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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1950
Page
2
Polio epidemics of 1949 were the worst in U S history with over 40 000 cases. Thousands remain dependent on March of Dimes aid for long term care totaling 31 million dollars in 1949 and 26 million in receipts. The 1950 drive runs January 16 31 to boost funding for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis.
Miss Grace E. West of Bristol Narrows wins the contest for spotting a bee in winter. She saw one bee in her back yard and killed it after it flew into her kitchen, ending the buzzing intruder as a patriotic home defense.
The Altar Guild at St Michael's meets Wednesday at 7 45 p.m. The Board of Trustees at First Congregational meets Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Jane Silvia born January 18 at Lying-In Hospital. Elizabeth Cirillo born January 14 at Truesdale Hospital. Senior YPF at St Michael's holds officer election Sunday evening with group sing after in Parish House. Henry B Newman Jr recovering at home after Marine discharge. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Altar Society dinner dance February 14 at 8 p.m. Bristol Girl Scout Council to meet Tuesday for cancer dressing project 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Women’s Guild circle at Guneral House Thursday 8 p.m. Turkey supper February 14 in DeWolf Memorial Room.
Herbert W. Spink headmaster of St Andrews School in Barrington called for greater support of higher education at a Bristol Rotary Club luncheon. He linked education to better jobs and American values and warned juvenile delinquency costs. He noted most delinquents come from poor or broken homes and said St Andrews prevents youth from joining delinquent groups. Canon Daniel K. Davis introduced him.
Plans are moving for the third annual March of Dimes auction set for next Tuesday at 8 pm in Coll Memorial auditorium. Co chairs announce a long donor list and call for items to be donated Monday or Tuesday afternoons at the high school with pickup available via co chairs or Mr Means. Auctioneers include Dr Samuel Clark and James Sullivan among local figures. contributors feature many Bristol residents and civic members.
Francesca Henn Goettler of 28 Cooke Street died after a long illness. Widow of George Goettler she leaves son Harvard W. Goettler and daughters Gladys M. and Mildred I. Surviving sisters are Mrs Mary Amdach and Mrs Benjamin Paley. Requiem Mass at Trinity Church tomorrow at 9. Burial at North Burial Ground.
Mariano M Carvalho 59 of Simmons Street died at home Tuesday night after a long illness. Survived by wife Mary Marshall Carvalho, three sons Joseph Mariano Jr Manuel, daughter Mrs Joseph Borges, two sisters, nine grandchildren. Funeral from home tomorrow to St Elizabeth Church at 10 a.m. Burial in St Marys Cemetery.
Milk licenses to sell milk in Bristol expire February 6 1956. Renewal applications mailed January 11 1950 and must be returned to the Town Clerk by February 6 1950. William L Serest M D milk inspector.
Public notice states the Zoning Board of Review will meet February 2 1950 at 730 pm in the Burnside Memorial Building to hear Crescienzo Malafrontos petition for a special exception under Section 19 to turn a 14 by 33 private greenhouse at Wheeler and Mt Hope Avenues Bristol into a commercial greenhouse now on Assessor Plat 39 Lot 1 in Residential District. Frederick T Goff Secretary.
The Bristol Rhode Island Probate Court schedules hearings for estates including Porter John R and Jordan alias estate. Administrators seek First and Final Account for Martins and Chadwick Minnie A, with creditors required to file claims by law beginning January 27 1950. Beatrice Yolm McCaughey serves as executrix, claims due as per law.
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