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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1957

Page

11

Engagement of Joyce Berghage to Anthony Berretto

Miss Joyce Ann Berghage daughter of Fredericka and John Berghage of Chicago announced engagement to Anthony Berretto son of Domenick and Mrs Berretto of 582 Wood Street. Miss Berghage a Blodgett Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Boston University alumna Sigma Kappa and Sigma Theta Tau member. Berretto a graduate of Residence College and Boston University Law School is a Warren attorney. An October 5 wedding is planned.

Joyce Ann Berghage Sirs Fredericka Residence College Boston University Law School Warren

Mt Hope Girl Scout Council elects James B French Jr president

James B French Jr of this town was elected president of the Mt Hope Girl Scout Council of Rhode Island Inc at the annual meeting held in Riverside Girl Scout House. The council covers Bristol Barrington Warren Riverside East Providence and Rumford with about 500 adults and 2000 Girl Scouts.

James B. French, Jr Mt. Hope Girl Scout Council of Rhode Island Inc Riverside Girl Scout House Mt. Hope Council Bristol Barrington Warren Riverside East Providence Rumford United Fund Bristol Community Fund

Women’s Guild Plans Valentine Dance at White Rail

The Women's Guild of St Mary’s Church meets to plan a Valentine dance with Holy Name Society on Friday February 13 at the White Rail. Co chairs Mrs Eleonor Desilets and Dr Raymond Dyer oversee arrangements and a covered dish supper is set for February meeting with Mrs Warner Tabor in charge of program.

Women's Guild of St. Mary's Church Holy Name Society White Rail Eleanor Desilets Raymond Dyer Warner Tabor

Bristol War Company workers to meet at Reynolds School

Employees of the Bristol War Company Incc formerly A Plant J will meet this town at the Reynolds School. The meeting is called by the Textile Workers Union of America to discuss ownership change and hear a report on a new contract.

Bristol War Company, Incc A. Plant Reynolds Extile Workers Union of America

Correct Tax Form Guide for 1958 Filers

A vintage tax guidance piece explains choosing between forms 1040, 1040A, and itemizing versus standard deduction. It outlines eligibility for 1040A, head of household rules, surviving spouse provisions, and tips for married couples to save taxes, with references to IRS guidance and the instruction book.

Internal Revenue Service Reva Service

Nike missile tracking demo discussed by Bristol Historical Society

Bristol Historical Society heard Lieut Lundwall describe Nike anti aircraft tracking tests at Fort Bliss Red Canyon and Fort Banks with a motion picture. The talk covered 24 hour surveillance readiness and local unit deployment in the perimeter defense. A society business meeting followed with officer reports and a gift award of membership to Dr Juis Giddings.

E Battery Tauth and Alenattalion Bristol Bristol ‘Historical Society Fort Bliss Texas Red Canyon New Mexico Fort Banks Mass United States Lundwall

Mrs Morgan and Challenger Inch Toward 16060 on TV Quiz

Mrs Alice B Morgan, 78, stock market champion, and her 11 year old challenger Leonard Ross from Tuju n ga Calif reach 16060 level on The 64 000 Challenge. They answer queries on dividends past 75 years NYSE shares traded on Oct 29 1929 and hypothecation. The match will continue next Sunday night.

Alice B. Morgan Leonard Ross Tujunga Calif N.Y. Stock Exchange Pullman, Inc American News New York Stock Exchange New ‘York Gus Cameres Ravion Tac Ford Motor 6

Rhode Island Sheriff Auction Notice in Bristol 1957

Notice of an attachment sale issued by the Bristol County Court in Rhode Island in January 1957. It lists execution against Joseph R Davenport based on a 1956 judgment in favor of Nicola Guercia for an automobile described as a 1952 Buick six? Mercury blue four door. Item to be auctioned at the Sheriff’s Office.

State of Rhode Island Providence Plantations Bristol Sheriff's Office Fifth Judicial District Sai Nicola Guercia Joseph R. Davenport

Sewer Report outlines 977000 total sewer project cost

The report notes over a quarter million in interest over 20 years bringing total cost to 977,762.50 and that 90 percent of town debt is sewer obligations totaling 595,000. It lists bonds and notes from 1851 1852 and other sewer related amounts and outlines assessment plans and when levied.

Hope Nunes George T. Ingram, Jr Frederick Smith Metacom Avenue Clifford Hronek Hopeworth Avenue William Rego Bay View Avenue James Sullivan Union Street Ralph Des Felice Constitution Street Francis Perry Bayside Shores Medeiros Sleepy Hollow Metacom

Garden Club Holds Dinner Elections New Officers

The Bayberry Garden Club hosted its annual dinner and elected officers at the DeWolf Memorial Chapel. New officers include Mrs. Mervyn Clay president and Mrs. Alfred E. Newton vice president. A gift was given to outgoing president Mrs. Salvatore Rossi and Mrs. Robert Gilbert led the dinner committee.

Bayberry Garden Club DeWolf Memorial Chapel Mervyn Clay Alfred E. Newton Edward Newbold Mary Scanlon Howard L. House Salvatore Rossi Robert Gilbert

Awards Feature Cub Pack Meeting for Pack Five

The meeting of Pack Five Cub Stouts Friday evening featured awards with Den Five guiding. Attendees included Ben, Bethos, John Burges, Jerry Hill, Jimmy Tappero, Stephen Smith, Charles Rupp, Norton Grubb, Ronnie Stayes, Brody Knight, and others as denner stripe recipients. The next gathering is the Blue and Gold dinner on May 2 in the DeWolf Room at the First Congregational Church.

den Five Bethos Den John Burges Jerry Hill Jimmy Tappero Denner Stephen Smith Charles Rupp Norton Grubb Ronnie Stayes Brody Knight DeWolf Room First Congregational Church

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James French Scout Council A. Paul Brugge John MacGovern French Joseph Enos Eric Hassell Earl G Sturdevant Russell S. Bray Alfred Newton Joseph DuPont Newport Coit Drive Women’s Guild Treasury Ches Nike E Training Frank L. Machin Bert .B. Burnham, Jr Juis Giddings, Curster Haffenreffer Indian Museum Mount Hope Ethel M. Copeland Minnie Farrington Mary D. E. Ingraham Arthur Carr Earl H. Hobson Albert A. Nutini Albert Nutini Red Cross Herbert Eisenstadt Chhairman Mrs. Morgan March OF Dimes Sheriff's Sale Garden Club Water St Werren Bristolmans HO Ag Ranch Canario
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