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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1956

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Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls School Faces a Mixed Year

On Garroway Today, Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls School, a residential treatment center in Hawthorne New York, endured a poor football season while marking its fiftieth anniversary. The article portrays its shift from viewing residents as problem children to children with problems, emphasizing optimism and open, therapy driven care for 8 to 18 year old boys and 1 to 18 year old girls. Leaders note most referrals come from private doctors hospitals or agencies, and therapy centers on attitude as a key tool for reform.

Garroway Today Jack Lescoulie Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Jack Mae Rabers Hawthorne - Cedar Knolls Jewish Board of Guardians N. Y. Children's Court Hawthorne New York State Piriette Elther

Mill Gut Clamming Ban Ordered By State Director

Mill Gut will be closed to shell fishing at 7 a.m. tomorrow on the west side of Pappasquash Point south of the stone bridge. John L. Rego, state director of Agriculture and Conservation, signed the order citing a large number of undersized soft shell clams as the reason. A biologist noted many small clams and seagull predation when the area is disturbed.

Pappasquash Pt Stone Bridge John L. Rego Agriculture and Conservation Rego

Lions’ report on Bristol elementary schools to be reviewed

The Bristol Lions Club plans to present a recommendation on building an elementary school on Metacom avenue and expanding Rockwell School to the Bristol school committee at its Thursday meeting. Committee members debated fall proposals while Alfred Rego urged outreach for outskirts schools. some favored a new high school. A dinner for committee members precedes the 8:15 p.m. session in the Andrews building suite.

Bristol Lions Club Lions Metacom Avenue Rockwell Alfred Rego Bristolians Andrews

Bristol Knights of Columbus Annual Dance Draws 100

Over 100 members and friends attended Bristol Council Knights of Columbus annual dinner dance at Midway Steak and Lobster House. The event committee included Jos eph A Cavallaro, David J Ferris, Michael W Biancuzzo, Louis Castriotta, Salvatore G Attruia, James L Harrington and many others. A regular meeting of the K of tomorrow night is scheduled for 8 p.m.

Bristol Council Knights of Columbus Midway Joseph A. Cavallaro David J. Ferris Michael W. Biancuzzo Louis Castriotta Salvatore G. Attruia James L. Harrington James F. Wylie Anthony Souto William Fasano Leevon Jacobs Domenic D. de Luca Vincent Vaccaro Angelo P. Pirri Anthony T. Campagna James M. Flynn Joseph R. Pereira Taddeo J. Apicella, Jr Anthony FE. Agatiello Anthony J.dennis, Jr

Armory in Poor Shape a Year After IG Report

The First Army inspector general labeled Battery C 243rd AAA Battalion armory facilities as woefully inadequate. A year later no repairs or new-armory contract have been awarded. drill and training rely on a distant Warren garage, with heated weapons storage and classrooms elsewhere, wasting time and morale.

First Army George J. Ganer First National Guard Church Street Carol Col. Ganer Warren R. L Guieral School

Final Details of Home Tour Finished by Bristol Garden Club

Final details for the Merry Christmas home tour sponsored by the Bristol Garden Club are complete. Homes open to the public include Mrs. George H. Lamb, 2 Ferry road, theme Children. Mrs. Henry Street, 2 High street, Yule Log. and Mrs. Edward L. Leahy, 42 High street, Merry Christmas. Tea will close the afternoon at Mrs. Leahy’s home. Co chairs are Mrs. Frederick Palmer and Mrs. Sebastian Bernard Jr. Others include Mrs. Raymond Makowsky publicity, Mrs. Frank L. Martin tickets, Mrs. George Roorbach posters, and Mrs. Robert Rulon-Miller tea.

Bristol Garden Club George H. Lamb Ferry Road Henry Street High Street Yule Log Edward L. Leahy Frederick Palmer Sebastian Bernard, Jr Raymond J. Makowsky Frank L. Martin George Roorbach Robert Rulon-Miller

D A V Hosts Christmas Party For Rhode Island Veterans

The 194 veterans at the R I Veterans Home enjoyed the D A V Department of Rhode Island Christmas party. Levesque School of the Dance and the British Club of R I performed, Santa Claus handed out fruit and candy, and ballpoint pens were given to entertainers. Organizers included Francis P Cuomo and assistants Mrs Mabel Belanger Mrs Emily Baker and Joseph Del Bonis. Attendees included Domenic Romeo Louis Ruggiero and Albert P Russo. Despite bad weather, out of town guests attended.

R. I. Veterans Home D. A. V. Department of Rhode Island Levesque School of the Dance R. I Santa Claus Arthur Cordeiro Santa Francis P. Cuomo Mabel Belanger Emily Baker Joseph del Bonis Domenic Romeo Louis Ruggiero Cranston Albert P. Russo

Belancik Admitted to Kearney Post 6 American Legion

Stephen F Belancik was admitted to Kearney Post No 6 at its monthly meeting. Delegates reported on the Special Department Convention in Providence on Nov 30. A mandate requires each Department to pay National Headquarters 25 cents in 1957 to the rehabilitation fund. Post dues rise from 10 to 4.25 retroactive to Dec 1 to cover assessments. The 1987 paid up membership to date is 1.8 with a quota of 204.

Stephen F. Belancik Kearney The American Legion Post Special Department Providence Legion

Narragansett Bay Yachting Group Elects Bristol Leader

Francois L. deWolf of Bristol was elected president of the Narragansett Bay Yachting Association at the annual Edgewood Yacht Club meeting. Bristol hosts a two day regatta July 26 and 27. East Greenwich will host next season’s Narragansett Bay Regatta, the bay’s leading racing event. About 100 attended as John Watson represented the local club.

Francois L. deWolf Bristol Narragansett Bay Edgewood Yacht Club East Greenwich John Watson

Bristol GOP eyes posts as DelSesto victory nears

Bristol Republicans anticipate patronage if DelSesto wins the governor’s race. Names tied to the campaign include Albert Nutini, secretary of the local GOP, with talks of jobs in the Attorney General’s department or governor’s office. Deputy sheriff posts and the long held Sheriff of Bristol County spot in Warren are discussed as possible rewards.

Albert Nutini Bristol Christopher del Sesto del Sesto Nutini Providence GOP DelSesto Republican Committee State House Attorney General’s Department R. I. Bar Esther Migliori Rocco Migliori Rhode Island Boston University Anthony J. Dennis, Jr Orlando J. Bisbano Manuel “Lindy” Cardoza Antonio Cabral Bisbane Cardoza Cabral John Romano Vasta L. Ruggiero Warren Bristol County

Christmas Rug Care Tips From Ema Institute

A fragment gives rug cleaning guidance noting stain removal steps for pitch and needles from a Christmas tree. It warns about a highly poisonous chemical and advises starting on the stain’s outside and moving inward, with repeated applications as needed.

Ema Institute of

Bristol County Water Co Plans Earth Dyke at Kirkemuit Reservoir

A proposed earth dyke at the School House Road bridge across Kirkemuit Reservoir aims to shield Bristol County from hurricane winds and tides. The project hinges on acquiring land. construction starts once land is secured. The dyke would stand several feet high with a central gate to seal against storms, keeping salt water from upper reservoirs and protecting street mains by rerouting pumps. The plan ties to a new line from the Shad factory reservoir and the enhanced Swansea Water supply.

House Road Kirkemuit Bristol County Water Co Swansea Shad Factory Tunlahed The Water Company

DAR Observes 65th Birthday in Rhode Island Chapter House

The Rhode Island DAR marked its 65th anniversary with a meeting at the Chapter House. State Regent Mrs Lawrence Flories and officers attended as Miss Alice B. reviewed the group's early history. Hostesses included Mrs Harry Williamson and several others. the address recounted the Bristol origin on December 14, 1891 and the first organizing members led by Mrs Joshua Wilbour with eleven founding women.

D.A.R Rhode Island Lawrence Flories Alice B Harry D. Williamson Almy Robert R. Ainsworth Earl P. Mathewson Malcolm National Society Providence Bristol the Daughters of the American Revolution J. Russell Bullock Abby DeWolf Gibson Mildred Williams Emma B. Cheseborough Clara DeWolf Herreshoff Florence DeWolf Maria Shepard Elizabeth L’esperence Society of the Children of the American Revolution Clara L. Diman Howard R. Newman CAR Society Emilty Church Nathan Miller-Bodgly Mary Ingraham William Bradford Soelity Eleanor T. Munro Aeer Leonard A‘ich D.A.R. Juniees

Colt's First Loop Tilt Friday At Newport

The Colt basketball forces travel to De La Salle Gym Friday for the Round Robin benefit game against the Crusaders. Bar rington meets Rogers to open the night at 7:30 as coach Jackie Allen begins his second season with two returning starters and a debut as schoolboy coach following Louie Abbruzzi.

Colt de la Salle Gym Crusaders Colt-De la Salle Barrington Rogers Jackie Allen Warwick Rhode Island Louie Duke Abbruzzi Artie Pansa Newporters Green

Local lighting contest links GE and Jaycees

General Electric and the Junior Chamber sponsor a Christmas lighting contest as the third annual nation wide event. Local judges will inspect displays December 21 and 22 with a local winner advancing to national judging by architects garden club reps lighting engineers designers and artists. National prizes mirror local prizes ranging from 500 to 50 for multiple winners. George Lima and John Watkinson head the local committee with judges Velasco and Sansone to announce the winner December 20. Residents may register by calling Lima or Watkinson.

George Lima John Watkinson Manuel Vasconcellos Peter Sansone Lima Watkinson

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Lions’ Report Steve Belancik Francois deWolff BYC Race Committee Bristol Harbor Race Week Committee Narragansett Ray Re Gatta Dore deWolf N.B.Y.A Charles Fouty Frank Sousa Cape Cod Warren Condemnation DAR Newport de la Salle East Providence Coventry North Kingstown South Kingstown Cumberland Bristal Burnside National Relief Association Ron General Electric Jaycees
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