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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1949
Page
2
Highway Surveyor Joseph F. Pannone urged a study of sidewalk funding at a Town Council meeting. He questioned why sometimes the town bears full cost while other times the property owner pays part, noting sidewalks serve many and resemble public highways. He suggested future study as Bristol sidewalks remain uneven.
Community bulletin mentions reading among friends and neighbors. The note encourages courtesy and cooperation and references shared activities and mutual interests within Bristol and surrounding areas.
Pfc. John A. Sousa son of Mr and Mrs John A Sousa 27 Charles Street is training as an Air Force Technician at Francis E Warren Air Force Base Wyoming The Rev Alexander Fales pastor of the Colfax Congregational Church Denver Colorado is visiting his family at their farm on Metacom Avenue until after the Fourth
The vestry and the rector of St Michael's Church Bristol record the death of John Winthrop De Wolf long serving vestryman and warden. He was noted for a passion for perfection in duties and his sound judgement kept the parish in strong financial condition. The notice asks prayers for his soul and notes his family ties to Mr and Mrs Jordan Cruz of 14 West Street.
A Bristol meeting of the Bristol Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles is set for Monday at 3 p.m. in Eagles Hall. Also listed are Father’s Day straw hats at Suzman’s Store, election of Joseph F. Pannone as State Chaplain at the RI Eagles convention in Woonsocket, and community notices including a June 20 Bristol Women's Republican Club picnic at Mrs. Gilbert Hoover’s home with transport calls.
Ephraim Gifford 84 widower of Ora Gifford died in a Providence hospital after a short illness. Native of Bristol he is survived by two nephews Harold Gifford and H Gifford Foss and a niece Mrs Hattie Knott. Funeral Saturday at M Wilbur Jr Memorial Home Warren with Rev Arthur M Dunstan officiating. Burial in North Cemetery. Margaret Lee Finley 81 of 29 Neves Avenue Bristol died Sunday. Born Nov 24 1867 in Bristol she was daughter of David and Margaret Lee. She was member of First Congregational Church and Eastern Star. Surviving are brother James Lee and sisters Mrs George Pollock and Mrs Charles Dimond, all of Bristol. Funeral held yesterday at George M Wilbur Jr Memorial Home Warren with Rev Charles Cooley officiating. Burial in North Cemetery.
The Bristol Fourth of July Committee announces rules for the 1949 Miss Fourth of July contest. Eligibility requires Bristol residency and age 16 or older. past winner cannot reenter. Entries due by June 28 1949 with sponsor details. judging by out of town judges based on personality appearance poise and hair. Prizes include 50 for winner plus gifts. finalists parade in costume July 4 and winner crowned Miss Fourth of July with attendant events.
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