08 Jan 1957
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1957
Page
1
The article traces wallpaper history from 18th century hand painted and block printed sheets to 19th century machine printing, noting move from wood paneling to printed rolls. It highlights famous patterns like Bay of Naples and The Monuments of Paris, and explains evolving techniques, materials, and the shift to durable, utility driven designs in modern factories.
A town facing a legal challenge over a harbor appropriation raised by Capone contends the amount exceeds advertised funds and should be approved by the full electorate. The suit, tied to Home Rule amendments, delays Rockwell Park work and questions town charter adoption and the legality of commissioning on the floor.
A Sunday release from Building Ingpaar ela Al imeida and aria outlines nearly a million dollars in 1956 real estate work. It notes 18 homes, 28 garages, 60 remodeling and alterations, seven incidents, 4 inl and eescapes, plus a largest $50 000 industrial unit on Manhattan Street. Permits issued include 22 total, with major activity in the northwest section of town.
The School Committee will meet this evening at 8 p.m. in the Colt library to discuss school building needs. It was unclear at noon whether the meeting would be public or executive.
Polio tag days will be held January 25 and 26 to support the polio drive. Anthony A Agatiello chairs the effort, with over 50 junior and senior high students selling tags. Naomi Sousa, John L. Burke, Bristol High principal, and James R Gromling aide. Students from Guiteras Junior High contribute containers and Bristol High students label them.
New Era Night at Troop One BSA Scout Hall last evening amid a snowstorm. Pioneer patrol led by Frank DelToro scored 39 points, followed by Hawk 34 and Mohawk 29. Final patrol contest results to be announced next Monday. new contest runs to Easter Monday. Scoutmaster George R. Fish oversaw a program of games with troop junior staff. snowball battles closed the meeting with no winners.
Thirty teen-agers gathered and earned 221.23 dollars over the weekend by collecting discarded Christmas trees for the March of Dimes. The program invited homeowners to donate for tree removal, with many contributing more than a token amount and several keeping the trees for other uses.
The meeting notes show many members urged to attend with co chairs Frank Miserandino and James Salzano leading the arrangements. Names listed include Fortunato Car fifty Anthony Marino Salvatore Rossi Matthew DeLeo plus a long cohort of attendees and volunteers.
DeLeo announces that the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs of America will sponsor an appearance featuring Vice President Richard Nixon. State refugee relief chairman DeLeo says Congress wives and cabinet members' spouses will attend with Lena Massey serving as interpreter at multiple public appearances.
The legislature amended the law at the January 1956 session and now treats the tax as being deductible for Federal income tax purposes. The change became effective on March 15, 1956, so taxes paid from that time on are deductible.
A garbled note reports a fishing boat named Cantighego with stolen gear near the sea chief site. References to Weblon advice and multiple unnamed individuals suggesting confusion over who did the work. Weather context and repeated fragments imply a disrupted report.
Fragmented OCR lists several names with titles and offices including Ariane Asciolla Catherine Alten Virginia Ano Cathedine He It Louise Bish Mary Rosano Emily Mes Eth Julia Bisbano Grace Sousdahd Victoria Van Voast and ex officio figures, but lacks clear context or actions.
The controls committee approved a draft to cap town meeting spending for 1958 after a four and a half hour session. Lucien Capone pressed to publish his minority report alongside the majority, with Town Treasurer Alfred N. Nunes and others voting affirmatively for six draft sections. Frank Martin abstained. Capone voted against but was recorded as in favor. Some members were absent.
The Town of Bristol proposes legislation to regulate annual Town Meetings with budget filing by January 15, 1957 and public notice 25 days before the meeting. It details paper ballots for all expenditures, adjourned meetings for large votes, and required inclusions in the warrant.
Be it resolved to amend the 1931 Town Meeting resolution creating a Budget Committee. The panel must meet by January 18 each year to consider a recommended annual budget, with the first meeting shifted if that date is a Sunday or holiday, and must complete its duties accordingly.
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