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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1952
Page
4
A veteran who faced combat and a former tuberculosis patient both win by discipline, rest, care, and perseverance. Both survive harsh battles, recover health, and return to civilian life as respected, useful community members.
Albert F Means presented 30 year service certificates to Mr Rockwell and Mr Stewart at a Bristol Y meeting attended by about 200. John H Lehman lauded the Y for its impact in a small community. Frank J Murphy introduced the main speaker and music featured by August Arruda and James Casale.
Wilfred M Hamill is honored for a quarter century of continuous town service seen as a public good. School Committee notes his dedication and the Bristel YMCA links him to youth welfare and community progress.
Bristol YMCA honors Walfred Hamill for lifelong service to public education and youth. Since 1927 he chaired numerous school subcommittees and the full School Committee from 1941 to 1951, guiding course modernization and major building projects including the Rakaell and Andrews School efforts while prioritizing student welfare and health.
A writer sent a poem to editor Letomie Know asking if it could be used as the author has other irons in the fire. The editor replied within days to adjust the piece by removing ions and inserting the poem.
Ellen Conley six, a bright Bristol girl, recovers from polio with a home supported routine of 20 daily exercises at home and hospital follow ups in Boston. Her parents, William and Eunice Conley, credit the March of Dimes for affordable care and ongoing treatment as Ellen plans to join regular classes in about a month.
The Polio Fund Charity Draw ing Ticket Committee has been named by Frank Miserandimo, chairman of special events of the polo fund campaign. Announcement of those on the committee was made yesterday. Listed members include James Reilly, Joseph Vorro, John Fasan o, George Ingram, Frank Raiola, Manuel Viera, Egista Goglia, Vasta L. Ruggiero, Norman Benard, Miss Margaret Nerone, David Ferris, Miss Louise Brechin, Frank Sylvia, Miss Marguerite Stone, Albert Means, Mrs Charlotte Makowsky, Robert Garvin, Mrs Anna Squatrito, Joseph Goulart, Mrs Emily Monti and Julio Xavier.
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