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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1955
Page
4
The National Arborist Association urges planners to consider trees and plants for cooling and aesthetic benefits. They argue trees boost livability without increasing development size, making areas more attractive and desirable to live in.
Bristol boys join National Little League Polio Day to raise funds for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Two games start at four and six with Gourmets Jrs. vs Plumbers Jrs. and again Gourmets against Plumbers. Attendance is urged by Dr. Ramos and Roger W. Pigeon to support youth, sport, and community.
Public response to the Chestmobile free X-ray service remains slow but growing. By yesterday more than 3,000 X-rays were taken, with 2,390 at industrial plants, and officials urge larger turnout to maximize health benefits through periodic screenings.
The Bristol Homing Pigeon Club sent birds to Ashtabula Ohio for a 500 mile race back to Bristol scheduled for tomorrow. Also reported a motor vehicle accident in Providence injuring Michael DeLeo a state probation officer. Rescue training planned for Friday evening by Fire Department captain Charles E Luther with scout demonstrations. Altar Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church organized a mystery ride for Sunday meeting at the church at noon led by Carmela Russo and assistants.
Mauucino Ferreira of 19 St Elizabeth Street died yesterday at his home in Fall River. Born July 25 1905 in Fall River he was a rubber worker for 20 years and a parishioner of St Elizabeth's Church. He leaves wife Gloria four daughters one son two sisters one brother and five grandchildren. Funeral Monday 815 am from George's Clima Funeral Home followed by a 9 am Mass at St Elizabeth's Church. Burial in St Mary's Cemetery.
Police log details a 12:15 p.m. crash on Woodlawn near Wood Street involving Dorothy Bruno Rupp 33 and Vincent Fasano 41 with minor damage. Fasano stated his car was stopped as his son sat inside. Another collision at Roma and Wood streets involved Benjamin Levin 58 and Ralph H Larson 17 with slight damage. both incidents investigated by Officer Teixeira.
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