Excursion to Newport by Hydraulions Fire Company
A Bristol Fall River-Bristol excursion to Newport featured the Hydraulic Engine and Hose Company with the Bristol Cornet Band. About four hundred joined the trip, traveling on the Canonicus and meeting Hercules No. 7 and Newport firemen on arrival. Fare was 50 cents, and a street parade greeted them home. Local governor was invited but unavailable.
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Canonicus
Bristol
Newport
Hercules
Bristol Cornet
Bristol Cornet Band
Hydraulic Engine ‘and Hose Company
Hydraulion
Hydraulons
King Philip Steam
King Philip
Fall River
Bourn
The
Phoenix
Hercules No. 7
Hydraulions
Dan
Oth
Republicans mull secretary post as resignations stir party
GOP leaders discussed a potential bid for the secretary’s job amid resignations. Hevagy showed interest, while Cabral and Marshall’s run status remained unclear. Ralph R. Bernardo resigned, joining federal service, and committee officials retained Bernardo’s replacement dispute. A $10 Community Fund donation and Da Ponte’s stance on the south shore expressway were endorsed.
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Cabral
Henry Alfred
GOP
Ralph R. Bernardo
Anthony DaPonte
Washington-Mt. Hope Bridge
John R. Bernardo
Helen Coggeshall
Bernardo
Colt to Meet N Kingstown Tomorrow at Guiteras Field
Colt elev en opens its league campaign tomorrow at Guiteras Field at 2 p m against North Kingstown directed by Bristol native Frank Murgo. The Bristolians, after two prior losses, seek a first win as North Kingstown arrives after a 19 6 season opener loss to East Greenwich.
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Colt
N. Kingstown
Guiteras
Ralph Nash
Colt Eleven
Guiteras Field
North Kingstown
Bristol
Frank Murgo
Atone
North
East Greenwich
Colt Lages To LaSalle 12-0 In Round Robin
Colt Lages to LaSalle 12 0 in the annual Round Robin for the R I Interscholastic League Injury Fund Colt a Class C school lost to Class A LaSalle Academy Providence 12 0 at City Stadium Providence LaSalle scored early after Colt fumbled on the first play and Bull Poland plunged from the three Nastri injured after six minutes rushed 24 yards Rollins and Byron connected for a 19 yard score Nastri 30 yards in three carries for Colt and Guard Ronnie Formisano stood out on defense
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Bristolians
Rogers
LaSalle Academy
Colt Lages
LaSalle
R. I. Interscholastic League
Colt
LaSalle Academy of
Providence
City Stadium
Tony Nastri
Maroons
Terry Byron
John Rollins
Rollins
Poland
Nastri
Ronnie Formisano
Obituary Roland J. Martelly Dies at 54
Roland J. Martelly a native of this town and former building contractor died Thursday at his home 588 Gardner's Neck Road Swansea He was 54 funeral set for Sunday at 2 p m at O J Lanou Funeral Home State street
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Roland J. Martelly
Gardner’s Neck Road
Swansea
O. J. Lanoue
State Street
Local Man Martelly Remembered in Bristol Area
Born January 23, 1901 in this town to Peter and Emma Vermette Martelly, he worked with his father in Bristol contracting, later moved to Warren and his final residence. A Bristol Lions Club member, he is survived by wife Aldene Hogue Martelly, son Roland Jr. of Swansea, daughter Mrs Oliver Lessard Jr. of Warren, and four grandchildren.
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Peter and
Emma (Vermette) Martelly
Bristol
Warren
Aldene (Hogue) Martelly
Roland, Jr
Swansea
Oliver Lessard, Jr
Hopeworth Ads Plans: Rego Promises Improved Road Finish
William A. Rego told the Planning Board at their first post spring meeting that he is building roads on the Hopeworth plat with a crushed stone finish instead of sand, claiming a better adherence to specifications. The board moved to contact Reynolds G. Northup, Highway Surveyor, for official approval of the road standards.
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William A. Rego
Hopeworth
Reynolds G. Northup
Bridge project discussion and finance demands
The board directed a public meeting on October 27 to discuss Bridge avenue and required a performance bond of 5000 dollars. Rego stated construction costs would total 1500 dollars with an additional 1500 for water. In other business, Seraphine DaPonte’s drawing for two lots on Juniper Lane was returned for corrections.
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Rego
Seraphine DaPonte
Juniper Lane
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Nash
Elias Abilhiera
George Mello
Herculano Falco
John Ferri
Joe Murgo
Henry Serbst
Lou Sansone
Bob Leahy
Eddie Silvia
Jerry Squatrito
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Speedy Laundry
Hope St
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Hal's Fish Market
von Gonater
Schwartz Lumber
Joseph Schwartz
Fall River, Mass
Broadway
F. BR
Oka Mwaioe
Sett Et
Cacore
Olivia da Havilland
Robert Mitchum
Frank Sinatra
Charlton Heston
Major Benson
Areer
Ie Fi
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Frank O. Rene
Franklin St. CL
Berretto Motor Sales, Inc
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