Work Starts on Bristol No. 2 Substation and Gas Upgrades
Narragansett Electric begins two stage work at Roma street Bristol for a new 66 000 to 22 000 volt 12 000 KVA transformer to boost future load capacity. New gas mains will be laid on Constitution street between High and Hope and on Woodlawn avenue to increase capacity.
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Bristol No. 2
Roma Street
John D. Moore
Warren and
Bristol
Moore
Constitution Street
High
Hope Streets
Colt Meets Pawtucket East In Key Local Match
Colt aims at a strong season as it faces Pawtucket East this afternoon at Guitéras field. Dick Cordeiro, a left handed Colt, earned a 5-1 win over Warren Tuesday for the local schoolboys’ fifth straight victory.
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Colt
Pawtucket
Guitéras Field
Dick Cordeiro
Warren
Dear Mother Mother Poem of Gratitude and Love
A heartfelt four stanza poem expresses gratitude for a mother's gentle care since meeting. The speaker vows never to forget her kindness and pride in having her as a mother, hoping to repay her and prove enduring love.
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Sweet Mother
Holy Cross Music Clubs Stage Concert in Andrews Memorial Hall
Holy Cross Music Clubs present a multi ensemble program tonight at Andrews Memorial auditorium starting at 8 p m under Bristol Council Knights of Columbus auspices. The concert features senior octette glee club symphonic band and soloists with Professor J Edward Bouvier directing and Frederick T Goff chairing the organizing committee as usherettes line the doors and capacity crowds are anticipated.
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Thenghc- Chu
Music Clubs of Holy Cross
Andrews’ Memorial
Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
Frederick T .Goff
Holy Cross
Portland
Washington, D. C
Crusaders
New England
Rhode Island
Newport
Pawtucket
de la Salle Fathers’ Club
J. Edward Bouvier
Bristol workers oppose textile tariff cuts petition 600
Six hundred Collins and Aikman employees from three Bristol County towns sign a petition opposing further tariff reductions on imported textiles. The letter, led by James D. Reilly, asks senators and representatives to oppose any tariff relief that could threaten job security at Bristol plants, where about 1,100 work.
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Stern
Collins and Aikman Corporation
Bristol County
James D. Reilly
Committee For
Washington, D. C
United States
Theodore F. Green
Edward Leahy
Aime Torand
John Fogarty
John O. Pastore
Edward Walker
U. S. Textile Associaton
Ountry
Collins & Aikman Corporation
Bristol
Reverend Lind to Speak at 150th St Alban's Lodge Anniversary
The Rev Dr Samuel M Lind, prominent New England clergyman and Brookline Mass pastor, will speak at a St Alban’s Lodge 150th anniversary church service on Sunday June 25 at the First Congregational Church. The four day observance begins June 22 with a reception at the Masonic Temple followed by a Bristol Yacht Club dance June 23 and a banquet June 24. The Sunday service at 3 pm ends the ceremonies.
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Samuel M. Lindsay
New England
Congregational Church
Brooksline
Mass
St. Alban’s Lodge
F&am
Masonic Temple
Bristol Yacht Club
First Congregational Church
Pyramids Club Raises Funds for Needy
The Pyramids of Charity Women’s Club held its first charity bridge in BTA Hall State Street raising funds for a local tonsil clinic. Seventy five tables were pledged with 34 in play. Organizer Mrs Vasta LaR Ruggiero announced membership reached 100, funds to aid needy children.
District 2 American Legion Convention and Officer Election
The District Convention and election of officers for District 2 of the Rhode Island American Legion will be held tomorrow evening at 4 and 8 o'clock. Posts from Block Island Newport Middletown Portsmouth Tiverton Little Compton East Providence Riverside Barrington Warren and Bristol are included.
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Department of Rhode Island
The
American Legion
Block Island
Newport
Middletown
Portsmouth
Tiverton
Little Compton
East Providence
Riverside
Barrington
Warren
Bristol
Town Bank Officials Agree On Finances
Dr. Samuel D. Clark announced four measures to sidestep the town’s fiscal crisis tied to the new year. A special town meeting, likely Friday June 2, will vote on these steps and a proposed bond issue for sewer system repairs and extensions.
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Samuel D. Clark
Clark
Industrial Trust Company
Bristol
Dr. Clark
Eugene F. Cochran
William H. Angevine
T. Dawson Brown
The
Industrial Trust Co
Clarence E. Cray
Stuart A. Tucker
Hill Successor Will Be Named At Meet Of Young Republicans
A successor to John D. Hill Jr who resigned as president will likely be chosen at the Young Republican Club meeting Tuesday evening. Hill, a Seekonk junior high teacher, cited personal affairs as the reason for resignation. The nomination was presented to Mrs. John Watson, the vice president. Bruce H. Zeiser, state group's president, may speak at the gathering at Raymond DeLeo's home 328 High Street.
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John D. Hill, Jr
Young Republican Club
Hill
Seekonk Junior High School
John Watson
Bruce H. Zeiser
State Organization
Raymond DeLeo
High Street
Local Bristol Armed Forces Day Simulation Sets Defense Drill
Capt Raymond J Makowsky announces a Bristol town defense exercise as part of Armed Forces Day. Battery C 243rd AAA AW Battalion with Rhode Island National Guard planes will simulate an invasion noon to 3 pm. Sunday launches a three day program themed Teamed for Defense with reconnaissance and occupation drills.
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Raymond J. Makowsky
243Rd Aaa
AW Battalion
Armed Forces
Makowsky
Bristol
Armory Dock
Colt Drive
Highlands Group Affiliated With BRL
A Bristol Highland Women’s Republican Club formed at Mrs. Wallace Dibble’s Highland road home. Mrs. Dibble named temporary chair and Mrs. Ralph Lawson temporary treasurer. The group voted to join the Rhode Island Federation of Republican Women after a talk by Mrs. Joan Colt of Providence. Tea followed hosted by Mrs. Russell Bray.
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Wallace Dibble
Highland Road
Bristol Highland Women’s Republican Club
Dibble
Ralph Lawson
Rhode Island Federation of Republican Women
Joan Colt
Providence
Russell Bray
Pupil Honored at Bristol High Graduation
Naomi Sousa daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Sousa 45 Oliver Street selected vale dictorian of the Class of 1950 and will deliver the graduation address at the Andrews School Auditorium June 22. Salutatorian is Joseph Cabral son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Cabral of 15 Wilson Street. Principal John Burke announced the principal speaker will United States Senator Edward L Leahy.
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Naomi Sousa
Frank Sousa
Oliver Street
Andrews School
Joseph Cabral
Wilson Eee
John Burke
United States
Edward L.leahy
Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps First 1950 Competition
The Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps travel to Meriden Connecticut for their first drum corps contest of the 1950 season. The event is sponsored by American Legion Post No 70. Rehearsals were held last night.
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Bristol Boy Scout Bugle
Meriden
Conn
American Legion Post
No.70
Letter reveals mother joins Girl Scout leader training
A Media Pennsylvania mother writes about her hesitation to lead Girl Scouts amid busy town life. She recalls loving children and Sunday school work, yet doubting her readiness, until the local Council proposed a three week leadership training to prepare her to guide the girls.
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Media
Mother and Scout Leaders Share Community Building Experience
A mother describes organizing a Girl Scout troop in a church setting, coordinating craft projects like pompons in school colors, cookie sales, and day and summer camps. She notes strong parent and community support, fundraising limits, and the personal rewards of mentoring girls while balancing family duties.
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Joseph J. Murphy
George Gershwin
Prince
Sigmund Romberg
Snow White
Frank Churchill
F. J. St Clair
Jesus
J.S. Bach
Julia Ward Howe
William Steffe
Gang That
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Honey
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Whiting
Donaldson
Robert F. Craig
John M. Duggan
Austin T. Fitzgerald
Arthur J. Gelnan
John L. McCabe
James J. McNamara
James W. McNamara
Charles P. O'Rourke
David Bennett
Scofield-Spross
Moore and Spross
Norway
Robert Wright
George Forrest
Alma Mater
Professor Bouvier
Corps of Usherettes
Jean Vermettel J
Jeanette Pevin
Joan Burke
Dolores Serbst
Ann Nerone
Barbara Massano
Julie Bruno
Patricia Bruno
Corrine Ferreira
Margaret Pelland
Donna Ruggierio
Dolores Beauvais
Andyers
Hope Street
Ann Sothern
Jane Powell
Carmen Miranda
Barry Sullivan
Rio
Marjorie Reynolds
Broderick Crawford
Tombstone
Robert Rockwell
Dorothy Patrick
Laraine Day
Dane Clark
Franchot Tone
Lizabeth Scott
Dan Duryea
Don de Fore
Arthur Kennedy
Claudette Colbert
Patric Knowles
C&a
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Lindsay Lodge
Pyramids Club
Town — Bank
Highlands Group
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