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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1953
Page
3
A Bristol reader writes to the Phoenix criticizing a town beach debate. The writer suggests upgrading the current town beach and creating a picnic area across from it rather than moving the beach to Colt Drive, noting children prefer a nearby spot and the cost to residents.
Dr. James S. Coles and wife Mrs. Coles with three children visited Bristol today, a former resident and president of Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. Mrs. Lois Carrol of Shula Vista, California, staying with her parents at 417 Hope Street, plans a 10 day visit before flying home.
Mr and Mrs Manuel Ferreira of 1740 Metacomi Avenue announce the engagement of their Edward Ferreira U S N son of Mr and Mrs Constantino Ferreira of 300 E State Street. Miss Ferreira attended Rehoboth and Bristol Senior High School. Edward is a Senior High graduate and is now stationed aboard the destroyer tender U S S Yosemite at Mel
Public posting announces a zoning hearing concerning an application for a residential housing ordinance. The notice lists location details on Bristol Street and references the secretary Vermette and dates in the 18 to 25 range.
The applicant requests a zoning exception under Section to relocate a house now on a nearby lot. Tony and Renee stated the new site requires 410 fitting property at rear and 13 abetting property, with the Board of Review handling the matter.
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