20 Jul 1948
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1948
Page
1
At the Bristol YMCA Day Camp, campers enjoy Y Day activities with Artie Pansa directing swimming lessons and overseeing art in the program.
Bristol officials advance a 60 day trial of alternate buses routing via Hope Street and Wood Street to boost downtown shoppers and transit revenue. Affected buses start at 8 20 a m and run through 7 20 pm with one coach per hour reversing. The plan follows civic association pressure and council enforcement to curb parking and sparking near intersections. Birth notice: a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Frank J Rosano Jr on July 10.
Peter Varela Gaetano Parella and Joseph Catallano pleaded guilty to assault and battery against Sidney Jagolinzer a Journal bulletin office reporter. They assaulted him during a 6 35 pm July 16 incident after locking the door and blocking a call to police. Jagolinzer was bruised and treated by Dr Samuel D Clark and ordered to bed.
The Esso team defeated the Saints 4-3 in extra innings to climb out of last place in Twilight League standings. The win ends a winless streak against C A and moves C A down to fourth place as Esso snaps a long losing cycle.
The St. Michael's parish bazaar attracted hundreds at the parish grounds and church on Hope Street. Proceeds, about 1400 dollars, support missionary work while booths, gypsies, marionette shows, and a parish supper enhanced the event.
A bill of complaint filed in the Providence and Bristol Superior Court seeks to stop Bristol from using Minturn Farm land as a town dump. Complainants accuse the town of failing to accept the Davis Wilson will devise properly and charge the zoning board with approving a refuse dump in a Residence C district without proper notice or safeguards.
A vast Chicago exposition marks the 100th anniversary of the first Chicago rail line. On a 50 acre Lake Michigan site between 20th and 30th streets, about thirty railroads and many suppliers showcase equipment worth millions. Hosts claim nearly 3 million dollars spent to ensure a grand event.
This account recalls the early Chicago rail road project begun by wise founders who chose the wrong end of the line. It notes the October 25 1848 milestone when the Pioneer powered a small freight car on a five mile run to Galena, completing twelve years of prior efforts to build a railroad.
The YMCA warns swimming safely starts with choosing protected, supervised areas and never swimming alone. Hidden hazards include tides undertows submerged debris and flooded streams, while unguarded waters tempt casual plunges despite danger.
A 13 year old Edmund Tavares drowned while shellfishing near the Mt Hope Bridge shore. He wandered from his brother Victor and uncle Manuel as volunteers searched 150 feet west of the Bristol Lighthouse. Accidental drowning listed. services planned at St Elizabeth's Church after rites at home.
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