Bristol Institutions Rebound With New Library and Society HQ
The Rogers Free Library and the Bristol Historical Society rise in new quarters after a devastating fire two years ago. The editorial lauds the upgrades as better suited to serve Bristol, praises Norman F Herreshoff for his land gift and architectural help, and notes the town’s ongoing commitment to culture and youth development.
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Rogers Free Library
Bristol Historical Society
Bristol
Norman F Herreshoff
Library Board of Trustees
Historical Society
Herreshoff
Society
Y M.C.A
Prize Winners Named in High Flying Contest
Shelby Pickett won the top prize in the highest flying event followed by Joseph Cavallaro in third. Stephen Martin claimed the fourth prize. John Carre, secretary of the Recreation Board, and Naomi Sousa, Girls Recreation Supervisor, assisted Anthony Agatielo in the contest.
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Shelby Pickett
Joseph Cavallaro
Stephen Martin
John Carre
Recreation Board
Naomi Sousa
Anthony Agatiello
Paiva Elected Manager Of URI Student Radio Station
Robert P. Paiva of this town has been elected manager of Station WRIU the University of Rhode Island student radio station Other new officers are program director John E Fornaro of Providence secretary Carol M Ray of Providence treasurer Carlin W Nash Jr of Narragansett news and sports director Bruce A Cambio of Providence record librarian Robert L De Biasio of Providence business manager Neil W Ross of Cranston technical director Joseph J Field Jr of Lincoln and chief engineer Stewart C Davis of Providence
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Robert P. Paiva
WRIU
University of Rhode Island
John E Fornaro
Providence
Carol M Ray
Carlin W. Nash, Jr
Narragansett
Bruce A Cambio
Robert L. de Biasio
Neil W Ross
Cranston
Joseph J Field, Jr
Lincoln
Stewart C Davis
stamp collector Edward Silvia brings Bristol covers to Bristol
Edward Silvia formerly of this town now of Fort Lauderdale Florida brought to the Phoenix Office a collection of 18 stamp covers from Bristols across the country except Bristol Rhode Island. Collected in 1945 the covers feature a 3¢ 1944 stamp marking the 125th anniversary of the SS Savannah voyage with 1819 1944 inscribed. Silvia hopes the Bristol Library or Historical Society may keep the display. He is visiting Warren with family on a two week trip.
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Edward Silvia
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Phoenix
Bristol Rhode Island
Silvia
Atlantic
Savannah
Sylvia
Bristol
Bristol Silver
Nevada
Bristolville
Ohio
Library of the Historical Society
the Phoenix
Warren
Local Newsman Club Speaker Highlight NEWPA Growth
Roswell S. Bosworth Jr president of the New England Weekly Press Association praised the liberal press policy of Governor Del Sesto at the Coventry gathering of RI Press Club. He recalled NEWPA’s start ten years ago and its growth to 150 members. Walter Gray spoke on the governor’s administration duties. Ronald Anderson chaired as Newport Daily News was named committee chair.
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del Sesto
Roswell S. Bosworth, Jr
New England Weekly Press Association
R.I. Press’ Club
Carlson
Maple Root Inn
Coventry
NEWPA
R. I
Walter Gray
Ronald Anderson
The
Pawtuxet Valley Times
Newport Daily News
Heritage Week Opens with Branches and Museums Open
The Herreshoff Museum and local churches join the Bristol Historical Society in post heritage week events. The National Tennis Hall of Fame at Newport Casino opens daily 9 to 5 and on weekends 11 to 4. Visitors can explore at multiple sites, including St. Michael's Church and the University Museum.
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Bristol Historical Society
Congregational Church
St. Michael's Church
University Museum
National Tennis Hall of Fame
Newport Casino
Bellevue Avenue
Newport
Barrington Boys Choir presents 37th performance May 26
The Barrington Boys' Choir and Men's Glee Club present their 37th show on Tuesday May 26 at 815 pm in the Guneral School Auditorium under the Mt Hope Chapter OES. Tickets available from Mrs Henry S Campbell at CL 3-8198.
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Barrington Boys
Guneral School
Mt Hope
O.E.S
Henry S Campbell
Gym Show At Bristol High Thursday Exhibition
The Bristol Senior High School gym will host a Thursday evening exhibition at 8 p.m. The program features both boys and girls under instructors Mrs Gladys M Brightman and Attilio A Pansa. Officials urge town residents to attend, calling it the best show yet.
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Andrews
Bristol
Gladys M. Brightman
Attilio A Pansa
Bristol church events and fundraisers calendar May to June
The Flower Committee hosts a rummage sale, May 8 in De Wolf Room. May 9 features a testimonial dinner for Anthony Pucci Post No 1 leaders at ITAM. May 15 and 20 present a food sale and a fashion show at Midway. May 20 also offers a garden tour by Bristol Garden Club. May 23 hosts St Elizabeth's Cotton Ball in the school auditorium. May 26 shows a Barrington Boys Choir and Glee Club concert at Guiter as Auditorium. May 29 marks the Fourth Annual Firemen’s Ball by the Bristol Fire Department. June 7 presents an annual dinner by Cup Defenders Association. June 20 features a benefit by Bristol Lioness Club at Midway House from 9 to 1.
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First Congregational Church
de Wolf Room
Anthony M. Cappucci
ITAM
Makowsky
Bristol Women's Club
Bristol Garden Club
St. Elizabeth’s
School
Barrington Boys Choir
Bristol Lioness Club
Midway Houes
Mirage Studies by Jamie Mirage on Deserts Sky and Heat
James H. Gordon of Yuma Arizona nicknamed Jamie Mirage spends hours atop a desert hill studying mirage physics. He explains inversion layers and light bending create air lenses that misplace water and distant ships or cities in the sky. Local sightings include a ship over the Gulf of California and trains seemingly on surface water or islands.
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Fis
James H. Gordon
Yuma
Arizona
Jamie Mirage
U. S. Weather Bureau
Gordon
Gulf of California
Imperial Valley
Southern Pacific
Bagdad
Californias
Mojave Desert
San Jose
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