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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1955
Page
1
In a vivid narrative the narrator recalls severe stomach ache mistaken as poisoning, a sudden need for surgery, and a long journey to Providence. He describes doctors, a move to Jane Brown, and the anxious wait before an operation. The piece ends with a cliffhanger as surgery begins.
Albert Finger of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce announces a three day event July 28 to 30 with 23 merchants participating. Customers receive a ticket for every $100 spent at any merchant, and prizes include a breakfast set wristwatches cookers and a camera set among others.
Halsey C. Herreshoff son of Mr and Mrs Sidney DeWolf Herreshoff of 125 Hope Street Wells graduated Saturday from Webb Institute of Naval Architecture Glen Cove New York. The 16 member class earned B S degrees in naval architecture and marine engineering. He received the Chaffee Memorial Prize for leadership scholarship and activity. Vice Admiral Earle W Mills USN Ret delivered the commencement address.
Alfred Nunes town treasurer petitioned the council for $1 061 25 to cover state audits through June 1954 and $150 07 from contingency. The council also granted permission to sell land taken for taxes to Leo and Mary Laramee and approved library funds, a committee with USACE, constable appointment, alcohol license for Yacht Club, and several local improvements and notices.
The town’s $38 145 40 road appropriation began July 1 but pipe shipments and a truckers strike delayed progress. Mulberry road has been graveled and oiled while Fales road is gravelled. Work on Fatima drive Hopeworth avenue Peck avenue Surf drive West street and Her zig street surveyed.
Town Solicitor Frank L. Martin to pursue 122 delinquent real estate and personal property taxpayers totaling 7 735 26 in back taxes. The list covers 217 bills with 7 375 32 from real estate and 359 94 from personal property. Tax collector Alfred N. Nunes said notices went out May 3 with no payments. letters offer a final chance to settle within one week. If unpaid, real estate may go to sale and personal property suits will be filed.
The town council discussed road repairs and hydrants with Fire Chief Rishe reporting a plan to install 25 hydrants in town and 13 in outlying districts. They reviewed bids for King Philip avenue road work and debated funding, water lines missing on several streets, and traffic concerns on Hope and Colt drives.
The Narragansett Bay Power Squadron hosts a Saturday power rendezvous at Bristol Harbor with a log prediction contest. Boats depart from Edgewood Yacht Club No 6 buoy and finish at Bristol Harbor red and black nun buoy, with eight passes and finish by 4 pm. A lowest error percentage earns a cup, and a clambake closes on Sunday at 7 pm hosted by King Philip Bake Master. Committee includes John Fogarty chair Jack McDeavit commander and Frank J Murphy liaison.
A North Farm cow set a fat production record in New Hampshire, yielding 15 258 pounds with 7 60 percent fat in a day across divisions amid ongoing trials and era of dairy farming progress.
Fire Chief Oscar A. Risto presented at Town Council the quarterly summary covering April 1 to June 30. Fire alarms numbered 82, six general fires included grass and vehicle incidents, with property losses around 500 dollars and insurance value about 5200. New equipment purchases noted included nozzles and a gasoline powered saw, plus tire additions.
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