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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1953
Page
6
The article examines using permanent edgings and mulches to reduce garden labor. Mulch benefits include weed control and moisture conservation, with stone, straw, pine needles, moss, and others as options. Availability, cost, and potential soil nitrogen impact guide material choice.
The article discusses how mulch decomposing releases nitrogen to feed soil bacteria and the effects of different leaf types. It warns oak leaves may not form air gaps while maple leaves can create dense mats, advising cautious use in permanent borders to ease next summer weed control.
Bristol Scout Week events include an Eagle Scout Reunion and 40th anniversary dinner, station displays in downtown store windows, and observances across Bristol County. A banquet at the National Guard Armory features Scout leaders, speakers, and a souvenir program for 200 to 300 attendees.
The US Department of Commerce listed two large contracts awarded to local industries. Collins & Aikman Corp. received a $1,666,680 order for 9,750 linear yards of double faced 16 ounce mohair cloth and United States Rubber Co. won a $843,968 contract for 9,750 mules of wire.
Tetreault presented a $2957 fiscal year expenditure plan to be held for budget talks. Chief Ferrara proposed two hour meters on Bradford and State Streets and one hour elsewhere, at 12 minutes per cent or five cents per hour, plus use of town land between Bradford and Congregational Streets for off street parking and meters on Wood Street and Hope Street segments.
A two month fundraising drive highlighted by a charity basketball tripleheader drew about 250 fans. Teachers vs businessmen ended with the latter winning after a dramatic bench-clearing move, with Bun's All-Stars and YMCA JV also winning their games.
Blood donors aged 18 to 59 may give with parental release for 18 to 20 year olds. A 110 pound weight minimum applies and disqualifying conditions include jaundice tuberculosis asthma diabetes rheumatic fever kidney disease fainting hives or allergies. Bristol is asked to supply 150 pints with about 175 pledges to cover rejections. Center tests precede donation at Andrews School on the 26th. Gamma globulin to polio areas and military use are noted. Call Bristol 515 44 938J or 1000. hours 1 pm to 6 pm.
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