Rhode Island Civil Service Announces Examinations
The Rhode Island Department of Civil Service announced competitive and promotion examinations for four classes of positions. Applications must be returned to Room 245 State Office Buildings Providence by October 29, 1948. Salaries range from 1800 to 4080 dollars with titles including Chief Motor Vehicle Investigator and Teller.
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Moving Sale Offers Half Price On Lamps And Bric a Brac
Numerous lamps and glass bric a brac offered at half price and many items below cost as the moving sale proceeds toward October 31. Do not miss this opportunity to shop bargains before the move.
First Bristol Troop Plans Halloween Frolic
The First Bristol Troop completed plans for its annual Halloween Frolic at Scout Hall after a 7:30 p.m. meeting. The event was organized with input from both junior and senior staff, and plans were also reviewed for an evening search.
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Community group schedules fall events in Mt Carmel area
Altar Society and Our Lady at Mt Carmel announce Oct 21 bridge and food sale at K of C Hall. Oct 22 harvest hop by St Marys Social Club in the auditorium. Cub Scout Pack plans a rummage sale Oct 22 and discusses attendance and a fourth annual Narragansett Council event at East Providence High School Oct 23. Also Halloween plans and Falls Roundup of Cubs.
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Bristol Historical Society hears study on Early Bristol Settlers housing
Bristol Rhode Island residents gather at Holmes House to discuss a housing poll based on returns from the Bristol settlers study. Archdeacon Anthony R. Par leads the session with updates from veterans groups and anticipates memorial fund commendations related to the World War II Memorial Fund.
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Bristol Canvassers Meet To Finalize Voter Lists
The Bristol Town Council acting as Board of Canvassers will hold a final canvass in the Memorial Building on Tuesday October 26 1948 at 7 39 pm to correct voter lists to be used at the November 1948 election. John W Church Town Clerk announces the session.
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Dreadnaught Station Floor Bid Notice
Sealed bids for a new concrete floor at Dreadnaught Station Bristol R I will be received by the Board of Fire Engineers until 8 PM November 1 1948. Plans and specs are available from the Clerk of the Board. Bids must be sealed and marked Dreadnaught Station Floor. The Board may reject any or all bids in the town's best interest.
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What We Have Done to Meet Rhode Island's Needs
Postwar efforts in Rhode Island expanded telephone service. Over 8,000 residents requested new lines, with 4,800 orders remaining. The state saw 159000 miles of wire installed, 10200 poles erected, and major building upgrades including a Pawtucket facility. The project created hundreds of local jobs and boosted annual wages and purchasing power by millions.
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Telephone Rates Rise in Rhode Island Keep Service Vital
The Rhode Island Telephone Company argues that current rates, fixed 10 percent above prewar levels, lag behind surging costs and inflation. Despite partial relief, operations do not cover fixed interest charges, forcing heavy borrowing and deep debt, necessitating a further rate increase to maintain adequate service.
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Rhode Island Public Utility Hearing Board
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