Changes Planned for High School Campuses on Hope St
Knight D Robinson of Robinson Green and Beretta outlined proposed renovations to Bristol’s Hope Street facilities to align Colt and Andrews buildings with future needs. Plans include converting top floor Colt rooms to general classrooms, reconfiguring libraries and offices, expanding gym width, and creating new admin and guidance spaces. Project calls for 17 classrooms total after reorganization to accommodate about 600 pupils.
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Hope St
Knight D Robinson
Robinson, Green and Beretta
Providence
Bristol
Andrews
Colt
Robinson
Dent
Armistice Day Observance Draws Small Crowd At Kearney
Armistice Day events at the Kearney post drew a very small audience under 50 as Orlando J Risbane national commander of ITAM War Veterans urged Americans to uphold patriotic paths. Wreaths were laid by five veterans posts representatives and Taps followed the outdoor service. An Armistice Day Mass for about 200 was held earlier at the R. I. Veterans Home chapel with Rev Mario Bordignon officiating and Dora Tannuccillo leading the church choir.
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Kearney Post
American Legion
Orlando Jrisbane
Itam War Veterans
R. I. Veterans Home
Mario Bordignon
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
Dora Tannuccillo
Tug Rescues Disabled Boat Off Warwick Lighthouse
Chief Norman S Pickett of the 64-foot Coast Guard Tug reported yesterday that the vessel was called out to aid a cabin cruiser half a mile southwest of the Warwick lighthouse. The cruiser Mary O had engine trouble but remained safe. owner Albert Marcoux of Woonsocket arranged repairs and the tug crew later found a severed steering cable requiring a jury rig to return to town.
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Norman S .Pickett
Coast Guard
Warwick
Pickett
Mary O
Albert Marcoux
Woonsocket
Jury Rg
Ellen Leahy Wins Voice of Democracy Contest
Ellen Leahy daughter of Mr and Mrs Vincent Leahy of 1176 Hope St this town won the Voice of Democracy Contest held yesterday afternoon in the Colt Auditorium. Mattie Ann Capone was judged second and Cynthia Marsden third. Andrea Nappi placed fourth. Judith Borges president of the Debating Club at the high school chaired the program. Rev John N Sinclair and James K E Sullivan were judges. Other participants included Suzanne Hazen Joseph Teixeira Matilda Sansone Frances Tamburro and Joan Huey.
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Ellen Leahy
Vincent Leahy
Hope St
Colt Auditorium
Mattie Ann Capone
Cynthia Marsden
Andrea Nappi
Judith Borges
Paul F. Fletcher
John N. Sinclair
Trinity Episcopal Church
James KE. Sullivan
Guiteras
Suzanne Hazen
Joseph Teixeira
Matilda Sansone
Frances Tamburro
Joan Huey
Mattie Anne Capone
Teachers Launch TEPS Committee To Raise Standards
Bristol Education Association President Edward P Travers announces formation of a Teacher Education Professional Standards Committee to replace the old panel. The group aims to plan growth programs, study standards, recruit high caliber teachers, and survey members for activities.
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Edward P Travers
Bristol Education Association
Guiteras Memorial Junior High School
TEPS
Mary E. Carmone
Geraldine H Marino
Gladys L. Usher
Louise R. Hunter
Emily C. Garvin
Association
Future Teachers of America
Blue Cross
Lions To Hold Record Hop Tomorrow
The Bristol Lions Club sponsors a record hop at the Army Reserve Armory on Colt Drive from 8:00 pm to 12:00 am. DJ Jack Spector of WPRO spins records with the Jack Spector Group featuring the Coros and the Fairlanes. Dick Caruso, MGM recording star and TV personality, will attend and appear on the Howard Miller Show from Chicago. Proceeds benefit Christmas baskets for needy families.
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Bristol Lions Club
Army Reserve Armory
Colt Drive
Jack Spector
WPRO
Platters
Jack Spector Group
MGM
Dick Caruso
Howard Miller
Chicago
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Mr. Bisbane
Chester W Williams
Joseph Bisbane
Nicholas Mansi
Anthony Fonseca
John D Sylvia
Bernard Grabert
Albert E Hutchison
First Congregational Church
Taps
Oscar A. Risha
Joseph Gallagher
Manuel Viera
George Dion
Lennie Babbitt
Chester Hill
Charles Luther
Ralph K Nash
Rhode Island Education Association
Rhode Island Institute of Instruction
Helen A. Condon
James E. Sullivan
Ralph K. Nash
Emma E. Bonvicin
Esther C. Vitek
Concetta Fasano
Marylouise Teixeira
Ann Marie Nunes
Esther C Vitek
PTA
Reynolds School
Lions
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