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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1956
Page
2
A Monday night meeting addressed problems from commencement activity and praised the school department for action. Fewer than half of the senior class attended, raising concerns about parental involvement and the need for stronger PTA leadership to support students and foster cooperation with teachers.
An editorial notes Warwick’s transition from a volunteer to a paid fire department signaling a trend for Bristol as towns grow into cities. It warns taxpayers would face higher costs while volunteers lose a social role but argues the switch hinges on fire protection needs and local conditions.
CL3-6000 Susman's Store is among 32 finalists in the Brand Names Foundation competition for retailer of the year in the specialty store category based on 1955 advertising and sales activity. The judging emphasizes promotional efforts and sales performance.
Louis Henry Gallo a 400 year veteran of the Bristol Fire Department and longtime school department employee died unexpectedly on the job at Guiteras Memorial Junior High School. He suffered a fatal heart attack while sweeping a classroom at 3 10 p m He was born December 14 1892 in Providence and left a wife a son and a daughter Funeral services will be at St Michael Church Bristol Monday at 2 p m Burial in North Burial Ground Visiting hours Sunday at the Charles M Connery Funeral Home Bristol
St Marys Holy Name Society finalizes plans for a Day of Recollection at St Marys Church on Sunday starting at 3 p m. Rev John W Struck Diocesean Director of Vocations leads six conferences. A buffet luncheon follows. Women’s Guild members coordinate the meal.
Fragmentary weather bulletin references above normal temperatures, then colder conditions early next week. Providence normals cited as 27/35/18, with precipitation around 0.4 inches likely in southern New England and light snow flurries possible midweek.
A disc jockey hop will end the March of Dimes drive tomorrow night at Reynolds School from 8 to 11. Entertainment features Salty Brine CH, Charlie Jeffords WHIM, Jim Mendes WICE, Pat Donahue WALE, Bud Teeves WPRO, and more. Autographed records will be given as prizes. C C Cirillo chairs the event.
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