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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1951
Page
5
Town of Bristol invites sealed proposals for MC 2 3 and RC asphalt tar trough emulsion bank run gravel washed sand bank run sand pea gravel and related items. Bids due 4 PM June 7 1951 with $100 certified check. Bid awards and bond requirements follow state specs and town council discretion.
The article compares coaching styles across teams in the Little League. Baker Pereira emphasizes defense and calm leadership. Marty Biancuzzo's Chips focus on speed and sharp infield play. Jim Salzano’s Gourmets stress batting technique and composure. Kelly Sylvia’s Plumbers build defense around a young pitcher and catcher. Roger W Pigeon notes rosters missing three players affiliated with Gourmets and Chips.
Bids for floor covering at the Burnside Memorial Building Bristol Rhode Island due 4 pm June 7 1951. Work includes sanding loose boards filling openings and installing 9x9x3/16 inch rubber or asphalt tile over saturated paper with flush butt stair nosing. Envelopes marked Bid on Floor Covering. Town Clerk John W Church.
A Town Council public hearing is set for Thursday evening June 7 1951 at 8 o clock in the Council Chamber Burnside Memorial Brerg to discuss adopting a Building Code or Codes for the town All interested parties are urged to attend By order of the Town Council John W Church Council Clerk.
Sealed bids due at the Town Clerk's Office Bristol RI by 4 PM June 7 1951 for one half ton pickup truck and a 1950 Chevrolet pickup with trade in. Specifications include wheelbase 108 inches minimum oil filter Fram air cleaner dual wipers 2 side vents heavy heater defrosters and dual rear reflectors. Delivery asap with payment after July 1 1952. Bid marked Bid-Highway Department Truck. Town Council reserves right to reject any or all bids.
Rhode Island probate court in Bristol schedules hearings for estates including Romano Elizabeth M administratrix appointment and Paine William P guardianship. Creditors must file claims with the probate clerk within legally required times. Hearings set for April 27 May 9 and other dates in 1954 and 1955.
The Bristol Civil Defense Council invites bids to overhaul four used sirens and install one new electrically operated siren with related equipment on existing poles at Hope and Wood Streets Hope Street and Sunnyside Avenue Peck Avenue and Turner Road Bristol Narrows Bristol Yacht Yard. Details may be obtained from Pontarene Town Clerk's Office until 12:00 Noon Friday May 18 1951 and opening at 1:00 PM.
Notice states that after a specified date the entity will not be responsible for debts or paltry charges incurred by anyone named Joseph Med 73 Oliver a a Boistel RRO and related numbers 5 8 11 15. The fragmentary text implies a discharge or relinquishment of liability.
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