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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1952
Page
2
The article outlines Bristol's move from a town meeting system to a charter revision process. A charter commission will study alternatives, with thirteen candidates vying for nine seats. Public hearings and a later vote will determine the commission’s recommendations for a modernized governance structure.
Rotary Club hosts a Ladies' Day noon event with speaker Mrs Beatrice Mullaney, a Fall River attorney, at the White Rail.
Orlando J Bisbano public welfare director and charter commission candidate says proportional representation is unconstitutional under Rhode Island law. He cites Section 1 Article 10 of the 1893 state constitution and argues PR transfers surplus votes conflict with the winner take all rule. He suggests a new constitutional amendment would be needed.
Mr and Mrs James Raiola of Church Street Bristol announce the engagement of their daughter Camille to Frank Bruno of Main Street Warren. Both are Bristol Senior High School graduates. A party honoring the couple was held at the Raio las parents home Sunday evening with many friends and relatives in attendance.
Charles Ariel Smith 86 longtime resident died Sunday at home in Concord New Hampshire. Born January 24 1866 in Woonsocket he was a foreman for Narragansett Electric Co and later worked in Riverside and Woonsocket until retirement about 30 years ago. He leaves a son Albert C Seekonk a daughter Mrs Mabel Fish Detroit four grandchildren three great grandchildren and a nephew. Funeral 2 pm tomorrow at his son's home 20 Foch Avenue Seekonk with Rev Herbert L Johnston Episcopal Church Marshfield burial Union Cemetery Woonsocket.
George Henry Brooks Sr 72 of 1242 Hope street died yesterday after a year long illness. A Tiverton native, he lived in Bristol 55 years and worked as a gardener for the Herreshoff Estate. He is survived by wife Helena A. Brooks, a son George H. Brooks Jr, a daughter Mrs Arthur Vitullo, and a grandchild. Funeral arrangements are pending at Connery Funeral Home.
A public hearing will be held in the Burnside Memorial Building council chambers on Thursday February 28 1952 at 8 oclock regarding a proposed second replat of Villanova Park Plat on Hope Street and Gooding Avenue. The Planning Board invites all interested persons to be heard. Secretary Manuel Prenda.
A series of charity events are listed: Feb 21 bridge and food sale at Odd Fellows Hall by Reba Rebecca Lodge. Feb 23 St Marys Guild food sale at Trinity Episcopal Church. Feb 26 Penny Social at Thames Street by C and A Girls Club 8 to 10 pm. Feb 26 Turkey Supper by Congregational Womens Guild DeWolf Memorial room. Mar 11 Bristol Branch Sunshine Society Midway 8 pm. Mar 14 Food sale by C and A Girls Club Ferris Dry Goods Store Hope Street 12 to 5 pm.
The Civil Defense unit begins a series of Thursday evening first aid classes at 730 pm in the BTA Armory. Instructors are John Hill and Ralph K Nash, certified Red Cross staff. Open to the public with groups urged to attend and contact key personnel to arrange participation. Wilfred Tetreault oversees the program.
Expresses gratitude for sympathy and kindness during bereavement. Thanks the Finishing and Weather Proofing Department of the US Rubber CIO Local 339 the Carr Manufacturing Athletics Association and the Carr Manufacturing Corporation for floral offerings and support.
The Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps set a town wide paper collection for Sunday Feb 24 at 10 am and monthly drives on the last Sunday thereafter. They will also recruit former Bristol Boy Scout Bugle Drum Corps members as Honorary Members and continue the Honorary Membership indefinitely.
A collage of four room summer cottage details and winterized components at Beach Road plus a white porcelain water heater and Krakauer pianos marketed by Winecombe's Piano Craftsmen. Also listed are new houses for sale in Hope Street area, motor cars at Center Motor Sales, and window shades at Hope Hardware. Community notices announce drum corps meeting date changes and Women’s Auxiliary meeting night shift.
Benjamin Hazen was installed as president of the United Brothers Synagogue on High Street. Ira Stone of Pawtucket, ex-president, served as installing officer. Other officers are Herbert Eisenstadt, vice president, Dr. Maynard Shusman, treasurer, and Max M. Phenes, secretary. Trustees are Phillip Shusman, Samuel Starkes, and Dr. Leo Jacobson. Rabbi Aaron Goldin of Pawtucket delivered the address.
First Bristol Troop sponsors Cub Pack 14 of the Boy Scouts of America reaffirming registration for 1952. Manuel Torres Jr. serves as Cubmaster and the Sea Scout Ship John R Edwards Explorer unit also re registered. The Indian Lore class attended the R F Haffenreffer Pow Wow at Nathanael Greene Junior High in Providence.
Civil defense leaders in Burnside Memorial criticized the Federal lag in matching funds for local needs. Gordon Fleming said the federal delay halts medical supply deliveries ordered last July and the group plans to urge congressional action while funding and a fourth air raid siren for the Poppasquash area move forward.
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