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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1951
Page
2
Local health note announces a chest and X ray clinic at Rockwell house at 1 p m on Monday February 26. Community updates include hospital rests and signaled operations for several residents, plus social notices and a school fundraiser at St Marys school.
Roswell S. Bosworth Sr. announces committee assignments for the YMCA board. Executive, Finance, Physical, Boys' Work, Program, Membership, Endowment, Building, Industrial, Women and Girls, World Service, Personnel, Youth and Government, Annual Meeting, and Outstanding Citizen Award lists with chairmen and members.
Babson warns the dollar's fall wrecks the nation and erodes purchasing power from 1940 to 1953. He cites higher costs and warns only strict regimentation, heavy taxes, reduced spending, price and wage controls, farm subsidies cuts, and full mobilization can restore value, or the dollar may drop to 25 cents.
A 1931 Ford pickup belonging to Ascoli's Esso station, parked on the east side of Metacom Avenue near Sowam's Drive, was struck by a 1940 Chevrolet sedan driven north by Jo co street. Sardina, driving about 35 to 40 miles per hour, swerved to avoid a backing vehicle and could not regain control, hitting the truck.
After 1949 moves to Minturn Farm, criticism of dump management flared. Councilmen E Hugh Holmes and John O Lawrence attacked Republican handling, while Frank J Murphy and Capt. Paul A Herzig defended themselves. The March 14 election pits Holmes against Dr Samuel D Clark and Capt Herzig in a heated race over the town dump fate.
In memory of Mrs Emily Garvin who sleeps in God's garden. The note speaks of a peaceful rest and reunion in the afterlife, signed by her husband and children as a family remembrance.
Miss Maria A Martins daughter of Mr and Mrs Rafael C Martins of 118 Constitution Street has been chosen treasurer of the freshman class at Albertus Magnus College New Haven Conn She is a member of the Albertus Magnus Debaters the Guild of Our Lady and the National Federation of Catholic college students She graduated last June from St Marys Seminary Bayview where she was senior class president and valedictorian
The Probate Court will hear matters in the Probate Court Room at 10 A.M. on dates in notices below. Elias Antonio de Silveira of Providence has qualified as administratrix for the estate of Theresa de Silveira and creditors must file claims with the Probate Clerk within the legal time. Change of name for Serafim Augusto Pires to Sam Reis Pires, Bristol resident, change recorded February 5, 1951.
A series of community events lists dates from February to March. The Fraternal Order of Eagles hosts an annual banquet at GAR Hall on a Saturday evening to honor past worthy presidents. Rotary Club card party supports the Rotary Camp Fund. Other civic activities include Bristol Sunshine Society bridge, K of C chowder lunch, Penny Social, Cup Defenders Open House, and a Mothers' club food sale at Narragansett Electric.
Cub Pack 5 led by Cubmaster Louis Hofmann honors many members with badges and arrows for elective work and service. The climax features Abraham Lincoln skits across five dens with den mothers guiding Cubs and leaders including Pack officers and sponsors Co-Mar-Co club of the First Congregational church.
Five month old male Boxer dog with pale coat and a collar inscribed Rail Riding Club is missing. Reward offered. Call after 5 p m to arrange return. Owner seeks help to locate the pet near Easterbrooks Avenue.
Rotary International observes its 46th anniversary in 81 countries this week with about 7000 clubs participating. Present president Arthur Lagueux of Quebec City, Canada leads the organization.
Police report a break in at the Pozzi pharmacy at 479 Hope Street 6 early Thursday. Cigarette lighters and $10 in cash were taken and valued at about $350. A pair of black gloves left near the register suggests the burglar was frightened.
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