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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1950
Page
2
The Phoenix reports on a storekeepers complaint about Bradford street traffic and truck loading. Police and council debate labels like agitating and stirring up antagonisms while interviews confirm quotes were accurate and the solution may lie in strict enforcement or a restricted loading area.
The Zoning Board of Review will meet Thursday March 2 1950 at 7 30 PM in the Town Council Chambers Burnside Memorial Building Bristol Rhode Island to hear John Winthrop DeWolf Jr and Helen L DeWolf request an exception to build a two car storage and storage area on Assessors Plat 167 Lot 45 in Residential A district The proposed building would measure 20 by 28 feet and the meeting is to consider their application per city zoning rules.
Public notice for the Zoning Board of Review session at 7 30 p m in Bristol Rhode Island. Petition by Rev DeWolf Perry owner and Herbert A Geisler lessee seeks variation to erect a 16 by 30 foot building for an ice cream shop on Assessor’s Plate 31 near Washington Street Town Bridge. Proceedings under state and local zoning laws. Frederick T Goff Secretary 2-10-17-24.
A friendly local column urges readers to share resources and extend courtesy. It notes mutual cooperation strengthens ties with neighbors and invites participation in community goodwill efforts.
The Green and White yearbook at Bristol Senior High School hosted a Valentine dance in the Colt Auditorium with copies of Pegasus issued at the event. Community notes include Girl Scout badge work by four Bristol housewives, first aid badge sessions, church services and bake sales, new births, and local club meetings.
The Soares Family expresses gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during their bereavement and for floral offerings and spiritual bouquets They thank employees of the U and Rubber Company and Bristol Manufacturing Company for support.
Notice states the undersigned will not be responsible for or pay any bills contracted in their name by any person other than themselves, effective from this date. The declaration aims to shield the signer from obligations incurred by others.
John R Porter named executor for George E Porter estate creditors urged to file claims with the Probate Clerk starting February 10 1950 and following periods. Ernest Almeida of Warren named administrator creditors to file claims beginning February 17 1950 with deadlines set by law.
The Co Mar Co Club plans a progressive dinner this evening starting at 7 pm. Hosts include Mrs. Thomas D. Adams at 22 Burton Street and fellow hostesses Mrs. Thomas E. Jannsen Mrs. Maurice C. Smith III and Mrs. Sidney F. Kullberg.
The Bristol County Water company proposes a three town water expansion with a full system option estimated at 3.5 million dollars including bringing water to Bullock's Point Avenue East Providence while meeting Providence contract requirements. An alternate plan favors groundwater in Barrington with incremental facilities at about 1 million dollars and seeks talks with East Providence over a feeder main route.
Fitzgerald outlined options to use Byfield School space now leased to St Marys Church or reoccupy Hayman School. Both would require funds for teachers, textbooks, supplies and operations, already anticipated in the budget.
Bristol troop plans to send at least two second class scouts to the National Jamboree at Valley Forge on June 30. Each scout requires 80 dollars, with local aid sought through odd jobs like snow removal errands, garden rubble removal, and babysitting. Scouts contact J Foster Price or Howard L House or George Felix to arrange work.
A new book The Early Founding and Development of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company by Jeannette B. Herreshoff is on sale at the Thrift Shop in town and at the Book Shop in the Grosvenor Building Providence. It covers the Herreshoff family and Bristol’s famed company.
The Altar Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church held its annual dinner dance at the Midway Steak and Lobster House on Tuesday evening with nearly all reservations honored. Winners included Adolph Ferrera and prize judges Carl Russo and Vincent Monaro. balloon dance winners Louis DeFelice and Frank DeSantes. Ricci and Michael Nero won door prizes. Ricci directed the grand march led by Pauline Bruno and DeSantes, followed by Mr and Mrs Andrew Pansa. Co chair Miss Bruno and Mrs Pansa. Rev. Alex J. Peloso attended as guest.
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