Two Bristol youths injured in Metacom Ave crash
Two Bristol youths were seriously injured Wednesday when a car went out of control at a Metacom Avenue curve near Old Metacom Avenue. Driver John J. August, 18, suffered a fractured skull and ribs with internal injuries. passenger Joseph F. Rosa, 19, had broken ribs and internal injuries. Both were taken to Rhode Island Hospital.
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Bristol
Metacom Ave
Old Metacom Ave
No. 205
John J. August
Viking Dr
R. I. Hospital
Joseph F. Rosa
Franklin St
New Children's Room Opens at Rogers Free Library
Rogers Free Library announces a new Children’s Room directed by Miss Jessie Molasky. It opens daily except Thursday from 2 to 5 30 pm and evenings 7 to 8 30 pm except Thursday and Saturday. Access via a path between the post office and library. Children must be accompanied after dark and parents sign cards in person. The room serves picture book and easy read titles for the 6th grade and younger. Construction funded by the Bristol Junior Women’s Club and various small donations.
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Rogers Free Library
Jessie Molasky
Miss Molasky
School Board Considers Kennedy Bust Plaque at New School
During a delayed Andrews school meeting the board discussed preserving a Kennedy tribute. Joseph Sansone proposed acquiring a JFK bust replica from the World's Fair or, if not possible, mounting a Kennedy quotation plaque near the entrance. The agenda later covered standard business items.
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Andrews School
Joseph Sansone
John F. Kennedy
Bristol High School Dedication Plans Confirmed
The school building committee reconfirmed the November 27 dedication at 2 PM in the new Bristol High School auditorium. Invitations have already been sent, and the speaker remains undecided though a Kennedy family member is hoped for due to the memorial designation for the late President.
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Bristol High School
Roger W. Pigeon
H. V. Collins Co
Providence
Kennedy
Mr. Pigeon
Frank T. Canario
Rodman Chase
Barbara Husband
Joseph Sansone
Town Council Approves Rezoning Amid Objections
The town council approved rezoning about four acres from manufacturing to limited business behind Manchester Ford and a 200 yard by 50 foot strip toward Meta com for an apartment project. objections by Raymond DeLeo and Robert De Costa centered on processing and abutter notification, but the council accepted abutter waivers and moved forward.
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Raymond DeLeo
G.O.P. Town Committee
Robert L. DeCosta
Francis Brothers Inc
Manchester Ford Sales Inc
Metacom
DeLeo
Planning Board
Zoning Board
DeCosta
Anthony J. Dennis Jr
Anthony R. Berretto
Joseph D. Accardi
Francis Brothers
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Rosa
August
Colt
New School
Council
Rotary Club Committee
Marco Troiano
Wm. H. DuBois
Howard I. Neale
Frank J. Sylvig
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