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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1958
Page
4
Editorial notes spring arrival with reports from Page Grubb and George Fish of osprey sightings on Woodlawn Avenue and Colt Drive. Birds arrive late or early this year, yet remain hopeful harbingers of spring for the community.
A reader from Bay View Ave writes to the Phoenix editor about disrupted carrier bay delivery after she stopped the Evening Bulletin She says a Mr Serpa allegedly ordered her paper boy not to deliver the Phoenix to others and asks how to obtain the Phoenix without buying a Bulletin
The piece argues the Colt Farm sale could leave the town without say over buyers or development, urging preservation of Colt Drive as a public highway. It warns against tax loss and sewer costs, favors state acquisition if sold, and notes Colt Drive's historic public value and Nar ragansett Bay views attracting visitors.
Sincerely from Bristol resident Dan G Almeida Jr United States Air Force Sergeant 11185338 Bermuda, arguing the unexplained release of Ralph K Nash as Bristol Senior High School football coach is a grave mistake, likening it to General MacArthur s firing.
On a 7 to 2 vote the charter commission adopted partisan elections for all town officials except the school committee. Opponents were Frank T Canario and James T Pierce. Anthony J Dennis Jr moved. Frank L Martin spoke in favor, arguing the legislative branch should be elected on a partisan basis. Candidates would subscribe to party platforms.
The commission votes to have the town clerk and town treasurer elected on the town ticket, despite debates over 2 or 3 year terms and political influence. Other positions remain appointive, with debate on term lengths and board independence continuing. Dr Mitchell and RIPEC consideration discussed.
A list of local events including a Secuony Swany Hop at YMCA Gym on April 5 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Card parties are set for April 8 at Anthony Almeida Post VFW Taft School and April 17 at Mt Hope Chapter No. 23 C E S Masonic Temple. April 10 hosts a St Marys Church bridge and canasta party, while April 18 features rummage sales by Isabella Teens K of C and the Ivy Guild of St Betas Church. A fashion show is planned May 14 by the Bristol Women’s Club at Midway Steak and Lobster House.
Sem i web s tered Second Class the Post Office at Bristol Rhode Island under the Act of March 1878 Subscription Price One Year 89 00
A fragment from The Bristolite Circle describes 1872 office routine including sweeping floors dusting furniture filling lamps trimming wicks washing windows and opening hours. It notes strict conduct rules courting evenings Sabbath church attendance and Bible study plus a five cent daily raise after five years and penalties for smoking liquor barbering or pool halls. The writer contrasts the era with a modern blackout following a recent storm.
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