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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1951
Page
5
Presiding Justice Guabies reviews a petition by a group of property owners contesting the use of a proposed station site. The case seeks a ruling on whether an injunction should be permanent as the merits are heard. Cont. on Page 4.
Raymond J Sartini was reelected chairman of the Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps at the annual meeting held at Scout Hall. Manuel P Goulart and Louis Medeiros were named vice chairman and secretary, with James A Sisson as treasurer. Reports covered the Christmas tree project concession at Guiteras Athletic Field and corps performance. A testimonial banquet was planned for Sunday January 28 with Anthony Campagna and Goulart organizing. Plans were made for a town wide collection of old newspapers magazines rags and coat hangers to be held next Sunday with timing to be decided at a drum corps meeting.
The first in a series of in service art workshops for teachers, held January 8 10 at Gallery Memorial Junior High, drew 53 teachers from Barrington Warren and towns nearby and included praise from Wilfred Hamill president of the school committee. Superintendent J Kitegerald presented a report noting a net loss of six senior high pupils this year due to families moving away. War stamp sales in December totaled 1299.50, down from November’s 2306.45, with Christmas affecting sales. December 1950 sales were higher than 1949 levels. 1950 December 1054.95.
The Bristol Council Knights of Columbus exemplified the first degree for a large class at K of C hall on State street Wednesday night. The usual business meeting preceded the degree work with $25 voted to the Sisters of Mercy. The session ended in a social hour with refreshments served by Joseph Vieira and David Ferris. Joseph Cavallaro, grand knight, presided.
Mrs William MacPherson was elected president of the Trinity Women s Guild at a Wednesday meeting. Other officers named include Mrs Charles Weaver, president. Mrs Stephen W Hopkins, secretary. and Mrs Walter St Germain, treasurer. Committee chairs named for publicity, voting, box supply and other duties. annual reports praised a successful year in 1950. Next meeting set for January 24.
A community message urges all interested in peace to attend a YMCA gathering tonight featuring Dr Ameya Chakravarty of India. Organizers emphasize broad participation beyond letter mailings and invite every resident to join the nationwide effort.
Homer A Palin told Rotarians at the White River Riding Club about his project of writing postcards to hospitalized youngsters suffering from poliomyelitis. He noted the joy the cards bring and signed them Uncle Homer the Traveler. The club considered nominating Howard R Newman for district governor amid praise from F J Murphy and others.
A fragmented report notes the slate will not endorse candidates for town council. Names mentioned include John O. Lawrence Cope, D. Clark, David Ferris, Frank Muberhiflito, and Jamies RQ. Reilly, with unclear roles and dates.
Last night a delegation led by Salvatore Rossi Albert Dubuc and James Sullivani opposed a 15 foot access easement through the eight lot Newton tract on Beach Road between Hope Street and Terrate Road. A 36 signature petition claimed the easement devalues adjacent property. A Feb 8 hearing was set to review the issue.
Preparations for the 87th annual YMCA meeting are described with references to hall venues and speakers. The fragment mentions Rotary Club involvement and a prominent figure, but many words are garbled, leaving key names and specifics uncertain.
Mrs. Rhee, fragile and hopeful, arrives at her Seoul home saying her son Daniel was safe through the siege. She recalls communists’ killings and food shortages, notes UN forces retook Seoul, and explains her niece’s escape route via Japan to Minneapolis and New York.
The Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps plans a salvage drive for old waste paper hangers rags and wire. crews will collect Sunday meeting at a Scout hall to assign town areas. Volunteers will supervise and aid the pickup with proceeds supporting the corps equipment fund for the coming year.
December review from the building inspectors totaled 75 000 dollars and listed Our Lady Mt. Carmel Church at 45 000 Nine résfilendeé 9 510 and five miscellaneous items noted in the monthly submission to the council.
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