27 Feb 1953
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1953
Page
1
Reader recalls The Illustrated Police News issue dated May 4 1873 filled with varied content from Edison’s talking machine to sensational crime scenes including murders forgery and beggar cases. The piece promises more on Edison and an elephant in India with future installments.
The Democratic Town Committee opens its march campaign with an eight point pledge criticizing GOP legal fees to Town Solicitor Lucien Capone and a $700000 town debt. It favors charter reform, Home Rule support, and Bristol inclusion in a Providence telephone exchange to end tolls, plus a new meter system for landlords.
The Holy Rosary Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church sponsors a film showing of The Virgin of Guadalupe in Mt. Carmel school auditorium. Showtimes are Friday March 13 at 8 p.m. and Sunday March 15 at 7 30 p.m. A 4 p.m. matinee is set for March 13 for children. Committee members are Frances Principe Anna Puniello Sarah DiGati and Rosalie Letizia. Tickets via 1603 or from any committee member.
Antonio F. Sousa withdrew a re zoned land plat on Gooding Avenue after a lengthy dispute with the Bristol Planning Board over incomplete information required by law. The board flagged missing abutter notices and incomplete Sousa property layout, prompting delays and debate about water installation costs and a possible road sale invalidation.
Joseph S. Qualey of Bristol Aerie No. 953 pushes town council to act on an Eagles resolution seeking a safety survey of highway danger points. The measure targets Metacom Avenue and the Bradford and High Streets corner, noting preventable accidents involving Newport servicemen and urging timely action.
The Red Cross bloodmobile stopped at Andrews School, collecting 140 pints from 203 donors despite 33 rejects for colds and low counts. Thirty failed to report and 144 volunteered without appointment, with campaign chair Donald M. Burger expressing satisfaction but noting shortfall.
The first meeting by Wilfred F. Tetreault’s 53 man executive staff drew only 10 CD officials to the Kearney Post Home for a discussion on town emergency procedure. Capt. Paul A. Herzig, Edward J. Fitzgerald, and Dr. Joseph Seabra attended, with Supt. Fitzgerald pressing how schools would be notified and children evacuated quickly. The group debated warning methods and evacuation priority, hinting at divisions among CD officials.
The Bristol Branch International Sunshine Society still invites reservations for their annual charity bridge night next Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Midway Steak and Lobster House. Proceeds go to aid shut ins and the sick in the community. Mrs. Salvatore Massano chairs. Tables sold so far are listed for subscribers.
The Bristol Women's Democratic Club led by President Misa Margaret Connors urges voters to back Democratic candidates. The notice frames local leadership and party guidance ahead of upcoming elections.
Building Inspector George W. Hibbert said the Poor Farm on Asylum Road should be torn down immediately. Ralph F. Kinder of the North Burial Ground Commission noted two wreckers were eyeing salvage, while townspeople described the structure as a dangerous eyesore owned by the town.
The Carolers, a five voice ensemble tied to Fred Waring, perform a mid season concert on Tuesday March 3 at 8 15 in Colt Auditorium. Penny Perry Jonathan Wilson Leo Bernasche Russell Ham mar Eric Carlson with Roy Cooper at the piano offer Schubert songs a comic duet from L Elisir d Amore Donizetti and Gershwin Porgy and Bess plus Menotti The Old Maid and the Thief. They open with Scottish songs and include Die Fledermaus arias and three Negro Spirituals.
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