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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1949
Page
4
The writer highlights Caserta squash as a prolific early compact variety, crediting Dr Curtis at Cornell as its breeder and noting Gold medal recognition. The piece also surveys earthworms in garden soils, their species, benefits to soil structure and fertility, and cautions about nutrient interactions and soil health.
Sgt Henry B Newman Jr writes from Ewal Oahu Hawaii describing Christmas gifts and a Santa Claus visit to 345 children. He rode in a Navy helicopter and sat on stage handing out presents, noting the heat of pillows and padding and the smooth schedule. He also details Scout events, rope night at Bristol Troop meeting, and upcoming plans for winter camping and a troop campout at Camp Yoog.
The Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps meets at Scout Hall at 7 15 p m for rehearsal with plans for February activities and new uniforms and instruments. Recruit buglers and drummers are admitted. A second rehearsal will be held in coat Hall on Thursday at 7 30 p m. The Bristol Indian Lore class meets tomorrow at 7 30 p m to prepare for an Indian pageant with Riverside on January 30 at Crawford Memorial hospital. Preparations for the Narragansett Council Indian Pow Wow on February 12 are planned, led by instructor John Cardoza.
The Dreadnaught Hook Ladder and Hose Company hosted Bristol’s annual banquet in the Company’s Hall at High and Church Streets. Toastmaster Bertram W. Wall presided with guests including State Senator Daniel G. Coggeshall and several state representatives along with local fire chiefs and city officials attending.
The funeral for Mrs Minnie Thomas Card of 104 Union Street died Saturday in Providence Hospital after a long illness. She was in her 77th year, born December 1 1872 in Warren to Ella Smith and William H Cook. Survived by two sons John W Card and Raymond A Card a daughter Mrs Eldora Maddox eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Burial was at North Burial Ground with Rev Charles R Cooley officiating. Bearers were Oscar and Raymond Gablinske James Munroe and Carl Tammaro.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces the laborer custodian position offering 2150 to 2750 dollars yearly. Due to few veterans applying the exam now accepts both veterans and nonveterans in Bristol. Apply by January 27, 1949. see Announcement No 189(48) at the local post office.
Members of the Bristol Girl Scout Council attended a covered dish luncheon at Mrs. James McKenna’s home on State Street. Commissioner Mrs. J. Floyd Huestis presided over the business meeting after the luncheon, with reports from chairmen and troop leaders. Nancy O Parde e named Mariner Troop leader. Mrs. Wesley Armstrong given one year leave of absence. leader training session set for January 26 at Mrs. Armstrong’s home.
The listing covers parish dances at St Marys Auditorium on January 20 and a January 27 28 musical review Stars of Tomorrow to benefit the Bristol Injury Fund. Additional events include Feb 12 food sale at St Marys Auditorium, Feb 18 Valentine Dance by Collins Aikman Girls Club, Feb 19 ham and bean supper at St Hope Chapter 6 Thackery Hall, Feb 23 Bristol Rangers banquet at Midway, and March 19 St Patricks Day Dance by Battery A Cranston Street Armory.
Parents will attend a PTA medical panel on child health at Colt Memorial Auditorium tomorrow evening. Dr Samuel D. Clark will moderate a discussion with Dr C Paul Bruno, B Leech, Dr Anthony Ramos, and Dr H Frederick Stephens about medical methods to combat children's diseases. The event aims to educate Bristol families and includes an audience Q&A, with Superintendent Edward Fitzgerald urging attendance.
The Bristol Children's Home manager thanks many groups and individuals for a generous Christmas. Contributions from Forty and Eight, Twenty-one Club, Rotary Club, Pythian Sisters, Mt. Hope Chapter, O. E. S., Silvia's Bakery, Salvation Army, Pilgrim Fellowship, and local churches are recognized. Also thanked are Lending Book Shoppe, Grady's Shoppe, and numerous named residents and couples for gifts and support.
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