Lava barrier proposal for Hilo amid Hawaii eruptions
Rhode Island readers ponder coastal barriers as Hawaii considers a lava break wall to shield Hilo from eruptive lava. The 1942 near miss, 1881 close call, and 1961 forecasts frame local push for a break-lava barrier protecting the port city and farms on the Big Island. The eruption added about 120 million cubic yards to Hawaii.
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Rhode Island
Narragansett Bay
Hawaii
Hilo
Hilo Bay
Big Island
Creek Filling Halted By State Order
The State Division of Rivers and Harbors ordered Anthony S. Thomas to stop filling Silver Creek south of a new filling station. No permit exists to alter tidal waters and threaten flooding, with potential removal of completed fill if risks are confirmed. A severe August 10, 1954 flood along Creek borders blocked Hope Street after heavy rain.
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State Division of Rivers and Harbors
Anthony S. Thomas
Silver Creek
Thomas
Hnry Ise
Division
Hope Street
Harbor Hearing Postponed Over Rockwell Park Dock Plan
A Supreme Court postpones a taxpayer equity suit over Rockwell Park harbor project funds and the Major Development Commission. The $20,000 plan includes a wooden dock, boat tie ups, a launching ramp, and increased parking. Proceedings may resume before boating season. timing hinges on attorney Lucien Capone’s schedule and state Home Rule Amendment issues.
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U. S
Capone
Rockwell Park
Fay
Old Will Hail New Tonight At BTA Armory
The Bristol Train of Artillery hosts a dinner at 6 30 at the armory on State street to honor Lieut L N Liggett USA commanding officer of the Nike battery. Col Philip Bodell notes the BTA’s historic lineage and welcomes Liggett to Bristol with invited guests including Town Council President Joseph F Bruno and Postmaster Daniel W Coggeshall. The meeting aims to boost BTA membership and features a toastmaster and arrangements committee led by Lt Col William I Baker III and Col Bodell.
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Bristol
Daniel W. Coggeshall
Frank Martin
William I. Baker III
Mervyn E. Clay
Bodell
Remembering Byfield School and its devoted teachers
Marion Shirley Cole recalls her Bristol High School days on Church and High Streets, praising five classmates including four girls and one boy. She honors teachers Ina Warren Lillian Munro Anna Manchester and principals Gamwell Whipple DeVoe and John Lee Chapman for shaping character, democracy, and lifelong learning.
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Byfield School
Church and
High Streets
Bristol
Ina P. Warren
Irving H. Gamwell
Clifford Whipple
Providence
Walter DeVoe
John Lee Chapman
Marion Shirley Cole
Brown University
Lincoln School
R. I
Community Fund canvass nears goal in town drive
John A Carre, chairman of the residential division, reported $2,215 raised toward the $22,000 Community Fund goal. Over 70 percent of homes were canvassed by 200 volunteers, with Sunday returns about $250 above last year. Campaign continues through week and aims to wrap up by month end at Reynolds School.
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John A Carre
Carre
Reynolds School
Frederick E. Garvin
Albert Battcher
Anthony E. Agatielio
Alfred E. Newton
Bids Opened for State Pier Work at Armory Site
Seaboard Construction Co won the dock work bid at 5400 for fender piles on three sides of the granite wharf as the first phase of converting the National Guard property to a public pier. Narragansett Improvement Co led the paving bid at 2525 for the wharf surface. Harbor Construction and Call Construction followed. Bids opened by Joseph L. Byron. contracts to be awarded after review. The project aims for winter use by shellfish power dredging fleet with new operating grounds.
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The
Seaboard Construction Co
State Armory
National Guard
State Division of Fish and Game
Seaboard
Harbor Construction Co
Narragansett Improvement Co
Callan Construction Co
Joseph L. Byron
Christmas Sale At St Elizabeth's Church
The public is invited to a press Christmas sale this week in the Audi torium at St Elizabeth's Church. The sale runs tomorrow through Saturday with hours 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday to Friday and 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Miss Mary Oliver chairs the event assisted by Miss Julia Costa. A church food sale will occur next Sunday morning between Masses. The parish ladies sponsor the event.
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St. Elizabeth's Church
Mary Oliver
Julia Costa
Civilian Army Aide To Study Zoning Complaints on 16 Homes
The Town Council voted to refer the Nike site housing proposals to civilian aide Harry H. Burton after objectors urged zoning law compliance. Neighbors on De Wolf avenue pressed for temporary repairs and funding for permanent improvements, while other notices were referred to appropriate committees and commissions.
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Nike
Harry H. Burton
Army
Rhode Island
Joseph F. Bruno
Burton
Dudley A. Willams
South Bristol
Mary W F. Howe
Clara Dew. Herreshoff
Zoning Board
US Army
Bruno
Sidg
Ney F. Kullberg
Beach Terrace
Town Clerk John Church Pensioned by Council
John W. Church town clerk for 37 years was placed on the town pension roll by the Town Council at his request. Council president Joseph F. Bruno lauded his faithful service as the new clerk will assume duties. Also pensioned was deputy town clerk Marion C. Sullivan after 35 years of service.
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John W. Church
Council
Churthy
Rollie
Marion C. Sullivan
Health Officer Plea To Codify Town Health Ordinances
Dr. C Paul Bruno town health officer asks council to codify town ordinances arguing the current "hunt and peck" system wastes time and risks health standards. Council takes the request under study. codification last done in 1917 with many ordinances since adopted to improve health laws and progress. He urges a unified code to modernize and enforce sensible health regulations.
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C. Paul Bruno
Bruno
Bris
Digeon Hole
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Curtis Kamai
Public Works Department
Nature Magazine
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Madame Pele
Pele
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Kalapana
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Soren i
State Pier
William Rego
Te Police Department
John Church
Rae Esse
Terra Farm
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