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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1949
Page
2
A local column explains the value of sharing guest mentions and social updates. It invites Bristol residents to contribute activities and notes about friends and organizations, promising mutual interest and courtesy from readers.
The Kearney Post American Legion 30th anniversary observance plans will be discussed at the regular meeting this evening at the post home. Names of local officials and community members are listed among those re elected to boards and committees.
The Journal cites Clark Council President predicting criticism in council appointments. It denounces Reynolds G Northup’s demotion from Road Dept head to clerk, arguing his admin offfice was strong and the new appointee will supervise instead of lead, harming service quality.
The family of the late Rosa Fasano thanks relatives and friends for kindness sympathy spiritual bouquets and floral offerings during their bereavement.
The family of the late John Estrella expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for kindness sympathy and floral and spiritual bouquets. Special thanks to Carr Mig Corp Democratic Town Committee and the Portuguese Esperpeencent Club for their support.
Edward H. Holmes was chosen chairman of the town Recreation Board at Burnside Memorial Hall, succeeding Albert Fusonie. Anthony Agatiello was reappointed playground director, with Vincent Santo and Eleanor Lemaire as boys and girls supervisors. The board plans a summer program and equipment estimate, discusses handicrafts, opposes using the town common for carnivals, and will coordinate with Rear Adm. Hoover on a raft project. They also consider public swimming at Kunz's pier, fund Bristol Twilight League activities, and named Carl Carlson secretary with Cirillo and Holmes in attendance. One school department member remains to be named.
The Head family of the late Thomas F Head extends heartfelt thanks to relatives and friends for sympathy and support. They note prompt service and the help of business entities including C A Plant H and Blanding's and Carr Mfg Corp Annex.
The Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps held a townwide salvage drive Sunday afternoon led by Commissioner George R. Fisk. Scouts collected old newspapers magazines and rags from curb sites and hauled them to a local paper dealer for baling and shipment to a mill. Proceeds fund a new uniform fund for the corps with plans for future pickups and a drive in early June.
R S Bosworth Jr a senior at R I State College spoke at the state house hearings in Providence about home rule. He argued it may not lower taxes but would give taxpayers more value for their tax dollars.
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