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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1954
Page
8
Church listings provide mass times and parish staff for St Marys Our Lady of Mt Carmel and St Elizabeths. Daily masses at 7 a.m with weekend high masses at various times and activity meetings for Women's Guild Men’s Club and choir sessions noted.
First Baptist schedules Sunday 9 45 am Sunday School 11 am morning worship 3 15 pm vesper at Baptist Home Newport 6 30 pm. Youth Fellowship Tuesday Mite Society 2 pm at Miss Lucy Wall home. Choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 30 pm. Trinity at 842 Hope Street The Little Church on the Neck notes Sunday masses 8 8 10 30 am weekday 7 30 am ce of Weekday Mass except Tuesday and Thursday when 8 pm additional Tass on holy days 10 am. Tuesday Released time 2 pm.
Bristol Rotary Club reveals sub committees for the 25th anniversary led by vice president James M. Husband. Key roles include program speakers, guest invitations, tickets, catering, decorations, publicity, photography and printing with names such as F. R. Dimond Howard R. Newman Edw J. Fitzgerald and Anthony J. Ferrara. The celebration is set for June 30.
Canon Daniel K Davis conducts 8 a m Holy Communion at St Michael’s Hector Hope Street. 9 30 a m Children’s Eucharist 11 a m Morning Prayer and Sermon. Weekly clubs and classes listed for Monday to Saturday with times and activities.
The High Street Congregational Church lists weekly events including 11 am Divine Worship and 6 45 pm Pilgrim Fellowship. Girl Scouts meet in DeWolf Room at 2 45 pm while Mrs Morgan's Investment Class gathers at Guiteras House at 7 30 pm.
The committee selected two ad layouts for an industrial campaign and will run inserts in major newspapers including the New York Times Chicago Tribune Philadelphia Inquirer and others. Half the $4500 budget will fund an initial test with a six inch Sunday ad while remaining funds target high response areas.
The Bristol town council, led by several energetic “youngsters,” debates nonpartisan selection, fire ordinances, and tenure for officials. Members Millemiggi Magee Donovan praise progress, routine issues, and hard work as the group faces local governance challenges.
February 23 blood day at Andrews Memorial School runs 1 PM to 5 30 PM with Miss Miriam McCaughey as captain. Mrs O Reid LeClair Mrs J Francis Connell and Mrs Attilio Pansa are registrars and typists. Rev Frederick F Driftmier handles transport. John D Moore and Narragansett Electric staff manage auditorium arrangements. Nurses group secured by Mrs Archie Danielson, canteen by Mrs J Floyd Huestis. Miss Clara Diman assists Mr Burger drafting day details. Burger urges Bristol residents to donate and book 1:30 to 6 PM slots, stressing ongoing need for fresh blood and gamma globulin even after the Korean conflict.
The Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps seek 1000 honorary members for 1954 while reporting a 1953 deficit of 948.10 and receipts of 2460.52. They note fewer paid parades and prizes in 1953 caused lower income. bus notes drive major expense. New members, at 1.00 each, include Burke Sr. Aruda Garvin and many others.
The article explains deductions from state pensions for teachers who retired by 1948 or earlier. A maximum $1600 pension is reduced by town benefits, with a $1200 state pension not to be exceeded. Bristol example deducts $300 to total $1300, while those retiring after 1948 face a liberal plan with contributions. The board seeks legislation to remove the deduction, restoring total pensions up to $2100 for pre 1948 retirees.
Fragmentary line reflects reflections on aging and economic disparity among American citizens. The text contrasts those who have aged into better times with those still lagging behind and explores social and financial pressures across generations.
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