Sugaring Off Party Reveals Vermont Accent in Providence
A Vermont Club of Rhode Island gathering at Miss Dutton's Green Room in Providence drew about 75 Vermonters and friends. Reg Dumond and Celia hosted. M. Dean Rowe of Peacham gave stories while attendees shared town origins, ages from 23 to 83, and tales of maple lore.
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Vermont
Vermont Club
Rhode Island
Reg Dumond
Celia
Miss Dutton
Providence
Bob Huey
George Capron
The
Highlands
State of
Peck
M. Dean Rowe
Peacham
Rowe
Vérmont
Gres Mt
Muster Entries Rolling In for Fourth of July Muster
Firemen from Maine and Massachusetts accept Bristol invitation for the Fourth of July muster. Lufie H. White says 15 to 28 titles expected, with at least 15 companies. Bristol voters approved $700 at town meeting to finance the event, with total costs between $1000 and $1200.
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Maine
Massachusets
Bristol
Lufie H. White
White
New England States Veteran Firemen’s League
Bristolians
Everett
Mass
Norm&h .J
Servant
Sérvant
Newburyport
League of
Hancock Vfa
Ashburnum
No. 2
Newbury
Chelsea
Wiliam Hill Hand Engine Company
North Berwick
Veteran Firemen’s Association
Angelo Andrade
Raymond S. Bright
R. S. Bosworth, Jr
Ralph G. McCaw
Dan” Coggeshall
Robert J. Anderson
Hydraulions Veteran Association
White Rail Float Proclaimed for Fourth Parade
The White Rail Riding Club announced the first float for the July 4th parade. Ralph G McCaw, chair of the celebration committee, said the Matt Brito pledged float will honor historic or patriotic themes. The committee invites floats from businesses industries organizations or private groups and will contact several named local companies to enlist entries.
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White Rail Riding Club
Ralph G McCaw
McCaw
Matt Brito
U. S. Rubber Co
Collins and Aikman Corp
Bristol Manufacturing Corp
Carr Manufacturing Corp
Bristol Lace Works
Dixon Saddle Co
G. W. Dahl Co
Rotary Canasta Plans Readied for Club Event
Plains for the Canasta Party organized by the Rotary Club with Edward J. Fisgerla tté as chairman. F. J. would handle raffickets and Sebastian Bernhard Jr. would supervise decorations while A. A. Edmonds supplies prizes and Stéphén W. Hopkins handles refreshments.
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Rotary Club
Te. Wilts
Edward J. Fisgerlatteé
F. J
Sebastian Bérhard
A. A. Edmonds
Stéphén W. Hopkins
CD Announces Two Appointments In Bristol Town
Mary E. Pereira becomes welfare director and Joseph Cavallaro named health services director for Bristol Civil Defense. They replace Orlando Jrisbane and Dr William Serbst who resigned as the town administration changed. Pereira takes welfare post and Cavallaro becomes health officer.
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Mary E. Pereira
Joseph Cavallaro
Bristol CD
Orlando Jrisbane
William Serbst
Pereira
New Town
Cavallaro
Mrs. Martin Hosts Exhibit of Blind Craft Work
An exhibit and sale of products made by blind people runs through the week at Mrs. Frank L. Martin’s home 5 Tinion Street. Sponsored by the Rhode Island Association for the Blind, it aims to show public abilities and provide a market for the makers' items.
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Frank L. Martin
Tinion Street
R. I. Association For
Pe Blind
Protect
Ae Iacera
No Student Complaints Prompt Bristol School Closure
Bristol students endured poor weather as Supt Edward J Fitzgerald noted the school committee will close a week early to meet the minimum required days. Many pupils favored more June freedom, despite a damp trip to school, with only one inquiry by late morning asking why school was in session.
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Faw
Bristol
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Registration set for public school entrants in 1953
The Bristol School Department announces registration for all children entering public school in kindergarten or first grade in September 1953. Registration occurs May 6 7 and 8 at Reynolds School offices from 9 11 45 am and 1 4 pm. Eligible kindergartners must be 5 by December 1 1953 and first graders 6 by December 1 1953. Parent participation encouraged with PTA round up. transportation not provided for kindergarten students.
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Edward I. ‘Pitzgerald
Bristol
Parent-Teachers Association
Shold
Superintendent of Schools
Reynolds
Scouts Sign As Spotters For Civil Defense Program
Eight Bristol Boy Scouts joined the Ground Observer Corps after a film presentation and talk by Nelson G Beals Civil Defense Director. Scouts from the First Bristol Troop and Troops 3 4 and 5 attended at St Michael's parish house. Beals noted air defense films and the Air Force filter center in New Haven Conn. He reported roughly 100 of 168 weekly hours covered by spotters and announced upcoming instruction courses by Air Force personnel.
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Bristol
Ground Observer Corps
Need For Spotters
Nelson G Beals
Civil Defense
St. Michael’s
Beals
Air Force Filter Center
New Haven
Conn
Air Force
Pyramids Club Bridge Tonight A Charity Event Planned
About 80 tables have been subscribed for the annual bridge event at the Midway Steak and Lobster House Tuesday night. Chairmen urged 60 more subscriptions to ensure a free tonsil clinic for needy children and noted small donations from non players are welcome.
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Vasta L. Ruggeiro
Frank Langello
Bristol
Mt Carmel Altar Society Mother's Day Observance Sunday
The annual Mothers Day party by the Mt Carmel Altar Society will be Sunday at 2 30 p m in the Mt Carmel school auditorium A committee led by Mary Carmone plans entertainment and refreshments assisted by Madeline Cristiani Connie Orefice Josephine Pante Mary Accardi Bridget Sitignano Lena Del Toro Zoe Rajola Beatrice Malafronte and Emilia Bucolo ex officio Society members will receive Holy Communion at 8 30 a m mass and a monthly meeting will follow Wednesday at 8 00 p m in parish halls All members urged to attend.
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Mt. Carmel
Altar Society of Our Lady of Mt
Madeline Cristiani
Connie Orefice
Josephine Pante
Mary Accardi
Bridget Sitignano
Lena del Toro
Zoe Rajola
Beatrice Malafronte
Emilia Bucolo
Charity Workers Named for Our Lady of Mt Carmel Appeal
Fortunato Caruso was named chairperson of the Catholic charities appeal for Our Lady of Mt Carmel which runs through May 13. A large volunteer roster includes Team Captains Joseph St George Joseph Goulart Paul Stanzione Salvatore Rossi and many others with a lengthy list of workers coordinating fundraising efforts.
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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Fortunsto Caruso
Ee Catholic Armies
Our Lad of
Mt Carmel
Emy Pibtattia
Psse
Wih
Pirish Territary
Judeph Sorzano
PSSC
Treabuber
Joseph St
Carl Russo
Bennie Mansi
George Wood
Joseph Sansone
Orlando Bisbano
Anthony Bruno
C. Thomas Campagna
Raymond de Leo
Val Verna
Ralph Celone
D. V. A. Capone
Joseph Russo
Frank Guisti
Anthony Negro
Albenzio DeMezza
Carmine DeFelite
G. Fasona
Joseph Machado
Domenic Vitello
Arthur
A. Dallaire
Egista Goglia
Fortunato Caruso
Louis Alfano
Michael I Pagna
Michael DeLeo
Peter Grimo
Louis Castriotta
Albert Russo
Leo Pelland
Bristol Lions Club Elects Officers and Plans Charter
Thomas Head heads the Bristol Lions Club electing Thomas as president with Dr Raymond A. Thomas. charter set for May 26 at Midway Steak and Lobster House. Other officers include Rex, Joseph Fine as vice president, Candelmo as third vice president, Joseph R. Perera, Henry W. Pacheco treasurer, with directors Oswald Thomas Raymond Deleo Manuel Cardoza and Wil.
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Raymond A. Thomas
Bristol Lions Club
Tuesay Hight
Midway
Aleah
Lee
Joseph Fine
Candelmo
Vise
Jédeph
R. Perera
Henry W. Pacheco
Adiréctors
Oswald 8. Thomas
Raymond Deleo
Manuel Cardoza
Wil
Ton of Gold Award to Jersey Cow at Ferrycliffe Farm
Edith Howe DeWolf of Ferrycliffe Farm received The American Jersey Cattle Club’s Ton of Gold certificate for Wonderful Betty Dream. The cow yielded 36 463 pounds of milk and 2 054 pounds of butterfat above a ton over four years, awarded at the club’s Columbus Ohio headquarters.
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Jerséy
Edith Howe DeWolf
Ferrycliffe Farm
Wonderful Betty Dream
American Jersey Cattle Club
Columbus
Ohio
Bristol School Consultants Plan Major Revamp
Bristol school officials authorize a $6000 land purchase fund and hire planning consultants to revise the last survey and plan for Rockwell School expansion. The project seeks to anticipate needs through 1958 amid rising enrollments and demographic shifts, with workload shaped by potential recessions and new parochial schools.
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Rockwell
Engelhardt
Legkett
New York
Bristol Board Names Staff For Next Season At YMCA
The Bristol Board of Recreation appointed its staff for the coming season at a meeting in the YMCA. The new appointments include Pansa as boys' supervisor at Bristol Common and Miss Naomi Sousa as girls' supervisor at Bristol Common.
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Bristol Board of Recreation
YMCA
Ee Pansa
Bristol Common
Naomi Sousa
Rteeteran
Local drive committee named for charity collections
A committee led by Raymond Saftini, Lottie Medeirtse, and John Payad will plan a drive for a charity collection including date, trucks, and personnel. The group meets Monday to finalize plans. Tuesday the dates will be publicized and additional publicity follows in nearby areas before the event.
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Nosed
R&ymond Saftini
Lottie Medeirtse
John Payad
Perry descendant to plant Japanese cherry trees in Newport
Matthew Calbraith Perry's namesake is set to plant the first seeds of Japanese cherry trees on Memorial Boulevard in Newport Monday. The seeds, a gift from Japan, mark the 100th anniversary of the opening of Far East trade and honor Perry and naval history.
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Matthew Calbraith Perry
Calbraith B. Perry
Hope Street
Memorial Boulevard
Newport
Japan
bamnod ee _ aera
Ommodore
Perry
Pee
Young Perry
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