Residential Division Drives Past Goal in Bristol Campaign
Frederick T. Goff reports the 1949 Red Feather drive in Bristol is near success with $2200 raised in the residential division out of a $2000 quota. Eleven of twelve zones exceed 1948 totals. the remaining zone should meet the mark soon. Overall drive aims for $16,887 but totals are incomplete. Mrs. Raymond S. Brightman announces her Educational Division workers led by James E. Sullivan and several assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Frederick T. Goff
Goff
Francis J. Murphy
Raymond S. Brightman
Educational Division
James E. Sullivan
E. Doris Bullock
Heélén
A. Condon
Joan E. Doyle
Mary Puniello
Beatrice Oliver
Bristol Boy Scout Bugle Drum Corps Honored at Testimonial
The Bristol Boy Scout Bugle Drum Corps known as The Corps of Champs received a testimonial dinner at the Kearney Post Home on Franklin Street marking the end of the 1949 season. The group claimed championships for the corps and 12 individuals, praised by manager George R. Fish. A rehearsal preceded the dinner and letters of congratulations were read from leaders including Frank Fojo. The women's and men's committees plan meetings to appoint officers and outline fall and winter activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Boy Scout
Orps
Champs
Kearney
George R. Fish
Scout Hall
Egista 3Oglia
Anager Fish
John
Cardon
Bristol
Rank Fojo
Kearney Post
No. 6
The
American Legion
William H. Buffum
Evereallar Tee
Raymond Sartini
Mary Garvin
William E. Head
Fred E. ‘Garvin
Jesse Perry
Frank Fojo
Anthony Silvia
Joseph, Motta
Bristol PTA hears on town school facilities and transport
Edward J. Fitzgerald, Bristol school superintendent, outlined problems with northern Bristol facilities and student transport at a Bristol Parent-Teacher Association meeting in Colt Memorial High School. He praised attendance officer Frederick W. Serbst. The program opened the year, and membership rose to over 200. next meeting is Nov 17 with open house for all elementary schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Bristol
Bristol Parent - Teacher Association
Colt Memorial High School
Frederick W. Serbst
PTA
Charles Newman
James S. Coles
Water Advisory Group Meets Over Metering and Wells Plan
The special advisory water commission led by R F Haffenreffer meets at the Anawan Club in Rehoboth with Bristol County Water Co officials and American Water Works Co representatives plus Bristol Warren Barrington town officials. John H Ware will present an engineering report on wells at Barrington as an extra county supply and discuss metering to equalize water charges. The session follows an August meeting noting Bristol County Water Co is not for sale and outlines a county survey for additional water supply.
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Special Advisory Water Commission
R. F. Haffenreffer
Bristol County Water Company
American Water Works Company
Bristol
Warrem
Barrington
Anawan Club
Rehoboth
John H. Ware
American Water Works
Warren
Dennis F. Bristow
Samuel D. Clark
Howard I. Martin
W. Allen Traver
Eugene E. Cochrane
Robert J. Conley
Lester A. Walling
John O Lawrence
Kearney Post Armistice Day Banquet Plans Set
The Armistice Day observance committee of Kearney Post No 6 American Legion met to plan the annual banquet on Nov 10 at 6 p m in the Legion Hall on Franklin street. A. A. Edmonds chaired with James Pierce and Robert Suzman as members and Pierce named toastmaster. Invitations will go to Luther R Beavers department commander and Miss Muriel G Ashton district commander. Memorial exercises for WWI dead will be observed and a speaking program is being arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney Post No. 6
American Legion
Legion Hall
Franklin Street
Kearney Post
A. A. Edmonds
James 7. Pierce
Robert B. Suzman
Luther R. Beavers
Muriel G. Ashton
Second District
Town backs strict enforcement of parking rules survey
A three member parking meter committee will propose a Bristol traffic survey at the Planning Board meeting. Independent engineer R J Jensen would conduct a $250 study detailing current parking, turnover, truck loading, double parking, off street spaces, and potential meter types and regulations. He will present findings in person and coordinate with Police Chief Ferrara and traffic officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony J. Ramos
Dr. Ramos
Trafffic
R. J. Jensen
Brooklyn
N. Y
Ramos
Bristol
Planning Board
Anthony J. Ferrara
Jensen
Four Days Of Trial Show Good Change On Hope St
Bristol police enforce parking rules on Hope street for a week under Dr. Samuel D. Clark. Early results show more space for drivers and less traffic confusion with immediate relief reported by several residents.
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Hope St
Hope Street
Parkers
Bristol
Samuel D. Clark
Clark
Cup Defenders Open House Preview at New Bristol Club
The Cup Defenders' Association invites the public to an open house at their new club house on 230 Wood Street tomorrow evening from 7 to 9. A parade by the Bristol Rangers Bugle and Drum Corps will lead the events, with refreshments to follow and a television set prize drawing for ticket holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cup Defenders’ Association
Wood Street
Thomas Majorano
Legegation
Soa
Lotelack
Maiorano
Charles Abate
Lasekes
Bristol residents back strict enforcement of traffic law
A telephone survey in Bristol finds over 25 townspeople support the one week trial enforcing traffic ordinances on Hope Street to improve parking. Residents like Rowland Stanley and Anne St Germain say laws should be enforced, while others urge repeal if wrong, and some propose buying nearby property for a public parking lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
The
Phoenix
Samuel.d. Clark
Palice Department
Hope Street
Clark
Pene “Sita
Ras Mir
Rowland I. Stanley
High St
West Point Visit Inspires Scenic Weekend Outing
Writer recalls a Sunday trip from Bristol along Route 6A to West Point, noting a stay at Hotel Thayer and visits to the Cadet Chapel and Roosevelt Library grounds. Highlights include the chapel organ’s vast size and a scenic drive along the Hudson to Hyde Park, with reflections on the trip’s leisurely pace and limited football practice access.
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Francis Connell
N. ¥. State
West Point
Danielson
Middletown
Danbury
Peekskill
Bear Mt. Bridge
Thayer
U. S
Bristol
N. Y. State
Sfunday
Hudson River
Albany
Hudson
St. Spot
Tombstone
Imostheke
Park
Newburgh
New Storm
West
Second Annual Bridge To Be Held By Bristol Women
Peggy Connors, ticket chairman, said 70 tables sold for the bridge to be held next Tuesday evening at the Hotel Belvedere. Mrs. Margaret Stone, general chairman, calls a final committee meeting this Sunday evening at Mrs. E. Hugh Holmes's home on State Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Connors
Bristol Democratic Women’s Club
Belvedere
Margaret Stone
E. Hugh Holmes
State Street
Resident complains about lack of parking enforcement notice
Ralph McCaw of 77 Union Street says he was ticketed but not warned about the parking enforcement start date. He urges clearer communication to residents. The remark appears in a local page six item noting resident reaction to policy rollout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph McCaw
Union St
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Fitzgerald
Judy Garland
Frank Morgan
Ray Bolger
Jack Haley
Three ‘Minnies
Pete Smith
Federal
Underworld
Audie Murphy
Thurs
Technicolor
Mark Stevens
Coleen Gray
Bud Abbott
Lou Costello
Nann Wynne
Leif Erickson
William Demarest
Lionel Atwill
Virginia Bruce
Robert Paige
County
Sihice
Tha
Mie
Colonial League
Guileras Field
North
Providence
Ambcla
Adarawscagy Sesseethony
Capucci
Carl Romano
al- Anthony Bisbano
Prospect St
Fred Asciola
William Ferriere
Felix Puniello
Benjamin Hazen
Wood St
Parklers
Anne St. Germain
Hope
Concetta Mascena
Prospect Sr
Thomas Balzano
Vernon Ave
Industrial Trust Co
Academy
Thomas G. Pansa
Congregational
Women’s Democratic Club
Degat
St.marys C.Y
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