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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1956
Page
1
A letter from Mrs. Pearl Dixon to her grandchildren recounts a blue jay tapping on the kitchen window each morning after seed and suet were removed for kitchen work. She ponders whether the bird taps to ask for the feeder or for companionship, praising animal individuality.
Coast Guard officials issued a safety briefing amid record outboard boat traffic in Bristol. Chief Ralph S. Andrews cited the Motorboat Act of 1940 with fines up to 2000 dollars and up to one year imprisonment for reckless operation. He urged courteous enforcement, wearing life vests, plotting trips, proper equipment, slow speeds, and avoiding horseplay while staying clear of bathers.
YMCA boys camp deadline approaches with Massa forecasting about 100 participants for the six week session at Hog Island. Fee is 25 dollars and sponsors help needy families. Camp runs four days weekly from 9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. with swimming, water safety and other sports under four staff, including Massa.
Thomas W. Healey of Warwick was found not guilty in District Court yesterday by Judge James B. Linehan on a charge of halving quahogs lesser than the smallest diameter in his possession. He acted as his own counsel and claimed he intended to throw the undersized quahogs back into the water. Vincent Catalano pleaded noel to speeding on Hope Street and was fined $10 and costs. Civil docket items include Castle Construction Co. vs Anthony Christoff, continued by agreement, and several negligence and replevin entries continued to July 16 through July 30.
Rescue Squad members and families will attend a clambake on Sunday July 22 at Colt Farm. Wood Babbitt chairs the arrangements with colleagues Charles Luther Manuel Vieira George Garvin John McKenzie Salvatore Palimbo Joseph Viscione and Luke White assisting.
Police report details a two-vehicle crash at 7 23 p m at High and Bradford. Victoria G Proto 33 of 19 Wilson Street and John D Pimental 16 of 612 Wood Street sustained contusions and abrasions while their cars suffered front and rear end damage. A second incident involving Rudolph J Valois 20 and Stephen W Waterbury of Newport caused dented trunks and doors and a damaged front end.
Rosalind McGehearty reports strong turnout for Thursday polio clinic at Rockwell House run by Dr Joseph Castronovo. About 400 to 500 youths expected. 225 registered by 11 am. First doses for ages six months to 20. second shots for six months to 10 years available. Five volunteers named: Catherine Tucker, George Mello, Mary Pereira, Marie Rogers, Joseph Gama, with room for more volunteers.
Sunday night the Democratic Town Committee adopted two subcommittee recommendations for town and state elections. Town slate includes Joseph A Murgo first Gallagher third David J Ferris fourth and Joseph E Goulart fifth for council. State slate lists Gladys M Brightman for Senate Samuel A Pasqua for First District Representative and George Lima for Second District Representative. Pré bate Judge Frank L Martin declined renomination.
Bristol Lions Club gathers at the Rhode Island Veterans Home dining room tonight with Albert P. Russo as vice commandant arranging details. President Manuel Cardoza names committee chairs for attendance Joseph Ferreira, by laws Raymond DeLeo, education Joseph Berretto, health Joseph Pannone, sight George Lima, and others including Massano, Desmarais, Rego, Thomas, Fasano, DeFelice, Sylvester, Guercia, Cauzzi, DaPonte, and Altrui in various roles.
The Plumbers Chips and Gourmets share first place in the King Philip Little League first half ending June 29 with identical records of four wins and four losses. Bobbins stand 3-6. Final first-half games: Plumbers 11 Bobbins 4 on June 25, Chips 12 Gourmets 5 on June 26, and Plumbers 14 Chips 13 on June 29. Last week results: Bobbins 18 Plumbers 17. Chips 21 Bobbins 15. Plumbers 5 Gourmets 3. Second half opens with Gourmets vs Plumbers, then Bobbins vs Chips, Plumbers vs Chips, and Bobbins vs Gourmets.
Murphy Oil defeated the Bristol Knights 11 to 4 in the only game played last week due to weather in the YMCA Industrial Softball League. Murphy Oil pitchers Paul Stanzione and Jim Harrington allowed 13 hits. notable hitters included George Garvin 3-for-5 with a homer, Bob Cordeiro 2-for-3 with a homer, and Richie Cordeiro 2-for-4. Jerome Simmons robbed a home run with a spectacular left-field grab.
Bristol will see no police retirements this year as Municipal Police Training School opens in Kingston. Bristol council planned to send two men to the eight week course if vacancies existed. no enrollments are yet made due to no known openings.
Reynolds G. Northup city highway surveyor outlines trial of four new rubbish disposal cans on Hope Street with the slogan Help Keep Bristol Clean Deposit Paper Here. Cost under 40 dollars each for larger purchase, council earlier balked at 55 to 60 dollars. Northup aims to cover Hope and Wood streets with eight to ten more units amid positive public reaction and repainting of old barrels for the 4th of July plus 33 new STOP signs replacing most old ones for visibility and pole replacements.
In the Southern Division game Warren Post and Fox Point Post tied 4-4 after seven innings at Guiteras Field. George Andrade and Sheridan pitched seven innings with seven hits allowed. Cordeiro came in to close, fanning seven. Warren faced Dennis Post next at Burrs Hill Park after a postponement.
Residents of the Bristol Highlands last night voted to enlarge the community house at Mulberry and Ridge to support growing Highlands Improvement Association activities. The addition will be an ell with kitchen equipment. Directors were authorized to raise funds and supervise. The group also heard committee reports and agreed to start a poison ivy clearance program. The annual lobster party is set for July 28 with E. Stuart Smith as chair.
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