wrestling match.
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St Elizabeth’s Cyo
Independent Hall
Richard Cordeiro
Joe Silvia
Thomas Viera
Antone
Tony” Santos
Paul Paiva
Max Barros
Wally"’ Verna
Manuel “Manny” Andrade
Anthony
Tony” Andrade
Fall River
Ed” Calandra
Steve Ketchell
Dr Bernardo Honored by Bristol GOP Dinner
Town Councilman John P Marshall chairs the arrangements committee for a Bristol Republican dinner honoring Dr John R Bernardo head of the Town Committee. The April 25 event at the Lobster Clan marks campaign opening for the November election with State leaders invited.
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John P Marshall
Bristol
John R. Bernardo
Leroy Doane
Joseph J Marshall
Henry Miranda
Alphonse Rebello
J Floyd Huestis
Paul A Herzig
Henry F Serbst
Paul C Millemagg
Lucien Capone
Ralph Church
Marshall
Serbst
Rebello
Miranda
Anthony W DuPont
Bertram W Wall
Church
St Paul Bowling Team Wins Local League Championship
The Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church captured the league title finishing first half on points and second half with four points. Captain Joseph Diodati led a team including Anthonys Mara Helle Nietelas Part Tous Cruida and Rev Bre the Donanzan. Committees for the April banquet at the Colonial Hotel include John Steignano Ralph De Felice James Salzano Anthony Di Cianni and John Santulli with Frank Bruno Rex Donanzan and Raymond Cavalaro assisting.
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St Paul
Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Joseph Diodati
Anthonys Marahelle Nietelas
Tous Cruida
Bre
Donanzan SN
St Mathew Sto Mark
St Luke Sto Joan
St Peter and
Upper Room Drama to Be Performed April 11 and 12
The Senior Choir and Children of Mary of Our Lady Mount Carmel sponsor the three act Upper Room play. Directed by Maestre Pie Filipine, the Passion drama unfolds from Pilate to the crucifixion with Mary and Jesus and features a cast led by Carmela Mansi and Jennie Troiano. Five tableaus include The Last Supper and Mary Our Mother.
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Mary of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Guiteras
Maestre Pie Filippine
Christ
Pilate
Mary
Calvary
Carmela Mansi
Achaz
Theresa Procopio
Samuel
Concetta Millemaggi
Joseph of
Arimathaea
Pilomena Viscero
Peter
Jennie Cavaheri
John
Mary Louise Margo
Judas
Lucy Cavaheri
Longinus
Antoinette Palma
Lena Ruggiero
Mary Magdalene
Nancy Ruggiero
Veronica
Anna
del Toro
Jesus
Jennie Troiano
Mary Nenna
Mario Cavalaro
Grace Castro
Christina Riccio
Rose Millemaggi
Catherine Cavalieri
Angelina Palma
Concetta Troiano
Josephine Guisti
Jennie Ponticello
Cross
Mary Our Mother
Man o War’s Fame Echoes as Trainer Nears Blindness
The piece marks Man o War’s birthday with Will Harbut, Faraway Farm’s long-time groom, recently blinded and immobile. Palmer recalls the legendary horse and the pair’s bond, noting Lord Halifax’s reaction to Will’s tale of the big chestnut. The village ponders the end of an era as Man o War and Harbut endure separate declines.
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America
Wall Harbor
Faraway Farm
Kentucky
Will Harbur
Joe Ho Palmer
Palmer
NY Herald-Tribune
Lord Halifax
Faraway
Will
Ambassador IV
Dark Ronald
Man O' War
Tennyson
Arthur
Pompoon
John P. Grier
Red
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Cetinte Secyred
Todas
Red Cross
Earl G Sturdevant
Wm T O'Neil
Charess Zinderstein
Daniel Rhee
Sidney D Herreshoff
Chifford Weaver
A M Merriman
Anna Peirce
Mildred Dixon
J Foster Price
Henry Alfred
Thomas Foley
J Hall
Louise DeWolf
Charles Wall
John Tucker
Buffingtons Pharmacy
Rego and Sons
Frank FP Murphy
Thomas Div Goods
Frannk O Rene
Eisenstadt
George McGann
Hope Hardware and Supply Co
Vo Jo de Rocha
Joseph Sansane
Tuplins
Sunnyside Vmatriet Vermette S Et Company
Franklin Street
Grae Ree
Teen Tavern
Jo Obren
DAS Croads
Antonio Rue
Feory Cit Farm
Pinstul Highlands Red Geass
US Rubber Comployes Association
Wakefeld Mass
Errol Flynn
Alexis Smith
San Antonio
S. Z. “Cuddles
Sakall
Victor Francen
John Lite
Popeye
Kay Francis
Bruce Cabot
Helen Mack
Scotland Yard
Sir Aubrey Smith
Erick von Stroheim
Doris Lloyd
Evie
Marsh Huntt
John Carroll
Spring Byington
Purity Squad
St. Elizabeth's
Dr. Bernardo
GOP
St. Paul
Dore
Bristol Cleansers & Dyers
Hope St
ST. Elizabeth’s
CYO
Fall River Lad
Lexington
Will Harbut
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