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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1966
Page
1
Mrs Ruggiero L Ruggiero today announced she will run for the school committee on an Independent ticket. She filed nomination papers with the town clerk and said she offers education background and experience to serve on the board. She noted voters may cast ballots for four candidates even if not listed together and will campaign vigorously.
Dr Bruno, town health officer, told the council he sent a resignation letter though officials said it had not yet arrived. He criticized state takeover of health services and urged a liaison officer to oversee remaining local duties. The meeting approved probes of a kennel nuisance and state ramp repairs, and supported beach duty staffing and field prep for a July state tournament.
Two resignations from the Bristol Provisional League of Women Voters board were accepted. Mrs. Charles Rupp and Mrs. Robert Head left to join party politics. Mrs. Robert Leahy was named to fill the Rupp vacancy. A mid September general membership meeting was planned to study the Rhode Island Constitutional Convention recommendations.
James D Donovan, Kaiser Bristol plant general manager, told Bristol Rotary Club that a Portsmouth plant would not reduce local operations. He noted 50 to 60 acres were unavailable in Bristol, but local staff and $2.5 million planned improvements keep Kaiser near Bristol. The Bristol plant has 953 employees and an $8.5 million annual payroll, with expected growth to 1,000 by year end. He hopes the Portsmouth plant could be operative by July 1 next year, barring steel supply delays. He praised aerospace work and urged cheering moon shots as economic boosters for Bristol.
The Bristol Play ground Pet Show will be held Wednesday afternoon July 13 on the Town Common. Prizes go to best pet most unusual and humorous pets three best dogs cats and best bird. Smallest pet also wins. Judges include Mrs. Russell J. Donovan John P. Andrade and Frank A Marabello. All playgrounds close that afternoon. children get coke and ice cream. On July 12 at 10 30 am five hundred children with staff and lifeguards will visit Newport Beach.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church marks its 50th year with a two day fete July 16 and 17 planned by James J. Velleca Jr. Rides booths and food stalls will fill the church parking lot. A youth musical festival is set for July 12 at 7 30 P M at Guiteras Memorial Junior High School field with Vic Armen as master of ceremonies Cal Ray, Bristol native, featured.
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