Recollections of Colt Memorial High Class of 1930s
A former student recalls life at Colt Memorial High School, describing sub-freshman stigma, class members and jobs after school, teachers who influenced them, and memories of senior home rooms, Shakespeare study, school operettas, and modern facilities expanding course offerings for today’s students.
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Colt Memorial High School
Buffington
Wilejiam
H. “Buffington
Jdrther McCaw
Readable fragments from a historical page note
OCR fragments describe a dated scene with names and places obscured. The readable bits hint at a report or notice involving individuals and events, but crucial details are missing.
West Shore advisory committee debate over formation
Fragmentary notes describe an advisory committee issue in West Shore. The text references a site fire, property suitability discussions, and potential actions by the advisory body. Details are unclear but indicate ongoing deliberations and procedural questions.
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Olin
West Shore
Bristol banker Carl H. Witherell’s long service noted
Carl H. Witherell leads Bristol Branch of Industrial National Bank as manager since 1945 and has affiliations with Providence American Institute for Banking classes, Bristol Rotary Club, Student Loan Fund Committee, Salvation Disaster Convocation Red Cross, Bristol Philatelic Society, Society of Philatelic Americans, and Bristol Senior High School alumni.
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Witherell
Bristol
Industrial National
Spear of Managers
Providence
American Institute For Banking
Bristol Rotary Club
Salvation
American Red Cross
Bristol’ Philatelic Society
Society of Philatelic Americans
Eed
Lumnh
Nine Winners in PTA Painting Contest
Ning Joe shared the prizes in the PTA sponsored window painting contest on Hope and Wood streets Monday. Junior high students decorated 40 store windows but many works were marred Monday night. Judging Tuesday by Mr. and Mrs. Morton Giles and A Domenic Rungieri. Five dollars shared by Romano, Daniel DuPont and Joseph T. Teixeira Jr. for most artistic. Dorothy Maturi, Judith Vendituoli and Seanni Rasgieto awarded most original drawing. Mary Lee Linda Head and Rose Mary Lane won for weird ants in colored pencil sets. Sante Digati oversaw the contest with the Chamber of Commerce assistance. Students planned to wash off their art but heavy rain and merchant activity spared many.
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Ning Joe
PTA
Hope
Wood Streets
S. Morton Giles
A. Domenic Rungieri
Romano
Daniel DuPont
Joseph T. Teixeira, Jr
Dorothy Maturi
Judith Vendituoli
Seanni Rasgieto
Mary Lee Linda Head
Rose Mary Lane
Sante
Digati
Chamber of Commerce
Elisabeths Plans Smoker For Holy Name Benefit
The Holy Name Society of Elizabeths Church plans a smoker on Thursday evening November 15 in the school auditorium. Boxing and wrestling matches will feature professionals and two midget bouts. Notable entrants include Harold Gomes Virgil Almeida Gordon Perry Steve Marcello George Walker Paul Levy Don Vincent and Rusty Davis. Co chairs are Thomas Moniz and Jon Francis.
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Holy Name Society of Elizabeth’s Church
Thursde
Raymond J. Rodrigues
Manny Almeida
Providence Boxing Proro
Harold Gomes
Virgil Almeida
Gordon Perry
Steve Marcello
George Walker
Paul Levy
Don Vincent
Rusty Davis
Walsh to Address K of C Breakfast by Bristol Council
Dr Michael J Walsh state commissioner of education to be principal speaker at a Father and Son Communion Breakfast by Bristol Council Knights of Columbus. Mass at St Marys Church with 8 am service followed by breakfast in the church auditorium. Warner H Tabor toastmaster with Leo Warburton and John Christiansen as guests. Louis Castriotta chairs arrangements.
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Michael J. Walsh
Bristol
Louis Castriotta
Bristol legislative roll calls and public acts 1956 summary
Bristol notices record numerous House and Senate actions from 1956 including H-787 through H-1178. Highlights cite Bristol sidewalk construction on Hope Street, pension authorizations for town staff, and a state pier development bill. Governor signatures and dates range February through May 1956 with mentions of local political debate and procedural notes.
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High St. & Narrows
Minde Law
Daniel G. Coggeshall
Susan Clarke
Metacom Ave
House of Rep
House
Senate
Bristol
Gladys M. Brightman
House of Representatives
Alfred
Prov
and Genslei
Hope St
Warren Town
Hope & Thames St
Bristol Chamber of Commerce
Marion C. Sullivan
Emily B. Mason
Financial
Francis P. McGovern
Giacomo Marasco
Mary A. Leahy
Division of Fish and Game
Dept. of Agricuture and Conservation
Tn State Armory
Oh Street
Rhode Island
State Division of Fish and Game
Narragansett Bay
Robert A. MecCaughey
General Assembly
Senate Judiciary Committee
Bristol Rhode Island Legislative Fragments 1950s
A dense extract lists Senate and House actions from Bristol Rhode Island including resolutions and acts. It notes budget hearings and appropriations for Armand Arsenault and Ronald Camara, amendments to general laws on voting and school powers, and a wage bill debate with a 90 cent compromise. It references figures like Senator Sgambato and Senator McCabe, and cites town projects such as harbor development and four lane highway proposals.
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Sgambato
Lark
McCabe
Senatery
Apponenty
Stat
Linex
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Ralfiber
Sarah Callan
Davarus
Mice Anne D. Simca
Lauraine Bradford
Theresa Ronoven
Stanley Bennett
Victor Miller
Stanley
Eaton
Schoel
Rae
Angie Pee Raat
Besso As
aRs Cam
Ama Aa Ll
Carl H. Witherell
Thomas P. Moniz
Jon Francis
M. J. Walsh
Sheila
Burnside St
Bristol Auto Body Works
Island
Rhode Island College of Education
R.I.C.E
R.ic.e
State of
Ed Daily Record
Democrat
Brightman
Daponte
DaPonte, DeStefand, & Smith
Antav
Osead
Coe
Director of Public Works
Ferry
Senate Finance
Corporations Committee
Armand Arsenault
Constitution St
R. I
Ronald Camara
Hoper St
Senate & House Accounts and Claims Committee
Senate Corporations Committee
Duponte and Murray
Senate Committee On Education
Mt. Hope Bridge
Washington Bridge
U. S. Congress
U. S
Secretary of Defense
New England
Rhodes Veterans Home
Jo Ies
Lades
Gladys Wh, Brightman
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