Local industry not yet affected by coal strike
Four major local plants surveyed show resilience despite the soft coal strike. Officials from U S Rubber, Bristol Manufacturing, Collins & Aikman, and Carr Mig report adequate fuel and materials for now, but warn transportation and copper supply risks could trigger shutdowns if the strike persists beyond a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley A. Armstrong
U.S. Rubber Company
Armstrong
Anthony J Nunes
Bristol Manufacturing Corp
Collins & Aikman Corp
Carr Mig Corp
Joseph T Brogden
Narragansett Company
Town Asylum May Be Sold At Auction
Town officials discuss auctioning the Town Farm asylum on Colt Drive as a possible sale. John P Brown and Salvador Nunes express interest in buying and redeveloping the property, while council members favor advertising and sale by auction to give local taxpayers a chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P Brown
Providence
Colt Drive
Huestis
Brown
Salvador Nunes
Marshall
Millemaggi
Capone
Gorham
Council
Nunes
Seu
Town Proposes $1 Land Lots for Veterans Housing Plan
Vincent Fasano urged the Town Council to divide town land into $1 lots for veterans, backing prefabricated houses at 28 by 32 feet for about 4800 dollars plus foundations. He said he represents a firm and wants veterans to have affordable home options, while the Housing Committee and Building Inspector would review specifications approved by federal authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Fasano
Veterans Housing Committee
Fasano
Council
Huestis
Ralph M. de- Leo
Veterans Celebrated In Welcome Home Fourth Of July Plan
The 4th of July Committee met in Council Chambers and re elected James F Meiggs as general chairman with John G Stewart secretary and James J Velleca treasurer. The day honors returned veterans with Rev Charles R Cooley as chaplain and naval units invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Meiggs
John G. Stewart
James J Velleca
Charles R. Cooley
First Congregational Church
William P Gladding
George R Fish
Special Town Meeting to Consider $61,050 Spending Plan
The Town Council calls a special meeting on Monday May 20 to approve a 61 050 package including 40000 for Veterans Housing 15050 for Narrows water service 5000 for sewer ledge removal and 1500 to buy the old town dump site A petition from residents and a Bristol County Water Co letter support water line plans with potential town invoices and repayment over ten years Council weighs closing the current dump and beautifying the area amid calls from over 500 residents to end dumping at the site
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Veterans
Narrows Water Service
Charles Street
Wall Street
Antony Avenue
Perry
Town Dump
Veterans Housing Committee
Defiance Fire Station
Ralph M Delco
Bairman
Federal Public Housing Authority
Frank J Silvia
The
Narrows
Bristol County Water Company
Metacom Avenue
Sylvia
Narrows Road
Anthony W DuPont
DuPont
Ralph M DeLeo
Marshall
Council
Huestis
Bag with sentimental contents lost at Prudence Dock Bristol
A zipper bag and its sentimental items belonging to S A Davidson of Brockton Mass and Homestead R I were left on Prudence Dock in Bristol Saturday afternoon. Items include a half field glass a white traveling clock a hunting knife scissors and a check book. A reward is offered for return to the Prudence boat crew with no questions asked.
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Prudence Dock
Bristol
S. A Davidson
Brockton Mass
Homestead
M. Davidson
Brockton
Mass
Prudence
Waste Paper Collection Postponed By Bristol Scouts
The Bristol Troops of the Boy Scouts postpone the Sunday waste paper drive due to a coal strike. Mills are closed and will stay shut until the coal situation is resolved. A new collection date will be announced through the press when mills reopen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Boy Scouts of America
George R Fish
Fish
U. S
Young Women's League Winds Up Bowling Season
The Young Women's Bowling League wrapped its season with a banquet at New Highland Casino. Award winners include Helen Alger for high average Ann Twomey for high single and Anna Kebrek for high two strings. The Corsairs captained by Ethel Anderson won the championship with Ruth Kerr Ann Twomey Jean Tappero and Emily McGuigan. Second place went to The Avengers led by Bertha Mescal with Elva Smith Phoebe Paiva Ruth Alger and Eleanore Felix. Other teams listed include the Zeros led by Helen Alger with Margaret Collins Mantel Stone Gladys Vermette and Margaret McNamara and Shooting Stars captained by Gladys Hunt with Valerie Clark Anna Kebrek Marge Rishe and Carol Heibecker.
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New Highland Casino
Helen Alger
Ann Twomey
Anna Kebrek
Bertha Mescall
Margaret Collins
Corsairs
Ethel Anderson
Ruth Kerr
Jean Tappero
Emily McGuigan
Avengers
Elva Smith
Phoebe Paiva
Ruth Alger
Eleanore Felix
The
Zeros
Mantel Stone
Gladys Vermette
Margaret McNamara
Gladys Hunt
Shooting
Old Timers Top Team In Town League
The Town Bowling League wrapped its season with a dinner at the Bristol Train of Artillery Hall on State Street. Fred Alger announced plans for next year as the Old Timers were crowned champions with Albert Ethier earning high average and Bill Alger second. Nicholas Darezzo had high single, Robert Nelson high three string, and the Old Timers won both high team single and high team trio. The organizing committee included Fred Alger, Arthur Guevremont and Albert Ethier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Artillery Hall State Street
Fred Alger
Albert Ethier
Bill Alger
Nicholas Darezzo
Robert Nelson
Arthur Guevremont
Council President Elected Bank Director
Town Council President J. Floyd Huestis has been elected a member of the Board of Directors of the Bristol Branch of the Industrial Trust Company. The announcement was made this morning by Carl H. Witherell, Branch Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Floyd Huestis
Bristol
The
Industrial Trust Company
Carl H. Witherell
Two Mariages Planned at St Marys and Mount Carmel
Elizabeth Michaela Gifford will wed John R Frei tas at 8 in St Marys Church. Louise Marie Quartaro and Henry Fortin will marry at 9 in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Michaela Gifford
John R. Freitas
St. Mary’s
Louise Marie Quartaro
Henry Fortin
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Escape Legend and Alcatraz Details From a Prisoner View
An account describes an 1918 Alcatraz escape and the island's harsh security. It notes the rock size, metal detectors, dual-door system, guard procedures, visitor restrictions, and strict daily routines. It covers mutiny in 1936, with inmates demanding food and work, and the swift use of isolation cells.
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Alcatraz
War Department
San Francisco
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Stork Club
Barry Fitzgerald
Popular Science Muscial
Kane Richmond
Barbara Reed
Bob Steel and
Sterling Holloway
Constance Bennett
Paris
Gracie Fields
Kurt Greuger
Charles Andre
George Rigaud
Cartoon
Mr. Wolf
Elizabeth Gladding
Joseph Quartaro
Raymond S Brgihtman
Regina Farley
Catherine Molloy
Guiteras School
Mr-Merggs
Reynolds
Sid Davidson
Town OF
Columbia Hall
Wood Street
John W Church
Old Timers
Council Pres
Registry Voters
John W. Church
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