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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1951
Page
2
The column recalls an earlier editorial on moving the dump and maintaining it, admitting plans failed and publicity kept the issue alive. It notes a growing belief across parties that the dump should be maintained like highways, with Dr. Clark possibly seeking council talks to forge a common sense approach and shared funding.
A wR St Joseph Qualey moves to 710 Hope Street home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Piv Jr formerly at Belvedere Hotel. Scouts will collect old newspapers magazines and coat hangers this Saturday morning. Dominican Consul hosted Mr and Mrs Pablo Descougis, Spanish chancellor for Boston. Anne Driscoll of Cardiff Wales visits Miss Maureen Murphy in Woodside Cedarcrest. Arthur W Divine state labor director to speak at Rotary noon meeting at White Rail. Rain brings relief to heat plagued gardens. Fourth of July Committee meets Thursday 8 pm Burnside Memorial Building led by R S Bosworth Jr. Mae Saucier returns from Putnam Conn visiting Alex Saucier. Joseph L Sousa now in Miam FL entering real estate college after owning a local filling station. Robert Randall son of Mrs O Reid LeClair enlists in Navy at Bainbridge MD. John K Fetherston USN returns to Norfolk VA after three week leave. stationed on destroyer Vogelgesang. Anne Northup returns home after operation at Rhode Island Hospital July 6. Dr D V Troppoli attended. Mr and Mrs John Tufarolo announce birth of second son Edward Carl July 5 at Truesdale Hospital Fall River. Campfire safety reminders urge burning less and keeping state green.
Miss Lydia Cabral served as maid of honor for Mine Deicnas Cabral daughter of Manuel F Cabral and Mrs Cabral of 138 Bayview Avenue who wed Joseph Francis Malloy son of James and Mrs Malloy of 42 Bourne Street in a nuptial Mass at St Elizabeths Church officiated by Rev Henrique Rocha. Best man was George Vento of Cambridge and Anna Peters was organist. A White Rail Riding Club reception followed a wedding trip to New York and a home at 42 Bourne Street.
In the Bird League, the Chips beat the Orioles 29 to 21 in the first game. Mat DeLeo and John Burke led Robins with nine and eight baskets respectively, while Ray Cabral and J. Panzarella led the Jailbirds in the second match with 10 and eight points.
Miss Marie Gloria Garcia daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Garcia Jr of 15 Easterbrooks Avenue married Arthur Henry Sampson son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Sampson of 192 Market Street Warren at St Elizabeths Church The Rev Henrique R Rocha officiated The Rev Josef Pimental celebrated the nuptial Mass Maid of honor was Miss Francis Garcia Best man was Romeo Sampson The couple will reside at 201 Market Street Warren After a reception at the Midway House they left for a wedding trip to New Hampshire.
Sabato Stanzione retained his junior high pie eating title at the Common playgrounds, eating half a pie in 1:20 under director Anthony E Agatiello. Runners-up included Anthony Travers and Edward Marshall with several others in junior and grammar school divisions. Fruit League results show the Peaches defeating the Watermelons 4 to 3, and pitcher stats highlighted.
The Newport Casino Theatre opened last night with Ernest McChesney in The Chocolate Soldier, Oscar Straus's musical based on Shaw's Arms and the Man. The witty libretto and engaging score promise a lively production.
Public auction set for Wednesday August 8 1951 at 1100 AM daylight saving time on Bay Spring area Barrington Rhode Island. Property includes Lot 47 and parts of Lots 46 and 48 described in Bay Spring plat with buildings and improvements. Notice issued by attorney for the mortgage holder with bidding rights and adjournment terms.
Twenty two scouts of the First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts of America returned from a week at Nar ragansett Council Camp Yawgoog Rockville R I suntanned and full of pep and vigor. Led by Scoutmaster George R Fish and Assistant Scoutmaster John B Sylvester the troop earned top inspection standing and the Honor Camp flag for the week. Read and earned senior camp honor society Knights of Yawgoog Joseph Vaccaro senior patrol leader Joseph Motta Tribe of Wincheck Bronze Emblems earned by Anthony Nastri Carlton Pinheriro Theodore Carmone Frank Carmone Daniel Amaral John Ferri and Daniel Santos. A new gateway to Backwoods Camp was dedicated during the week led by senior scouts under John Sylvester.
The Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps plus First Troop and Sea Scout Ship Admiral Edwards members performed a pond swim, precision drill, and concert at Tim O Neil Field to a large audience. Scoutmaster George R Fish received recognition as the oldest active in the council. David W Costa announced for life saving Honor Scout Medal and VFW national scholarship. Anthony Nastri and Carlton Pinheiro attained first class rank. Nastri earned merit badges in woodworking and physical development.
A lost or destroyed pass book 29060 from Industrial Trust Company Bristol Branch has prompted an application for a duplicate book.
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