21 Jul 1953
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1953
Page
1
The narrator recalls helping at a church bazaar where men planned, cooked, served, and cleaned up. He praises teammates like Lester Gurney and Parker Ludden, notes misorders and slips, and admires the care given to ham sandwiches and presentation.
The school committee heard a second request to strengthen English and public speaking in the high school curriculum. The proposal stems from a 1952 alumni survey urging improved grammar, composition and creative expression, with 96 percent calling for a public speaking course. Superintendent Fitzgerald and Principal Burke supported the survey team and a plan to involve English teachers in proposing improvements.
Michael A. DeLeo former National Commander of the Italian American World War Veterans and new National President of the Italo American Disabled Veteran Foundation will present President Eisenhower a gold identification key tag at the White House tomorrow. The visit follows Eisenhower's courtesy award to DeLeo for 1952. DeLeo then travels to New Britain Connecticut for the 18th Annual State Department Convention of the Italo American World War Veterans.
An affectionate toast from Archie Hawks in Santa Barbara to Bristol and Daniel on their 91st birthday. The note salutes Mount Hope and local figures, praises democracy and humor, and closes with warm wishes and a quip about national politics.
Boy Scouts of America junior leaders Joseph Motta Jr Carlton Pinheiro and Anthony Nastri under Scoutmaster George R Fish of First Bristol completed a cross country trip visiting Chicago Salt Lake City Hollywood and other sites before joining the Third National Jamboree at Newport Harbor Irvine Ranch Santa Ana California The Jamboree opened July 17 1953 with more than 40000 scouts nationwide and opening ceremonies televised in part on John Cameron Swazey news program
The Hydraulion pumper returned to service after a rag in a feed pipe was found during routine checks. Damaged valve diagnosis and repairs were ruled unnecessary, saving about $2,000 as Fire Chief Oscar Rishe and driver Charles Pendleton resumed operations with caution.
Bristol's waterfront beach hosts an annual water safety demonstration by the Red Cross directed by William Ryan with Vincent Securo assisting. Anthony Agatiello cancels other activities to focus on the program starting at 2 pm.
Four teams select their Tournament Team called the All Stars. Plumbers list seven players including Alfred Rass and William Feinberg. Gourmet adds Caizzi and Squatrito. Bobbins feature Ciciola Tra vers and Raymond Almeida. Chips present Marshall and Travers with versatile play.
The B F D Rescue Squad searches for two unidentified boys last seen in a skiff off Bristol Ferry. Their boat was found drifting at 11 00 by G Maurice Congdon employees. Skiffs from the squad are used in the noon search per Sergeant William Cashin.
The American Legion Kearney Post No. 6 and its Auxiliary Unit will hold its annual officer installation at the post home on Saturday evening July 25 1953 Invitations go to all District Two posts and units and to Department officials District Two Commander Fred B Love of Little Compton and district officers will install the Legion officers elect and Department Officers will install the Auxiliary unit officers.
Pvt. Bernard Almeida 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Almeida of 568 Wood St, reported missing in Korea. He won the Hog Island Race in 1949 1950 and 1952 with a 34 minute record, starred in basketball, and was a Bristol High graduate class 1950. He taught lifeguarding before joining the Army November 10, 1952.
Bristol Garden Club teams with Red Cross to brighten patients. Members bring flowers to Mrs. J. Howard Paull on Thursday. flowers delivered to Newport next day. Co chairmen Thomas D. Adams and Mrs. Robert Elder lead. Mrs. Mina Dutra of Warren assists.
Joseph Coelho and Raymond Soucy found a tall dark brown bird with a sharp beak near a reservoir. After confirming it was an immature night heron, they kept it in a wire netting cage and released it on Colt Drive near Surprise Hill to help it find a habitat.
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