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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1961
Page
4
The Matterhorn, Switzerland’s famed peak, was first climbed in 1865. A British-led expedition ended tragically as three climbers fell to their deaths while descending.
Parochial schools in Bristol close at noon today with buses running at 1130 AM for the convenience of students. Public schools stay on full schedule through June 21 with half days June 22 and 23. Registrations for kindergarten and first grade are being taken, with space limited and late-summer notices to follow.
Two top New England coaches Joe Mullaney of Providence and Ernie Calverney of Rhode Island will run a summer basketball clinic for boys aged 12 to 18 from August 25 through September 2. The resident camp will be at Camp Westwood, Coventry. Assisting will be Tom Heinsohn of the Celtics, Lenny Wilkens of the Hawks, and Andy Laska of Assumption College. Applications available from Mullaney or Calverley.
The Goulart Testimonial Committee meets at Ever Ready Fire Station at 7 p.m. on June 16 and hosts a testimonial in honor of Fire Chief Antonio Goulart at White Rail on June 17 at 7 p.m. Events continue with reunions for BSH classes in coming weeks.
Miss Paula Tow of 16 Union Street wed Leonard Cal of 1107 Hope Street in a 1 p.m. ceremony at St Mary’s Church. Rev Deaig McCarthy performed the ceremony with Miss Ann D Ka as maid of honor and John F Ruggteng as best man. The bride wore a white silk organza gown with seed pearl trim and carried coboniat tiees. A reception followed before the couple departed for New Jersey and points beyond.
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