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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1948
Page
2
Public reaction to clearing Hope Street of snow and ice is favorable as safer traffic conditions emerge. Debates over paying for the work will occur after the road is clear, while Town Solicitor Capone argues state funds are misused on highways. The piece urges 24 hour one side parking and sidewalk maintenance accountability.
Local church societies and community groups schedule meetings and events for the coming week. Listings include St Marys Holy Name Society, Bristol Council, Congregational Religious Education, Couples Victory Club, Mount Hope CES supper, St Marys Mothers Club party plans, 4 H Young Juniors at the YMCA, Lawson-Raiola AV Chapter, United Brothers Lodge, Emergency Rescue Squad training with CPR instruction, Girls Club Valentine Party, Ivy Guild speakers on China, and YMCA film nights with company sponsorship from Collins & Aikman and Ford Motors.
A reader complains about dangerous icy sidewalks from High Street to Oliver School and asks who is responsible for maintaining safe walkways. The letter seeks answers from town officials including the Town Council head the Chief of Police the Town Solicitor and the Highway Department about liability and action.
In loving memory of a dear husband and father who passed away February 10 Mrs Max Makowsky and family observe the anniversary with remembrance and prayers for the departed.
The Y.P.F. basketball team of St. Michael's Church defeated Kents Corners 81 to 69 at St. Michael's Parish House. Ernest Meiggs scored 46 for St. Michael's, while Flade Gowland led Kents Corners with 18 and 16 points respectively as Gowland and Slade contributed for the losers.
The Bristol Council of Church Women will hold a World Day of Prayer service at St Johns Episcopal Church in Barrington Friday at 2 pm with Rev Owings Stone leading on the theme The World at Prayer. A preceding business meeting at 1 pm and refreshments follow hosted by Mrs Russell Fields Sr with choir assistance from Mrs George Wahl Mrs Eugene Seymour Mrs Richard Field and Mrs Elmer Swinson.
The Boy Scouts of America and Bristol units attend the 11 o clock service at St Michael s Church commemorating 35 years of Scouting in Bristol and 38 years of the BSA. 17 Cubs from three dens Pack 5 and five Scouts from Troop 5 attend with seniors.
Mr and Mrs Ralph DeFelice of 271 Wood Street announce the birth of a daughter Irene on January 26 at Truesdale Hospital. The mother is formerly Irene Martin.
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