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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1954
Page
2
The town council declined a 500 dollar appropriation request from the local DAV chapter to cover state convention expenses. Officials argued public funds should not entertain a private organization and noted Bristol's financial strain.
Library trustees urge funds for a fire escape to improve safety and protect taxpayers from potential disaster costs. Similar need noted at Burnside Memorial Building. former inspector Otis M. Bailey pressed town action without success. current inspectors urged to continue push for safety upgrades.
The article discusses resistance to changes at the town beach and urges listening to local youths on July use. It lists civic and social items including Girl Scouts, church society meetings, student visits, and upcoming dances, reunions, and scholarships in Bristol. Names include Miss Anne Squatrifo, Madeline Corta lessa, Janet Springer, Nathaniel Gladding III, and Ronald Boyle with local organizations and events across Bristol.
February 1928 items include a Valentine fine bail for the Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church Midway. February 23 Red Cross Bloodmobile visits Bristol. February 24 Turkey Supper by Congregational Women's Guild 6 30 p.m. March 22 Annual Bridge Bristol Branch International Sunshine Society. February 5 Rummage sale Bristol County Emblem Club at Francis Spa Warren.
Readers thank organizers and donors for the 1954 Polio auction and a March of Dimes food sale. A Bristol editor praises the beach site's acquisition and notes Roswell S. Bosworth Jr. played a key role.
Classified ads show a two family house adaptable to business use with four rooms and a garage, a farm building must be removed, gas and oil kitchen range one year old, a Venetian blind service and window installations, a two story six tenant house with investment potential, shrubbery and quick sale terms, and multiple contact references including J Bisbano and Mrs. DiGrazia for inquiries. Names include Mr Hanley Warren O J bano Mrs Walter Belmo and George Ethier.
The funeral for Joseph Barba husband of Mary Barba was held at St. Alexander's Church Warren with a solemn high Mass. Burial followed at St. Mary's Cemetery. Barba born in Boston moved to Warren as a child and founded Barba's Oil Company in 1938. He is survived by his wife three daughters and three brothers.
A brief item notes that tasks postponed for today accumulate yesterday's scrutiny and effort, reflecting a cyclical pattern of procrastination and review within time management.
The funeral for Manuel G Costa 72 of DeWolf Avenue was held Saturday at 8 am from Joseph Sansone Funeral Home 192 Wood Street and a solemn high Mass of requiem at 9 am in St Elizabeth's Church Rev Henrique Rocha officiated with Rev Joaquim Lawrence and Rev Virgil Oliveira. Bearers included George Oliver Albert Oliver Manuel Oliver James Oliveira Manuel Mederos and Manuel Martin. Interment followed at St Mary's Cemetery with committal prayers.
The family expresses sincere thanks for expressions of sympathy from friends following the death of Madeline arcetatid.
Beach attorney notes most desirable sites are not for sale or lease and committee may back bus service to Colt area with fencing to separate from railroad. Council debates withholding action while Councilman Ovan quips a bird in hand. Bruno cites Colt Drive as natural beach site and town meeting voters may approve committee recommendations.
A stark comparison warns that hatred acts like a loaded barrel with a plugged shot, where the backfire harms the attacker more than the target and underscores the perilous social impact of bigotry.
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