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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1966
Page
2
Mrs Ruggiero reports receiving Frank Balzano councilman’s apology for comments about her made to a Bristol Senior High School social science group on June 9 1966. She remains dissatisfied calling remarks unjustified and intends to decide on further action.
The School Committee approved a plan funded by the Federal Manpower and Development Training Act to train machinists at the town school building. Oscar Muller oversees MDTA in Rhode Island, with the federal government paying all machinery and instructor salary while the town provides space lighting and heat. The program targets employed workers upgrading skills unemployed individuals and capable students, with classes during or after school hours and access for high school students. Sen Joseph F Bruno introduced the plan in April amid manufacturer complaints of a skilled labor shortage.
The Pyramids of Charity Women’s Club approved a 200 art scholarship at their annual meeting at The Castle. The award targets a Bristol High School 1967 student in need, with interest in arts history and a future in the arts. The prize funded by a miniature Prreta, Michelangelo’s piece shown at the New York World's Fair, headed by Mrs Vasta L Ruggiero.
The Bristol District Nursing Association will sponsor a free chest x-ray clinic on Monday June 27 at 12 30 p m in Rockwell House headquarters on Hope Street. It is organized with the State Department of Health and requires a referral from a family physician.
The Fourth of July Committee seeks several convertibles and drivers for the annual parade on July 4. Anyone willing to lend a convertible should contact Joseph Andrade, chairman of the car committee, after May 31 at CL 3-5038.
On Monday June 27 Town Beach and five town playgrounds open for summer under Recreation Director Anthony Agatiello. New facilities include drinking water and toilets at all sites, repairs by the highway department, and a new gym at Veterans Park. Staff details and a varied activity schedule with trips and contests are listed, plus Red Cross instructors oversee swimming programs at multiple locations.
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