First Aid Course to Begin November 7 in Bristol
The Bristol Branch of the American Red Cross announces a five week first aid course. Sponsored by Vincent M. Securo the course starts Tuesday November 7 with two hour sessions each Tuesday at Colt Memorial High School. Open to all interested and industrial personnel may receive certificates upon completion. For more information contact Mr Securo.
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Bristol
American Red Cross
Vincent M. Securo
Colt Memorial High School
Pough
Secure
Community Fund Drive progress reports mixed results
Nathan Eisenstadt reported the campaign had raised 11 400 dollars, 48 percent of the 23 650 dollar goal, with divisions including residential led by Jes Newman and business led by E Goulart. Captains and workers aim to reach 3 850 in their division, while organizers stress donating to all six agencies supported by the drive. The Community Fund drive continues through November 12 with a townwide effort and a committee meeting set at the YMCA.
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Nathan Eisenstadt
Jes Newman
Red Feather
New
Ph E Goulart
Jose Botelho
Irman Eisenstadt
Wenstadt
Mandeyee
Testimonial Dinner for Francis N Perry New St Director
John L. Rego will serve as toastmaster at a testimonial dinner for Francis N Perry, his successor as director. The event is set for Sunday Nov 19 at the White Coach Restaurant with Frank J Mise randino as chair and a committee including Joseph F Pannone Anthony Campagna Richard J Sylvia Ralph H Lavers Manuel A Sousa Anthony J Bruno and Al Morra. Tickets are available from committee members.
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John L. Rego
Department of Agriculture and Conservation
Francis N Perry
White Coach
Joseph F. Pannone
Anthony T. Campagna
Richard J. Sylvia
Ralph H. Lavers
Manuel A. Sousa
Anthony J. Bruno
al Morra
Campagna Named Bristol Kaiser Aluminum Plant Controller
Thomas Campagna is appointed plant controller of the Kaiser Aluminum Bristol plant in an announcement by J DG Murphy Bristol operations manager. A Brown University graduate he joined the local plant in 1942 and has been assistant controller since 1957. His father Antonio Campagna worked in the plant 33 years before retiring.
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Thomas Campagna
Bristol
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp
J DG Murphy
Brown University
Mr Campagna
Antonio Campagna
Rate Increase Announced by Bristol Nursing Association
The Bristol District Nursing Association announced a rate increase effective November 1. House visits will cost $2 and office visits $1.25. The association relies on the Bristol Community Fund and town appropriations, and this is the first rate rise in many years due to higher medical supply costs and to align with Bristol area rates.
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Bristol District Nursing Association
B.D.N.A
Bristol Community Fund
Bristol
Council Gets Good News on State of Town Debt
Town Treasurer Reynolds G Northup reported Bristol has a very low indebtedness ratio. Last year 113,875.40 paid on bonds and notes, 45,000 added, total outstanding 584,700 against taxable valuation 49,186,465 as of Dec 31 1959. Revenue from overlooked accounts 22,354.55 helped cut the 1960 61 operating deficit to 1,393.32, a drop from 13,077.87 prior year and 50,877.99 in 1958 59. Council also extended Dixon Corp lease option to April 1 1962 with fee 250. Zoning Board changes approved. Other motions include buying 20 shares Bristol County Water for Davis Wilson Account and appointing local ration committee officers. New special constable Fred Green. DeFelice Florists authorized to install a 2,000 gallon fuel oil tank. Further action on a pending request.
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Northup
Rockwell Dock
Gallagher
Dixon Corporation
Minturn
Francis N Perry
Zoning Board of Review
Vincent Fasano
John P Ligeiro
Bristol County Water Company
Davis Wilson
T Morton Curry
R. S. Economic Stabilization Committee
Alfred J Green
DeFelice Florists
Fastest Gun Contestants To Be on Stage
Anthony R Berretto Raymond Faria and Paul Murphy are the three candidates in the Fastest Gun contest to appear on stage in The Follies of 761 next week on Nov 2 3 and 4. The contest runs with the Follies with a $50 Savings Bond prize to be awarded by the Jr Women's Club and the Bristol Jaycees. Voting costs a penny per ballot and is active townwide. One contestant Mr Murphy plans a parade to boost his campaign. Ballot boxes are moved between locations to aid voters.
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Patrieta ‘Andersen
Dick Archer
Esther
Albert Natini
Jr. Women’s Club
Bristol Jaycens
Anthony R. Berretto
Raymond Faria
Paul Murphy
Bristol Jaycees
Murphy
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Augie Almeida
Colt
Cumberland
Guiteras Field
Ray Alegria
Almeida
Beulah
Francis N. Perry
New St
Frank J. Miserandino
Nursing Ass‘n
Reynolds G Northup
Wood St
Anthony R. Berbetto
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