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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1948
Page
2
Town officials discuss banning or regulating B B guns after youths target street lights and a storm window. Chief Ferrara cites safety and property concerns as Council debates parental supervision and responsibility for damages.
Community notices invite readers to share activities and affiliations with friends and organizations. The column requests courtesy and cooperation and aims to be of interest to all readers in the Bristol area.
A busy Bristol area notice sheet lists a host of meetings and events including the Ivy Guild monthly gathering at Holmes House at 30 o'clock this evening. Also noted are plans for the Community Chest annual campaign, a Twilight League meeting at 278 Hope Street, and various church and civic group activities with deadlines and locations across Bristol and East Providence.
Anthony Agatiello the Y physical instructor, aided by local track stars, will oversee a town wide track meet during school vacation. All boys in town are invited to compete, members or not, with event winners advancing to a state wide meet at Brown Stadium on Saturday May 15 under YMCA auspices.
Mr and Mrs Anthony Asciolla of 32 Washington Street announce the birth of a son on Thursday April 8 at Truesdale Hospital. Mrs Asciolla is the former Jean Mala fronte.
Bristol Community Theater reports progress for opening night of The Man Who Came to Dinner with May 21 and 22 in the Guiteras Auditorium. Casting advances include Louis Hoffmen as Bert Jefferson replacing Earl Rounds, Al Gibson as Beverly Carlton, and Michael Sargente as Metz, among others.
April 18 matinee and 19 20 second annual minstrel at St Marys C Y O Center. April 23 rummage sale by Girl Scout Council at Girl Scout House. April 25 Portuguese Espectaculo at Independent Hall for Blessed Sacrament celebration. May 1 food sale at Guieras House High Street by Pro Christo Society. May 25 public bridge under Bristol Women’s Club. May 30 Ca Vel Ball Lobster Claw Vernie Munroe Orchestra with Collins & Aikman Girls Club. June 14 19 Carnival Knights of Columbus State Street.
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