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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1954
Page
6
A commission act authorizes charging reasonable fees for beach admission and for parking privileges. The measure states the commission may adjust compensation where needed and include all members in the scope of the action.
The text describes a town establishing a beach commission with power to set and collect fees, exempt inhabitants, oversee expenses, and direct the town treasurer on accounts. It authorizes rules for care, operation, and sanitary conditions of beaches, buildings, and adjacent property and regulates public travel to and from beaches. One town council may enact ordinances to enforce these rules.
The Women’s Guild of the First Congregational Church held its annual turkey dinner in the DeWolf Memorial Room drawing over 200 guests. Menu included fruit cup, turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, rolls, apple pie and coffee with Mrs Ralph E Peters as chair and a large volunteer team helping in service.
A community page lists Mass times and Lenten observances for Our Lady of Mt Carmel St Elizabeths Trinity Episcopal St Marys Church including Ash Wednesday masses Confessions and Holy Week notes with specific times and locations across Wood Street and State Street parishes.
The DeFelice duo faced a 1952 court battle over greenhouses and showroom plans. Presid ing Justice Frost ruled a prior petition invalid, then a new exception allowed on revised blueprints. The board based its recent action on the updated proposal as dimensions changed from 1947 to meet building inspector standards. The meeting closed after midnight with all members present.
Cowell praises local blood bank efficiency while noting public apathy and ongoing governance hurdles. He cites Albumine storage for national disaster use and free Gamma Globulin to doctors for measles and Infectious Hepatitis.
Canon Daniel K Davis rector announces Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services with 9:30 a.m. Children's Eucharist. Ash Wednesday offers 7:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. services. Special midweek prayers noted.
Sunday 26 February schedule for Rev Frederick F Drifimier with 9 45 am Sunday school 11 am Divine Worship class sessions for Senior and Junior groups in religious instruction at 1 15 pm and 2 30 pm plus Girl Scouts activities in De Wolf Room and Guitears house at 2 45 pm Board of Deacons in minister study 7 30 pm
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