Herreshoff yacht Consuelo sinks after collision during Chesapeake crossing
The motor-sailor Consuelo, owned by Sidney Herreshoff, sank after a collision with the American Builder as it passed the Chesapeake Delaware Canal en route to Florida. Herreshoff and two passengers escaped in a dinghy. salvage crews work to raise the sunken vessel and recover belongings. Coast Guard investigation underway.
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Coneo
Sidney Herreshoff
Chesepeake
Delaware Cave
Florida
Herveshoff
Sue
Farleigh
Raady
Coast Guard
Herreshoffs
Old Stone House to be preserved in Bristol
The Old Stone House at 270 Thames Street built in 1817 will be renovated and kept intact by Federal Properties led by Raymond DeLeo. The company plans to use the area for a new post office complex, leasing space to the government, while crediting local efforts by Mrs. Marie Bearth and architect P Fi Mgepes for preserving the historic structure.
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DeLeo
Thames St
March of Progress
Raymond DeLeo
Federal Properties, Inc
Federal
Hope
Thames Sts
Post Office Department
Marie ,Bearth
Newport
Masaleo
P. F. iMgepes
Millaly
Ansociates
Providence
Bristol
Sturges
Governor Notte Holds Grass Roots Court in Bristol Visit
Governor John A Notte Jr visited Bristol to hear citizens personal suggestions and problems regarding local and state government. The two hour session at Town Hall was followed by a stop at Premier Thread Co and the Phoenix Times Publishing Co where he received the National Newspaper Week proclamation and viewed older local sports and production details.
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John A Notte, Jr
Bristol
Anthony A. Giannini
Robert S Killian
Notte
Anthony J. Dennis, Jr
Mbsic
Premier Thread Co
Lomwick
Harry
John Mahoney
Gov. Notte
Phoenix Times Publishing Company
Roswell S Bosworth
The
Phoenix
LaFazia
Biancatero
Menard
Marshall
Smusz
Greenwood
Bull
Ethier
John A Maciel
the Phoenix
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Herreshoff
Hertesheff
Consuelo
Gane Lelinet
James St
Raymond DeLee
Picea
John J. Sylvia
National Newspaper Week
John Maciel
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