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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1953
Page
4
At a Wednesday meeting, residents discussed selling the town to attract new industries. A few urged bold measures as the first step, promising widespread support as the plan unfolds. Citizens pledged funds, from quarters to C-notes, to finance the program.
The newspaper announces it will publish letters with editor approved edits for space. Unsigned letters will not be published except under grave reasons. Signatures may be withheld at the paper’s discretion for safety or fitness concerns.
President Eisenhower advocates a world effort to control atomic energy including Russia, signaling true statesmanship and a stand for peace. The public will see Soviet rejection as exposing propaganda while isolationists resist the plan. If Russia accepts, it advances international cooperation. if not, the world will know the truth.
The U S Foreign Operations Administration provides free food to CARE for a Christmas package of eleven pounds. For one dollar recipients cover packing and mailing costs, aiding flood famine earthquake unemployed sick and refugees. Contributions should be sent to CARE 660 First Ave New York NY.
Community events fill Bristol including church services at Barrington Town Hall by the Informal Christian Science Reading Group. Choir rehearsal for Christmas carols, Legion District 2 meeting, carol singing plans, garden club party, Masons lodge election, and various school and scouting activities are announced with dates and hosts.
The Bristol Chapter DAR promotes a Friday food sale benefiting community programs. Proceeds from the sale at Andrade’s Insurance Co. building support local historical preservation efforts.
Paul D Price argues the film presents Luther's story and the Reformation fairly. He contends the movie focuses on ideas and the true church rather than attacking Christians or the Pope, urging readers to test their own knowledge.
A community letter expresses deep gratitude to the press for publicizing the 1953 Community Chest Campaign. It notes Red Feather agencies and the thousands they serve benefited and hopes for continued cooperation in the future. Best wishes for a joyous holiday season.
Police logged two incidents. James J. Velleca Jr. and Arthur O. Mello collided at Roma and Magnolia at 8:00 am, both uninjured and both cars towed. A second crash on Hope Street at 6:15 pm involved Clara Gasper and Edith Jordan, with minor damage and no injuries.
The CBS team will deliver a transcribed appeal during the Christmas Seal Sale conducted by tuberculosis associations nationwide from November 16 through December. The effort aims to raise money and awareness to fight tuberculosis.
Mr and Mrs Antonio Sousa of 24 Catherine Street announce the engagement of their daughter Dolores to Kenneth William Grey son of Mr and Mrs Walter Gray of Sunbury Pa An April wedding is planned Mr and Mrs James Bertrand of 198 High Street announce the engagement of their daughter Doris to Francois L deWolf Jr son of Mr and Mrs DeWolf of 31 Union Street
The newspaper notes Carmelo Campagna was re elected president of the La Bella Sicilia Society succeeding Paul C Millemaggi who was newly chosen as a councilor. The correction clarifies Campagna’s continued presidency and Millemaggi’s new councilor role.
A casual column notes the general mood aboard a train with the coach crew and passengers unfazed by smoke. The author reflects on childhood wonder as the locomotive leads the train around curves, and the thrill remains for the writer.
Town of Bristol Rhode Island Assessors require certain veterans widows and guardians to render accounts or sworn statements to claim exemptions. The Board will be in session January 4 5 and 6 1954 from 10 to 12 and 2 to 4 at the Burnside Building Hope Street. Executors administrators guardians and trustees covered.
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