Replica Mayflower under construction in Britain for 1956 voyage
British shipwrights at Brixham near Plymouth carve a Mayflower replica from oak to replicate the 1620 vessel. The project, funded by British donations, aims to sail to New England next July with a crew including Mayflower descendants, honoring historical ties despite many unknowns about the original ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devonshire
New World
National Geographic Society
Brixham
Plymouth
English Channel
New England
Tts
United States
Britain
Atlantic
Robert Cushman
William Bradford
William Batten
France
Polio Champions in Bristol County Boost Local Help
Bristol County polio chapter leaders Norman Benard and H Spencer Marshall report monthly support from residents. A $450 check funded a month of hospitalization for a two year old Barrington girl in an iron lung, with funds aiding hospitals, therapy, drugs, braces, and medical care. The county chapter, which has raised about $13,700 this year, pledges to help local patients and fund vaccination efforts while planning the 1956 drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapin Hospital
Providence
Barrington
Bristol County
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Norman E. Benard
Bristol
H. Spencer Marshall
Benard
Marshall
Boston
Maynard Shulman
John Froydmn
Warren
Massachusetts
Pigeon and Head To Receive D A V Awards
Roger W. Pigeon and William F. Head will receive National Certificates of Merit from the D A V at a 8 p m ceremony at the Harriet Bradford Inn. Antone P Camara will present on behalf of General Maas with Albert P Russo as master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antone P. Camara
Lawson-Raiola Da.v
Maas
Albert P. Russo
D.A.V
R. I. Veterans’ Home
Giles to Direct Dark of the Moon in Newport
S Morton Giles, co-director of Martin Hall Speech Clinic, will direct the play Dark of the Moon for the Newport Theatre Guild. The production runs December 1 2 3 at the Community Center Marlboro Street with Michael Sargento as the witch boy and Donald Morrissey as understudy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Morton Giles
Martin Hall Speech Clinic
Newport Theatre Guild
Marlboro Street
Smoky Mountains
Michael Sargento
Donald Morrissey
Bristol yacht club backs 10 boat junior sailing fleet
The Bristol Yacht Club plans a 10 boat training fleet using a 15 foot Mercury sloop built by Cape Cod Shipbuilding. Junior sailors from nearby towns have trialed the Mercury with strong positive reaction from committee members and adults alike.
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Yacht Club
Mercury
Sparkman and Stephens
Cape Cod Shipbuilding
Wareham
Mass
Robert Rulon Miller
Barrington
Saunderstown
Bristol
John W. Tiplady
Poppasquash
Her
John Maynard
Providence
Miller
Pappasquash Yard
C D Special Weapons Unit To Meet Monday
The Civil Defense Special Weapons Unit will hold its next meeting Monday at 7 45 p m at the CD headquarters on Franklin Street. Training films used by the Navy in radiological warfare defense will be shown and a report on the regional CD conference in Hartford will be given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Special Weapons
The
Civil Defense Organization
C.D
Franklin Street
Navy
Hartford
Halloween party fund short by $33.23 for local events
The community Halloween party funded by the Y and American Legion has collected $60 toward $93.23 in expenses. Donations are urged, with contributors including Rotary Club 25, Chamber of Commerce 15, K of C 10, Dr. Raymond Thomas 10, and individual gifts. Two hundred sixty five teens attended the Y event and 225 younger children attended Reynolds School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Reynolds
Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Raymond Thomas
DaPonte Promises Help to Revive Bristol Superior Court Sessions
Sen Anthony DaPonte stated he will press to restore Bristol Superior Court jury trials at the Bristol County Courthouse. He argued the courthouse needs repairs before trials can occur and urged the judicial council to vote a favorable recommendation to bring Bristol sessions back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony DaPonte
Bristol
Bristol County Court House
Court House
Judicial Council
Colts Narrowly Avoided Last Place In C League
Bristol's football fortunes fade ending season one rung from the cellar after a 7-6 win over Pawtucket Vocational and a 20-7 defeat by Barrington. Barrington’s Rino DeMarco rushes for three touchdowns. Colt’s Formisano scores the lone Colts TD.
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Bristol
Colt
Pawtucket Vocational
Barrington
Calt
Ronnie Formisano
Johnny Burke
Formisano
Barrington Rino DeMarco
Snowy Roads Warn Drivers To Winterize Now
Laure B. Lussier of the Registry of Motor Vehicles warns snow laden roads pose dangers for motorists. Winterizing vehicles, using good tires or chains, and clearing windshields are urged along with maintaining safe following distances and practice in adjusting to slick conditions.
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Laure B. Lussier
Registry of Motor Vehicles
Eisenhower
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Rotherhithe
London
Thames River
Admiralty Register
England
Jones
Admiralty
Jordans
Begard and Marshall
National Foundation
Nat’l
Nat'l
Pigeon
Head
D.A.V. Awards
Ball
Hhe Oince
Joseph
Members of
Evil
Tea Einhorn
Howard L. House
David Cohen
Paws Boy
Little League
Atlantic Refining Co
Norman
U.S. Army
Sidney
Bristol Senior High
Carol Ann
Reynolds School
Pawtucket
Lawson-Raiola Dav
Kearney
King of Awashonks
R.O.W.S
Honor Society of Local Scout
Mrs.; Head
Lynda
Lee
Michael
Minutelli
Laiwson-Raiola
Ferdinand L. Alves
Joseph Medeiros
John Jasén
Barry‘d'amico
Domenic Romano
Francis P. Cuomo
Russo
Camara
Aka Roger" W. Pigeon
B.Y.C
Francois L. deWolf
deWolf
Bristol Harbor
C. D
DaPonte
Hussey
Larissa
Grady
Williams
O'Halloran
Rob
Ie Stone
Calitri
Swinson
Hawkins
Point
Rich
Dalessio
Judge
Rochon
Pezzullo
Cole
Greene
Conti
DeMeo
Natale
E. Abilheira
Serbst
Murray Ferra
Moerira
Mello
Murgo
Stanzione
Carmone
Ferri
Mederros
Gem
Falco
I. Abilheira
T. Dupont
National Safety Council
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