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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1954
Page
2
The town council rejected all bids for the tax revaluation after bidders tied prices to the appropriation and sought to discuss discounts. Unable to hold private talks, they chose to advertise again, delaying the survey but ensuring bids meet rules and value for the town.
Bristol Rotary Club youth committee reports difficulty finding suitable heated space for Troop 3 of the Boy Scouts. The YMCA basement-turned-boys room is unavailable and the library is too small, forcing meetings in a damp unheated garage. Rotarians and parents urge swift new facilities to train youths into responsible citizens.
Rescue Squad Bristol members rushed to help a frantic dog caught in chilly waters Sunday. After quick, careful action the exhausted animal was saved, earning praise from local dog lovers and demonstrating the squad's readiness for emergencies.
Mrs Gladys M Brightman chair of the Residential Division Civic Industries Drive thanks Zone Captains and workers who volunteered on Sunday January 3. She also praises Ribiero of Strset Bakery for doughnuts and the Committee of Jadies for coffee and doughnuts, plus Edward J Fitzgerald, the School Committee, James Pierce the Reynolds School janitor, and Sonny Garvin for their help.
Santa returns to the North Pole thanks Bristol supporters for enabling his gift delivering. He notes the investment in children's happiness will pay dividends in their lives and wishes all children well as he signs off with P.S. about toy care.
Funeral services for Charles F. Kearney 56 Franklin Street were conducted at 2 p m at James E Connors Funeral Home with Canon Daniel K Davis presiding. Born April 23 1888 he was a lifelong town resident and caretaker. He is survived by brother Maurice J. Kearney of Hollywood Florida. Interment followed at North Cemetery.
The funeral for Llewellyn Conklin husband of Jennie Mason Conklin died at his Warren home after a long illness. Services were at 2 p.m. at Wilbur Memorial Chapel with Pastor Walter E. Swanson of the First Baptist Church officiating. He was a Northport native born August 18 1883. Survivors include his wife five children two sons two daughters a brother and six grandchildren. Interment followed at South Cemetery Warren with committal prayers.
Funeral services for Mrs Madeline Cristiano widow of Marco Cristiano were held in Newport after death at Newport Hospital. A solemn high mass at St Joseph Church was celebrated by Rev Edmund ONeill with deacon and subdeacon assisting. Grandchildren served as bearers. she was born in Italy on August 7 1878 and left five daughters a son twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
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