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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1949
Page
2
The residents of Bristol gain a new town beach area with showers and toilets provided by Rudolf F. Haffenreffer. The benefactor funds preparation, while the public is urged to protect the site and maintain orderly use for swimmers and families.
The speaker expresses cautious optimism that the town has resolved the long standing beach question and calls for worthy conduct in response to a generous offer and spirit behind it.
Gremial Daughters of Portugal members plan a strawberry festival and lawn bridge at Mrs. Harold Brown's home on Verndale Circle. Bristol Yacht Club to host a festive chowder supper with Captain Chase chowder and guest attendees.
The Bristol Rangers Bugle and Drum Corps and related Bristol Boy Scout groups sponsored by Kearney Post No 6 will join the parade at 3 30 in Newport next Sunday afternoon with a following drum corps contest.
Dr Samuel D Clark seeks town use of Herreshoff land at Burth Street foot for a beach with sand filling a ramp to the water and a nearby toilet building. The plan includes a lifeguard, Red Cross swimming instruction, traffic control by the town, and police supervision during the summer months.
The Rhode Island College of Education honors Cora May Hill for fifty one years of service as teacher and Reynolds School principal in Bristol. Edward J. Fitzgerald praised her inspiring work with Bristol children and wished her health and happiness in well earned retirement. The citation, signed by Lucius A. Whipple, lists her study at Rhode Island Normal School and Brown University among other credentials. June 18, 1949.
On Friday June 24 a food sale and tea will be hosted by the Women’s Guild on the Congregational Church lawn. Proceeds support church programs.
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