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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1949
Page
6
The Nar ragansett County Scout-O-Rama post contest invites cubs and senior scouts to submit posters for judging by a merchants committee. No size limits or coloring restrictions. entries due May 14 to unit leaders. Winners receive a cub scout and senior scout jacket.
Frederick T. Goff announced that tickets remain for the Holy Cross College clubs presentation in the Andrews School Auditorium on Tuesday May 10 at 8 p m. Student tickets can be bought at half price from John L. Burke, High School principal.
The passage names Dr. Oscar M. Mersman Howard L. House and Alfred Ratier from Warren among those involved in the affair, outlining a set of figures connected to the case.
A Bristol observer recalls Capt. Irving Johnson and wife Mrs. Johnson who sailed the brig Yankee on three world cruises before World War II and a fourth after. Their Gloucester home port, cross Atlantic and Pacific routes, Pitcairn visits, and Pitcairn radio aid are described. The Johnsons’ sons Arthur and Bob joined later legs, inflation raised cruise cost from 1880 to 4850 dollars, and a fifth cruise was planned for November 1950 with Johnson earning income from writings and lectures.
The Bristol County Ministers Association endorsed a limited canvass plan at its monthly meeting in First Congregational Church. Rev Earle B Pleasant national director of the United Church Canvass and Rev John W Abbott outlined a program requiring each church to conduct its own canvass and raise funds during a single week yearly. Rev Charles R Cooley and Mrs Cooley hosted a luncheon for members after the session.
Newport residents across crafts and trades prepare for the Second Newport Hobby Show May 12 to 15. Organizers report 2500 spectators last year and over 500 entries already, attracting Army and Navy personnel and summer residents to the event.
Stevenis Lin Rothe Pratt Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars presents a carnival and fireworks show at Jamie Park Warren this evening to benefit the post welfare fund. The event includes five rides, concessions, and a Bingo tent. A children's matinee tomorrow at 1 30 afternoon offers half price rides. Past Commander Herbert Pratt chairs the arrangements committee.
The Board of Fire Engineers of Bristol Rhode Island invites sealed bids by 2 p m May 16 1949 for renovation at the Hydraulion Fire Station corner of Eugh and Franklin streets. Work includes staining varnishing painting washings wallpaper removal sanding and related carpentry in Meeting Hall hallways pool room apparatus room and other areas. Bids marked Hydraulion Station to be sent to Chief of the Fire Department. The town reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The Office of the Board of Fire Engineers invites bids by 8pm May 16 1949 for extensive interior work at the Ever Ready Fire Station Thames Street Bristol AL. Projects include washing walls ceilings and woodwork painting various rooms papering and waterproof coatings with bids to be sealed and marked Ever Ready Station.
Probate Court in session at 10 o'clock for hearing George T. Pollock estate First and Final Account of Executrix. Notice lists rate specifications and dates 4-29 5-86-13.
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