Letters Honor Mrs Donovan With July Tribute
A reader supports a scholarship in Mrs Donovan's name and proposes a 4th of July tribute to her many years of service. The letter also includes a long reminiscence about Armed Forces Day, Navy ships, and a childhood fascination with waterfront veterans, stressing safety and community pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Maisano
John O Pastore
Maisano
Donovan
Massano
Raymond L. McNamara
East Capitol Street
S.E
Washington
Navy
Coast Guard
Editorials Not A Low Rate On Tax Valuations And Budget Views
The editorial discusses a $24.80 tax rate next year and compares it to higher past rates, noting valuations rising yet warning against assuming a low rate will stay low. It urges Bristol taxpayers to seek economy, applaud balanced budgeting, and support President Eisenhower’s stance on paying bills and surpluses.
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Bristol
Bristol Silhouette: Frank Panzarella's Life and Roles
Frank Panzarella born 1906 at 119 Hope Street. He worked at US Rubber, Cambridge Rubber, and Converse Rubber before returning to town to supervise climbing at Collins and Aikman. He now runs the Won der Bar on Thames Street, leads the R I Retail Liquor Dealers Association, and holds Elks, St Mary’s Church, and Holy Name Society memberships. He and wife Jeanette Tam maro have a son Frank C. Panzarella. hockey, baseball, and football occupy spare time.
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Frank Panzarella
Hope St
New York
Aikman
Wonder
Thames St
Panzarella
R. I. Retail Liquor Dealers Association
The
Elks
St. Mary’s Church
Holy Name Society
Jeanette Tammaro
Frank C. Panzarella
Msgr. Lynch Urges Town To Sell School
In a continued Town Council discussion, Msgr. Lynch urges sale of the school to address St. Mary's students. Assessors value at $75,000. Council votes to ask the school department to see if St. Mary's students can join the public system and whether the budget can cover extra teachers and facilities.
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Ship of the Line
Msgr. Lynch
School Department
St. Mary's
Local Man Is Navy Tug Skipper
BM1 Harley E Townsend of 56 Valley St will helm the U S S Takes YTB 346 a navy tug fireboat moored at the Coast Guard dock Townsend has long commanded the vessel and led crews through a 30 hour fire disaster after the Gulfoil and Graham crash near the lower bay He will crew to 16 within June for a voyage along the new St Lawrence seaway to Montreal and Chicago Townsend from Cambridge Md is married to Martha Principe and they have two daughters Georgette and Shirley.
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U.S.S
Coast Guard
Harley EF. Townsend
Valley St
Townsend
Bay
Navy
New St Lawrence Seaway
Montreal
Chicago
Mr. Townsend
Cambridge, Md
Martha Principe
Chiren
Georgette
Shirley
Rev Driftmier to Speak in Providence at Grand Lodge Banner
The Rev Frederick F Driftmier pastor of the South Congregational Church in Springfield Mass and former local pastor will be the principal speaker Monday night at the Sheraton Biltmore Hotel for Rhode Island Grand Lodge F M A M 168th annual banner He is a member of St Alban s Lodge New guest will be Lyman L Lemnitzer chief of staff Washington DC and a member of St Paul s Lodge Newport He will present a Distinguished Medal to Past Master Henry J Cooper.
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Frederick F. Driftmier
South Congregational Church
Springfield
Mass
Sheraton- Biltmore
Grand Lodge of
Rhode Island
St. Alban's Lodge
Aeai
Lyman L. Lemnitzer
Washington, D. C
St. Paul's Lodge
Newport
Pastora
Henry J. Cooper
Enjoyed Bristol Greeting and Thanks
The writer expresses gratitude for the friendly welcome and cooperation received during a brief stay in Bristol. They thank the people and acknowledge the help that made them feel at home.
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Bristol
Bristol Club and garden events listed for May and June
The notice lists several community events including a May 26 fashion show by the Bristol Women's Club at Midway, a May 20 garden tour by the Bristol Garden Club, a May 23 Elizabeth's Cotton Ball in the school auditorium, a May 26 Barrington Boys Choir and Men's Glee Club concert at Guiter Auditorium sponsored by Mt. Hope Chapter C.E.S., a May 20 Firemen's Ball by the Bristol Fire Department at Midway, and a June 7 Annual Dinner by the Cup Defenders Association.
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Bristol Women’s Club
Midway
Bristol Garden Club
St. Elizabeth’s
School
Barrington Boys Choir
Guiteras Auditorium
Mt. Hope
C.E.S
Bristol Fire Department
Cup Defenders Association
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Eder
Kickamuit
Camp Slocum
Butterworth
RI Water Ski Club
R. I. Development Council
R. I
Eisenhower
Our Town
Driftmier
Providence
Bristol Phoenix
Bosworth
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