Hist Society Hears Of Refinery Opposition
At its fall meeting the Bristol Historical Society heard George Williams of the Narragansett Bay Homeowners Association defend positive action for regional development and oppose the Commerce Oil refinery project at Jamestown. He noted international interest and a Boston federal court appeal impacting legal history. A preface resolution urged Bristol Town Council to enact Historic Zoning principles.
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Bristol Historical Society
George Williams
Williams
Bristol County
Commerce Oil Company
Jamestown
Boston
Great Britain
Africa
Bristol Town Council
Bristol
Fifteen S Boats Race for Pardee Memorial Trophy
Milt Ernstoff of Providence won the Frank Pardee Memorial Trophy race, held with fifteen Herreshoff S boats sailing from Prudence Island to Bristol Harbor. The event honored Frank Pardee and supported by Mrs Alice De Wolf Pardee, with the Bristol Yacht Club housing the perpetual cup. Several boats grounded to ride current but freed themselves. finish came seconds ahead of a close rival. The prize includes a permanent award and a recent civic harmony note with Historic Zoning commissions.
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Herreshoff “S
Frank Pardee
Alice de Wolf Pardee
Prudence Island
Portsmouth
Bristol Harbor
Milt Ernstoff
Providence
Bristol Yacht Club
Colt Football Schedule Bristol Senior Oct. 24 Open
Bristol senior football schedule lists October 24 open and games against Berrliville Greenwich Warren Rev. and EZ with possible times and venues.
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Colt
Bristol
Berrliville
Greenwich
Warren
Attempts To Rezone Resumed In Bristol Plans
The Bristol Planning Board and Zoning Board, aided by the RI Development Council, agree to pursue zoning revision through cooperation. Secretary Manuel Prenda distributed shared blueprints, with a joint meeting planned for October 8 to discuss state zoning regulations and a phased outline from introduction to final date. The move follows a March warning by Ralph H. Lavers that the revised zoning map was beyond repair after months of revisions to the old map and ordinance.
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RI Development Council
Bristol Planning Board
Zoning Board
R. I. Development Council
Manuel Prenda
Planning Board
Bristol Teachers Reorganize and Rename BEA
At a Bristol meeting in Colt Auditorium the Bristol Teachers Association voted to rename as the Bristol Education Association. Edward P Travers, president, outlined goals of advancing professional practices, ongoing improvement, and a representative board from each school plus officers to guide year ahead. A new Ann Scanlon Memorial Library Committee of five appointed by the president will maintain the library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Teachers Association
Bristol Education Association
Vincent Butera
Guiteras School
John R. Ruggiero
Reynolds School
Emily C Garvin
Walley School
Anthony Berretto
Joseph King
Oliver School
George Hunter
Judith E. Franklin
Colt Auditorium
Edward P Travers
Travers
Ann Scanlon
Bristol Garden Club Wins Prizes At Rhode Island Show
Bristol Garden Club members win several awards in artistic and horticultural divisions at the four day Rhode Island flower show held at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet. The National Council of Garden Clubs awarded the federation a gold ribbon as the top garden club in 1968. Mrs Griswold Boynton won the artistic class for a hall table display.
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Bristol Garden Club
Rhode Islanders
R. I Federation of Garden Clube
Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet
Federation
National Council of Garden Club
Garden Club
C Griswold Boynton
Opening of Dorie Club Bowling League
The Dorie Club Bowling League opens on Thursday October 1 at 8 30 p.m. at Dudek's Bowling Lanes. It is the fifth year for the league with about eight substitutes. Members unable to attend should contact their captain or call CL 3-53880.
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Dorie Club
Dudek
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank L. Martin
Society
Henry L. Sanford
House Committee
Roy Allen
Earl Mathewson
Calbraith B. Perry
Edward J Newbold
Perry
Herbert Spink
St Andrew's School
Guy Suullivan
Walter B. Thompson
John H. Tuplin
Ella F. Miller
Frederick H. Young
Claudia Dew. Rice
Gladys Graswell
Highway Department
Broad Common
Ralph H. Lavers
Zoning Board of Review
BEA
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