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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1950
Page
4
A local gathering will be held at the St Columba n’s grounds under proper supervision. Details are partially obscured but preparations are underway and participants are urged to attend.
A church outing outlines booth chairmen and events for a White elephant, cake, penny sale, novelty, variety, tickets, amateur contest, sports, soft drinks, and food. Amateur contest open to all and a bus shuttle from the Mt. Carmel rectory starts at 2 pm.
July 13 1850 the town learns of President Zachary Taylor sudden death. Town flags fly half mast and bells toll as public mourning spreads. A Bristol meeting plans ways to curb ardent spirits and naval flogging, while July 17 1900 notes Phoenix printing by electric power and reports Company C Rhode Island Army recruits returning from Quonset Point with sun browned veterans.
Bristol town tests new electric lights with enclosed arc lamps delivering steadier brighter illumination at lower cost than the former in town generation. The Winslow Morse schooner brought 100000 feet of spruce lumber. A Shenandoah flight over Bristol produced a waved greeting and a dropped letter later mailed to Philadelphia. Dr Howard W. Church chairs regatta committee and receives a silver cup donated by Senator Peter Gerry for Class A winner with two of three annual races to claim permanent possession.
The Third Annual Field Day for Hog Island residents and guests is set for August 13 starting 10:30 AM with horseshoes on the boat house courts. Races, a softball contest, rowboat and swimming events follow, rain date August 20. Prizes donated by local merchants.
An unusual report notes KEES EME La activity drawing attention from multiple nations. Officials discuss implications and potential collaborations to monitor further developments and ensure regional stability.
The article describes polio or poliomyelitis as affecting mainly children under five but increasingly older youths and young adults. It notes recovery rates, rehabilitation, and the yearly burden, with guidance on early symptoms and precautions during summer peak months to reduce spread and avoid complications.
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