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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1947
Page
2
The 1931 Bristol Zoning Ordinance created a five member Zoning Board of Review with five year terms to guide residential districts and approve exceptions. It urges expansion of industrial districts and housing to support growth, stressing the board's role in health safety and welfare.
Ralph F Kinder to drive 1913 Ford in Gay Nineties Parade in Newport. Mite Society of First Baptist Church meets Tuesday at 2 PM at Mrs Fred Mott’s Church Street home. Pro Christo Society guests of Mrs Harry Town at Prudence Island. Surprise birthday for Miss Jean St Angelo at 110 Constitution Street. Beverly Mae and Claire Ann Mae Toza vacationing with aunt in Somerville. Arlene Muriel Collins to marry Theodore Mitchell September 13 at St Michael's Church. Mrs Carl Tammaro to begin parish secretary duties at St Michael's. Lee Milner to move to Gloucester County Va for Episcopal mission. Rev Anthony R Parshley to celebrate Holy Communion at St Michael's. Rev James C Crosson to preach at Church of the Redeemer Pelham. Robert Louis Medeiros fourth birthday celebrated by mother at 27 East State Street. Bristol Garden Club to meet at Mrs Betty Colt Wilson's with fall flower classes. Michael J. A Coin and J Ferreira RE Cirillo weekend ta. Jobin Arruda celebrated 40th birthday with family. Estelle returned from Camp Hoffman where she counseled. Martin Biancuzzo Jr. injured on Hope Street. minor due to low-speed car.
Police Chief Anthony J. Ferrara called the new Hope street parking rules a thriving business as tickets mount this week. He noted no totals yet but said fines start at one dollar for a first offense and rise for subsequent violations.
Miss Bertha Evelyn Slade 79 of 254 Hope Street died this morning at a Warren nursing home after a three month illness. Born in Bristol she was the eighth generation of the Doty Slade family in this country. She lived in Newport earlier and attended its public schools and belonged to the First Congregational Church. Survivors include her sister Mrs Herbert B Burnham and nephew Herbert B Burnham Jr both of Warren. Funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. in the DeWolf Memorial Chapel with Rev. Herbert D Graetz. Burial in North Cemetery.
In Bristol, the YMCAX toppled Mt Carmel 14 11 after a tight 7 7 deadlock entering the seventh. Ethel Vierra, Theresa DelPiano, Christine Garvin and Massano each had four hits as Mt Carmel’s Algy Palma also collected four. Second game set for 6 15 this evening at the Community with trophy on the line for town champions.
A joint committee from the Navy War and Treasury Departments and the National Rifle Association aims to prevent injuries from handling explosive war trophies and to educate the public on safe storage. In the First Naval District the Hingham Massachusetts Naval Ammunition Depot offers guidance and disposal help for war souvenirs, with ordnance disposal trained personnel. Automatic weapons will be made inoperable by welding without altering appearance. If items cannot be brought to the depot owners should contact their state police. The government disclaims liability for accidents after examination.
A Santo Christo Club accounting itemizes receipts and expenses totaling 1509 80 with a 836 50 balance drawn from club funds. Items include labor light bulbs police refreshments and donations plus gifts to Isabella Sisters and the church. Daniel M Vargas signs as Publicity Chairman.
Ax oy Mico's Studio team eliminated Changers 13-11 last evening in Weymca Softball League semi final as Fey meet the Independents in a best of three starting Tuesday at 6 15 p.m. Miss Catherine Cannxd of Providence was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower Sunday hosted by Misses Lillian and Grace Pasquareli at 28 Catherine Street. Miss Cashao will wed Alex Pasquarelli on Sept 20. Randall Lee Collirns five year old son of Mr and Mrs Walter Collis of 4% E Street is at Rhode Island Hospital with a severe right wrist injury after tripping on a rug and dropping a vase breaking it.
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