Marlene Rawson Wins First Nunes Scholarship
Marlene Rawson daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Rawson and senior at the Bristol High was named the first Anthony J Nunes scholar ship winner of the Portuguese American Citizens Club of Bristol County The award was presented at the clubs first annual dinner at the White Rail Restaurant The event drew Congressman Aime Forand and other dignitaries with Dr Manuel Cardoza of Catholic University as guest speaker Rawson will attend the School of Nursing at St Anne s Hospital Fall River
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlene Rawson
Frank Rawson
Anthony J. Nunes
Bristol County
White Baul Restaurant
Rawson
Frank T. Canario
St. Anne’s Hospital
Fall River
Frank Francis
White Rail
Aime J. Forand
John L. Rego
Agriculture and Conservation
Henrique R. Rocha
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Joseph Cardoza
Bristol
John Enos
Anthony Dennis
Chestnut Street
Senator Pas requests regrets for Bristol church anniversary
The letter from United States Senator John O. Pastore conveys regrets over missing the May 8, 1955 First Congregational Church Bristol 275th anniversary services. He cites a prior engagement in Cranston and extends felicitations to parishioners and Bristolians. Attendees at the reception and those serving punch are listed among local donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
John O. Pastore
Driftmier
First Congregational Church
Bristol
Cranston
United States
Weekend Gardener Mulch Use And Early Planting Tips
Mulch helps soil temperature but remove it to warm soil for root growth then replace later. Turn compost to add air and moisture. add fertilizer as needed. Plant peas lettuce cabbage broccoli and onion sets now. beet carrot parsnip turnip seeds germinate quickly. radish will appear early. Tomatoes may be planted with night protection. hot caps suit melons cucumbers squash. Plant roses in pots with deep soil prep and ample manure. roses require substantial water.
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E. P. Christopher
Social event list of attendees and helpers
Carlson, Mrs Vincent J Pettine and Mrs. Ralph Peters attended with Eleanor and Marion Munro handling trays. Waitresses included Peggy Anderton Janet Jansen Isabel Jordan Elaine Peters Priscilla Usher and Stephanie Newton. Harpist Mrs Dorothy Place of Providence played and floral decorations were arranged by Mrs Joseph Robinson.
Health For All When the Power Stops Look Out
A speculative piece explores a future power failure causing mass mobility collapse, hunger, and deaths as society stops. It argues that regular walking keeps muscles toned and warns readers to consider daily habits before a blackout becomes a reality.
Mothers Guests of Brownies at Mother and Daughter Banquet
Brownie Troop No. 151 honored mothers with a May 7 banquet at First Baptist Church. Girls crafted jewelry boxes as gifts and place cards. A color guard led the flag salute with Maria Elana Fasano, Marcia Bernier, and Kathleen Carvalho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Maria Elana Fasano
Marcia Bernier
Kathleen Carvalho
Pauline Carulli
Susan Adams
Susan Paull
Larrine Gamma
Donna Reed
Paula Thompson
Katharine French
Gretchen Felix
Janice Carreira
Foot care and walking tips for workplace comfort
The piece warns feet are delicate and connected to overall health, urging proper walking and posture. It emphasizes full-body motion, flat stepping, and correctly fitted shoes. It contrasts shoe choices for work versus style and suggests using walking power for pleasure, not constant strain.
Chevrolet Dominates Daytona Stock Car Race
The 1955 NASCAR event at Daytona Beach showcased Chevrolet miles ahead of rivals in the stock car class. In the one mile straightaway race for low priced cars, Chev led the field with first and second places and six of the first ten, signaling a record pace set by the brand.
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Daytona Beach
Florida
Chevrolet
Chev
Motoramic
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Nunes
Caesar Brito
Dr. Cardoza
Raymond Gruenwald
Donald M. Burger
Robert V. Elder
Parker E. Ludden
Isabel Jordan
James Smith
Gilbert Hardy
Albert V. Pearson
Thomas C. Jannsen
Carl T. Ssr
Convalescent
Quiteria Marshall
L.P.N
Tae
Main ST
Mass
F. R
Somerset Sree
Davy Crockett
Space
Dick Powell
Debbie Reynolds
Susan
Seraphine M. Medeiros
Tillsbury Drive
Bristol Park Shores
Tel
Bristol Y
Legion Hall
Franklin Street
Kearney Post
American Legion
Batista Bros. Bakery
Franklin St
Superior Market
Columbia Gem
Delmonico
Hamburg
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