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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1950
Page
2
The piece argues selfishness rises in crises as some raise prices and hoard goods. It cites sugar shortages and store runs, warns price and wage controls must go hand in hand, and critiques rent controls for shifting costs to property owners while delays relief.
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Call 44 Mrs. Rachel T Simmons of 82 Union Street is very ill at Rhode Island Hospital. Visitors include Montreal's Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bloomfield and son. Mrs Bloomfield is formerly Bessie Nuddleman and a Bristol native. Mrs. William R. Trotter of Newport hosted at Upper Longfield Bristol. Boynton home weekend guests include Arthur E. Coates III and grandmother Mrs A Coates. Mr and Mrs Richard Ballanco and niece Miss Joan Da Luz of Richmond Hall LI were guests of Mrs Dunne Fernandes. Clinton H Springer and R S Bosworth Jr cruise on Scoop II. Hans Langandoen, Bristol Yacht Yard president, to entertain Rotary with film The Plywood Fleet at the club noon meeting. John Abenante of 220 State Street announces birth of a daughter 7 lb 11 oz on Saturday July 22 at Lyng-In Hospital. Mrs Abenante is formerly Ann Marie Figuried of Warren. Esther Jeszterdy of Philadelphia to visit Mrs Ernest Andrade at 24 State Street starting Sunday July 30.
Plans under consideration for August at Town Beach directed by Vincent Securo Red Cross instructor and William Callan lifeguard include Hog Island to Town Beach swim log rolling and swimming races. A water safety demonstration by Carl Slader Red Cross Director is planned late August. Participants for Hog Island should contact Secura. Also announced passers of beginner tests include Ronald Medeiros William Serpa Nicholas D Ciani and Peggy Anderton.
The Democratic Women’s Club of a city held a Friday evening dance at the White Rail Riding. Anthony J. Nunes, Democrat town committeeman, introduced the vocal selections. Co chairs were Mrs Neil McAuliffe and Mrs Margaret Morris with assistants Mrs James Connors, Miss Peggy Connors and Mrs Samuel D Clark.
St Michaels Bazaar wrapped up Saturday night after a successful three day run starting Wednesday with a bridge and canasta party and ending with a chowder and clambake supper. Profits go to church interior renovation fund. The country fair attracted more than 1000 visitors on Saturday with booths selling pies cookies toys and more. First prizes went to Betsey Monahan and Carl Russo for under ten and Emmy Lou Newman and Jeff Clark for over ten. Committee leadership was led by Rev Daniel K Davis with John Hill Jr as treasurer and Edward Monahan as secretary.
St Elizabeth defeated BMC 9 to 1 as the Saints surged early scoring six in the first inning. John Massano walked four batters, Babe Ferrara hit a two run single, Securo blasted a two run homer, Ferrara added a triple and Securo a single in the second, and three more in the fourth including Ferrara’s second triple. BMC managed one run in the sixth on a walk and singles.
Town of Bristol Council schedules public hearing to consider abandoning a portion of Ridge Road south of Mulberry Road at Burnside Memorial Building on Tuesday August 15 1950 at 8 PM. Abutting landowners and interested parties may appear to be heard regarding the proposal and any damages. By order of the Town Council John W Church Council Clerk.
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