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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1951
Page
2
A civic proposal urges aligning Democratic and Republican primaries to cut costs and simplify ballots. It suggests endorsing same candidates by both parties, listing school committee candidates alphabetically in a separate column, and removing cross party ballot taint to reduce bargaining.
Kearney Post No. 6 of the American Legion and its Auxiliary will meet at 6 o'clock in the post home on Franklin street. The agenda includes a membership drive a smoker entertaining District Two and rehabilitation reports. A Spider Club meeting follows the session with refreshments and social hour hosted by Auxiliary women led by Commander Joseph G A Riccio.
Edward P. Travers, Bristol Phalanx Fraternity president, will assume the role of president of the Young Adult Council of Massachusetts and Rhode Island at the annual Boston conference February 3 and 4. He is the sole Rhode Islander on the council’s executive branch.
Bread crumbs can be stored in a covered jar. They are prepared by grinding dry bread in a food grinder to yield fine particles suitable for cooking.
A meeting of the Daughters of Isabella is set for 7:30 p m Monday in the K of C hall. Mrs June Almeida of St Elizabeth's Street learned of her father Albert J Lang's death in Riverdale NY and she and her husband will attend the funeral today in New York. Rev Frederick F Driftmier spoke at a Pilgrim's Fellowship dinner at the Central church in Providence on Prison Camp Experiences. Funds for Santo Cristo Feast are being raised after a supper at Odd Fellow's hall drew over 200 attendees, with committee members listed.
The poultryman eases chicken cooking from dressed to ready to cook and parts with prices showing light weight birds inexpensive in January. A Delaware Extension Service smothered chicken recipe uses a young chicken with salt pepper flour fat cream mushrooms and baking until tender for five to six servings.
New England stores offer abundant produce with prices up a bit from last week. Apples remain plentiful with good quality. citrus like cranberries and oranges are also common. Cottage cheese becomes a cost effective protein, available in creamed and curd forms, with nutrition notes and a simple baked cottage cheese dessert recipe included.
The article notes how major rivers form new names at confluence such as the Amazon from the Negro and Solimoes and the La Plata from the Parana and Uruguay. It also mentions the Tigris and Euphrates rising in eastern Turkey, creating Mesopotamia before joining.
A series of community events fills February and March across local venues. Rummage sale at K of Chall on State Street from 1 to 4 p m. Ham and Bean supper at Jr Y P F St Michael's Parish House. College auction for March of Dimes at Colt Memorial High School Auditorium. Turkey supper by Women’s Guild Congregational Church DeWolf Memorial Room. Washington frolic and dance at Midway Steak House for St Mary’s Mothers’ Club. Fraternal Order of Eagles banquet at GAR Hall honoring past presidents. Rotary Club card party at White Rail Riding Club for Rotary Camp Fund. Bristol Sunshine Society bridge night at Midway. Cup Defenders association Open House dinner at Osofsky Hall Wood Street. Opening dates span Feb 2 to March 11 with multiple venues across town.
St Marys School pupils present Ship of Dreams next Monday to Wednesday in Guiteras Memorial Junior High auditorium. Jeanne Curran Marrah of Newport wrote and directed the show and serves as dramatic coach. The story follows a young man taking his bride on a honeymoon to places he cherishes.
A marriage license was issued today in the town clerk’s office to Frank Paul Giusto of 320 High Street and Dora Mary Lewis of 171 Bradford Street.
The Marine Corps announces its first officer candidate course since World War II. Graduates or seniors in accredited colleges under 27 on July 1 may apply by writing to the Commandant. Accepted candidates are enlisted, attend a 10 week training at Parris Island, then may be commissioned and sent to Quantico for five months of officers training. If not selected, options include discharge or active duty as enlisted. A limited number may receive career commissions.
The Farm and Home Congress will present a four day flower show March 6 to 9 at the Cranston Street Armory Providence. The Rhode Island Florists Association and Rhode Island Nurserymen's Association sponsor a summer color surprise with blooming roses shrubs and perennials. Rhode Island florists present Roses on Parade novelty displays and a bridal bouquet section plus corsages and practical vase arrangements for occasions.
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