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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1950
Page
2
The 1950 graduating class celebrated over eighty members receiving diplomas amid emotional scenes as parents and friends watched. The event underscored enduring friendship formed during school years, with possible future leaders hinted at but unknown. The piece closes by wishing success and recalling lifelong bonds.
A 1 pm chest and X ray clinic under Bristol District Nursing Association will be held at Rockwell House next Monday. The event follows a string of local notices including births, anniversaries, club meetings, prizes, and charitable fundraisers.
Town Clerk John W Church announces registration for Bristol voters required to vote this November. In person at the Town Clerk's Office from 9 AM to 4 PM daily in June with evening hours on June 7 14 and 21 7 PM to 9 PM and extended hours June 28 29 30 8 AM to 9 PM. Veterans claiming exemption or Personal Property must register before June 30.
Sealed bids for a compaction type refuse collection truck will be received at the Town Clerk's office in Bristol Rhode Island until 4:00 PM Monday June 26 1950. Specifications are available at the Office of the Department of Public Works Mt Hope Avenue Bristol RI. The truck purchase is contingent on the vote of the Financial Town Meeting held April 24 1950 funds to be available after July 1 1950 and payment from these funds after sale date. The Town Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to make awards as it deems in the town's best interests. John W. Church
Tinglay M Tingley 14 of 28 Union Street and in ninth grade at Guiteras Junior High received the annual Rotary Club Good Citizenship Medal at a Wednesday White Rail Riding Club meeting. Edward J Fitzgerald Bristol schools superintendent awarded the medal and a hand carved plaque was given to outgoing Rotary president Stephen W Hopkins. Rev Frederick F Driftmier spoke on his Africa and prisoner of war camp experiences.
A commemorative note honors Mary Martin with verses about loss and memory. A son daughter in law and grandson express ongoing love and remembrance. A second poem conveys a daughter's grief two years after her mother’s death.
Mrs Samuel Kinder was re elected president of the Bristol Home for Aged Women at the 58th annual meeting held Wednesday afternoon at the home on Franklin Street. Rev Leonard S Redlawn, pastor in charge of Trinity Episcopal, led the session. Other officers chosen include Mrs Edward G Easterbrooks vice president Mrs M Stuart Barr secretary and Miss Minnie M Farrington treasurer.
The tenth grade of Bristol Senior High School will hold a class outing at Lincoln Park on Monday June 26. Members meet at 9 45 a m in front of the Andrews School. The organizing committee includes Doris Elmer Dorothy St An gelo Grace Vorro and Jeanette Carroll.
IDORAN GENEVIEVE WNI estate guardian presents a first and final account for a hearing scheduled July 3, 1950. The filing lists dates 6 16 23 30 and outlines guardianship actions and fiscal details for the estate.
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