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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1951
Page
2
The new collection schedule relies on resident understanding and timely participation. Cards have been distributed, with 7 30 a m pickup rules and consequences for noncompliance raised as a potential future penalty for dumping refuse.
The Weekend Gardener notes breeding experiments with tomato crosses. Dr Dolan suggests first generation hybrids may outperform standard varieties for early crops. The 498 strain of Batlians has performed well in tests year after year. Gardeners will want a large supply of early tomatoes.
Teen age crowd hosts an all Bristol County event the Judy Dance to benefit March of Dimes proceeds go entirely to the drive. Prominent patrons include Norman Benard and several local polio drive leaders as 8 p.m. to midnight dancing features the Smoothies with Judy Davis as guests of honor.
Mrs Nathaniel A Gladding Sr died at her home on Gibson Road after a long illness. Born June 16 1885 in town she was daughter of Edwin and Mary Greene. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm in Warren Memorial Chapel with burial in North Burial Ground. She leaves husband two sons Nathaniel Jr Raymond and daughter Mrs Charles Munroe Jr two sisters and 11 grandchildren.
Local residents report births at Truesdale and Lying In hospitals, with families named including Klein Belmore Cabeceiras and Foley. Community events cover church communion, a Bristol Teachers Credit Union meeting, and Phalanx Fraternity discussions. Military updates note Lt Col Capone under observation and Lt Col Ascoli promoted. Crocuses bloom on Bristol street scene as spring nears.
The Knights of Columbus contributed five dollars each to St Mary's school for a children's play and to the March of Dimes. Joseph Cavallaro was named grand night and formed a booster sale committee for the charity ball to be held Easter Monday at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet. Bernard McHugh chairs the committee with members including Joseph King Edward Lowrey David Ferris Leo Pelland Joseph Pereira James Connery Jr William Dwyer Anthony Tavares Adolph Ferreira William Manchester Arthur Nunes Joseph Dennis and Ed Bell. After the meeting refreshments were provided by Joseph Vieira and David Ferris.
Gordon A. Brackett, husband of Louise Ruggiero Brackett formerly of this town, died unexpectedly Monday at his Boothbay Harbor residence while repairing his car. He is believed to have been asphyxiated. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon.
A list of events from January to March includes a food sale and white elephant table by Trinity Women's Guild at the K of C Hall, a Sunshine Society sale by the Sunshine Society Commance, a Ham and Bean supper by Jr. Y P F at St Michael's Parish House, a Washington frolic at Midway Steak House for St Mary's Mothers' Club, a Fraternal Order of Eagles annual banquet at GAR Hall, Rotary Club card party at White Rail Riding Club, Bristol Sunshine Society bridge night at Midway, and an Open House dinner by the Cup Defenders association at Osof sky hall.
The Saint Mary's Junior Social Club postpones its Valentine dance to February 21 after a Wednesday meeting. A food sale is planned for Friday February 23 with committees named for organization and advertising, including Ann Cornell Julia Saviano Kathryn Estrella Sara H Tattrie Margaret Lewis Joan Francis Carol Magee Frances Stanzione Michael Principe and Gerald Serbst.
A A Edmonds former Bristol Rotary Club president and international committee chair received a letter of thanks from Lord Mayor F A Parish of Bristol England for gifting publications about Bristol and Rhode Island The Lord Mayor invites continued contact and asks for a Friends of Bristol Committee filing card and calendar, noting the war support from Edmonds township.
Edward P Travers 22, senior class president at Rhode Island College of Education in Providence, will speak at the American Association of School Administration FTA leaders conference in Atlantic City on February 18. He will discuss Trials and Satisfactions in Developing an FTA Chapter as president of the Henry Barnard chapter of FTA at RICE, the only New England speaker among six, from Texas, Oregon, Maryland, Iowa and Pennsylvania.
Ethel Stephanie Sottile daughter of Mrs Vernee and the late Antonio Sottile married Frank Di Gioia son of Mrs Theresa Di Gioia and the late John Di Gioia at St Marys Church Warren. Ceremony officiated by Rev Donald J King with Fr Di Gioia as attendant. The couple will reside at 900 Hope Street Warren.
The town clerk lists five marriage licenses issued to couples: Arthur Huestis Ryone of 188 High Street and Agnes Andrade of Pap pasquash Road. Domenic Marty Castighego of 9 Wilson Street and Ellan Pelchat of 228 Main Street. Warren Manuel Fernandes of 15 Ryan Avenue and Rita Elzabeth Lang lois of 116 George Street Pawtucket. Manuel Andrade of 73 Wall Street and Lillian May Rayne of 6 Prospect Street. Abner Michael Baker of 1580 Hope Street and Mary Cabral of 656 Hope Street.
A bill of lading serves as a receipt from a freight agent for goods received to be transported and as a contract between shipper and carrier detailing the shipment from origin to destination.
Rural ad copy lists a beauty shop with two booths for sale in Bristol area. Includes contact numbers Br 1-0303 or Br 16124-W and notes a stable room and Want Ads reference.
Town Clerk John W Church announces Bristol voters canvass of property lists on February 5 1951 at 8 PM in the Memorial Building Council Chamber. Property taxpayers on these lists must pay assessed personal property taxes to qualify to vote in the February 13 1951 Special Financial Town Meeting.
Notice of a Democratic Primary to nominate candidates for Bristol Town offices to be voted on March 14 1951. Polls open 8 AM to 9 PM at Armory State Street Bristol County Courthouse ah Street Reynolds School Auditorium High Street. Offices include Town Moderator Town Clerk Town Council Probate Judge Town Treasurer School Committee Assessor of Taxes Sewer Commissioner District Mod erator and District Clerk in districts 1 and 2. Voting districts and poll times noted.
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