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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1961
Page
5
A reminiscence on using semaphore and flashing light to transmit messages between ships, and a noteworthy incident at Sydney during World War II. The author recalls sending word-for-word signals, the speed and accuracy of signalmen, and a humorous exchange about the term competent.
Cadet Morra of Yale season status visits his parents at 629 Wood St and explains the new FA academy plan. Morra, class of '63, hopes for a Navy career in Aviation or Marine Corps after USNA graduation. He studied at University of RI before Annapolis and is pursuing electrical engineering, aiming for the N letter with Rigade Boain.
A collage of child thank you letters and holiday notes highlights how preschoolers begin good habits through writing. It offers ideas for engaging kids in gratitude, breakfast routines, and small daily improvements. Engagement announced for Charlotte Lee Josephs to Gordon Joseph Silva with wedding plans undecided.
A Florida fruit theme appears in a town notice and a kitchen tip spread, promising ways to enjoy oranges and other fruits. Suggestions include mixing bananas with oranges, topping cereals, and creative ambrosia variations with banana, apple, grape, or berry additions.
The Zoning Board of Review will meet at 8:00 PM on January 18 1962 in the Burnside Memorial Building Bristol Rhode Island to hear comments on an application by Alexandre Goulart Jr of 16 Surf Drive Bristol for a variance to permit and sell small boats and runabouts in an existing building at 155 Mt Hope Avenue Assessors Pier No 33 Lot No 178 GR Zone. Anne P OConrell Secretary.
Fragmented OCR shows a Bristol town canvass notice from the Board of Canvassers. The text references a meeting time and date in December 1961 and mentions voters and official actions. Names, places, and exact details are illegible.
Notice announces a Bristol Rhode Island council session at 8 o clock PM on Thursday January 18 1962 in the Burnside Memorial Building to hear public comment on Larry Hynson’s request for a variance under the zoning ordinance to construct two buildings on Assessor's Plat No 98 Lot 10 located on Pepaire Avenue. Anne P OConnell dated 12/29 1/5 12.
A Bristol Rhode Island hearing requests an exception to the zoning ordinance. Dorothy Leoren of Bain Road proposes a two story addition two feet longer on parcel lot 8 at Puene Ridge Road. The Board of Review session is scheduled for December 29 on the variance application.
Town Council of Bristol Rhode Island schedules a public hearing for a class license at 171 Brittain Street Bristol on a Thursday evening in 1962. Written protests must be filed and a plat supplied. protests must be accompanied with the petition and timing details. The hearing will decide whether to grant the license. By order of the Town Council Anthony J Ikows Clerk 12-15-22-29
Notice from the probate court of Bristol Rhode Island that Beatrice Norma Fretsy and Edwin F Morgan have qualified as executrix and executor, creditors must file their claims in the probate clerk's office within legally prescribed times beginning December 15 1961 and December 22 1961 respectively, with further deadlines listed as 12-22-29 1961 1-5 1962 and similar. The notice also mentions Richard R Cornell and Stephen W Hopkins as executor and related filing requirements.
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