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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1956

Page

2

Traffic strain as Metacom reconstructs Newport route

Heavy traffic will flood Hope street as Metacom avenue is rebuilt and the state and town plan to divert northbound vehicles onto Wood and High streets. Four-lane Hope street will be aided by white traffic lines, and residents are urged to park in driveways to ease bottlenecks.

Metacom Avenue Newport Hope Street Department of Public Works Anthony J. Ferrara Wood High Washington Street Bristol Thames Hope Streets Thames Street Barrington and Warren Providence Sowams Road Warren Bridge Robert E. Flanagan USN William Flanagan Wood Street Mary O. Flanagan Mt. Hope Avenue U.S.S. Johnston Norfolk Charles J. Faluno Jane Brown Memorial Hospital

Bristol Pastor Named Church Union Delegate

The Rev. Albert E. Hutchison of Bristol was elected as an official delegate to the General Synod uniting Congregational Christian Churches with the Evangelical and Reformed Church in Cleveland. The meeting, at the Congregational Christian Churches’ 13th Biennial, authorized the union process and quoted member and church counts, noting the United Church of Christ will rank as the seventh largest Protestant denomination with about 2.1 million members.

Omaha Nebraska Albert E. Hutchison Congregational Christian Churches Evangelical and Reformed Church Cleveland Ohio United Church of Christ General Synod United General Synod Congregational Christian

Bristol Fourth of July plans draw sharp critique

The Fourth of July committee defended its use of funds amid the closure of U S Rubber Co shoe division. They argued local spending remains beneficial and would boost merchants and visitors. Bristol officials warned of contempt of court if a $30,000 sewer plan isn’t approved and a special town meeting may be called. Miss Mary E Coggeshall and Edward L Morris wed. Albert Brunelli announces birth of daughter Cecilia. George R Fish re-elected playgrounds supervisor. Eugene Heibecker Jr is eastern archery champion.

U. S. Rubber Co Bristol T. H. Connolly State Board of Purification of Aters W. Fred Williams, Jr Connolly Mary E. Coggeshall Edward L. Morris St. Mary's Church Albert Brunelli Cecilia George R. Fish Eugene Heibecker, Jr Eastern Archery Association Chamber of Commerce Boat of Recreation Oliver Street John W. Church State Defense Council United States District Court John P. Hartigan John Haley Col Samuel A. Hall Anthony J. Ferrara Barbara Newman Philo Cady St. Michael’s Church Ida Principe Angelo Cors Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Julia Sousa John Sousa St. Elizabeth’s Hilda Travers Edward Grandfield Hilda Ayres John C. Reis

Mystery Ride Enjoyed by D of I Members

Fifty members of Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella left on a mystery ride Wednesday night by bus and cars despite rain. After an hour they arrived at Rocky Point for shore dinner and Midway fun. Msgr Charles H Lynch was group chaplain and chairman, providing entertainment.

Hope Circle No. 70 Daughters of Isabella Rocky Point Charles H. Lynch

Pappoosesquaw Club Holds Annual Dinner

The Pappoosesquaw Home Demonstration Club held its annual dinner at the Rome Restaurant in Attleboro Tuesday night. Outgoing president Mrs. Joseph Bullock received a gift for her successful term. Publicity chairman Mrs. Albert E. Crabtree announced that members Mrs.ene Connors and Mrs. Augustine Mello attended the opening day of the Rhode Island Home Demonstration short course at the University of Rhode Island on June 18.

Rome Attleboro Joseph Bullock Albert E. Crabtree Ene Connors Augustine Mello R. I University of R. I

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