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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1957
Page
6
University of Rhode Island columnist E. P. Christopher notes early April as a turning point for gardens. Mulch removal on perennials and strawberries begins. plant hardy vegetables and set trees and berry crops. Warns to pace work, sharpen tools, and fertilize lawns and shrubs before active growth with a balanced formula, applying evenly before rainfall.
Council discussed the King of Commerce post office site at State Street, reviewing zone change endorsements by Rotary Club Commerce and Jr. Chamber of Commerce. Postmaster Cogge urged favorable action while opponents warned against parking and noise issues and debated ownership and use of the old post office building. Further specifications and a town inquiry to Congressman Forand and state senators were planned.
On April 5 at 11 30 p m a two car crash on Hope Street injures Ralph A Haney 13 of the Nike site and Robert Araujo 15 of 310 E State Street. Harold L Gaines 19 of the Nike site is fined 20 dollars for reckless driving. Charles E Booth 19 travels south on Hope and is struck by the Gaines auto. An additional collision on High and Bradford involves a Cast Crosola jena driven by George of 23 Prospect Street and Joseph Martino 60 of Mt Hope Avenue. Louis and Anne Abbenante of 481 Wood Street are being taken by ambulance from Fall River.
A brief note advises careful soil work to avoid root damage and suggests starting seeds indoors within the next week or two for tomatoes peppers and flowers. Professor Larmie of URI has prepared circular number 126 on annuals indoors and will send copies upon request.
Three solicitations for the Rhode Island Crippled Children and Adults appeal are planned. Bristol chairwoman Mrs Vasta Ruggiero announced the Lily Parade will be held Thursday Friday and Saturday. Donors will replace paper lilies for tags. A group of children under Anthony Agatiello and Mrs Naor Sousa co chairmen with solicited funds will participate.
Spar completes a coast to coast voyage around North America with expected Bristol return, a first in history. Crewman Bankes, previously featured in Phoenix, survived a serious York Pennsylvania accident, pinned in his car for two hours after injuries from a sea incident. The vessel gains a water condenser, extra fuel tanks, diesel engines for motor launches, a landing craft, and soon new laundry equipment.
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