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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1951

Page

2

Letter to the Editor Questions Naragansett Police Conduct

A Narragansett Pier riot prompts criticism of state police after a Brown University student, Charles H. Eden Jr., says he was beaten and questioned about religion and communism by Lt. Frederick W. Newton. The writer calls for an official explanation and warns of abuse of police power.

Narragansett Pier Charles H. Eden, Jr Brown University Narragansett Frederick W Newton Eden Newton Rhode Island

Community Notices and Personal Updates

Louis Almeida recuperating at home after surgery. Laurence Thompson and daughter Alice visit Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thompson and will stay with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thompson. Henry S. Troiano announces birth of daughter Elizabeth on July 15. granddaughter of Mrs. Katherine F. and late John B. Troiano. Two Guernsey cows owned by William S. Cherry Jr. complete advanced registry. Miss Lee Anne Rielly visits grandmother in Florida. Patricia Ann born July 2 at True Dale Hospital Fall River. Anne V Seymour on vacation in Groton Massachusetts. Joyce Ferreira returns to nursing school after vacation with parents at 7 Williams Street. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Stone and children at Beach Terrace. Francisco Balzano born July 15 at Roger Williams General Hospital. Balzano former Miss Marcella Slavemo of Duluth. Scouts paper drive planned tomorrow morning seeking old papers magazines and coat hangers. Son Thomas born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Perry of Metacom Avenue on July 15. Perry former Christina Carreiro. Bristol Garden Club to meet at Mrs. C W Claffenraffer’s Little Compton home Wednesday at 2:30 PM. speaker Mrs. nr P. Jastram.

Michael Balzano Constitution Street Francisco Roger Willams General Hospital Balzano Marcella Slavemo Duluth, Minn Thomas Union Hospital Fall River Joseph Perry Metacom Avenue Perry Christina Carreiro

Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps to Compete Sunday

The Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps sails Sunday in Warren with a parade starting at Warren High School at 2 PM and a competition at Jamies Park. The group leaves Scout Hall at 1 PM and plans two state meets August 4 in New Haven and August 5 in Indian Orchard, plus a Rhode Island Association event August 12.

Bristol Boy Scout Warren Indian Band Warren Scout Hall Warren High School Jamies Park Market Street Connecticut New Haven Massachusetts Indian Orchard Rhode Island Association Boy Scout Corps Women’s Auxiliary Drum Corps

St Michael's Episcopal Bristol Church Services

Canon Daniel K. Davis presides as rector with Hope Street address and Sunday services at 8 and 10 a.m. Communion at 8 a.m. and at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Sundays with prayer and sermon on alternate Sundays. Wednesday July 25 observes St James Day with holy communion at 10 a.m.

Daniel K. Davis Hope Street Tel. Br St. James’ Day

First Congregational Summer Service Time Change

The notice lists Rev. Frederick F. Driftmier as pastor at High Street with contact Br 1-0314 and states that summer services are at 10 a.m. only.

Frederick F. Driftmier

Trinity Episcopal Announces July Supply Priest

Trinity Episcopal presents John N. Sinclair as supply priest for July at 11 a.m. service at 842 Hope Street. Telephone Br. 1-0451 for details on weekly worship.

John N. Sinclair Hope Street Tel

Visiting pastor hosts Sunday service at First Baptist

The First Baptist Church on High Street presents a visiting pastor each Sunday at 10 a.m. Services include regular morning worship and are announced in the church bulletin. For information contact the church at Tel Br. 1-1599-W.

High Street Tel

Children’s Bazaar Planned at Guiteras House Lawn

The First Congregational Church sponsors a Saturday August bazaar at the Guiteras House lawn with a Trading Post led by Mrs William Satterfield. Chief Rising Sun assists sales while used toys and books are donated and half the price goes to donors.

First Congregational Church Guiteras House Nathaniel A. Gladding, Jr William Satterfield Rising Sun Guneral House M. C Smith II Magic Cherry Tree Charles Loring Jamaica Gladys Osterberg B. Anthony Earle

Keep Our State Green Warns Against Debris Burning

Officials urge sportsmen and the public to avoid burning debris on windy days to prevent fires in wooded areas. The message emphasizes danger and wildfire risk and calls for responsible outdoor conduct.

St Elizabeths Parish Mass Schedule Listed

Rev Henrique R Rocha pastor Rev Luiz A Pacheco assistant pastors Rev Jose Pimental assistant pastor Wood Street Tel Br 1-0178 Sunday Masses 7 8 9 10 11 high Daily Mass at 7 am

Henrique R. Rocha Luiz A. Pacheco Jose Pimental Wood Street Tel. Br

Church bulletin lists clergy and mass times

Rev. Charles C. Curran is pastor and Rev. Alfred T. Ferrara is assistant pastor at Wood Street. Mass schedule includes 7 30 a m daily and 7 30 a m Sunday high mass at 10 45 a m with services in Br. 1 881 7 8 9 10 45 a m.

Charles C. Curran Alfred T. Ferrara Wood Street

Mass Schedule Notice for Rev Emy DeMattia

Rev Joseph Sorzana lists daily Mass times for Rev Emy DeMattia at 7 am with additional sessions at 8 30 and 9 30 and 10 30 high. State Street Tel Br 1 1054. Daily Mass at 7 am.

Joseph Sorzana P.S.S.C Emy DeMattia State Street

Byrnes Milliken Wedding in Providence

The marriage of Miss Joan Milliken of Providence to William P Byrnes of 68 Burton Street was announced. The ceremony at Holy Name Church was for close family, with bridesmaid Miss Helen Sweeney and best man James Leo Bottomley. The couple honeymoon at Cape Cod and will live in Providence.

Joan Milliken Providence Raymond Milliken William P Byrnes T. H. Byrnes Burton Street Holy Name Church Helen Sweeney James Leo Bottomley Cape Cod

Weekend Gardener mulch helps conserve water and boost root growth

Those who mulched earlier see benefits in hot dry weather. Water deeply in the evening to maximize soil moisture. Mulch reduces soil temperature and evaporation, aiding blueberries. It will not add water but helps conserve it. Strawberries set this spring should be allowed to develop fruit now with ample water and light fertilizer.

Fourth of July Committee Receipts and Expenses Totals

A period summary lists income and expenditures for a 4th of July celebration. Items include Carnival 2000.00 and Net Income 3837.40 with various costs such as Parade Competition 903.13 Sound Service 50.00 Fireworks 650.00 Electric Lighting 85.00 and total expenses 2969.28 leaving a balance on hand for the 1951 celebration of 4354.40.

Kearney Post

Household Gardening Tips and Resource Facts From 1950s Text

A gardening note recommends side dressing small fruits vegetables with 150 to 200 pounds of nitrate per acre, warns against foliage application, and advises harvesting mature flowers tomatoes squash cucumbers and beans early. It also mentions winter planting timing for beets carrots and turnips and suggests preparing cold frames with manure and weed control. It cites tree farming across 30 states and U S coal industry data including federal purchases and Canadian reserves.

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