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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1954
Page
1
A young usher observes the peculiar Movie Patron from the perspective of stage doors and cinema aisles. She catalogs types from the Candy Wrapper Rattlers to the Bagdigger, noting quirks and the occasional scare as a cap pistol drives her to resign and join the audience she once served.
The Rhode Island House approves a resolution honoring Honorable Judge Edward Laur ence Leahy who served thirty years in state service and as a former U S Senator from Rhode Island. The measure notes his death last June 22 1953 and is sent to the Senate.
Contributions to the Civic Industries Committee reach 8160 led by Ruth Watson secretary. Cash from industrial workers totals 2668.50 plus 358 from David Ferris. Donors include Bristol Manufacturing Collins and Aikman U S Rubber Carr Mfg and J T O Connell Co among others.
M C Smith Jr described a Defense Department Civilian Orientation tour he took with 69 others. He praised Pentagon facilities and the large sense of national readiness while noting the gap between military pay and living costs. The trip covered Quantico Marine Base and Eglin Air Force Base among other sites.
Dr Samuel D Clark spoke to Bristol Senior High students about careers in medicine. He outlined essential qualities for doctors, training needed, related nondegree medical fields, and the economic considerations of pursuing medicine. He urged interest in people and science.
Bristol civil defense and church and civic groups will hear Lt. Donald F. Wenzel, USAF, explain the need for a 24 hour spotting tower. He will address the Bristol Town Council January 25 and appear at multiple community meetings through January 29, with public access noted.
Mrs Lola M Satterfield was installed worthy matron of Mt Hope Chapter Order of the Eastern Star in a ceremony at the Masonic Temple Monday evening. Worthy Grand Matron Agnes S Farley and Worthy Grand Patron Forrest G Mowry led the rites with a suite of officers. New officers include Herbert E D Clark Jr worthy patron Fern J King associate matron Robert E King associate patron Clara Drowne secretary Angie Wiese treasurer Betty Burkhardt conductress Irene Anthony associate conductress Frances Meiggs chaplain Mildred Coggeshall marshal Dorothy Megathlin organist Agnes Loring Adah Mary Pendleton Ruth Helen MacPherson Esther Marjorie Martin Martha Elva Neale Electa Lorraine Kolle warden Arthur Weise sentinel.
The Bristol Young Men's Christian Association plans its 90th annual banquet and meeting Monday January 25 at 6 30 p m in Rockwell Hall YMCA building. Frederick S Bartlett is last year’s Recognition Award winner and Victor Andrade is last year’s Boy of the Month. Frederick A Cornell chairs arrangements with Russell Southwick and Joseph Murgo assisting. The event kicks off YMCA Week January 25 to February 1 and features a volley ball match between Providence and Woonsocket YMCAs in the evening.
Bristol four volunteer fire firms held their annual meeting on Wednesday night. Jefferson Goff was elected foreman of the Hydralion Hose Company succeeding Oscar Pivin. George E. Dion Jr. was promoted to captain of the Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder Company, replacing the former lieutenant. The other two companies re elected captains Angelo Andrade and Joseph O.
Tax Collector Alfred Nunes announces plan to refer unpaid taxes totaling $27,511.80 dating from 1943 to 1952 to the Town Solicitor for small claims court within 30 days. Auto taxes form the bulk, with real estate and other property taxes to be collected via sale or court action.
The Bristol Planning Board approved Robert Elder’s proposed Church Cove Plat off Metacom Avenue pending state sanitation approval. The plan creates nine large lots on the east side of Metacom Avenue between Wardwell Farm and Admiral Hoover’s residence. The board initially hesitated over abutting-owner approvals across Metacom Avenue before Town Solicitor Raymond A. Thomas provided guidance.
Invitations issued for a Chinese art exhibit at the Bristol Historical Society rooms in Rogers Free Library. A tea and private showing Sunday precede public display Monday through Saturday from 2 30 to 5 PM and 7 to 9 PM. Highlight items include snuff bottles once owned by Mrs R F Haf fenreffer.
Paul James Asciolla, son of Mr and Mrs Louis Asciolla of 6 Murphy Ave, a Providence College junior, joins Frank Barone and Anthony Ross to form a comedy trio. They compete tomorrow against six New England colleges including Holy Cross and Boston College as selected by the Pyramid Players after a popular talent show at P S. Charles Gays and John Bowab lead the production staff.
Married couples of St Marys parish renewed their nuptial vows Tuesday evening during a Triduum service led by Rev Msgr Char pastor. The ceremony emphasized enduring fidelity as part of the Forty Hours devotion to be observed starting Monday.
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