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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1950
Page
2
President Truman designates April as Cancer Control Month and the American Cancer Society urges public support to expand displays, pamphlets, movies, and neighbor to neighbor education. The ACS cites earlier hospital reports and predicts fewer cancer deaths with increased research and patient services.
Call 44 Mrs. William Scott Keith of Deerfield visits her in laws this week. The First Baptist Church Easter sermon topic is Christ Arisen In You. Nathaniel G. Herreshoff, son of A. Sidney DeW. Herreshoff, on spring break from William and Mary College. Raquel Cabral hosts a surprise birthday at 139 Bay View Avenue. Marguerite Kebrek returns home from University of Vermont for spring vacation. Joseph A. Peters Jr and Charles Lombardi earn Dean's List at Edgewood Junior College. Faculty members attend Eastern Business Teachers Association convention in Boston April 5 to 8. Ruth M Benson elected vice president at Rhode Island State College. Guernsey cow Horse Shoe Beacon's Balm records 12,212 pounds milk and 580 butterfat in 3650 days.
The Bristol Improvement Association will hold a second open forum at the American Legion Hall on Franklin Street Thursday April 20. The meeting follows a directors’ session to discuss future Bristol development measures. The note mentions U S stationed boys in Coburg and references Betty Hambrick, formerly Mrs Dryer.
A dated ledger lists donors and amounts for a 1950 Red Cross fund campaign. Several named individuals and couples contribute amounts ranging from 5.00 to 20.00 plus a miscellaneous total of 185.25, with overall total shown as well.
A list of community fundraisers and events across Bristol for April and May. Activities include food sales at Guneras House, rummage sales at synagogues and churches, a public bridge event, a minstrel show benefiting equipment funds, operetta performances, DAR and Eastern Star gatherings, Rotary minstrel shows, a smorgasbord, and aPTA bridge at Guiteras auditorium. Local groups include Pilgrim Fellowship, Ivy Guild, Women’s Republican Club, Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps, St. Michael’s Church, DAR, St. Mary’s Social Club, Mt. Hope Chapter, Eastern Star, and the Bristol Parent-Teacher Association.
Town Clerk announces a canvass of property voters lists in Bristol to be held April 17 1950 at 7 30 p m in the Memorial Building. Voters must pay property taxes by canvassing day to qualify for the Financial Town Meeting held April 24. John W Church Town Clerk.
The Probate Court schedules hearings on April 17 1950 for Alfa retta Whittemore estate executor's first and final account and notes Joan C Burns estate where John J Burns Jr of Quincy Mass has qualified as administrator appointing Emilio D Iannuccillo as Rhode Island agent. Creditors must file claims within legal times beginning 1950. John W Church Clerk.
The Town Clerk in Bristol Rhode Island invites sealed bids by 4 pm Monday April 10 1950 for one new police cruiser two door preferred with heater defroster alternator in place of generator and a 1949 two door Studebaker Champion to be traded. Bid envelopes marked Bid Police Department Automobile. The Town Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The Rhode Island Cancer Society Bristol unit reports early returns from the 1950 drive led by chairwoman Mrs Ray mond J. Makowsky. The campaign began last Saturday and peaks with Cancer Sunday on April 23. Donations noted include $25 from Henry A Street and Ellen F Street, $10 from Rev Albert C Larned and Robert E Lamphear B5 from Rev Charles Curran Terman F Bell Maurice C Smith Jr Mary Street and the Hydraulion Hose Company and $2 from Bristol Macaroni Factory.
U. S. Rubber Co. pact and the amended labor agreement require approval by the International Union Executive Board and will take effect when Local Union Supplementary agreements at plants are completed or on July 1, 1950, whichever comes later.
Clark urges broad public participation in financial town meetings and calls for more information before charter reform debate. James T. Pierce prompt led to a Council committee study, with April 24 proposed for further investigation and possible larger meeting space.
Notice states the signer will not be responsible for or pay any bills contracted by their name after this date. No other individuals are authorized to incur charges on the signer’s behalf. This legal disclaimer aims to prevent unauthorized debts and protect the signer.
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