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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1948
Page
2
A Bristol town letter argues for stronger funding to replace dead trees opposite St Mary’s Church and maintain town appearance. It criticizes current small allocations, urges public support beyond subscriptions, and warns neglect harms everyone. The Tree Warden laments lack of funds hindering planting and replacement.
Dr Joseph E. Pine heads to Portland Oregon for the National Chiropractic Association Convention as the state delegate. Carnival officials expect arrival Wednesday and opening Thursday. A Putnam Connecticut couple announce the birth of daughter Sharon Elaine on June 18 at Day Kimball hospital Pomfret. A birthday party honors Mary Paul at Mrs Elidore Quintal’s Pawtucket home with friends from nearby towns attending. Captain George H Wilson, formerly of Bristol, now assigned to the University of Illinois for two years of undergrad training, followed a long Air Force career including combat duty and a POW experience with multiple decorations. Community events list upcoming Aug 1 and Aug 8 gatherings at Garcia's Farm and St Elizabeth Church Rego's Farm.
The Bristol Fire Department Emergency Squad will host its regular bi monthly rescue class on Tuesday June 29 at 8 15 PM at the Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder Station. Instructor Clifford Adams state chief life over will lead a session on rescue methods and use of the Emerson Aspirator Resuscitator Inhalator. Eight squad members have completed the American Red Cross 18 hour First Aid course. The panel truck has been overhauled and will be equipped for rescue use by week’s end. Bruce Allen Porter born June 28 at Roger Williams Hospital to Mr and Mrs Bruce E Porter of Poppasquash Road, the former Nancy Allen.
The YMCA baseball team edged Collins Rotary 3 to 2 as Dr Emett Barnhardt inspector announced main speaker duties. Ed a Bureau of Animal Industry tie looms with St Elizabeth Agriculture Providence Station, Bristol Twilight lead. Barnhardt will discuss foot and mouth disease and a potential laboratory on Prudence Island.
Lou Massano pitched a strong game for no hit fame with C A to two hits but walked six and hit one batter keeping him in hot water as C A rallied late. Bristol Senior High School reunion night featured a gas space climb loss of 1895 with five members attending and YMCA tallying two runs in a wild initial stanza amid group singing and a solo by Will Duffy.
A meeting is held at St Marys Auditorium at 8 00 P M to discuss the First Annual Ball. The dance will be at the White Rail Riding Club on August 27 in semi formal dress.
Dr Gabriel A Saviano was honored at a Sunday cocktail party and buffet supper by his parents Mrs Vincent Saviano and School Committeeman. More than one hundred guests attended from Connecticut Providence and Bristol County. He received a medical degree from Yale University at the 278th commencement exercises hosted by Miss Lucian Saviano Lois Law and Mrs John Santull.
Mr and Mrs Raymond S Brightman will celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary tomorrow. They will receive friends at their home 40 Usher Terrace between 7 and 10 PM.
Miss Martha Graham, chairwoman of the Fourth of July Dollar Fund, reports $434 raised from about 1,800 letters sent seeking $1 contributions for Fourth of July celebration activities. She says reaching $500 is possible if just over 50 more people respond to the appeal.
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