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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1963
Page
6
The town council is authorized to issue and sell notes not exceeding 135000. Proceeds from bond sales to pay existing notes from anticipation financing first. Action contingent on grant approval by Housing and Home Finance Agency under Accelerated Public Works Program. if not approved, the resolution becomes void. Town Sergeant Henry J. Ivia Jr. signs.
A January 21 1963 Juniper Hill Cemetery corporation meeting voted to notify owners and heirs of listed lots in Groups P T and C that neglect harms the cemetery. Owners must restore condition or provide funds within forty days. failure will abandon title to the cemetery. Benjamin W Lindemuth president. 2/18 15 22.
The Board of Canvassers of the Town of Bristol Rhode Island will meet in the Burnside Memorial Building on Tuesday February 19 1963 at 730 PM to canvass and correct voter lists used at the special financial meeting scheduled for February 28 1963 The meeting is before the financial meeting and is chaired by clerk Dennis Jr 28-15 q e
The Tens Coins of the Town of Bristol met at Colt Memorial School House Hope Street Bristol Rhode Island on Wednesday February 20 at 7 30 PM EST to hear public comment on the proposed acquisition by the state or town of Bristol of the Colt Farm for public recreational use. Citizens entitled to speak will be heard by the Town Council.
Mrs OT Gilmore writes from Bristol sharing San Miguel island in the Azores. She praises its green terraced hills, orange and banana stands, and the hospitable Portuguese people. The narrator recounts family introductions, travel by car and plane, and hopes for a Lisbon departure soon amid island travel hurdles.
Bristol Rhode Island Zoning Board of Review schedules a 8 pm Thursday March 12 1963 session in the Burnside Memorial Building council chambers to hear two applicants seeking exceptions to build a gasoline filling and service station at the corner of Magna Street and State Street and an addition to an existing building at Metacom Avenue assessor plat numbers and lot numbers to be considered under state zoning laws. Anne P OContell secretary.
The National Guardsman Magazine profiles Battery C 2nd Missile Battalion noting its Wednesday meetings and many related members. Sgt Joseph F Ruggiero attends with his son SP5 Joseph F. Ruggiero Jr, the only father son pair in the battery. Other brothers include Joseph G Savino and Edward A Savino, Raymond G Castro and Edward Castro, William Enos and Richard Enois, Bruce Ja McDougall and Oliver T. McDougall, and SP5 Joseph T Teixeira with SP4 Manuel T Teixeira. The article emphasizes close knit ties enhancing unit efficiency and marks Battery C as a top state unit.
Listings show quit claims and mortgages including Hubert Gra s to Charles I Coins Jr land and other quit claim transfers. Mortgages include Collins to Pawtucket Savings on Gibson Road for 11000 and Balzano to BMC Durfee Trust Co on Mt Hope Ave totaling 9000 plus 13000 for buildings.
Dr Leland W Jones of Barrington told Rotary members that modern living speeds heart disease risk. He urged more exercise, less rich food, and reduced smoking, noting many cases are preventable. He showed a 1958 pediatric heart surgery on a 10 year old girl, then described her recover and bike ride a month later. The Rotary Las Vegas Night at The Castle is planned for Feb 22, introduced by Anthony T Campagna.
Bristol All Stars defeated Westerly 52 to 45 as Ascoli and Howard spearheaded the offense. Frank Caruso Ken and John Howard fueled the attack while Bisbane and Jim Cruz hauled in 33 rebounds, boosting Bristol's effort. Westerly’s Konturas and Parmaleelee posted 17 and 10 points respectively, with Lamb notable on both ends for Westerly.
Lost black billfold belonging to Frances Abate, including license and security card. Card enclosed. Please return to Frances Abate at 19 Orchard Street, off Reservoir Avenue.
Rental listing for a first floor unit with five rooms and a bath. Contact Warren at 433-2054 any time.
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