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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1950
Page
2
In 1949 the state paid unemployment benefits amounting to 6.3 percent of taxable wages, nearly three times the national average of 2.2 percent, highlighting a higher state level of benefits compared with the country.
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Various local events include the Hi-Y Club banquet at 6 30 in the Haf fenreffer room and a postponed Cup Defenders Association meeting to June 7. Births noted in New London and Bristol with parents’ names and schools. A Bristol Fire Department Carnival causes a banquet reschedule to June 10. A July 16 celebration committee plans a meeting July 16 in Mt Carmel Parish Hall.
Three Bristol women students at Rhode Island State College won awards from the physical education department for points in sports. Anna Ferreira received a gold key while Jeanne Morand and Jeanette Lemaire got WAA shields at the annual banquet in Loowpitt Hall last month. Ruth Benson helped plan the event as a member of the arrangement committee.
The final list of subscribers to the St. Marys Catholic Charities Appeal was announced yesterday. Subscriptions include $10 from Mrs. Sadie R Suzman and $5 from Bristol Phoenix Publishing Co and C W Weaver. Other donors gave $2 Charles L Davis and $1 from Mrs Gladys Friswell and Mrs Francis Gilman.
Willie Simmons, Chico State president and standout athlete, receives the Arthur L. Ackers Award and Blue Key for outstanding scholarship and service. The award honors campus leaders and performers. Simmons, a multi-sport letterman and campus organizer, will pursue graduate work after graduation. He is married with one child.
Saturday events include a food sale at St Michael's Parish House for the Valley Forge Jamboree fund hosted by Troop 5 mothers. June 8 Whist Party at Knights of Columbus Hall. June 10 food sales at American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall and on the lawn of St Michael's by the Troop committee for the jamboree fund. June 20 Chicken Lad Supper by the Women's Guild at DeWolf Memorial Chapel.
Volt Class of 1949 announces plans for the Second Class Reunion for Bristol Senior High School. Committee includes Vico-president Conrad Beauregard secretary Esther Migher Anthony Dennis and others. The event set for Saturday July 8 at Midway Steak and Lobster House Bristol from 6:30 p.m. to midnight with a 7 p.m. dinner and 9 p.m. dancing.
Mrs. Frank McKeever, departing Monday for California, was honored at a tea by the Missionary Society of the First Congregational Church held Wednesday at 45 Constitution Street. Mrs. Paulin and Mrs. Henry Sanford hosted. Miss Sarah D Bosworth presented a Bible on behalf of members. McKeever led devotional exercises for two years.
The Bristol Garden Club met at 22 Burton Street the home of Mrs Thomas D Adams Jr on Wednesday June 7 at 230 pm Miss Ruth Gilmore spoke on Conservation Mrs Frederick Bartlett and Mrs Adams served as hosts Two members Mrs Sebastain Bernards and Mrs Frederick N Palmer won second and third prizes in a federation flower arrangement contest at Agawam Hunt Club A Little Compton Garden Club member won first prize.
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