05 Jun 1953
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1953
Page
1
A pet dog named Petey, a short haired fox terrier, escapes during a yard fire cleanup after a flea bath at Dr. Todd's. The owner recounts frantic searches, the dog’s muddy scent, and the relief when Petey is found safe on the far side of Bliven Avenue. The tale blends humor with a lesson on patience and care.
A partial list identifies key motion picture section chiefs and operators in Boliva Costa Rica and Brazil. It notes roles with USIS and embassy connections and mentions public relations work with private outlets and cultural journalism.
William H L Buffington, longtime Buffington's Pharmacy owner, announces retirement after guiding the business since 1910. He will become a partner with Arthur McCaw, who joined in 1923, as son Bill plans a professional aerial career and Cavallaro is no longer involved. Buffington trained under Professor Charles A. Daggett before colleges of pharmacy existed and witnessed the shift from personal consulting to dispensing manufactured medicines.
The Hesidmaster's Cup honors Charles Tingley son of Charles V. Tinggen street recipient of a scholarship for scholastic achievement and school spirit. He achieved a score of 90 or above, announced at the day’s meeting with Providence officials and local schools.
A fragmented OCR item references entenaition and figures ARCEWICI rh and PIAGHOLAS in a cryptic context. The readable bits imply a dated or coded notice or event involving named entities, but details remain unclear from the fragment.
Town council criticized Rego and Sons Construction Co for deficiencies in meter post installations including unstable bases and missing meters. The bid by William Dolan Co. of Waterbury proposed painting at 695 dollars with payments tied to meter receipts. A conference was ordered with Rego, police, and the meter firm to resolve installation issues and determine payment responsibility.
The American Legion Kearney Post No 6 will hold a 8 o clock meeting at the post home on Franklin Street. Agenda includes plans for the Department Convention June 19 20 and 21 and observance of the Fourth of July plus committee reports from Memorial Day events.
Bristol Jaycees push the Bumper-Lite reflector tape campaign as a town safety project endorsed by safety groups and auto insurers. They sell the tape individually aiming to reduce bumper damage and accidents, though officials say it is not primarily a money drive.
A chaotic OCR fragment references a graduation week for the ReCesta family with mentions of pilots and a DeGesta, noting a planned ceremony tonight and a Providence context.
Herbert Francis Winner from Seville Boulevard Syville Long Island earned a Fulbright Scholarship for graduate study abroad. He will study next year at Pembroke College Oxford and is the son of Mrs. John Y Phaneuf. Winner is a Fristoe High valedictorian and Rhode Island Honor Society member who attended the University of Wisconsin Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi. He later pursued a Brown University MA and completed BA work at Wisconsin.
Frederick Eaton, head of the fund, announces a one day collection drive. Organizations are asked to cooperate as the campaign supports the United Defence Fund affiliated with the Community Chest.
Hibbert cautions readers about emerging risks and urges heightened awareness as new threats surface. The advisory references recent incidents and potential impacts on local safety and daily life.
A garbled OCR excerpt shows scattered letters and fragments with no coherent events or names. It contains stray words like peas and repeats, offering no identifiable persons, places, organizations, dates, or outcomes. The piece lacks readable structure for a concrete news summary.
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