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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1948
Page
2
A dispute between the Town Council and the Bristol County Water Company over what constitutes the compact part of the town and the extension of water lines prompts the council to seek court interpretation. The council, citing the contract terms, may press action in court if needed to resolve the deadlock.
A local notice from Bristol urges courtesy and cooperation in community matters. The fragment references friendship and mutual tone while inviting participation and goodwill among residents.
The Rev Dale D Dutton will preach at First Congregational Church on Sunday. A two week vacation school is set for July 12 and 19 at the same church. John J DeCosta graduates from LaSalle Academy. his family lives at 1068 Hope Street. Colt Memorial High Class of 1928 plans a reunion June 26 at 3:30 pm at White Rail Riding Club. The Singletons meet Sunday at 3:00 pm at Mrs Henry A Street's home. Dorothy M Foster recuperates at 8 Hope Street after an operation. Catherine Ann Brelsford graduates June 4 from St Xavier Seminary and is elected to Rhode Island Honor Society. Alice Cabral wins a 4H free trip to Washington DC, leaves Wednesday, returns Thursday. Classes of 1842 and 1943 plan Bristol YMCA meeting June 23 at 7:00 pm to discuss reunions and officer elections. A Mass at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church 8:30 am Sunday honors Fathers Day and a deceased member Matteo Damiano. Mrs Roger R Walsh returns from Philadelphia after her daughter Anna’s graduation from University of Pennsylvania Evening School of Accounts and Finance on June 4. Anna will join the U S Army Signal Corps.
Mr and Mrs James Karnes announce the birth of a daughter Donna Angela on June 9. University of Dayton runs a Bristol field geology camp with five students led by Assistant Professor George Springer. Garden party for St. Aary’s Church is planned with rain contingency at St Mary’s auditorium. Sally Town graduates from Fort Barton and plans Rogers High enrollment. Elizabeth Vermette attends Red Cross Aquatic School then Camp Hoffman. Salve Regina patrons announced for Newport fundraiser at Salve Regina College. Graduation events at Colt Memorial High and local schools noted. Weather forecast predicts rain after three sunny days.
The family of the late Mrs. Agnes Gablinski expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for kindness and sympathy after their loss and for floral and spiritual bouquets especially to the Bristol Police Department.
Thomas J Jannsen delivered “Peace in The World Tomorrow” urging mutual understanding for lasting peace. Matthew Principe presented an American and Rhode Island flag to class president Anthony DeMeo. Rev Thomas Little gave the invocation and benediction. The school orchestra, directed by Theresa Donovan, played. John L Burke awarded prizes and awards.
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