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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1949
Page
4
Reverend Arthur E. Wilson of Round Top Church Providence spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon at the White Rail Inn. He predicted 1948 would be remembered for two events, offering his views during the Wednesday noon gathering.
The school committee voted to revise fees for organizations using town school buildings. The plan increases charges for after hours use, with specified building charges and janitor pay, while daytime use remains free for education groups.
The Bristol School Committee sets janitor charges for facility use at Colt Reynolds Guiteras and Andrews auditoriums for student activities and dances. Evening use costs 8.00 with 4.00 to the janitor. afternoon use 2.00 with 1.00 to the janitor. Damages from a Santa Claus event prompt tighter field supervision and a single concessionaire.
The article notes the dedication of a new 1,500,000 science hall at Albertus Magnus College. The ceremony at the Y on Saturday includes a blessing by high church officials and honors alumnus Oscar Russell J. McVinney D D. and I Bergstrom secretary of Providence. The dedication occurs at 10 15 and 11 15 in the morning. The news was announced by Very Rev Dr Robert J Slavin O P college president.
Mt Carmel to East Providence in the CYO league fell 53 47 to Our Lady of Loreto. Shim Roderick led with 17 points as Mounties trailed 35 18 at halftime. Next game vs St Elizabeth of Bristol.
The Colt and Reynolds auditoriums will charge 3.00 for afternoon social use with 1.00 to the janitor and 8.00 in the evening with 4.00 to the janitor. Guiteras auditorium and Andrews Gymnasium set fees at 4.00 and 12.00 for afternoon and evening use, with the janitor receiving 2.00 and 6.00 respectively.
Catalog fragment lists fpana toothpaste Midol tablets Haley s M O Scott s Emul Johnson s Baby oil. price range 63c to 1 19. Product names appear incomplete but indicate consumer goods pricing in a period advertisement.
Pictures from the 1944 Army Navy Game will be shown along with a film titled Fisherman Paradise Diving Fundamentals and a comedy. Mr Bergstrom announced the start of a weekly Feature Picture Evening for Adult members on Thursday evenings.
State of Rhode Island Probate Court Bristol announces sessions at 10:00 AM for wills and estates. Amy Goddard estate probate and letters testamentary hearing set January 17 1949. Emily Trench estate administratrix Marjorie H Coburn of Boston named as administratrix with Daniel S Hinman as agent. Creditors must file claims at the Probate Clerk within prescribed law dates January 14 1 14 21 28. Clerk John W Church.
The family of the late Jacinto Bento thank friends neighbors and relatives for kindness during their bereavement. They acknowledge floral and spiritual bouquets and give special thanks to the Packing Room of Bristol Manufacturing Co Shipping Room of Crown Fastener Corp Warren the agents and staff of New York Life Insurance Co Providence.
Thoughts return to scenes long past as years roll on memories last. Tribute to Lillian H Maxmean, with note of husband and family.
The Bristol chapter mails March of Dimes coin cards to residents as fundraising steps up. Local director Herbert B. Burnham Jr. urges a 50 percent increase, citing polio impact and rising care costs. Volunteers led by Miss Margaret Nerone handle addressing and mailing at 254 Hope Street, Bristol.
The YMCA launches its 3rd annual 1000 point contest with a ten week run beginning this Saturday. Anthony E. Agatiello, the director, announced the event yesterday.
Bristol zoning board will meet February 3 1949 at 5 30 p m in Burnside Memorial Building to hear objections or support for Charles DeW Brownell's petition to build a steel shed and lumber storage at Walker's Cove in Bristol Town Rhode Island. The Rhode Island National Arsenal pay order noted. Frederick T Goff secretary.
The Bristol Town Council acting as a Board of Canvassers will convene January 20 1949 at 7 30 PM in the Memorial Building to canvass and correct the voters lists for the Republican Primary on January 28 1949. Town Clerk John W Church confirms the final canvass before the election.
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