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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1957
Page
5
The editorial argues a Warren revaluation cut the tax rate despite higher valuations, and Bristol could see similar results. It explains assessment at 80 percent of market, creates fairer across neighbors, uncovers untaxed properties, and costs justify the $25,000 survey despite limited post publication input.
A list of upcoming fundraisers social events and notices from local groups including Mt Hope Chapter CES Ep Senstadt's Store and St Elizabeth's Church The First Congregational Church hosts several events from May through June such as a May break fast Women’s Guild gathering and a May 3 rummage sale The Bristol Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles will sponsor a May 9-10 rock n roll tour show for the Kingsmen Drum Corps benefiting a New York trip Other events include a May 11 American Legion District Two convention May 17 Cotton Ban at St Elizabeth's Auditorium and a May 18-19 waste paper collection by the Kingsmen Drum Corps The Coast Guard Cutter ceremony May 19 and Rotary Club musical fundraisers at Guiteras School May 27-28 and June 2-9 dances and a Grande Promenade by La Societe des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux in Rhode Island with registration at 10 am The month closes with a Firemen's Memorial Sunday observance and a November Christmas bazaar planned at First Congregational Church
The Bristol Phoenix, established 1837, lists R. S. Bosworth Jr as managing editor and records editor and publisher R 8 Bosworth. It notes entry as second class matter of the Post Office at Bristol under the Act of 1879, pricing one year 63 dollars.
Boat owners discuss mooring gear with weight and scope as key to staying put in storms. The 1954 hurricane saw Kokua, Tom Cod, and Joe Lopes’ boat survive thanks to heavy ground tackle, long pennants, and strong chains. Residents emphasize proper identification on moorings and cautious spring deployments to avoid losses and disputes.
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