Remembering Ruth Elder and Byrd's Atlantic flights
A nostalgic feature recalls Ruth Elder and pilot George Halderman as they aimed for Paris in 1927 their oil tank failed and the plane burned near a freighter. Richard Byrd Bert Acosta Bernt Balchen and George Neville followed, crossing the Atlantic in storms before crash landing near Ver Sur Mer Omaha Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Elder
George Halderman
Paris
Halderman
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Ruth
Azores
Ralph King
Hollywood
Stinson
Lindbergh
Atlantic
Ver Sur Mer
Omaha Beach
Admiral Byrd
Boston
North Pole
South Pole
Immediate Purchase of Sites Urged for School Crosswalks
Bristol PTA executive committee urged immediate purchase and installation of crosswalks with blinking lights for school protection. Mrs. Robert Huey will attend the town council meeting on the school safety issue. Frank J. Murphy urged rights purchase. council referred to committee for study with Police Chief Ferrara present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bristol Pta
Robert Huey
Frank J.murphy
Ferrara
Murphy
Armnroaua
Macram
Joseph Bruno
H. Lynch
St. Mary’s Church
Lynch
Home Rule Muddle Comment Sparks Governor Critique
Bob O Hara, secretary of the Citizens League of Pawtucket and publicity chairman of the Rhode Island Home Rule Association, placed responsibility for Pawtucket charter muddle on Gov. Roberts during a WJAR TV Newsmakers telecast. He questioned Supreme Court rulings on home rule provisions and noted judges are political appointees. The panel included Wes Sprague Buell Hudson Madeline Chaffee. the show was moderated by Arthur Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob O'Hare
Citizens League of
Pawtucket
R. I. Home Rule Association
Gov. Roberts
R. I. Press Club
Wjar-Tv
O’hare
R. I
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Wes Sprague
Pawtucket Times
Buell Hudson
The
Woonsocket Gall
Madeline Chaffee
Cranston Herald
Arthur Lake
WJAR
NBC
Coleman
Woonsbdcket
Sen. Pastore
Red Cross Exhibit Showcases International Relief Efforts
Three dimensional exhibits and photographs depicting the global reach of the Red Cross will be displayed in Meriiing rooms on October 8 and 17 in the afternoon and evening. Sponsored by local sections and school projects, the show features work by students worldwide with hostesses from both senior and junior society members. Bristol schools contributed to Red Cross exchanges and items have traveled abroad. Miss Margaret Nerone, local school art instructor, is the chairperson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Meriiig
Se Se
Margaret Nerone
Possible Fourth Dump Site in Six Years To Be Weighed By Latest Study Committee
The Bristol dump study committee, appointed by the council, will review background data and decide whether to relocate rubbish disposal. A relocation would be the fourth site in six years, amid long running disputes over waste management and funding, with legal challenges and prior water spray maintenance disputes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Minturn Farm
Werner E. Follin
Julio F. Xavier
Joseph L. Campanella
Rego and Sons
Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps Win At Woonsocket Event
The Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps won two first prizes at the Elks Club 50th anniversary in Woonsocket for best junior drum corps and best junior drum major Ann Dallaie. They performed in Newport Columbus Day parade drawing thunderous applause. They will continue waste paper collection this week with pickup help via Scout Hall or numbers 1069-M 910 or 1426-W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsmen
Elks Club
Woonsocket
Rade
Ann Dallaiie
Newport
Scout Hall
First Bristol Troop observes Columbus Day with awards
Scouts dramatized Columbus episodes during the weekly meeting led by Scoutmaster George R. Fish. Awards were given including Eagle Gold Palm to Joseph Motta Jr and Bronze Eagle Palm to Carlton Pinheiro as plans proceed for indoor swim, Hallowe en party, and district camporee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Hallowe’en
George R. Fish
Joseph Motta Jr
Carlton Pinheiro
John Ferri
Robert Gromling
William Fasano
All Elementary Teachers Join as PTA Drive Starts
The Bristol Parent-Teacher Association announces 100 percent membership for elementary school teachers under co chairmen Mr and Mrs George Cunningham Jr. The drive uses a block system with named block captains and a public meeting at Colt Auditorium to view a school committee in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Bristol
Parent-Teacher Association
George Cunningham Jr
Edward P. Travers
Cunningham
J. T. Hayes
Russell S. Bray
Rose Ayres
Sidney Kullberg
Mary T. V. Alegria
Anthony da Ponte
Robert Huey
J. Foster Price
Erasmo Manecini
Thomas C. Jansen
Clifford
Hrotiek
Robert, Huey
Sophie Oliver
Max Phenés
Joby Borges
Isabel Jordan
Alfred, Newton
Douglas’ Phippe
D Adams
Ralph Peters
Carl Tammaro
Colt Auditorium
Zoning Board Plans Further Study On Castle Restaurant Plea
The Bristol Zoning Board will further study Paul Salcone and associates petition to convert the Castle on Pappasquash Road into a restaurant. The board voted in closed session to hold the petition for more consideration amid traffic and safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Paul Saleone
Paula
Gerald T. Hanley
Fore N'Art
Starboard Realty Co
Mervyn Clay
Pappasquash Road
Eugene F. Cochran
Salcone
Joseph Ruggiero
Anthony
Andrew del Toro
Bristol Labor Delegation to Attend Archbishop Cushing Reception
More than 50 delegates from the Local 220 and 339 unions will represent Bristol labor at a Boston Garden reception for Archbishop Richard J. Cushing at 8 p m Friday. Michael A Tamburro of the Rubber Workers Union announced the event and noted pastors from Bristol’s three Catholic churches may accompany the delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIO
Rubber Workers Union
Bristol
Boston
Richard J
Cushing
Boston Garden
Tamburro
Charles H. Lynch
St. Mary’s Church
Joseph Sorzana Pssc
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Henrique R. Rocha
St. Elizabeth’s Church
St Mary Mothers' Club Bridge Event Set For Nov 3
Mrs E Hugh Holmes chairs the St Marys Mothers Club bridge event to be held November 3 in the church auditorium with co chair Mrs John L Burke. Helpers cover tickets refreshments candy and other duties including special tending and souvenirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Hugh Holmes
John L. Burke Cochairman
St. Mary Mothers
Edward J. Newbold
Arthur J. Johnston
Henry Fergerson
Joseph J. Gallagher
John Sylvia
Candy
Frank L. Arthur
Tattrie
Tal
Fear
Ames’ Connors
Adolph Ferreira
Anthony J. Medeiros
Wages Lost on Columbus Day in Bristol Plants
About $40 000 in wages were lost to Bristol and related plants on Columbus Day due to holiday closures under RT holiday law. Officials from U S Rubber Co Collins and Aikman Carr Mfg Bristol Mfg Corp and several others estimate the unpaid holiday cost and note most plants would have paid fines for work-day penalties if permits had not been available. Personnel managers report the figure reflects unpaid holidays across the industry with estimates from multiple plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Park
Minturn Farm
Wardwell Farm
Antil
Renda
Wardwell
Rerisim&ce
Bristol
U.S. Rubber Co
Collins and Aikman
Carr Mfg. Co
Bristol Mfg
U. S
Pat Rete
Try Ae Ly ‘Brutles Manufactal
Iran
Donald Lbilliger
Fragmentary Item Mentions Names At Event
Disjointed OCR fragment lists several individuals including Mrs and Mr names and a coffee mention, with unclear event context and roles. The readable parts reference a gathering or meeting with attendees but no definite action, date, or place.
Reserve enlistment drive urged by Captain Silva
Captain Silva urged enlistment in the Army Reserve saying the country needs a nucleus of trained men ready to be called into active duty. He stressed immediate action and the importance of growing reserve strength from the beginnings of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert
e-Army
Silva
Sand
Algere
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Shere
Dave Garroway
Garroway
France
Byrd
America
New York
PTA Group
Oscar Rishe
Ted Bry Rie
Wes Wiig
Elizabetl
Rishe
Frederick W. D. Martin
Ev Dumbian
Columbus
Hawk Patrol
Pioneer
Panther
Yanks
Whip-poor-wills
Raymond Walker
Reynold
Mary Alegria
Marion Bartlett
Mt. Hope Avenue
Salvatore Massano
Gooding Avenue
Frank L. Martin
Maisanos
Marguerite Gooding
Samuel Sherman
Antonio Sousa
Martin
John Gare
Wood Street
Adelaide Avenue
John Travers
State Street
Ascoli’s Service Inc
Hope and
Ames Streets
Aers Na Vnde
New England
Michael A. Tamburro
Rubbey
Honek Luan
Bet
Hepa Aed
Catliglie Badbor Guild
Onder Ot
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St. Mary's Bridge
R. L
Lars. Abe
Ais
Tieppmnin Bale Batiano
John van
Stu Jaune
B .W- W. Wall
Capt. Silva
Isks
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