17 Jul 1953
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1953
Page
1
The piece contrasts English girls’ public schools with American private schools, noting the cost and culture. It imagines a British headmistress embracing American proms and dances, mocks the Crocodile procession, and highlights expectations of poise, self discipline, and a cultivated English accent.
Blocky Marciano the world heavyweight champion is invited to Old Dan Coggeshall's Q1st birthday clambake at Colt Farm next Thursday event announced by the bake committee Gov Dennis J Roberts Rhode Island congressmen head list of guests Dr Samuel T Arnold Provost Brown University and Dr Carl R Woodward URI to represent institutions A band by Edward Dennis will be featured at Bristol bake beginning 2 p.m.
Town council leader Joseph Bruno announced ongoing work on securing a town beach. He described site reviews, development costs, parking, and cooperation from property owners and Mrs Martha Truslow. A committee will be named soon and taxpayers will decide after a full proposal is presented.
The Congregational Church bazaar on the church lawn in Bristol features a children’s section with pony rides games a high altitude cable car ride and a children’s zoo headlined by Chanel The De-Stunk Skunk. Indoor attractions include moving pictures Pearl White films and a piano performance by Emma Rounds with the Noblemen barbershop quartet performing as special guests.
A doll carriage parade will feature prizes for all contestants at the Playground next Thursday at 2 p.m. Six major prizes will be awarded. Judges include Mrs. David Ferris Mrs. Benjamin Hazen and Mrs. George Almeida. Naomi Sousa oversees the event.
Police investigate incidents of vandalism in Bristol Highlands Improvement Association building on Mulberry Road where a rack of empty bottles was hurled through a window and shattered bottles littered the floor. Caretaker at Camp Crosby reports flat tires on a two wheel trailer and tampered raft markers.
Bristol Common hosts Hunt Bros Circus on Tuesday July 28 in a one day event sponsored by the Lions Club to aid fire victims. The Burlington N J touring troupe brings a full three ring show with elephants, acrobats and trained animal acts led by Roy Bush and Miss Marsha Hunt, aged nine. An advance ticket sale supports the fundraiser.
Rhode Island reports nine Bristol elms infected as Dutch elm disease strips elms from the landscape. The outbreak mirrors widespread devastation as the tree killer targets famed elms across the area.
Bristol County reports investing 206000 in Series BE and H U S Savings Bonds for the first six months of 1953. The move was driven by payroll savings programs, with 106.18 percent of the $194000 quota met, under guidance from Rupert C. Thompson Jr of the Providence bank and state Savings Bonds officials.
A water safety demonstration will be staged next Tuesday at Bristol Town Beach. William Ryan Red Cross Safety Director will lead the program starting at 2 p.m. Vincent M Securo Red Cross instructor and beach supervisor organized the event for parents and children.
A Bristol town note recalls the demolition of the 130 year old Poor Farm on the Neck. The removal cost was cut to a tenth of expected, saving about $2000, paid by the Burial Ground Commission.
Warren hosts the New England Drum Corps Festival on Sunday July 26 with over thirty musical groups from New England and New York expected to parade and compete. The event features a 1:30 p.m. parade start at Jamies Field followed by contests in marching concert appearance precision drilling and baton twirling with trophies medals and prizes for class winners.
Fragmentary text mentions a first quarter and a company connection with dyeing and competition. Names and specifics are unreadable, leaving no clear event, date, or entities to identify a coherent summary.
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