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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1958
Page
2
In a budget hearing editorial stance favors enlarging Dreadnaught and Defiance stations to house all apparatus. It argues against abandoning Hydraulion and Ever Ready, noting volunteers risk life and pride in each company. Expanding may require longer halls or new stations, but closing others would harm spirit and devotion.
The Portland Press Herald editorial argues education quality exceeds salary costs, praising a Auburn high school math teacher who offers post‑high‑school classes on her own time. It says dedication beyond duty is essential and should be financially rewarded, extending beyond teachers to Americans generally.
On February 23 Sunday events include Fathers Night at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Mothers Club in the school auditorium and an 11 p.m. Bristol Eagle Scouts reunion banquet at the Castle. February 25 Tuesday brings Bristol District Nursing Association annual meeting. February 27 Thursday hosts a turkey supper by First Congregational Church in De Wolf Room. March 3 Monday features the International Sunshine Society annual bridge event, and April 10 Thursday a bridge and canasta party at St Mary's Church auditorium.
Fifty Bristol Fire Department volunteers battled a stubborn blaze in near freezing weather. Ice covered ladders, slick roofs, and wet gear elevated risk, but veterans answered the call. Neighbors provided hot coffee and donuts, with the Red Cross also active aiding efforts.
The forecast calls for today through Saturday to average more than six degrees below normal with very cold conditions. Providence normal temps are 30 degrees for the period, with a high of 38 and a low of 22. Snow flurries are expected in northern New England, with more general snow likely Friday or Saturday, and a half inch total precipitation anticipated.
The Rev William H Meiggs will be ordained to the priesthood on Saturday February 22 at the Cathedral of St John Providence by Bishop John Seville Higgins. He will continue as vicar of the Chapel of the Holy Cross Middletown and is son of Mr and Mrs Ernest A Meiggs of 399 Hope Street.
Funeral held for Mrs Lucia Murgo 91 of 53 St Elizabeth St. A solemn Mass at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church followed by burial in St Marys Cemetery. Bearers were Murgo and Castigliego relatives. honorary members of Holy Rosary Society attended. Cremation not listed. priests from local churches led prayers at committal.
On February 16 a 15 year old girl suffered a bruised knee after being struck by a car driven by Joseph P Serpa 3rd 18 of 69 Richmond St Jeannette Marcelino stepped into the street to stop the southbound vehicle and was hit both were treated by Dr Paul A Botelho Two other collisions on Hope Street left Antone S Dias 42 and Holly J Morton 32 with injuries Morton suffering a deep eye laceration Dias a head wound Sousa 35 on Ferry Road skidded into a tree with Lons Almeida 51 treated for an eye laceration Also a car driven by Fotios A Geas 20 struck Mt Hope Bridge toll house curb and stopped across the east lane. In Metacom Avenue a driver Joseph C Rego 19 was hit by Lt James G Gorman near the Veterans Home after stopping for a left turn.
Miss Branam leads a devoted Latin program with 4 year students and an annual Latin Week. Alumni host a Roman Banquet with a bulletin titled Latin Lives Today. Pupils dress as Romans, perform pageants and skits, and celebrate civilization while fostering interest in Latin and liberal arts.
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