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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1958

Page

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Three Stand Alone System Defeats Coordinator Motion

The Bristol charter commission voted 5 to 3 against granting the town council authority to appoint an executive officer and 5 to 3 for three departments whose heads report to the town council with no coordinator. Critics Canario Pierce and Martin urged an executive officer for efficiency, while supporters noted existing practice and proposed department heads under council control. The panel also set a budget committee term plan and debated police and fire department reporting lines.

Frank T. Canario James F. Pierce Frank L. Martin Canario Martin Roger W Pigeon Department of Public Works Joseph D Accardi Mr Pigeon Anthony DaPonte Ferdinand A Brune Kullsberg Commission Budget Committee Pierce Anthony J Dennis, Jr Accardi Pigeon

Seven Local Churches Set Holy Lent Services

Lent begins with Ash Wednesday services at seven local churches. Ashes distributed at St Mary's at multiple morning times and at Our Lady of Mt Carmel and St Elizabeth's at set hours. St Michael's has 7 am Mass with litany at 7 30 pm. Trinity Episcopal hosts Mass and penitential offices. First Baptist and First Congregational each hold 1 30 pm services. ashes after services.

St Mary’s Our Lady of Mt. Carmel St. Elizabeth’s Church St. Michael’s Church Daniel K. Davis Trinity Episcopal Church First Baptist First Congregational

Fire Damages High St Home. Chimney Suspected Cause

A stubborn blaze started by a defective chimney caused extensive damage at the home of Judge and Mrs. Benjamin F. Lindemuth at 70 High St last night. Firefighters battled ice-coated ladders and roofs as flames spread from the south chimney to the second and third floors, with suppression continuing into the night. Several firemen were overcome by smoke and cuts were reported, but no injuries were listed for residents. the property loss was estimated at $15,000. Continued details appear on page 8.

High St Benjamin F. Lindemuth

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Department of Finance Brune Alises George F Dion, Jr The Dreadnaught Co Res Antonio Goulart Ever - Readys Michael A. Flynn George F. Dion Judge Mrs. Lindemuth
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