Bristol BRanch opens new I T C building on Hope Street
The Bristol Branch of the Industrial Trust Company opens its Colonial designed building at 601 Hope Street for public inspection. The brick and interior reflect careful planning, aiming to serve Bristol residents with convenient banking and a sense of town pride. The piece notes the coincidence with Rockwell School’s opening and hints at future civic projects.
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Bristol
Industrial Trust Company
Hope Street
Andrews Memorial School
New Rockwell School
Post Office
Court Session Hearing Notice at Probate Court Room
The Court will be in session at the Probate Court Room in Hatel for a hearing at 10 oclock. The schedule is specified in notices below as required and August 3 is noted. John W. Church is the clerk.
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Hatel
Sealed Bids Sought for Dreadnaught Fire Station Paint
Bristol Rhode Island Board of Fire Engineers invites sealed bids for painting all exterior woodwork at Dreadnaught Fire Station. Bids due September 28 1951 at the office of the Board at High and Church streets. Bids marked Dreadnaught Station. The board may reject any bid for the town's best interest.
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Board of Fire Engineers
High and
Church Streets
Bristol
Fire Dept
Public Hearing Notice From Bristol Planning Board
Public hearing announced by the Bristol Planning Board to consider a matter in the council chambers at Bayview Avenue and a nearby corner. Interested parties are urged to attend and follow the board's orders as outlined by Secretary Smith. Dated September 5 11 and 18.
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Coun Chambers
Rial Co
Vereinio
Erite W
Com Avenue
Sna
Bayview Avenue
Co. Smith
Daughters of Isabella Meet as Fire Hall Guests
Local notices report Daughters of Isabella meeting in K of C Hall at 8 PM. Fire Chief invites all four fire companies to plan a veteran firefighters association next Thursday at Dreadnaught Hall. Other items note a Bristol county farm talk and a new AAA Driver Training car for Warren High.
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Daughters of Isabella
K. of C. Hall
Norman J. Servant
Dreadnaught Hall
Warren
Bristol County Agricultural Mobilization Committe
Department of Agriculture
Asselin Chevrolet
Bristol
Marriage Licenses Issued In September and August
September 4 licenses issued to William J Rinaldi and Helen Veronica Gibson at 32 Congregational Street and 184 Glenwood Avenue Pawtucket plus Joseph Mello Sousa and Eveline Grace Favreau at 168 Mount Hope Avenue USAF and 137 Mount Hope Avenue and Joseph Francis and Theresa Amaral at 137 Metacom Avenue and 22 Better Street West Warwick. August 31 licenses issued to William Anthony Moreno of 40 Cottage Street and Irene Silvia of 14 Baker Street.
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William J. Rinaldi
Congregational Street
Helen Veronica Gibson
Glenwood Avenue
Pawtucket
Joseph Mello Sousa
Mount Hope Avenue
USAF
Eveline Grace Favreau
Joseph Francis
Metacom Avenue
Theresa Amaral
Better Street
West Warwick
William Anthony Moreno
Cottage Street
Irene Silvia
Baker Street
Bristol Woman's Club Opens 1951 52 Season With Music
The Bristol Women's Club starts its 1951 52 season Monday at 8 pm at Guiteras House with Music and Solo Theatre. President Mrs Howard L House leads hospitality and invites members guests and potential new members to attend the opening program featuring harpist Miss Mary Freeman and dramatic reader Mrs Elizabeth Cook Myrick.
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Bristol Women’s Club
Guiteras House
Howard L. House
Mary Freeman
Elizabeth Cook Myrick
Bryant College
Myrick
Miss Freeman
New York
Monday Morning Musical Club
Clef Society of
East Greenwich
Basketball Film Free Showing For Schools
A 22 minute black and white film titled Basketball Fundamentals, made by United States Rubber Company with the Minneapolis Lakers, is now available at no cost for showing to high schools junior high schools and other sports groups. The film features the Lakers who have been world champions for three years running and offers basketball fundamentals for instructional use.
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United States Rubber Company
Minneapoli Lakers
National Basketball Association
Minneapolis
St Marys Bridge and Canasta Party and Concert at Church
On Sept 20 Thursday the St Marys annual bridge and canasta party at Midway House. Sept 21 Friday a Pops concert at First Congregational Church with the Women’s Guild in the DeWolf Memorial Room.
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St. Mary’s
Midway House
First Congregational Church
Women's Guild
DeWolf
Lakers Demonstrate Fundamental Plays In New Training Film
The Lakers showcase cost pass bounce pass one hand overhead base ball pass and two on two defensive drills with George Mikan and Jim Pollard performing lay up pivot and figure eight shots. Marty Glickman provides commentary as the film covers team plays, man to man defense, and special shot setups. Available free via Keds Sports Department U S Rubber Co Rockefeller Center New York.
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Lakers
George Mikan
Jim Pollard
Pollard
Marty Glickman
Keds
U. S Rubber Co
Rockefeller Center
New York
To Young Aviators He Won His Wings
A 1951 verse salutes young aviators, with lines of hope and danger as mountains warn and winds challenge pilots earning their wings and chasing medals. The poem closes with praise to all flyers and a nod to Sally P Haven.
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Sally P Haven
End of Season Garden Tactics and Soil Care Tips
The article outlines using cover crops like rye to prevent erosion and recycle nutrients, sowing between rows, and mulching strategies for strawberries and raspberries. It discusses compost piles, leaf and garden refuse layering, manure use, and cold frame preparation to maximize spring planting value.
Missing Boat Rewards Notice Near Mt Hope Shore
Public notice lists rewards for locating a 10 ft skiff named Moosjoos and an oar missing near Mt Hope shore. Contact Sarah Martin and Vicinity at Byfeld and Hope for recovery. Reward offered by Br. 1-0810 and Br. 1-0287-1.
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Qeek
Byfeld and
Hope Epi. Eope
UW White
Moosjoos
Mt. Hope
Shore
Sarah Martin
Bristol Tax Books sought for 1931 to 1943 inclusive
A resident seeks copies of the Bristol Tax Book covering 1931 through 1943. The writer asks anyone who has these books to kindly bring them to the office and requests assistance in obtaining duplicates.
Bristol Road Building Program Notice to Contractors
Town of Bristol Rhode Island invites bids for a road building program with specifications available at the Department of Public Works on Mt Hoge Avenue. Bids due by 4 PM Thursday September 20 1951. Town reserves right to reject any or all bids or to make awards in best interest. Town Clerk Twn Clerk. 8/31 &/T 14
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Bristol
R. I
Department of Public Works
Mt. Hoge Ave
Tohn W
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Bristol Phoenix
Bristol Phoenix Publishing CO
Bradford Street
Roswell S. Bosworth
A. D. J. Dparcangelo
R. L
State OF
Rhode Island
Probate Court OF the Town OF
John W. Church
Dreadnaught
Charles E. Luther, Jr
Bristol Planning Board
Harry I. Young, Sr
Union Street
Philadelphia
Harry Il, Jr
San Diego
Calif
Russell P Cole
Charles Cole
Panama
Cuba
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy
Jolly Club
Rego Farm
Antone Cabral
New Bedford
Jeannette Pivin
Oscar Pivin
Jean Vermette
Our Lady of the Cenacle
Newport
Edmund J Hogan
Fairfield University
Fairfield, Ct
Thomas H Campbell
Central Congregational Church
Providence
Frederick F Driftmier
Marylouise Murgo
Antonio Murgo
Miami
Fla
Seneca
S. C
Elizabeth City
N. C
Bill Vaughn
John N. Taplin
Bristol Highlands
Deborah
Matapoisset
Mass
Randall Road
That Town
Eleanor R. Lemaire
Hillside Road
Simsbury
Boston University
Sergeant College of Physical Education
Nahuel B. Cunard
Second ‘Street
Nancy
Truesdale Hospital
Fall River
John K. Fetherston
F. C
S. N
W. QO. Fetherston
Mediterranean
Caribbean
Womens Club
Isee E
Time Credit
Federal Res
Industrial Trust
Twdeone
Everybodys Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Hope St
Phoenix
Wheeler Ave
FORD
LI Eres Ave
Bristol Narrows
Gamston
Admiral
Stude
Tuplin
Thames
Tuplin’s Gerage
Aisa Penng Po
Byfield St
High Street
Tee
Wood Street
Sebastian Canizzaro
Bath
Tel
Philip Jud
Union
Hub Furniture Co
Main Street
Robert L. Jackson
Bristol Warren Bristol
M. Albert Emery
Mt. Hope Avenue
Amiatal
John Trancis
John E. Merella
Winecombe
Robeson & Fab River
Anderson
Orlando J Fasten
Ees
L. Watson
Saiclant Weible Insurance
Sas
Peropite
Bourn Stde
DuPont
John W Church
Bristol Motors
Lincoln- Mercury
Woonsocket
Hamlet ‘Ave
Norman R. Gravin
Ford Motor Co
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