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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1956

Page

2

Teaching Picks Up At Rhode Island University

Admission figures at the University of Rhode Island show a major rise in students choosing teaching careers. The admissions department reports twice as many accepted as freshmen for next year's teacher education program as at the same point last year. Sixty three applications have been accepted and twenty six remain to be processed. Last fall only forty two registered. The university credits higher salaries and publicity about teaching needs for the boost.

University of Rhode Island Department of Admissions At the University

ALA Calls for Spread of Plant Shutdowns Across Summer

The Automobile Legal Assoc criticizes two week plant shutdowns in New England as driving vacation business away. General manager Philip C. Thibodeau says staggering shutdowns could boost regional travel, reduce hotel and resort shortages, and improve the summer vacation season for workers and companies. Travel demand already shifts toward Florida despite heat.

Automobile Legal Assoc New England Philip C. Thibodeau ALA The Florida

Dream Comes True Onship Captain-For-A-Day Harold Venne

Harold Venne, hospital corps man first class USN aboard USS Newport en route to Norfolk after five Mediterranean months, won a ship wide contest to be captain for a day. He slept late, cancelled inspections, declared holiday routine, ordered steak and eggs, staged a private movie, and hosted a pinochle game before returning to dispensary work. Roads near Warren and Bristol gain fresh curb markings to guide four lane traffic.

Harold Venne USN Uss Newport Norfolk Mediterranean Bristol Uncle Sam Venne U. S. Marine

Community notices and club meeting reminders update

Local groups schedule meetings at the Y and First Baptist Church with plans for a Hopeworth picnic if rain. Sisters, troops, and veterans announce activities while residents share family updates and civic event details across Bristol and Warren venues.

Engagement of Shirley Anne Olson to Joseph L Savick Jr

Mr and Mrs Kenneth E Olson announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley Anne to Joseph Leo Savick Jr son of Mr and Mrs Joseph L Savick of Ridgewood New Jersey An Oct 20 wedding is planned Miss Olson is a local school graduate and her fiancé graduated from Ridgewood High School the University of Miami and Cornell University Mrs F J Cavallaro Ansaldi Studio Photo

Shirley Anne Ulson Kenneth E. Olson Hope Street Shirley Anne Joseph Leo Savick, Jr Joseph L. Savick Ridgewood N. J Olson Ridgewood High School University of Miami Cornell University

Frances Gloria Marshall Weds Frederick Cavallaro in St Elizabeths

Miss Frances Gloria Marshall daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Marshall and Frederick Joseph Cavallaro son of Mr and Mrs Salvatore Cavallaro were married at St Elizabeths Church on Saturday at 8 am. Rev Henrique Rocha officiated with a full bridal party including maid of honor Shirley Voccio bridesmaids Gilda Cavallaro Frances Marshall Anna Cavallaro and flower girl Rosemary Gama. Best man Albert Benevides and ushers Robert Ferrera Francis De Ruso Edward Mastriano. The couple, after a reception at the Midway, left for New York and Washington DC to begin married life at 30 Second Street. Frances is a Bristol Senior High graduate and a Dixon Saddle receptionist. Frederick works at Batista Brothers Bakery.

Cavallaro-Marshall Frances Marshall Anna Cavallaro Rosemary Gama Robert Garcia Albert Benevides Robert Ferrera Francis de Ruso Edward Mastriano Miss Voccio Mrs. Marshall Mrs. Cavallaro

Frederick W Macauley 1869 87 dies. funeral in 2 p m tomorrow

Frederick W Macauley 87 of 837 Hope street died Sunday after a short illness. Canon Delbert W Tildesley will officiate at 2 p m tomorrow at his home, with burial in North Cemetery. He was born February 25, 1869 in Centredale, a former painting contractor who retired in 1937 after 40 years in business. He leaves Frederick W Macauley Jr and Mildred Rishe, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Frederick W. Macauley Delbert W. Tildesley St. Michael’s Church Hope Street North Cemetery Grace L. (Simmons) Macauley Macauley Centredale William and Jane (Calvert) Macauley Bristol Train of Artillery Mildred Rishe

Funeral of Mrs Emeline Cornell in Trinity Church

The funeral for Mrs Emeline Baker Cornell 75 of 6 Central Street wife of Richard Cornell was held yesterday from her home with Rev John WN Sinclair celebrating the 10 am Mass. Bearers were J William Wood Joseph Wood Stephen W Hopkins and Charles E Weaver. Burial was in North Cemetery where Father Sinclair conducted the committal. She died Friday after a long illness born in Fall River October 15 1880 daughter of Warren Baker and Marie Anna Garrick. A Trinity Episcopal Church member she leaves two sisters Mrs J William Wood and Mrs John H Wall both of this town.

Richard Cornell Emeline (Baker) Cornell Central Street John WN. Sinclair Trinity Church J. William Wood Joseph Wood Stephen W. Hopkins Charles E. Weaver North Cemetery Sinclair Cornell Fall River Warren Marie Anna (Garrick) Baker Trinity Episcopal Church John H. Wall

Lady Democrats Celebrate Ninth Anniversary Meeting

The Women’s Democratic Club marked its ninth anniversary with a June meeting at the Court House. President Rosalind Pontes led the session, guests included Mrs. John Frodyma and Miss Alice Jannitto of the Warren-Barrington club. Plans noted for an Aug. 20 hot dog roast at Rep. Gladys Brightman’s home. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Bruno, Mrs. Hall, and Mrs. Ferris. Refreshments were served by a committee led by Mrs. Joseph Gallagher.

Women’s Democratic Club Court House Vasta Ruggiero Rosalind Pontes John Frodyma Alice Jannitto Warren-Barrington Club Gladys M. Brightman Joseph F. Bruno Sylvia Hall Hilda Ferris Joseph Gallagher Vincent Grabert

Mary Ruggieri Wins Schwinn Racer Bicycle

Eight year old Mary Ruggieri daughter of Mr and Mrs A Domenic Ruggieri of 48 Constitution Street will receive a new Schwinn Racer bicycle as her prize for winning Clicquot Beverage Company safety slogan contest. Her slogan was One on a bike Let the other hike.

Mary Ruggieri A. Domenic Ruggieri Constitution Street Schwinn Clicquot Beverage Company Mary

Linnea Pearson Weds Joseph Kinder in Providence Episco pal Ceremony

Miss Linnea Marilyn Pearson daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert E Pearson of Providence married Joseph Gribble Kinder son of Mrs Marion Kinder and Ralph Kinder of Poppasquash road at St Ansgarius Episcopal Church Providence The Rev Philip Broburg officiated The gown was eyelet organdie blue nylon taffeta with a chapel train The couple will reside at 396 Ives Street Providence and car ried lilies of the valley and sweet peas in a colonial bouquet

Kinder-Pearson Linnea Marilyn Pearson Albert E. Pearson Providence Joseph Gribbel Kinder Marion Kinder Ralph Kinder Poppasquash Road Philip Broburg St. Ansgarius Episcopal Church Robert Randall East Hartford Robert S. L. Kinder Kenneth Knowles Richmond Joslin Calvin Linnea Anderson Alan Johnson Warwick Sea Girt N. J Lves Street

Reverend Msgr Lynch officiates wedding at St Marys

The Very Rev Msgr Charles H Lynch pastor of St Marys Church officiated at the 9 am wedding Saturday of Miss Helen Amrie Tattrie daughter of Mr. and Mrs Amrie Tattrie with the groom from a local family.

Alexandre Taterie Charles H. Lynch St. Mary's Church Helen Amrie Tattrie

Five Day Weather Forecast From Hillsgrove Station

The forecast predicts five days of cooler than normal temperatures with average highs below seasonal norms. Providence normals are 67 for the period with a 76 high and 58 low. Precipitation should total under a tenth of an inch with light showers likely Thursday or Friday. High and low tide times and sunrise sunset are listed. A wedding at 16 Union Street featured Eva Alexandre and Arthur Tattrie. The couple married and will reside on Mt Hope Avenue after honeymooning at Niagara Falls and Canada. Martina Witherell served as maid of honor and Eva Alexandre Jr. was best man with ushers Thomas Byrnes and Americo Texeira. The bride wore a lace bodice gown with Sabrina neckline and carried a white orchid prayerbook. the couple left for their honeymoon after receiving guests at Harriet Bradford Inn.

U. S Hillsgrove Providence Arthur Tattrie Union Street Charles Alexandre Eva Alexandre Metacom Avenue Harriet Bradford Inn Niagara Falls Canada Sabrina Martina Witherell Eva Alexandre, Jr Thomas Byrnes Americo Texeira Mt. Hope Avenue

Police Report: Beach concession trailer broken into

Manuel Cabral reported on June 17 that his beach concession trailer on the town beach was entered overnight and four cases of soda and one case of empty bottles were stolen. Manuel Canario said four tires were slashed on his car parked on Hope Street near Church Street.

Manuel Cabral Juniper Lane Cabral Manuel Canario Metacom Avenue Hope Street Church Street

Car door damaged as parked on Thames Street

Charles Callan of 127 Bradford Street told police the left door of his car was pushed in while parked in a parking lot on Thames Street.

Charles Callan Bradford Street

Truck collision injures a teen in Newport street traffic

June 15 Ernest Grier 39 of Newport operating a truck listed to Grane Pros collided with a car driven by David Rogers 16 of 46 Fox Hill Avenue at 5 40 p m The impact damaged the hood left front fender and headlight Grier said he stopped on Metacom Avenue then backed due to heavy traffic and struck Rogers car

Ernest Grier Newport Grane Pros David Rogers Fox Hill Avenue Grier Tower Street Metacom Avenue Rogers

Car and truck collision injures two drivers on Mt Hope Ave

Mrs. Norma Lee Tucker 61 of 148 Hope Street and Alvin Moraes 35 of Riverside were in a crash at 12 25 p m on Mt Hope Avenue. Tucker said she could not pass a double parked truck as another car was parked across the street. The truck’s left front fender was dented and bumper pulled out while Tucker’s car sustained heavy damage to the right side.

Norma Lee Tucker Hope Street Alvin Moraes Riverside Mt. Hope Avenue

Collision on Thames Street Damages Two Cars

At 8 48 p m on Thames Street near State Street two cars were slightly damaged in a crash. Joseph E Winward 90 of 3 Bradford Street driving south was struck on the left front fender by Barbara Ann Lamastro 17 of Barrington driving a southbound car. Lamastro said she had stopped at the intersection when struck by the southbound auto. both vehicles had dented fenders.

Thames Street State Street Joseph E. Winward Bradford Street Barbara Ann Lamastro Barrington Winward

Local Driver Reports Car Damage on Bay View Avenue

Charles Raiola of 21 Anthony Avenue told police his left side was damaged while traveling west on Bay View Avenue. The other automobile was traveling east on Bay View and was involved in the incident.

Charles Raiola Anthony Avenue Bay View Avenue Bay View

Walter Checko Becomes Tenderfoot Scout At Troop One

Walter Checko was dubbed a tenderfoot scout and inducted into Troop One, Boy Scouts, during the weekly outdoor meeting in the Tanyard Woods. The event followed his prior status as a Webbs Cub Scout of Pack No. 14, with camp Yangong registration opening the week of July 22 and continuing weekly until capacity. Assistant scoutmaster Manuel Torres Jr., patrol leaders Floyd Ferri and Carmine Puniello, with Scoutmaster George R. Fish overseeing, directed a game of softball and a capture the flag night as plans were laid for the inter patrol contest next Monday at Mount Hope Bay.

Walter Checko Troop One Boy Scouts Tanyard Woods Webbs Camp Yangong George R. Fish Mount Hope Bay Manuel Torres, Jr Floyd Ferri Carmine Puniello Fish

Plans For Cub Pack 14 Annual Banquet Set

The annual picnic of Cub Scout Pack No. 14 is planned by committee and den mothers led by Warner Tabor. The event Sunday at Mount Hope Bay Church Cove features games swimming a hot dog roast and prizes with Cubmaster Steve Belancik and Tabor overseeing at 2 p.m.

Warner Tabor Mount Hope Bay Church Cove Steve Belancik Tabor

Bristol groups schedule June events and installations

June events include the State Convention of the Fraternal Order of Eagles at Harriet Bradford Inn, a buffet supper at St Michael's Parish House hosted by the Bristol Historical Society, and a June 23 Installation and Dinner Dance by the Bristol Lions Club at Midway Steak and Lobster House.

Order of Eagles Harriet Bradford Inn St. Michael’s Parish House The Bristol Historical Society Bristol Lions Club Midway

Collision Damages Report Involving Bisang and Raiola Cars

The incident involved a Raiola vehicle and a car operated by George Bisang of Hopeworth Avenue. The Raiola car sustained damage. Bisang’s left front fender suffered slight damage.

George Bisang Hopeworth Avenue Raiola Bisang

Collision at Washington and Hope Involving Sansone and Faria

On June 14 at about 10 45 p m Pasquale M Sansone driving west on Washington street stopped at Hope street intersection. He collided with John Faria who was turning left into Washington street. The left door of Farias car and the left front fender of Sansone’s car were damaged.

Pasquale M. Sansone Washington Street Hope Street John Faria Faria Sansone

Car Collision Leaves Parked Vehicle Damaged on Hope Street

Mrs. Emily Simmons traveling south on Hope Street at 10 50 a m struck the left rear fender of a parked car listed to Carmen D Ottavio causing damage estimated at 104 dollars.

Emily Simmons Hope Street Carmen D'Ottavio

Also Mentioned on This Page

Plant Dream Come True Bristol Weould Chamber of Commerce Marie Jeanne Cranshoff St. Elizabeth’s School College of Arts and Sciences Boston College First Baptist Church Hopeworth Almeida Post VFW Herve Rikard Bristol County Warren Post American Legion Jefferson Street Chef de Gare Harold M. Aylesworth Scout Hall Franklin and Hope Streets Kingsmen Hope &Reet Marigold Girl Scout Richard W. Hawes Germany Hawes Judith Anne Frankfurt Fort Carson Collorado L Co 8Th Inf. Regt Jeanne Moren Anthony A. Moren Thomas D. Adams Jr Mount Holyoke Club R. I Warwick Musical Theatre Ann Cornell Carole Magee Emily H. Perry Rhode Island College of Education Russell S. Bray Bristol Planning Board Rotary Club Bowdoin College Frederick S. Bartlett F. S. Bartlett Ferry Road Moses Brown School Bartlett Bowdoin Theta Delta Chi Fraternity Albert E. Hutchison Rhode Islantional Ministers Association Norman Rowe Bruce Marseilles Illinois James Riccio Sr DeWolf Avenue Rhode Island Hospital Vaudville Howard Raiola Francis N. Perry F. J Cavallaro Waddings M. Principe Radio & Television Co Hope Ave Tenderfoot Quito
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