10 Feb 1959
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1959
Page
1
The Second Night Bristol Rotarians staged an Old Fashioned Minatres Show at the Guités School auditorium drawing a full house. Theresa Donovan led the act with Emma and Ee Rounds at piano and organ plus Meiggs and Sons handling stage setup. Proceeds benefit Rotary welfare funds.
The town council has announced its schedule for budget hearings with department representatives present. Schools meet February 11 at 7:36 p.m. Public Works follows February 17 at 7:30 p.m. Burnside Memorial Budget ing is noted in the schedule.
Edward J. Fitzgerald, superintendent of schools, was honored at a surprise White Rail party attended by about fifty lettermen he coached from 1929 to 1998. Dr. Anthony J. Ramos served as toastmaster and Ian M. Walker spoke as a former associate and current junior high principal in Somerset Massachusetts. Vernon Otten received credit for traveling the farthest distance from Peabody Massachusetts.
Philip St Hewell addressed the Bristol Chamber during a key meeting, delivering remarks that drew strong reactions and set the tone for ensuing discussions on local matters. The session featured participation from several chamber members and observers.
A health report to the town council by Camp, Dresser and McKee warns the existing rubbish dump endangers public health and urges a municipal land fill. The study covers beaches, milk production, food sales inspections, and sewage treatment fixes including a $263,000 package to install grit chambers, elutriation, vacuum filtration, chlorination, and remove Carr Manufacturing wastes from the sewer system.
Kearney Post No. 6 American Legion tops its 1959 target by bringing membership to 252, twelve over the 240 quota, at a Friday meeting in the post home. District Two officers and Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company guests toured, with William Adams and Forest Brown leading. The group plans 40th anniversary observances for the Legion and the post, plus a memorial service for past leaders.
Albert A. McAloon executive secretary of the Commission on Youth will be the Quest Speaker at the Beiston Lioness Club monthly dinner Thursday at 7 PM. The event takes place at the Midway House with the Beiston community gathering for the talk.
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