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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1953
Page
1
Thirsty young men from India spent six months on U S farms living with host families and doing chores from dishwashing to barn cleaning. They admired the dignity of labor in America and hoped to transplant 4-H and Future Farmers of America ideals back home.
Wendell Lever trial chemist outlined the properties of nerve gases and defenses in a Civil Defense special weapons unit session. About 16 participants, including unit members, will continue weekly classes through December with four to five talks planned. Certificates awarded for 75 percent attendance.
The annual Christmas Party and dinner of the R. L Police Chiefs Association will be held at the Midway Steak and Operate House. Host is First Vice President of the New England chiefs and will be attended by the governor, Congressmen, and state and town officials. about 150 are expected.
Town Council President Joseph F. Bruno proclaimed December 7 as Disabled American Veterans Day. He praised Americans for honoring disabled veterans and lauded the DAV in Rhode Island for their expert and sympathetic counsel to disabled service members.
Miss Blaisdell announces that a biography of New Bedford clergyman Moen will be published in 1954 by Coward McCann. The book project has taken five years of manuscript work and aims for wide promotion and distribution through a leading New York publishing house.
Day Earle S Day general manager Collyer Insulated Wire Co Pawtucket was elected president of the National Metal Trades Association at a Cleveland meeting November 18. Day a Cranston resident and Providence Tech High School University of Rhode Island 1918 graduate has served 33 years at Collyer and previously as vice president of the association. He belongs to several professional societies and is active in skiing boating and civic groups. His family includes wife Mildred Pollock son William at University of Vermont and daughter Mrs Richard Garrison Colby College graduate.
Commuters set December 10 as a deadline to buy gifts for Christmas delivery. Readable names include White Rail Riding Club John Andrade and various local shops and sponsors such as Dahl Co Robert GetchellsA Friend Viola's Store Sansone Knotty Pine Gi-A Friend and Franklin Printing Co along with Batista Bros Bakery Buculo's Market Sisson's Market and Alger's.
Miss Maureen Murphy announces Bristol Junior Historical Society will invite members of the senior Bristol Historical Society and families to a December 22 meeting at 8 PM. Theresa Donovan leads the juniors who will sing Christmas carols and hear a Christmas story read by the chair.
A Massachusetts meeting features speaker Monahan outlining a new industry attack plan. A Rotary Club event discusses extensions and community support while squads and dignitaries from Roancha and other areas attend.
About 150 Rhode Island officials including Alefred N Nunes and Police Chief Ferrara attended the University of Rhode Island event. Resolutions favoring Home Rule powers were adopted. Nunes spoke on automobile tax collection. police training committee recommended to address inexperience.
An aid booklet details a government effort to provide employment for about 1000 persons. The plan aims to fill vacant positions and stimulate industrious activity through targeted job creation and training initiatives.
Colt basketball coach Artie Parisa starts initial practice with 49 candidates on Wednesday. Seven are letter men from last year's champions including Cavalaro Marshall Sousa Matheson Cordeiro Fernandes Serbst. The team opens the season against East Providence at East Providence on Tuesday December 15 in a non league game.
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