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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1955
Page
1
The Gourmet Society event featured an open forum on restaurant operation with diners and operators debating table settings and service. Guido Fusco of the Restaurant League of New York blamed indiscriminate tipping for poor service and reminded tasters tips reflect service, not fixed percentages.
A witty crowd at a restaurant roundtable clashes over intimidation by hungry waiters and the proper finisher signal a diner should use. A bachelor defends waiters while a woman critic seeks gracious table settings and flawless ware, noting that diners often shape dining out ideas.
Bristol officials outline a plan for a breakwater to shield the waterfront from wave and flood damage. The harbor commission urges Congress to study hurricane protection in Narragansett Bay, prioritizing Providence but calling Bristol for serious consideration. The project would protect boats, the shellfish industry, and key facilities along the Bristol waterfront.
Ex-town solicitor Capone challenges the harbor commission's Jan 26 actions and a $20,000 Rockwell Park dock appropriation in a Superior Court equity suit. A restraining order blocks spending until next week's hearing as Capone accuses motives behind harbor development while the commission defends its goal to serve taxpayers and fishermen.
Bristol Council honors Past Grand Knight Edward G Lowrey with a First Degree exemplification for 16 candidates and a supper. Officers and committees report profits, a Pope Pius XII portrait donation, and plans for a 2026 softball team and the May State Council golf tournament at Pawtucket Country Club.
John D Blumgart will address the World Affairs Council on Europe Progress in Gui teras House at 8 pm tomorrow. He earned a BA from Oberlin in 1948 and an MA in International Affairs from Columbia in 1950, with experience at the UN and a year in Greece under a Fulbright. Since 1952 he has been associate director of the American Committee on United Europe, studying European unification through NATO the European Coal and Steel Community and the proposed European Defense Community and European Political Authority.
Very Rev. Msgr. Charles H. Lynch of St. Marys Church recently returned from a trip abroad including the Azores. He praises the islands as unspoiled, with dramatic cliffs, exotic flowers, and few tourists, noting San Miguel as a likely birthplace for Bristol residents.
At the Anthony C. Almeida Post No. 237 VFW meeting in Odd Fellows Hall Emelian Desmarais was elected Commander for the coming year. Other officers include Andrew Jordon Jr as Vice Commander Augustine Mello as Vice Commander Henry Ferguson as Quarter Master Samuel Pasqua as Adjutant Alonzo Reynolds as Post Advocate Chester Williams as Chaplain Herve Ricard as Officer of the Day George Pedro as Trustee and John Dorney as Guard. Delegates to district state encampment: Desmarais Williams Ferguson Riccio Aldrich Mello. Alternates: Proulx Breen Jordan Ricard Dorney. Bristol Veterans Council delegates Reynolds Desmarais Williams Riccio Breen. Installation set for May 16 with Arthur A. Denman as installing officer.
Mrs. David J. Ferris president of the Women's Democratic Club will represent the group at the Jefferson Jackson dinner Sunday at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet. A nominating committee was appointed to present an officers slate at the May 16 meeting. Members listed include Mrs. Grace Donovan Mrs. Mary Alfred Mrs. Sylvia Hall Miss Josephine Pante and Miss Molly Long. Bylaws were revised and a Financial Town meeting is urged for next Monday. Hostesses for the next meeting are Mrs. Carrisi and Miss Long.
The Bristol YMCA team defeated the Anthony School of Portsmouth 47 to 33 to win the Triangle Tournament at the Y M C A. The final standings ended in a tie for first. top scorer was John Pasqual with 18 points. Hector Massa hopes for a Barrington entrant next year.
The First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts held a meeting in Scout Hall with several badge recognitions. Robert Dennis qualified for Life Scout. Floyd Ferri and Carmine Puniello earned Star Scouts. Charles Ruggierio received a first class badge. John Reis and Joseph Alfred earned second class. Merit badges went to George Northup, Carmine Puniello, Robert Dennis, and Floyd Ferri. Plans include hikes starting next week and an April 27 indoor pool swim. May features a Tournament of Scouting with inter patrol contests led by J A S M Carlton Pinhiero and Northup’s Wampanoag patrol.
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