YMCA in Bristol hosts diverse activities for youth and adults
The Bristol YMCA showcases a bustling schedule from 3:30 to 9:45 p.m. with programs across the front building and gym. It lists groups like Gra-Y, Jr Hi-Y, Hi-Y, Tri-noons, Phalanx, Outdoor Club, and Community Theater, plus weekly movies and open lob by activities. The facility offers basketball and baseball instruction, table games, and adult leagues, with special classes for beginners and reduced rates to encourage community participation. The organization emphasizes cooperation with local schools and other groups, highlighting its role as a democratic, community-centered hub.
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Fire Damages Second Floor Room at Wallace Home
A second floor store room fire at 932 Church Street in the George Wallace residence was likely caused by a forgotten candle. Mrs. Wallace noticed son Brian with a water pail as firefighters from the neighboring Canon Daniel K. Davis home arrived. The blaze destroyed clothing and prompted a multi- company response.
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Local YMCA club fire prompts leadership search
The Young Junipers 4 H Club faced a fall season start after a fire damaged their hall. Judy Robinson reported the incident and noted all occupants exited safely through the building’s sole entrance. William H Remieres owns the site. Cecilia Perry was elected president with Priscilla Usher secretary and Ann Cornell treasurer.
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Bunny Manchester
Canvassers Notice for Bristol October 26 1948 Meeting
Town Clerk announces final canvassers meeting of Bristol Town Council to canvass and correct voter lists in Memorial Building Chamber at 7 30 p m on Tuesday October 26 1948. Lists to be used for election held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1948. John W Church Town Clerk.
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John W. Church
Notice to keep for sale and sell beverages in Frex Rhode Island 1948
Notice is given that licenses to keep for sale and to sell beverages expire at midnight December 1 1948. Applications for licenses or renewals must be filed with the Town Clerk by 4 PM Monday November 1 1948. An advertising fee of $2.00 must accompany each application. By order of the Town Council John W Church Town Clerk.
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John W Church
Wampanoag Encampment Elects Officers for 1948 49
Wampanoag Encampment No 9 met in Odd Fellows Hall for continual elections Tuesday evening. Officers elected for the 1948 49 year included Gardiner West Chief Patriarch Angelo Perry High Priest Joseph Perry Jr Senior Warden John G Stewart P C P I Scribe Fred J Bartlett Treasurer Jesse P Sousa P C P Junior Warden.
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Girl Scout Troop Opens Fall Meeting in Bristol
Bristol’s Girl Scouts met recently in Scout House on High Street for the opening of the fall season. Mrs J Floyd Heustis presided and reported on the regional Girl Scout Conference held this summer at Swampscott Massachusetts. Attendees included Mrs Anthony Du Pont Mrs Norman Vermette and Mrs Earl Sturdevant. Hostesses were Mrs Nathaniel Gladding Jr Mrs Thomas Balzano and Mrs George Murray. Mrs Murray will assist as leader in the Goldenrod Troop.
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Norman Vermette
Earl Sturdevant
Nathaniel Gladding Jr
Thomas Balzano
George Murray
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