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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1955
Page
2
Postmaster P. M. Coggeshall expresses gratitude for strong response to the Mail Early for Christmas campaign. He warns that the period to Dec 25 will be the heaviest, urges air mail for out of town cards, and notes extended post office hours to handle the last minute rush. Local deliveries remain possible with first class mail to ensure prompt delivery.
Mary E. Pereira reports the Department of Public Welfare shows a $3,247.32 decrease in available funds to date versus Nov 1, with a balance of $14,516.28 from $17,763.60. Net expenditures through October plus November totals, supplementary relief of $1,653.66, and 171 assisted cases, 10 fewer than last year, broken down into general public assistance 23, old age 88, aid to dependent children 35, aid to the disabled 24, and aid to the blind 1.
Edward D. Tetly is appointed technical designer for Collins and Aikman’s apparel division producing fine fabrics for men's suits at its mills. Edward E. Burdett, division general manager, announced the move. Tetly previously served as a stylist for William H. Prendergast Mills and for Palm Beach Company in the prior five years.
Mrs Alfred E Newton named district Girl Scout chairman and Mrs A Paul Brugge, president of Mt Hope Girl Scout Council of Rhode Island, announces. Mrs Joseph Dupont appointed neighborhood chairman. Fall counts show 119 troops and 1815 girls. 22 new troops since then. Bristol area has 11 troops, 38 adults, and 258 girls.
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