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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1946
Page
1
Regulatory changes on land platting in Newport spark debate in Bristol with Edmonds noting similarities to local rules. Officials weigh requiring developers to install streets and utilities before plat acceptance, amid split views on impact and feasibility.
Three alarms rang out as Hydraulian Hose Company tackled a grass fire at St Columba's Seminary on Ferry Road. Soon after a chimney fire at Colt Casino on Colt Drive drew four local fire companies. At 83 Franklin Street a second floor bedroom blaze during supper forced seven children to safety. a short circuited radio wire started the fire and neighbor Sgt George Almeida aided the family and alarm. The flames were confined to the bedroom and the occupants include Sylvia Alfano and seven children Josephine 12 Ralph 11 Louise 9 Theresa 8 Vincent 6 Sylvia 5 and Anthony 2.
The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church fund for a parochial school rises to 12 650 with five new donors joining the Founders List. Mr and Mrs Anthony Marino Mr and Mrs Paul Castighego Mr and Mrs Frank Malafronte Mr and Mrs Peter Cassano and a Friend each gave 100 dollars. Rev Joseph Sorzana announced the gifts.
Boy Scouts celebrate 36th anniversary of the BSA with a district rally February 14 at 7 30 pm in Reynolds school auditorium. Activities include book balancing knot race shoe race jump stick relay compass race antelope race and Kelley drill followed by songs stunts and a motion picture. Scoutmasters lead the district affair.
Williston, famed as the Hells-a-Poppin magician, drew nearly 300 spectators to the Guiteras school auditorium in Bristol for a community service program. He mingled with the audience, showcased rapid tricks, and introduced his Bristol protege Robbie Kinder. James F Meiggs handled lighting and stage setup.
The Girl Scout Council plans a February 15 dinner at the Narragansett Hotel to raise fifty thousand dollars for Camp Hoffman on Larkins Pond West Kingston. The camp, 25 years old and founded by Mrs William Hoffman, has Community Fund support but receives no direct money from it. Tickets for the banquet are sold by council members through February 9 with 500 to 700 expected attendees.
Navy confirms Lt Edward Lawrence Leahy Jr listed as deceased after missing in action since June 1944 aboard USS Herring. He earned the Bronze Star and served on multiple patrols in European and Pacific theaters. Survived by parents Judge and Mrs Edward L Leahy and two sisters. Memorial service set at St Marys Church.
The Couples Club of St Michael s Church held an old time barn dance in the parish house Sunday night. Seymour Wiley and his orchestra provided music with the former using a public address system to announce the dances. Anthony Russo chaired the event and refreshments were served by Dr Samuel D Clark and others including Mr Mrs William D Hall and several couples.
St Elizabeths CYO honored Anthony Castro at their Fathers and Sons Night presenting a prayer book. Speakers included Rev Henrique Rocha John Cordeiro and Dr Joseph Pine with Henry Miranda filling in for ill principal speaker Father Delaney. An honesty system was started and plans were made for a Communion Sunday service and breakfast.
The Pine Trees defeated the Red Raiders 80 to 23 at the YMCA. Referee Frank DeLeo oversaw the game. Lou Souza scored 26, Boy Malloy 24, and OK Alessio 21 for the Pine Trees while Tom Viera held high for the Raiders with 14 points and Joe Terra added 3.
Illness in the Highway Department forces a delay in the regular monthly rubbish collection, now scheduled to resume on February 11.
A Bristol family recounts a weekend trip to New York. They visit Bill Williston and Herb, then attend a Garden boxing card led by Red Cochran against Marty Servo. Cochran’s focus on prize money seeming to affect his guard, while Servo presses hard.
A weekend outing features a lunch with Bill and an Opera House performance of Tristan and Isolde led by Helen Traubel and Melchior. The show sells out with encores and a four and a half hour run. A radio trio followed by visits with friends in Bridgeport and Bristol capped the weekend.
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