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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1969
Page
6
Fire Chief Wilson R Luther notes six grass fires this week caused by burning trash without covers. Rescue Squad Captain Lenwood Babbitt reports seven rescue calls and eleven ambulance runs. The squad’s annual banquet is at the Metacom Inn tomorrow. he extends congratulations to members for another year of service.
Advertisement listing a 1968 Colliers Encyclopedia for sale at 350 dollars. Also offering an Underwood Olivette posting and adding machine, steel desk, fireproof file and miscellaneous office supplies. Contact Bristol 253 4177 or 253 5327 after 5 PM.
Bristol charter commission underway to form a full time building inspection department with support for strong mayor power and centralized purchasing. Opinions favor nonpartisan elections for town officials and continued financial town meeting. Public hearings and open meetings planned with party committees and the Bristol League of Women Voters.
Bristol man Pfc. Domenic J. D Alessio pallbearer for General Eisenhower at Abilene Kansas funeral. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Domenic J D Alessio of 2 Villa Ave. He trained at Fort Jackson and Fort Ord and served in a secret Camp Roberts assignment. In February he joined the U S airlift to Germany and now acts as assistant squad leader at Fort Riley Kansas.
The board re allocated funds adding 97 000 while noting the Reynolds School custodian resignation. Sessions move to the second and fourth Wednesdays with the next meeting on April 23. May 20 is set for the annual banquet for new RI Honor Society members. A high school student will join a Europe soccer tour under the RI Principals Athletic Committee. Resolutions memorialize ex Police Chief Frederick W Serbst and former counselor Ruth W Whitaker. A policy on school aides is approved and the assistant superintendent can sign documents during Mr Fitzgeralds absence. The committee will attend Project Chance inspection tomorrow starting with a Bristol High School breakfast and Seekonk High School activities. Travers outlined the Education Act and RI Special Commission findings. Experts say seat belt use could save over 5 000 lives annually and cut injuries by a third.
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