10 Feb 1956
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1956
Page
1
Florida offers lower living costs and growing opportunities but requires self support and realism. The Kiplinger Magazine notes job competition, uneven employment by sector, and barriers for professionals. newcomers should research markets, network, and visit as tourists to spot upcoming openings before moving.
Deputy Sheriff Vasta Ruggiero urged Bristol School Committee to hire an English Department head promptly arguing it would save 4500 dollars yearly and fund more books. Chair Benjamin Hazen and Mrs. Catherine Bray defended the department, noting teachers use new books and the district spends similarly to peers while stressing the head’s potential for progress and improved oversight.
Race committee outlined August 14 events for the Quahog Derby with potential quahog digging and speed races. A Wednesday session reviewed Week plans to boost shellfish events and invited the Bristol Veterans Council to join August 10 to 14 ceremonies marking V Day.
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Albert Nutini, local attorney, named vice chairman of the Red Cross annual appeal to be held in March. Nutini, a Providence College class of 1951 and Georgetown Law School 1954 graduate, already serves as treasurer of Mount Carmel Holy Name Society and legal advisor to the King Philip Little League. He is a Bristol council member, K of C member, Bristol Chamber of Commerce member, and secretary of the Republican town committee. He married Esther Migliori in July 1954. they reside in town.
Edward J. Fitzgerald announces questionnaires sent to past janitor applicants to refresh records. Return by March 1. If not returned, original letter destroyed and interest ends. Questionnaires stay valid for two years with possible repeat of the process afterward.
State police sergeant Bernard W. Manchester and phone company inspector Albert Henius removed phones from Mohawk Athletic Club at 218 Thames Street in a routine check. The action occurred at 2:15 PM yesterday due to gambling concerns after a complaint. William Ferrara, brother of Police Chief Ferrara and club president, was sole patron present. no charges were filed.
A Heart Fund drive sponsored sale organized by Mrs. Edward J. Newbold and three co chairs will run Friday February 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Eisenstadt's Store on Hope Street. Volunteers will prepare a variety of baked goods and dishes from local cooks in Bristol County with proceeds to support heart programs. The event is run by a committee including Mrs. John D. Moore Mrs. Stephen Hopkins Mrs. Warner Tabor and others.
After a 55 minute hearing and extended session the zoning board postponed a vote on rezoning Tupelo street for industry. The Minturn Farm project and a planned Dahl Co plant drive the decision with neighbors opposing spot zoning to protect homes. Dahl said the Tupelo site fits his needs and noted a $250000 gross income and a $40000 to $50000 building value while Dixon Corp backed his client as an asset to Bristol.
The Bristol Community Fund Inc announces 1956 allocations following a 1955 campaign that raised 20 385 while 1954 yielded 20 772. The Bristol District Nursing Association receives $300 less than last year. other agencies gain, and the fund reports higher average gifts and more donors. Campaign costs totaled 482 with 1955 expenses vs 1879 estimated for 1954, signaling a potential gain of 1397.00.
Dread nought Hook Ladder and Hose Co to organize an overhaul and salvage squad on a volunteer basis. Captain Luke H. White announced on February 23 that the unit aims to minimize water and smoke damage in fires. Training will include salvage covers water troughs sawdust dams and temporary repairs with courses Salvage and Overhaul Practice and Overhaul and Salvage in Theory and Practice. Instructors from outside towns will augment lectures and films.
A town planning board meeting tonight will review the Neck and Metacom avenue sewer plans amid new concerns from the equity suit against the town dock. Commission chair Louis Medeiros warns the Metacom line may be halted by the Capone case, delaying projects and possibly forcing a referendum to fund sewer work.
The Rhode Island hurricane advisory committee reviewed flood protection plans for the bay after damage surveys from Hurricane Carol. Lower and middle bay barriers proposed from Prudence Island to the mainland, Conanicut Point, and routes across the east and west passages aim to reduce flood risk, with Bristol County and East Providence listed among major damage estimates. A full scale 150 by 100 foot model in Vicksburg will simulate hurricane surges and tides to test barrier effectiveness and fishing impacts.
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