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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1951
Page
2
The Ft. Lauderdale Daily News editorialized on the St Augustine gulls that starved after shrimp fleet shifts away from the area. It warned that dependence on government handouts erodes self reliance and drew a parallel to Americans facing a possible end to welfare security.
Susan T. Broadfoot notes the Office of Price Stabilization introduces a new percentage markup system for foods across wholesalers and retailers in New England. The rules affect about 60 percent of grocery items with optional start in April and mandatory observance by April 30 requiring weekly price adjustments.
A light plane crash landed in Narragansett Bay off Colt Drive Sunday around 2 pm drawing about 500 onlookers. Pilot Robert Peterman and passenger John Lane swam ashore uninjured after the carburetor iced and fuel was cut. The Lip ppit Aviation Corp plane, from the state airport at 1 pm, was reportedly damaged but salvageable with possible engine replacement.
An early morning blaze at 521 am damaged a two story rear stairway on the second floor of a building at 228 Thames Street owned by Charles J Falugo and occupied by Mrs Maria Aguiar Sousa. The fire origin is unknown and damage is reportedly covered by insurance.
St Marys Mothers Club sets Aug 12 meeting in church auditorium. Juniper 4H Club to hold food sale Apr 20 at Nar Ragansett Electric Co office on Hope St. Rotary Club program features Roswell S Bosworth Sr on newspaper work. Births: Karen Stevens born at Roger Williams Hospital. Norreen Providente born at home to Mr and Mrs Michael Providente. Alfred Raymond Rego Jr born at Truesdale Hospital Fall River to Mr and Mrs Alfred Raymond Rego. Abraham Eisenstadt buys Diamond’s Corner at Hope and State. two nearby Hope St properties up for sale. Pro Christo Society meets Apr 12 at Guiteras House. Rev Driftmier speaks on Bible in Protestantism. Mrs Parker Ludden and Mrs John Martin hostesses. James Connors and Bristol attendees at Harry Curvin testimonial dinner. Curvin is cousin to Mrs Connors. Fourth of July committee plans drum corps, antique and horribles divisions, and holiday baseball games.
The United States marks Flag Day on June 14 with emphasis on national freedom and financial security. It highlights automatic savings through the Payroll Savings Plan, Bond-A-Month Plan, and post office or bank purchases to build Savings Bonds.
The April PTA meeting at Colt Memorial High School will include teacher-parent conferences from 7 to 8 p m in classrooms. At 8 p m a debate by Colt Public Speaking Club members will argue that the American people should reject the welfare state with Russell Bray Barbara Aguiar for and Edmund Oliver among the debaters.
Rotarians and friends play canasta at the White Rail this evening April 10 to raise funds to send local youths to summer camps. Door and table prizes are planned. Arthur H Eastman and John McIntosh co chairmen expect a large crowd.
Forty members of the Bristol Women's Club heard Dr. Donald Beckley of Boston discuss "A Man's View of the Fashion World" last night at the Guneral House. Mrs Joseph DuPont led hospitality with aides including Mrs Mariano Bucolo and others serving guests.
The First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts met at Scout Hall last night to plan a week of activities including spring camping and hiking. Next Saturday they will swim at Hodgman pool Providence Boys' Club at 9 am before a junior leaders camping trip led by Assistant Scoutmaster Manuel Torres Jr. A Friday board of review for Second and First Class ranks will be held at the home of Advancement Chairman Dom Enic Ruggieri. Overnight Hike Night is slated for Monday at Scout Hall. Den Mothers and Cubs from Packs 5 and 14 attended Narragansett Council Cub-bub at North Providence High School. The Drum Corps Committee meets tomorrow at 7:30 with plans for spring activities and the competition season, chaired by Raymond Sartini.
Rotary Club card party at White Rail Riding Club on April 10. Rum mage Sale at St. Michael s Parish House on April 11. D Day on April 14. Spring Bridge on April 23 at CBS Masonic Temple. Food sales on April 20 by 4 H and Reba Rebecca Lodge. Penny Social on April 24 at St Mary s. Bristol DAR sale on April 27. Dinner dance April 28 at Mt Carmel. May events include Breakfast at De Wolf Memorial, Charity Bridge May 8, Guiteras House rummage sale, and St Elizabeth s Cotton Ball on May 25.
Classified note offering a business opportunity to buy a shop, with contact at B Phoenix Office. Also lists a 1950 Studebaker six passenger convertible in black cherry, with black top and whitewall tires in excellent condition priced below market, plus a 1947 Studebaker five passenger coupe in dark blue with heater radio and low mileage, also priced below. Additional ad offers a furnished two room apartment with kitchen and bath, heat and utilities included, centrally located at 380 Thames Street Bristol, box ad info.
State University will offer a six week summer session starting July 2 to help high school graduates begin college work early. Dr Frank M Pelton director says at least 80 courses will be available across all schools plus art and drama workshops and a four week music camp at the University of Rhode Island.
Mrs Eva Makowsky born Dec 16 1880 in Poland died yesterday at 192 Wood Street Bristol aged 70 widow of Max Makowsky She was a member of Chevra Agudas synagogue Hadassah Miriam Hospital and Jewish Home for the Aged Funeral services set for 11 am at Max Sugarman Funeral Home Providence with burial at Lincoln Park Cemetery Warwick Several surviving children siblings and six grandchildren noted Visiting hours tonight 7 to 9.
The Askari naval auxiliary repaired over 276 landing craft across three Korean amphibious operations. The Army hospital in Korea admitted nearly 30 000 patients by February 1 with fewer than 70 deaths. Mascots of the 187th Airborne RCT include a duck that survived jumps and fire. A single artillery battery of the 1st Cavalry Division housed three brother pairs. Gage peregrine camels are deployed in Korea by Chinese Communist forces opposing UN.
President Carl R Woodward announced an open house at the University of Rhode Island on May 11 and 12. Visitors may see the university in operation as classes run on schedule and many courses welcome guest students. Academic divisions will present special exhibits and laboratories conducting current research will be open for viewing.
Elmer B Mathewson 48 formerly of this town died unexpectedly early Saturday in Park Ridge Illinois He lived at 109 Halsey Street Providence He was to be announced as assistant to Jules D Lippman president Textileather Corporation Toledo He directed Wormalds Walker Ltd Dewsbury England and was executive vice president of North Star Woolen Mill Co Minneapolis He also ran a Chicago textile consulting firm and worked with American Thread Kendall Co He is survived by his widow Mrs Florence Mathewson a sister Mrs Everett B Nelson and his parents The funeral was today at 2 pm from Latham Funeral Home Green ville with burial in Greenville Cemetery.
The first of three Bundle Days in local public schools saw pupils bring in clothing for the needy. Superintendent Edward J Fitzgerald said he expected a big increase today and tomorrow. Most collected garments will go abroad, with some staying in the country. Clean clothing and tied shoes are requested, for all ages from infant to adult.
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