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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1951
Page
6
The Archdeacon of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island will be the speaker at St. Michael's Church Wednesday evening for the town's inaugural union Lenten service.
Miss Molasky argues that dictators burn books and public libraries aid children learning to read. She emphasizes the school library as a bridge to "right books" and praises a trained librarian, urges Rotary to boost library funding, noting rising bank prices and high book turnover among youths.
Senator Dirksen voices industry optimism at a Wichita gathering. Ralph W. Carney notes a speaker warns lumber dealers to continue selling despite government controls. The message ties military power to industrial strength built through commerce and exports.
A lively letter recalls visits to the Forbidden City and Peking with praise for the museum and curio shops, notes high costs, and expresses eagerness for a Japan journey sailing June 10 if possible. The writer mentions a tea at a school with native dances, a Japanese dinner, and a near miss at a Grand Hotel party.
A town plans to adopt social security for employees with mandatory town matching of withheld payroll funds. If approved the town must meet raised amounts, and the meeting call includes authorization for the treasurer to borrow needed funds to cover the appropriation.
A collected donor roll for the March of Dimes shows many business and individual contributors. Donors include Hope Drug, Buffington's, Kinder Brothers, U. S. Rubber, Bristol Manufacturing, Makowsky's, Suzman's, and others, with many more families and couples named in the expanded list.
ASU data shows more than a quarter of housing expenses go to utilities and supplies, including gas electricity and water, highlighting how basic services drive living costs.
Mrs Rita Silva widow of Antone Silva of 59 Court Street died last night February 1 after a long illness at age 75 born February 1 1876 in St Michael Azores to John and Maria Nunes she lived in this town 50 years member of St Elizabeth's Church she leaves several grandchildren and one great grandchild William Perry Silva funeral 8 am Monday February 6 from Charles M Connery Funeral Home 57 Burton Street with a high Mass at St Elizabeth's Church at 9 am
A practical home project shows a desk made from two metal filing drawer sections stacked as one end. Finish with colorful glass or semi glass enamel to suit the room. Seal unfinished plywood, apply enamel under coat and final top coat for a durable look.
Elbow macaroni is the favorite shape for casseroles and Ann Page sold only at A and P is the preferred brand favored by thousands of women. The recipe Macaroni Barcelona combines 8 oz Ann Page Elbow Macaroni with Ann Page Tomato Soup milk and grated American cheese baked with green pepper rings for four servings.
Bristol preacher Driftmier leads Lenten sermons on Love March 6 at the Baptist church with Rev Daniel K Davis of Bristol, March 13 at St Michael's parish house with Rev Mr Driftmier on Temperance and Justice. Palm Sunday evening features a joint choir service of St Michael's and the Congregational church.
The text notes a Democratic Primary between Mr Nunes and challengers disputing his leadership. The council president called his race with Mr Holmes "in evitable" due to policy differences. Dr Clark said he would back Mr Holmes if he wins the primary.
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