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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1947
Page
3
Capitol candidate Capt. Paul A. Herzig is presented as a seasoned Republican with eight years on the Town Council and as Highway Commissioner. The piece highlights his eight-year leadership in public works improvements aimed at efficiency and economy.
The Public Works Department reports major savings from a centralized gasoline and lubricants station for town vehicles. Truck repairs and fuel costs are down to about a third of prior levels, with five trucks in operation. Enhanced bookkeeping and monthly and annual reports aim to show taxpayers how money is spent. The department outlines a road-improvement program for near and long term, acknowledging emergencies may alter plans. Captain Herzig credits Highway Surveyor Richard Connery and Clerk Reynolds Northup for efficiency and economy.
Colt Memorial extended its win streak to 10 and closed in on Barrington in the Class C standings by routing East Greenwich High 68 36 at East Greenwich. Dick Rene led Colt with 23 points while Dober and Raiola added 10 and 11 respectively as Bristol used all five starters and bench to crush the EG squad.
Bristol Manufacturing Corp. defeated the Vikings 44 to 33 at Andrews Gym to earn a spot against Ascoli's Esso five for the Industrial Basketball League championship. Vin Grabert led with 17 points, Hector Massa added 13, while Jones provided height and depth for the Bristolites. Jiggs Butler, Bob Brownell, and Tony Sousa starred for the losers as BMC moved toward a best of three series Wednesday night.
Cranston Williams of the American Newspaper Publishers Association says relief from Canadian newsprint shortages is only partial. He warns the public that newspapers face a serious supply problem due to limited empty boxcars, junked cars, and bad weather hindering rail movements through Quebec and the Montreal and Buffalo gateways, requiring editors to ration stocks.
Manv uell T Medeiros offers expert upholstering and renovation services at 510 Thames Street Bristol with free estimates and guaranteed work. Call Bristol 538 J for details.
Edward Costa was admitted to Troop Four as Eagle Patrol earned 28 points and Tigers led by Matteo Castigliego with 25. The meeting featured dramatized scout laws and a planned Sunday hike at 1 30 p m meeting point Wood Street and Bay View Avenue.
The Democratic Party presents Dr Samuel D Clark as candidate for First Councilman in Bristol. A New Englander with deep Rhode Island roots he practiced medicine in Bristol since 1939 and served as Army Captain in World War II while guiding a shared medical practice. He argues citizens must engage in local politics to solve town and national issues.
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