Bristol Veterans Office Sees Upward Demand For Aid
The Makow Sky Building on Hope Street houses Bristol’s Veterans Ret Training and Reemployment office led by Bertram W. Wall. He notes rising interviews from 82 in August last year to 134 this August, with main requests covering bonuses pensions GI education and related support. The office helps veterans navigate Providence inquiries and appeals, while advising on GI insurance and family matters. A Halloween costume party by Daughters of Isabella at St Mary’s Auditorium is also announced for October 27 pending payment authorization.
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Helmuch
Providence
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Boaard
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Isabella
St Mary
Bristol D A R Chapter Opens Fall Season With Luncheon
Bristol Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will begin the fall season Monday October 13 with a covered dish luncheon at noon for members. A regular and board meeting follow. Hostesses are Mrs E Church Mrs Ethel Copeland Mrs Louis Baker and Mrs William DeL Hall with the program committee assisting.
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Bristol
the Daughters of the American Revolution
E . Church
Ethel Copeland
Louis Baker
William del. Hall
Demonstration Of Resuscitation Device At Fire Station
Clifford Adams of Riverside will lead another rescue demonstration showcasing uses of the town bought resuscitator. The event is set for October 14 at 8 pm at the Ever Ready fire station for four fire companies and others interested.
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Clifford Adams
Riverside I
Twilight League Banquet Set for October 19
Sal Massano announces a twilight league banquet October 19 at 1 p.m. at White Rail Riding Club with Recreation Board invitees and league staff. Prizes include top batting average, most home runs, runs, hits, RBIs, pitcher wins, plus a door prize. Teams in the league were Ascoli’s, YMCA, C A, and St Elizabeth’s. Ascoli’s won top honors. The event follows the interleague All Stars and Little World Series results with Warren taking the county title.
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Sal Massano
Twilight League
White Rail Riding Club
Sal Maisano
Henry A. Street
Orlando J. Bisbano
Henry Miranda
John Viera
Joseph H. Farrell
George W. Boutilier
Albert T. Fusonie
Recreation Board
Ascoli’s
YMCA
St. Elizabeth’s
T Tose
Ascoll
Warren
Guieras Field
Warrenites
Bristol County
Donations For Halloween Drive Named Bristol Major Roles
Bristol officials announced the Halloween Community Chest campaign majors led by Edward J Fitzgerald with Henry Wood heading Special Gifts. Major groups include Janet MacDougall Residential James St Angelo Business and Mrs Raymond S Brightman Clubs. Campaign runs November 2 to 15 and team captain deadlines are October 17 and 24.
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Edward J Fitzgerald
Bristol Community Chest
Henry Wood
Janet MacDougall
James St. Angelo
Raymond S .Brightman
Bristol County Water Company
Brightman
Stephen W. Hopkins
Fitzgerald
Frederick T. Goff
Bristol
U. S. Rubber Co
Frederick E. Lohse
Bristol County
Bristol Vets Drum and Bugle Corps Ready for Providence Parade
Bristol's senior Vets Drum and Bugle Corps plans a Sunday parade and dedication in Providence for the Red Feather campaign. The group will leave Scout Hall at 6:30 PM Tuesday. two recent instrument fund donations totaling $1,005 were announced as the corps aims to complete drum and bugle purchases to stay competitive.
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Bristol
Vets
Providence
What Cheernowsa Sui We Meat
War Post
American Legion
Scout Hall
William F. Head
Fusonie Ager
Walander
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Parish Events and Navy Recruiting Notice in Town
Public events include a Halloween party and dance at St Marys Auditorium on Oct 23 and a Halloween party by Children of Mary Sodality on Oct 29 at Independent Hall. Mt Hope Chapter OES hosts Bridge event Oct 16. Navy recruiting office opens Wednesdays from 9 30. Also a Sunday Pot Roast Supper at Holy Ghost Hall in Santo Office Building.
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Mt ‘Hope
St. Mary’s Auditorium
Children of Mary Sodality
Independent Hall
United States Navy
Holy Ghost Hall
Santo
Isto Society
Hearing set October 16 on one side parking plan
Town officials schedule a public hearing for October 16 at 8 p m in the Council Chamber to discuss the Hope Street one side parking trial now in its 60 day period. Ralph F Kinder chairs the Traffic Committee with Charles DeW Brownell and Chief Anthony J Ferrara as members.
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Ralph F Kinder
Charles Dew Brownell
Anthony J Ferrara
Hope Street
Kinder
Fusonie Elected To School Committee
Fusonie won election to the Bristol School Committee as part of a local effort. The vote reflects community support for someone with ties to local organizations and municipal services.
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Fusonie
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Bristol Boys and Boat Yachts and Handwriting Histories
This column notes Herb Newman and Harry Town linked to the Haida yacht at Tiverton Boatyard with owner and crew launches and details. It recalls Horace Greeley and other writers whose manuscripts were famously hard to read, and ends with quips about famous authors' penmanship and printers’ struggles.
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Herb Newman
Haida
Floyd Huestis
John Moore
Harry Town
Tiverton
Bristol
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