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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1955
Page
4
Bristol's school committee commends its move to establish an English department in high school grades to better prepare students for college work and elevate language fundamentals. The plan seeks the best qualified head, with some caution about local hiring preferences.
The death of Brigadier General James A. Murphy Adjutant General of Rhode Island is marked by Bristol’s sorrow. He supported Battery C the town’s military tradition helped plan a Bristol armory and inspired local guard volunteers. He mentored young men and fostered Fourth of July celebrations and ties to Woonsocket’s Coast Artillery. His loss ends a long civic and military partnership with Bristol.
Bristol mourns General Murphy former coach of Battery C and rival sports figure. His passing is felt in Bristol homes where he was regarded as a friend and champion. Family and community extend heartfelt sympathies to those who knew him.
Town administration stalls on insuring a town dock and Rockwell Park improvements, opposing harbor commission independence. The piece urges维护 democratic town meetings against a ruling circle, contrasting with Lucien Capone’s criticisms and urging public stake in waterfront plans.
St Marys Guild of Trinity Episcopal Church schedules a May 21 food sale at 2 pm in church rooms with Mrs Frederick W Coggeshall as chair. A June 2 bridge is planned and a May paper drive runs through the month, chaired by Anthony Balzano. Mrs Emmie Herlein of Prudence Island was taken to Rhode Island Hospital for observation after a Coast Guard mercy mission. Engagement announced for Lauaine Marion Benoit to David Pacheco of this town. Pro Christo Society meets at First Congregational Church with hosts Mrs Guy Sullivan and Mrs Dudley Clemence. Bristol County Lions Club meets at Midway Restaurant to hear nominating committee reports. Board of Directors follows. Navy family Frederic A. Cornell Jr stationed at New London Submarine Base. training begins May 2 at submarine school. Pioneer patrol honors First Bristol Troop meeting with plans for Pawtucket pool swim, a Thursday hike, and a May Basket party. Tenderfoot scouts Kenneth Toews and Bruce Duby. advancement certs to Rug gi erio, Reis, Murgo, Puniello, Dennis, Northup. Board of Review for Star to Eagle Palm rank set for tomorrow at Holmes House Hope Street. leadership by J Foster Price. St Michael’s Ladies Benevolent Sewing meets Wednesday at 10:30 am in Holmes House. Delegations from Kings Men Bugle and Drum Corps attend RI Fifers Drummers Buglers Association dinner at Rocky Hill Grange Hall. Rhode Island seniors will represent Greece at Model United Nations General Assembly in Providence with six students named.
Students will receive the flag under the supervision of Miss Anne D. Sisson of the social studies department.
Joseph P. Quartaro known as Kid Hope reports recovering a billfold last Thursday but missing $130. He offers to return the stamps that were inside to the person who now holds the money.
April 26 Tuesday card party at White Rail under Jayceeettes. April 30 rummage sale by Reba Rebekah Lodge No 12 ICFOF. May 5 rummage sale by Jewish Community Center Synagogue vestry. May 13 rummage sale by Flower Committee First Congregational Church Guiteras House. May 15 testimonial dinner for Kingsmen Drum Corps auxiliary. May 15 townwide waste paper drive for equipment fund. May 20 Cotton Ball by St Elizabeth’s Church. May 22 bridge by Jewish Community Center Synagogue vestry. June 24 Class of 1936 Reunion at White Rail. May 13 Lobster salad supper by St Michael’s Parish Young People’s Fellowship.
Bryant alumni professor Leger Morrison of Warren was chosen president of the Bryant College Alumni Association at a YMCA meeting last Thursday. The vote was misreported earlier as Bristol Senior High School Alumni Association.
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