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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1951
Page
2
The town solicitor shifted publication to Warren Gazette to save money but critics say costs rise overall. He did not consult the sewer commission, and the move highlights concerns over process, while the town’s legal notice rate has stayed the same since 1921 despite higher production costs.
Local Bristol notes include meetings of the Bristol Girl Scout Council Rotary Club events at the White Rail Riding Club and the Gurteras House, two weeks leave for John K. Fetherston, and training at Fire Technicians School. Also reported are deaths, births, military postings, church notices, and community events across Bristol and nearby towns.
Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella hosts a Christmas party on December 11. December 15 features a Christmas sale with Santa by the Pyramids of Charity Women’s Club at BTA hall and a greens and food sale by Gui teras House and Woman's Guild at First Congregational. December 17 presents an annual Christmas concert by Swanhurst Choral Society at St Michael's Church, with support from St Michael's and First Congregational. January 8 brings a penny social hosted by Hope Circle No 70.
A Bristol resident urges simpler holiday lights on the East side of Hope Street from Court to Bradford to boost Christmas spirit without high expense. Joseph Qualey signs the letter, agreeing with prior criticism of carnivallike displays.
Bristol's Battery C indoor rifle team captured the opening round of a 10 week match at Cranston Street Armory Providence with a 1203 five man score. Battery B tied for first after beating Detachment Battery of Providence while Battery C hopes to top its 1312 single match record this season.
We thank many relatives friends and neighbors for sympathy spiritual bouquets and floral offerings during our recent bereavement.
The Bristol branch of the World Affairs Council announces renowned journalist Sevellon Brown III as guest speaker at the YMCA tomorrow at 8 p m. Francois L deWolf reported the speaker lineup yesterday afternoon. Members and friends are invited.
Notice from the Bristol Sewer Commission bans unpermitted highway openings for sewer connections. Nonlicensed drain layers face prosecution. permits must be obtained from the Sewer Commission and work inspected before piping is covered. Signed by Town Solicitor George R. Fish and Secretary Joseph Gallagher. December 7, 1911.
The Bristol area expresses gratitude to all contributors to the Italian Flood Relief program for aid in any form.
Members of the Kent County Philatelic Society visit Bristol Philatelic Society for a regular monthly meeting at 8 pm in Guiteras House First Congregational Church. John Pontbriands will discuss his specialized collection and a stamp quiz by Walter H. Angel.
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