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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1952
Page
4
A Phoenix poll finds eight women largely uninterested in the special election on charter reform, blaming lack of knowledge and time. The piece argues that local governance feels like a big corporation and urges closer attention for future votes.
Local groups schedule meetings at Guiteras House Holmes House and parish halls. Den and camera club events, church activities, card party planning, and Mardi Gras era announcements appear with names and addresses.
A Pearl Harbor letter describes a $3 subscription to the Bristol Phoenix from 1952 to 1963 and a photo of Charles E. Burns Jr. It notes Lt. Joseph G A Riccio USN and Burns visiting, a Korea voyage on USS Lofberg, and Riccio's Disaster Relief duties at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Port Hueneme temporary duty.
A brief editorial urging readers to balance wealth and ambition with restraint. It cautions that prosperity requires careful budgeting, prudent choices, and steady discipline to endure future challenges and sustain growth.
The Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps held a town wide drive Sunday collecting waste paper and rags. Over a score of members used three trucks donated by Manuel Cardoza to gather material, with baling and weighing to confirm totals tomorrow. Proceeds will fund the corps equipment fund as the group plans monthly drives weather permitting.
The funeral for Manuel E Vargas who died after a long illness at Rhode Island Hospital was held at 8 15 am from his home with a solemn Mass at 9 am in St Elizabeth's Church. Rev Henrique R Rocha officiated assisted by Rev Luiz Pacheco and Rev Samuel Turillo. Burial followed in St Mary's Cemetery.
On March 11 Tuesday the Bristol Branch International Sunshine Society meets at Ridway at 8 p.m. A food sale follows March 14 at Ferris Dry Goods Store on Hope Street from noon to 5 p.m. March 21 Friday hosts a Mt Hope Chapter Order of the Eastern Star sale at Barr's Hardware from 1 to 4 p.m.
Another brother, Owen, of 39 Cherry Street, Warren, served in the Marine Corps during World War Two and took part in the Tinian and Iwo Jima campaigns in the Pacific Theater of Operations.
Kingsmen Boy Scouts miss a snowblocked Providence trip, seek refund. Auditorium staff allow reuse of tickets for Thursday or Sunday shows. The corps choose Sunday performance and plan a 6 15 p m Scout Hall gathering. Sunday practice for marching and drilling begins 11 o clock with all members urged to attend.
The Mary Locke Howe Memorial Room at Rogers Free Library was used by the board of trustees for the first time Monday. It will serve as a meeting space and the genealogical department. Wallis E. Howe funds and furnishes the room in memory of his wife, former secretary of the board, with a portrait honoring her and her father, Rev. George L. Locke. The renovated space features an antique William and Mary desk and will be completed soon. The meeting also covered the library budget and potential service curtailments if Bristol Historical Society funds are not approved. the Industrial Trust Company lease ends Sept 30, risking over $2,000 in income unless replaced.
We express appreciation for the heartfelt sympathy, many bouquets, and offerings received. Special thanks go to the Plain Hem Department of the S. Rains Co Warren the Assembly Department of the U S Rubber Co C No 339 and the Aer Society of the Mount Carmel.
Notice to contractors states bids due by 4 p m at Bristol Public Works Office for widening and rebuilding Bradford Street shoulders and Harker Avenue. Specifications available at Department of Public Works Mount Ope Avenue. Town Council may reject bids or make awards as in town’s best interest. Signed by Town Clerk John W Church.
The Zoning Board of Review will convene at 7 30 p m Friday March 14 1952 in the Town Council Chamber Burnside Memorial Building to hear Dora L Yannuccillo and Hope Motors Inc on 1210 Hope Street and 811 Hope Street Bristol Rhode Island. They seek an exception to the Voting Ordinance and a special permit to use Lot 18 Plat 5 as part of an off site sales operation for Hope Motors Inc on Lots 19 and 1844 Plat 5 in Business A district. Lot 19 is in Residential C district. By order Secretary Frederick T Goff.
By Order of the Town Council JOHN W CHURCH announces an official action dated February 15 1922 1929.
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