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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1961

Page

3

Students Debate Graduation Attire Caps and Gowns at Bristol High

Bristol Senior High seniors weigh caps and gowns versus traditional white gowns and tuxedos for June graduation. Opinions split on solemnity and tradition with several students urging caps and gowns to add unity and formality, while others favor maintaining current dress.

Bristol Senior High Courier Pamela Beals Brenda Booth Bristol Senior High School Tan Haberman Frank Gromling Drowne William Correia Ralph Rebecchi Ae Pelhy

Clubs Prepare for Yule Assembly at Colt High

Colt High School Student Council members plan a Christmas assembly with the French Italian and Portuguese clubs contributing songs. The Dramatic Club will present a short play and four council officers will select the skit with eleven others. Mrs Raymond Locke leads the Glee Club and promises standout songs after training large classes. The assembly is expected to surpass previous years.

Colt High School John Andrade Frank Gromling Tina Rounds Pamela Beals Raymond Locke Glee Club Yale Assembly Locke

Yale Party For Children Helpers Pack Christmas Gifts

The Junior Women's Club spent Tuesday evening at the Guerras House preparing baskets of Christmas gifts for needy families. Eight full carloads of gifts were packed and wrapped. During the brief meeting led by Mrs. Rodman it was announced that the Rhode Island Federation of Women's Clubs mid winter session would be held on January 18 at the Colony Motor Hotel in Cranston with delegates Mrs. Joseph C. Kinder and Mrs. Albert serving.

Guieras Rodman R. I. Federation of Women's Clubs Colony Motor Hotel Cranston Joseph C. Kinder Albert

Land Developer Avid Sewer Board Agree On Plans

Manuel Correira, developer of the Hope Valley plat, seeks 11 private sewer installation permits and complete records. Bristol sewer commission notes permits needed for each installation and inspection before covering, may accept Correira’s already-covered installs. They plan a Dec. 22 special meeting on the budget and will open bids for Franklin St. sewer extensions.

Avid Sewer Board Manuel Correira Hope Valley Bristol Sewer Commission Commission Correira Franklin St

George Manuels Named to Head Speaking Club

George Manuels was elected president of the Public Speaking and Debating Club at Colt Memorial High School. Joyce DeLuca became vice president, Beverly Lewis secretary, and Kenneth Camara treasurer under Dr. Paul Fletcher. Brayton spoke on "What Freedom Means to Me," with the talk recorded for later discussion. the club hopes to debate nearby schools and enter an annual debate on whether Red China should be admitted to the United Nations.

Colt Memorial Senior High School George Manuels Joyce DeLuca Beverly Lewis Kenneth Camara Paul Fletcher Rebecca Brayton U. N

Green and White Yearbook to Be Best Yet

The Green and White staff at the high school preparations include senior portraits on file for sending to the publisher. The Beach cert design cover and staff promise a new format and a 1962 graduating class with the best yearbook Bristol has ever seen. The campaign raised $450 from town supporters for advertising.

Beach Pedcert Bristol

Cuban Students Debate The Revolution And Current Issues

The Current Issues Club hosted discussions on Red China and communist propaganda with Paul Proto taping the talk for a radio project. Cuban students at Colt spoke on the Cuban Revolution and future plans for their homeland as the club plans filmstrips and a Dominican Consul talk.

Current Issues Club Red China Paul Proto Tham John R. Andrade Colt Dominican Republic

Portu Club Plans Yuletide Sing at Christmas Assembly

The Portuguese Club led by Alfonso Almeida chose songs for the Christmas assembly at its last meeting. Members listened to taped selections and debated favorites. Plans for a spring group dinner outing were discussed, with no other firm actions decided.

Alfonso Almeida

Business Club Hants Talk by Nunes and Guests

The fourth meeting on Nov 15 admitted three new members Joseph Roderick Robert Marshall and Ronald Mederis. Miss Jennifer Pelton Gibbs School registrar spoke on Gibbs history and courses. The fifth meeting on Dec 6 featured Alfred Nunes of Nunes Insurance Agency Bristol on office work and a Q&A.

Joseph Roderick Robert, Marshall Ronald Mederis Natale Candelmo Priscilla’ Dregs Wood Street Jennifer Pelton Katharine Gibbs School

Cavalier Novel Gets Good Play

Frances Parkinson Keys writes Came a Cavalier set in France featuring Constance Galt a loyal hopeful Red Cross searcher after World War I Her life changes with doctor Duncan Craig and Tristan de Fremond as rival suitors and memories of Eugene Clayton shape her growth into renewed faith in others

Constance Galt Frances Parkinson Keys France Constance Red Cross Duncan Craig Tristan de Fremond Calvary Eugene Clayton

Dahl Party Draws Guests and Festive Tree Gift

Jim Rielly delivered bonus checks as a 15-foot tree from the Catskills decorated the hall. Edward Edwards and Warren Adams supplied violin and organ music while guests included William W. Rich, Mrs. Lyle Richardson, Rev. and Mrs. David Inspector, and David 7% .

Plas Jim Rielly Dahl Catskills Edward Edwards Warren Adams Tasiiles William W. Rich Lyle Richardson David Inspector Berard David

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