03 Feb 1953
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1953
Page
1
A columnist shares frugal Florida travel tips from a Christian Science Monitor piece. Advice stresses navigating by avoiding main roads, choosing cheaper lodging like tourist homes, and targeting North Florida with lakes and pinewoods. Cedar Key is highlighted as a preserved 1880s fishing village.
The passage surveys South Florida from the Atlantic coast to inland areas near Lake Okeechobee, naming places such as Indian Town Pahokee Belle Glade Moor Haven and Everglades towns. It mentions US 1 routes, quieter fishing beaches like Tequesta and Boynton Beach and resort nearby towns, urging exploration of Safety Harbor Ozona Palm Harbor Pinellas Park Largo Cocoanut Grove South Miami and Nokomis Osprey.
The Rev. Charles P. Gilson, China missionary expelled by the Communists last year, spoke before the Ladies Benevolent Society of St. Michael's Church in Holmes House. He said he expects to return to China someday, noting the vast amount of work remaining and that many Chinese Christians have fled to Formosa. Mrs. Earl Mathewson led the meeting with officers Mrs. Ethel Copeland and others present.
The Bristol March of Dimes committee reports 1953 receipts totaling over $3000 with more coins awaiting tally. They finished processing last Wednesday’s Mothers March which raised $1308, and the Polio Auction netted $553 with oil folders surpassing $1000.
Last night’s snowfall sent two highway department trucks out at 7 a.m. to spread sand on hills and dangerous intersections. Plowing was unnecessary and officials hoped rain and warmer temperatures would improve driving conditions. One accident was reported on Bay View Avenue as roads remained slippery.
A 40th anniversary banquet honoring the First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts of America and Bristol County Scouting will be held next Sunday. The event serves as a testimonial to George R. Fish for four decades in Scouting, with praise for Dep Bish as a longtime organizer and key figure in Bristol.
Donald M. Burger chairman of the Red Cross bloodmobile unit committee reported that four local major industries have promised cooperation for a blood drive targeting 150 pints on February 26. He announced today the pledges in a brief update, with plans continuing.
Hope Circle of Daughters of Isabella met at the Knights of Columbus Hall and voted to host a Valentine Whist and social on February 16. Alma Bailey chairs the event with committee members Clara LeClerc Beatrice Beauvais Ethel Connery Catherine Francis Evelyn McKenna Dorothy Serbst Flora Sousa and president ex officio. Bandages were made for the Cancer Hospital.
Bristol's 1953 Heart Fund committee launches a month long drive to raise 1800 to fight heart disease America's leading killer. Mrs Earl G Sturdevant chairs the effort distributing 300 appeal letters and contacting local individuals and organizations. The Rhode Island total target is 50000 statewide with 45 percent staying in the island for local use.
Members of the local Air Force reserve unit and the Bristol Train of Artillery watched two World War II epics, Silent Service and Tarawa, at the artillery armory on State Street. The Naval Reserve in Providence arranged the screening. Air reserve members hail from Bristol Warren and Barrington.
Bristol officially obtained an 18 foot aluminum rescue boat with 7% BLP motor as a gift from the R I Automobile Dealer Association. Town council president Capt Paul A Herzig received the certificate of ownership from C George DeStefano at Barrington Fire Department HQ. Fire Chief Norman J Servant attended. the boat will be towed by the Rescue Squad truck.
A chaotic write up describes a planned game between YMCA Businessmen and Bristol School teachers. It mentions potential skills and humor with names like Anthony Agatiello and William Loring, hinting at a lively community event and unsure results.
The Highlands unit holds a Saturday hotel event with a steak and lobster dinner and a white elephant sale. Local members include Hardy Clarence Mraz Stoehr Mrs E Stuart Smith Frances Comette and Mrs Watson. James Wells, formerly of Highlands and now Albany New York, is expected to appear as emcee.
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