Local officials spar over $2500 Wood Street Park contract
At a Town Council meeting Caesar Brito of Brito Construction accused Holmes of awarding work to his own firm without bids. Holmes defended the decision as necessary for immediate Fourth of July preparations. The council cited a March resolution directing the $2500 Wood Street Park project be overseen by the town.
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Bristol
Edward
Brito
Holmes
Wood Street
sWithoutsas
Th Council
Mr. Brito
God Street Park
Holmes Brothers
Frank Romano
Mr. Holmes
Hughie
Council
Samuel D. Clark
Financial Town
Joseph Brito
Brito Construction Company
John W. Church
Fund Lists Donors to St. Marys Catholic Charities Fund
The Special Gifts Committee under Judge Edward L. Leahy releases the first donor list for St. Marys Catholic Charities Fund, detailing contributions from several supporters.
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Edward L. Leahy
St.Mary’s Catholic Charities Fund
Taft School survey urged after closed session
In a closed session the School Committee reviewed a letter from Mervyn Clay calling Taft School a fire trap and requesting a survey with results public. The executive committee was tasked with prompt action. Ed ward J. Fitzgerald, the superintendent, reported Rebello was warned not to involve the school in politics while employed. An open session named Eleanor R. Gladding and formed subcommittees. The board authorized a $300 metal shed for Guiteras Field and authorized Fitzgerald to sign the bill of sale with the War Assets Administration. He received permission to use the Guiteras School steps for the IT Am An American program next Sunday and $30 for related expenses. Multiple donors and staff are listed with contributions and roles in the 1949-50 school year activities.
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Alphonse Rebello
Fitzgerald
SateTel
Trials resume Saturday for Y track selection
About 27 candidates attended the preliminary field trials for the Rhode Island YMCA all state track meet at Brown University Stadium. A runoff will be held next Saturday to choose a Bristol team, Anthony E. Agatiello said, citing lack of response at last week’s trials.
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Rhode Island Ymca
Brown University Stadium
Bristol
Anthony E. Agatiello
Concert Draws Large Attendance at St Marys
More than 300 people attended the program by the New England Concert Orchestra directed by Joseph Gonsalves Sunday afternoon. The St Marys Social Club sponsored the event and Gonsalves is a Bristol native known for radio and film work.
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New England Concert Orchestra
Joseph Gonsalves
St. Mary’s
St Elizabeth's Opens Twilight League With Win
St Elizabeth's wins their Twilight League opener led by a strong pitching duo. Councilmen Hugh Holmes and Doc delivered a lively plate appearance as Holmes fired a curved ball past third for a festive start. In the follow game St Elizabeth's defeated C and A 9-1 with Bender Benevides tossing a strong pitching line and Topazio belting the first homer of the year.
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Doc
Councilman
Hugh Holmes
Councilman Holmes
Cabral
Topazio
Shannon
Women's Club Bridge Event Scheduled for May 26
The Bristol Women's Club hosts its Third Annual Bridge at the Bristol Armory on Thursday May 26 at 8 p m Co chairs are Mrs Joseph C Kinder and Mrs Louis Castriotta Special prizes include a chest of silver A food sale accompanies the event Committee chairs are named with many local merchants donating prizes and merchandise for the drawings
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Bristol Women’s Club
Bristol Armory
Joseph C. Kinder
Louis Castriottas
Earl G. Sturdevant
James A. McKenna
Bertram W. Wall
Nathaniel A. Gladding
E. Hugh Holmes
Thomas Balzano
Anthony J. Maisano
Joseph Darling
Frederick Palmer
Sebastian Bernard Jr
Frank Perry
Frederick S. Bartlett
Carl Tammaro
Andrade’s
Ella Millard
Edward Kunz Suzmian
Model Grocery
Santo Buccidy Ferris Dry Goods
Wardwell Lumber Co
Bell’s Furniture
Narragansett Electric Co
Stuart Barr
Central Paint and Supply Co
Mary Cappuccili
Makowsky
Ray-Car Sports
Maisano Dinner To Honor Carmine J. Maisano Toastmaster Named
Michael A. De Leo probation officer of the Providence County Superior Court will serve as toastmaster at a testimonial dinner for Carmine J. Maisano. The event is set for May 16 at 6 p m at the Midway Steak and Lobster House.
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Michael A. de Leo
Providence County Superior Court
Midway Steak and Lobster
Carmine J. Maisano
Ex Councilmen Attack Dump Report In Minturn Farm Feud
Former Republican dump committee members Francis Murphy and Paul Herzig challenged the Holmes Lawrence report on Minturn Farm Town Dump. They cite three Weston Sampson reports supporting disposal by sanitary fill and contend prior council laxity. Captain Herzig defended a bulldozer purchase and trench use while ex solicitor Capone will hand materials to Legal Advisor Cochran.
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Holmes-Lawrence
Minturn Farm
Dump Committee
GOP
Paul C. Millemaggi
Francis J. Murphy
Paul A. Herzig
George G. Bogren
Weston’ and Sampson
Boston Consulting Engineers
Lucien Capone
Eugene F. Cochran
Murphy
Bogren
Holmes
Herzig
Brookline
Massachusetts
Rescue Squad Receives 12-Foot Navi-Lite Boat
Bristol Fire Department emergency rescue squad takes delivery of a 12 foot Navi-Lite craft for ice and water rescues. The red weld-wood boat, 63 inch beam and 21 inch splash boards, will be stored at Dreadnaught station on a trailer for immediate towing. Members also pursue first aid training under the Providence Red Cross.
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Bristol
Robert J. Anderson
Fire Engineers
Shen
Providence
American Red Cross
Fire training group completes course at Ever Ready station
A local group finishes the standard course this evening at the Ever Ready Fire Station. Some members will attempt the advanced course and others proceed to the instructors course based on their progress.
Launch of Columbia Stirs Harbor Amid Tragic Explosion
The Phoenix reports the June 13 1899 launch of the Columbia at the Herreshoff shops ended in tragedy as flashlight powder for photographers caused a devastating explosion. One boy Napolean San Souci 11 died and several others were injured including George Balfour Luke Callan Willie Siddall John Walsh George Belmore Issadore Shermanica John O Neil and Walter Dawson. The blast splintered wood and metal on the tramway and the crowd initially mistook the thunder for gun salutes.
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Columbia
America
Herreshoff
Phoenix
Napoleon San Souci
George Balfour
Luke Callan
Ated
Willie Siddall
John Walsh
George Belmore
Iss ‘Adore Shermika
John O'Neil
Walter Dawson
Providence
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Caesar Brito
The
Brito Co
Bank Run
Rego & Son
Taft School
School Board
Mervyn Clay
P.T.A
Executive Committee
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Ralph Kinder
Herman Bell
Benjamin F. Lindemuth
Abraham Eiisenstadt
Stephen
Hopkins
Frank A. Rounds
William H. Buffington
Ralph Nash
Robert E. Lamp
William L. Mc
Ann Sousa
Beatrice Oliver
Caughey
Joan Doyle
Evelyn Lemaire
Gladys G. Friswell
Esther Oster
Arthur J. Genthner
Alice B. Morgan
Gand Cleansers
Edward G. Robinson
Gail Russell
John Lund
Night Has A Thousand Eyes
Bud Abbott
Lou Costello
Who Done IT
Robert Mitchum
Myrna Loy
SEA Hound
Veronica Lake
Billy Dewolfe
Mona Freeman
Moore
East
Vince Barnett
Ist. Mary’s
Mr. Gonsalves
St. Elizabeth's
Bristol Cleansers & Dyers
Hope Street
Murphy and
Old Dump Committee
Desert
Raymond J. Makowsky
Cancer Drive
Carr Mfg. Co
Henry Wood
Anthony Ramos
John Howe
Charles D. Jencks
Midway
Raymond Makowsky
Benjamin Lindemuti
Women's Club
Charles Falugo
John Andrade
Roswell Bosworth
Russell Bray
D. V. A. Capone
John Shaw
John C
Maria T. Mello
Bristol Cleansers
Harold Brown
Frederick Bartlett
Frederick Young
Edward S. Rex
Mrs
Earl Sturdevant
Thomas Foley
John D. Moore
Werner Follin
LaSalle Academy
Sheraton-Biltmore Hotel
Charles. D. McHugh Jr
Monte Cassino
Our Lady OF MT. Carmel Church
Perary
Everbody
Eve
Newport
Wereas C John
B. Hetteshoff
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