Hidden faults and a nickel's wandering value
A fragment notes wives concealing faults and the rising cost of shopping with a nickel stretching far to find something affordable. The text reflects economic pressures and domestic perspectives.
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1954
Page
3
A fragment notes wives concealing faults and the rising cost of shopping with a nickel stretching far to find something affordable. The text reflects economic pressures and domestic perspectives.
Town officials discuss library needs including a $5100 regular and $400 special appropriation for a fire escape. The meeting notes inspector findings and a Welcome Wagon plan led by Mrs. Frank Canario. A bus service proposal from Wilfred J. Brodeur is forwarded to regulators while junk nuisance at 15 Second Street prompts license renewal with further action.
The league leading Colt faces Cumberland in Andrews Gym after Cumberland beat Colt 63-48 earlier. Colt remains tied for second with Warren after a Friday win over South Kings town as Manny Marshall and Joe Cavallaro led in scoring.
At a Thursday meeting of First Boy Scout Cub Pack No 16 organized by St Marys Church plans for a Blue and Gold dinner were announced. An inauguration tea will follow with about 100 expected attendees including Narragansett Council Boy Scouts of America officials.
Fifteen youths from St. Michael's Church joined the Newport convocation of Young Peoples' Fellowships of Episcopal churches held Sunday at Trinity Church. Earl H. Hobson led the group with Douglas Phipps helping with transport. Canon Anthony Parshley spoke at Evensong and Myron Hertel screened Haiti films.
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