Wilton editor protests Bristol over overnight parking fine
Devere Allen of the No Frontier News Service writes to Bristol Rhode Island officials to challenge their anti parking ordinance enforcement. He cites being stranded on Prudence Island by a hurricane threat and a disabled boat as public emergencies that prevented timely removal of his car. He warns that fining out of state visitors for minor infractions without clear signage discourages visitors and questions the fairness of enforcement.
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Devere Allen
Nofrontier News Service
Wilton
Bristol
R. I
Rhode Island
Connecticut Citizens Volunteer Motor Patrol
Prudence Island
Boat Company
Sandy Point
Homestead
Svitnesses
Salute To Bristol Broadcast On WEAN September 8
Thousands of radio listeners will hear Bristol saluted on the Yankee Network program Spreading New England's Fame. The September 8 broadcast includes a message from J. Floyd Huestis and mentions Bristol industries ships Mount Hope Bridge and colonial houses. A parchment scroll will be presented signed by local merchants.
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Bristol
New England
Yankee
WEAN
J. Floyd Huestis
Bristols Fine Industries
Mount Hope Bridge
King Phillip
Billy Bean
Newport
Plans Made For Annual YMCA Drive In Bristol
Bristol YMCA boards set Sept 17 to 24 for the annual current expenses canvass. They will use the YMCA National Council Financial Service Bureau with Frank E. Wood of Holyoke as representative. The Board meets tonight to finalize drive leadership and staffing. Wesley Armstrong named sales manager for the drive.
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Bristol
Ymca National Council
Madison Ave
N. Y
YMCA
United States
Bristol Association
Financial Service Bureau
Frank E. Wood
Holyoke
Mass
Wood
Holyoke Rotary Board
University of Michigan
Wesley Armstrong
Officers Named For Bristol Willkie Club
Edmund S. Rex is appointed chairman of Bristol Willkie Club No 6 with Dr. Harold DeWolff and John H Tucker serving as secretary and treasurer. Bristol Willkie headquarters plans are pending and membership applications will be accepted once opened. Rex is a Harvard Law graduate, CPA and former naval aviator who worked for the Republican National Committee in 1936.
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Edmund S. Rex
Bristol
Rex
Harvard Law School
Republican National Committee
Army Captain Speaks At Rotary Club Meeting
Capt. Marshall Littlefield of the Field Artillery, U S A, told Rotary Club members that strong national defence is essential to peace. He warned civilization in Europe is fragile and the United States must prepare to deter aggression, noting sacrifices now are small compared with possible future costs. He urged learning from Europe's experience that what is worth living for is worth dying for.
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Rotary Club
Marshall Littlefield
Field Artillery
Europe
Littlefield
France
Countryside Garden Club Set To Meet Friday Evening
The Countryside Garden Club will hold a postponed meeting on August 23 at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. William H Burke, 102 State Street. The session includes a business meeting and a discussion on propagating the Constance Spry sunflower. members should bring sunflower specimens grown from seed.
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the Countryside Garden Club
William H .Burke
State Street
Council Defers Action On New Traffic Ordinances
Long council session discusses enforcement rules and exemptions for emergency and fire department vehicles. Officials seek curb measures on Shaw's Lane, address double parking, and consider relief worker transfers and dog licenses as residents protest and demand clarity.
Rockwell to Head Building Appraisal Committee
Town Council heard President Huestis announce Charles B. Rockwell will chair a three person committee to appraise buildings owned by the U S Rubber Company and occupied by small plants. The panel will seek a feasible purchase price and study financing options if negotiations advance.
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Marshall
J. Floyd Huestis
Charles B. Rockwell
U. S. Rubber Company
Rockwell
Huestis
Ever Ready Fires Win Third Twilight League Title
The Ever Ready fire company clinched the 1940 Twilight League championship by beating Collins and Aikman 7 to 4 in the final. John Harding pitched effectively for the victors as Ted Almon led with three hits. The season ends with plans for a Little World Series versus Warren and a five inning darkness stoppage left the final score 2-2.
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Ever Readys
Ever Ready Fire Company
Collins and Aikman
Mill
John
Dick) Harding
Bristol
Foxy” Marshall
Foxy
Ted Almon
Warren
Marty Biancuzzo
John Hartding
Danny Vargas
Oscar Herzig
Spaghetti” del Piano
Chet” Massa
Jack Almon
Joseph Aguiar
Arnie Dryer
Diggie”’ Romano
Joe Parisi
Pat Raiola
Lefty
Cabral
Louis Sylvia
Harvey Gladge
Chappie
Oliver
Poor Chinese Boy Scout Turns 13 Peso Gift Into Relief for Orphans
A Manila based tale follows To Heng Kiaw who saved 13 pesos over two years to buy bread for Chinese relief. The funds grew to over 1500 dollars after a charity bread drive, funded by five centavo rolls, and were sent to China for relief. Mrs. Henry Ford later funded a bicycle for the boy, whose rental proceeds then aided war refugees.
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China
Far
Northwest
Heng Kiaw
Manila
Pacific
Henry Ford
New York City
Iaj
Heng-Kiantain
Kia
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Hurricane) Hall
Island Paradise
Victor McLaglen
Ann Dvorak
Helen Mack
Lola Lane
Weaver Brothers
Elyiry
Grand Ole Opry
Lois Ranson
Allan Lane
Henry Kolker
Merle Oberon Ian
Prontier Love
Chester Morris
Anita Louises
Back Jones
WA Mecnamee
Bristol Willkie Club
Countryside Garden Club
James Velleca
A J Ferrara
Fred Guevremont
Moses Moore
Frank Lewis
Fire Department
Guevremont
Donat J. Gladue
Ferrara
Edward J. Ryan
Shaw’s
Bisbane
Dunbar and Howe
Shaw’s Lane
Usher Street
Edmonds
Seth Paull Company
Burnside Memorial Building
Staples Coal Company
M. P. Machado
C. B. Rockwell
Bidg. Appraisal Committee
Shis Wdc
China Relief Station
Philippines
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