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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1950

Page

6

Town Council Approves Actions and Civil Defense Push

Town council actions included authorizing to act with full power on washout issues near Kebrek-White properties. Proposals were sent to Representative Gladys Brightman for legislative committee review. The session omitted Dec. 25, with upcoming meeting on Jan. 8.

Ferrara Kebrek-White Rail Eugene F. Gochfan Harris Kebrek Mathias Brito Holmes Cochran Gladys M. Brightman

Tax Assessors Forecast Higher Town Tax Burden

Tax assessors plan annual valuation as of December 31 with the rate set after the town meeting. Notices will advertise to collect true accounts of taxable estates. Assessors will meet January 3 to 5 in Burnside Memorial building. The town faces annual debt service of 20000 dollars plus 500000 dollars for sewer work, increasing future tax needs.

Burnside Memorial McGovern

Worship Service Reviews Hope and Cleansing in Faith

Dr. Bare states worship serves meaning and value in life and faith. He notes the fourth blessing is soul cleansing through confession and submission to God, restoring health of spirit. Reverend Bradford prays for courage gaiety and a quiet active mind for the days ahead.

St. Paul Christ Dr. Bare Driftmier Arthur H. Bradford Central Congregational Church, Providence Robert Lewis Stevenson

Rhode Island Congregational leaders greet new minister

Dr James H Lightbourne warns of difficult days ahead as the church installs Mr Driftmier The Rhode Island Congregational Christian Conference leader urges prayer and leadership not lordship while Bristol clergy welcome the new minister with multiple officials participating in the installation service

James H. Lightbourne Rhode Island Congregational Christian Conference Bare Driftmier R. Vernon Lawson R. I. Association of Congregational Ministers Bristol County Leonard Redlawn Trinity Church Bristol Robert L. Underwood Riverside Congregational Church Vernon W Cooke Pawtucket

Synagogue Marks 500th Anniversary Celebration

Rabbi Samuel S. Ruderman of Temple Beth-el Fall River speaks at the Chevra Agude Achim golden anniversary thanking members for 50 years of work and urging continued good deeds. Guests include Council President Dr Samuel D and others.

Samuel S. Ruderman Temple Beth-el Fall River Chevra Agude Achim Synagogue Samuel D

Local Officials Named for Future Phoenix History Feature

Clark along with Councilman E Hugh Holmes State Senator Daniel G Coggeshall Postmaster Daniel W Coggeshall and clergy including Rev Daniel K Davis of St Michael Church Rev Leonard Red lawn of Trinity Church and Rev George Smith of First Baptist Church are cited as the group to be featured in a later Phoenix issue.

Leahy Honored At Mayflower Dinner With Washington Guests

U S Senator Edward L Leahy honored at a Mayflower dinner attended by 150 guests including Mrs Leahy Mrs Adrian Berwick and Mrs Robert Rulon Miller. U S Attorney General McGrath praised Leahy and predicted future public service. Speaker gift was a brass ship clock and barometer.

U. S Edward L Leahy Leahy Adrian Berwick Pleasantville N. Y Robert Rulon-Miller J. Howard McGrath Senator Leahy Washington Imga John O. Pastore McGrath Aime Forand Howard McGrath Robert Murphy Associated Tax Department Murphy Edward L. Leahy United States

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