12 Jun 1959
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1959
Page
1
Bristol Volunteer Firemen Veterans Association president Manuel Viera announced a special meeting to plan for the New England Champions muster. The gathering was scheduled at the Dreadnaught station at 4 Church Streets.
Angelo Pozzi of 129 St St is promoted to manager of the Bristol Branch of the Industrial National Bank. Fred Piggott announces Pozzi, a long time employee, succeeds the late Carl Whthcraft and brings forty years in banking and industry service. Pozzi chairs local Rotary events and serves as director of the Bristol District Nursing Association.
Richard Mahoney of Premier Thread Co says the plant in the old Collins and Aikman building on Thames Street will transfer machinery from Central Falls by late August. The move aims to create 250 to 300 jobs in full operation, with about 100 current workers, including Bristol residents, joining the transfer.
Dr Raul Bruno, local health officer, said two town residents Charles Raiola and Nicholas Mancieri applied for the health agent and sanitarian post paying 3500 dollars annually. Applications accepted until June 15. Bruno may name one or two candidates after council considers a health survey driven ordinance. Raiola holds BS in pharmacy from University of RI and Mancieri is Bristol High School graduate with four years Navy service as pharmacist mate. both can type.
James JD Rielly, chairman of the Elks Club teenage record hop, said the Wednesday event drew nearly 400 people after a hot dog roast during intermission.
Joseph Sansone, chairman of the committee on health, said this week that nine applicants for the position of additional school nurse have been screened by the committee. The school board will meet next week to interview the nine applicants and appoint after a special meeting.
At a special meeting the Town Council agreed to sell the St Marys Church site for 6000 dollars. The Very Rev Msgr Charles H Lynch proposed 56000 for buying and renovating the 87 year old building but accepted 6000 for sale with conditions requiring town meeting approval for land use and the common being available for all citizens.
Louis Chirico, 33, of 652 Hope St Bristol, was fined 100 dollars after pleading guilty at a special session of the fifth district court to recording and registering horse bets. Acting Judge Joseph D Accardi presided. St Bernard W Manchester of the state police said Chirico was stopped on Hope Street near Calt Drive with two racing slips eight Armstrong racing sheets and six pads. The judge warned that a similar offense could bring up to 15 years in prison with no fine if convicted again. Chirico had no prior record.
Donations for the Hooton family, who lost two sons in June 4th fire, total $181 with contributions from Pyramids of Charity Women’s Club Invernatonil Sunshine Society Susistor Branch, Robert W Nelson, Patrick J Beirne, Mr and Mrs Antonio Silvia, Gilda Sousa LaFazia’s Pharmacy, Jose Augusto, Mr and Mrs John A Ruggiero, Albert J Brunelli, Anonymous, Lombard Pozzi, and William Ferrara. Final total to date $181.
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