Town Council Lease Bid Raises Questions Over Bristol Property Deal
The Bristol town council abruptly switched from negotiated terms to sealed bids for a 10 acre corner lot lease, upsetting First National Stores which withdraws its offer. The editorial questions decision making, calls for an explanation, and warns of impact on local business and retail morale.
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Gooding Ave
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Bristol
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Providenice
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First National Stores
Rogers Free Library Drive Appeals for Bristol
The Rogers Free Library, founded in 1878, seeks a non recurring annual appeal to raise ten thousand dollars for children and adults. Readers are urged to contribute generously to restore and sustain this Bristol landmark after the 1957 fire, with the aim of building a healthier community through education and access to library services.
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Rogers Free Library
Bristol
Ndeavor
Bristol T
W. F. Hynes
You Auto Buy Now Week Spurs Rhode Island Car Sales
The Automobile Dealers of Rhode Island urge spending during You Auto Buy Now Week to stimulate cash flow in the auto industry. The campaign mirrors a national effort. cash circulated is likened to water nourishing a tree’s roots, highlighting the broad reach of auto commerce from clerks to manufacturers and suppliers.
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Rhode Island
Gruenwald Named Director of Narragansett Brewing Co
Raymond J. Gruenwald, general manager since 1954, was elected to the board of directors and to the executive committee at the Narragansett Brewing Company annual meeting in Cranston on May 15. He joined the firm in 1948 as purchasing agent and is active in Masonic bodies, local clubs, and the First Congregational Church.
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Raymond J. Gruenwald
Narragansett Brewing Company
Cranston
Mr. Gruenwald
St. Alban's Lodge
Hope Royal Arch
St. John’s Commandery
Knights Templar of Providence
Palestine Temple of the Shrine
Barrington Yacht Club
R. J. Purchasing Agents Association
Gruenwald
First Congregational Church
Charter Hearing Continues On Town Charter Draft
The city commission again reviewed the draft charter with Dr Matthew Mitchell of the RI Expenditure Council line by line. They kept most of the original draft while adding selective changes to sections on fire department town solicitor and master plan. The Friday meeting will focus on town clerk office board of review and tax zoning functions with a radical five member board elected for four years. See you August 14.
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Matthew Mitchell
R. I. Expenditure Council
Board of Review
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