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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1956
Page
2
The Bristol Phoenix dated Friday March 2 1956 announces masthead details with editor names Be Be Editor P R Bosworth managing editor R S Bosworth Jr and notes second class matter status at the post office as of March 1879.
A proposed law would require auto insurance to ensure drivers can cover damages. Advocates say financial responsibility reduces costs for accident victims and helps stabilize road safety. The piece argues insurance does not promote carelessness and would protect innocent victims from unpaid damages. The second item calls for tighter shellfishing controls after Allen Harbor glut, warning rogue out of state buyers could harm Rhode Island’s quahog industry. The director of agriculture seeks authority to limit fishing ops and favors special legislative action.
St Marys Church will conduct a paper drive tomorrow from 1 pm to 4 pm. Residents should leave bundles at the curb or contact John Partington, chairman, CL 3-6512, if unobtainable.
Probation Officer Augustine B Nerone will receive a testimonial dinner March 8 at Midway Steak and Lobster House. Mrs Caesar Brito is at Jane Brown Hospital for two weeks of observation. Women’s Auxiliary of St Michael’s Church meets at Holmes House Monday at 2 30. Rev Clarence H Horner of Grace Church Providence to speak. Archdeacon Charles P GIlson to speak Wednesday 7 30 at St Michael’s. Lenten study group and tea Tuesday 2 30 with Rev Canon Lockett F Ballard. Altar Guild meets Wednesday after evening service. Dr Samuel D Clark named chairman of nominating committee for parish officers. Other members listed. Wallis E Hae announces Herrmann Wilbur as acting tenor soloist. Christian Science Society lesson sermon “Man” Sunday 11 am Barrington Town Hall. Sunday School also at 11.
A sequence of local fundraisers and social events listed by date. March 11 testimonial dinner for Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps, March 12 bridge sponsored by Bristol Branch ISS, March 16 Mt. Hope Chapter OES food sale, March 17 ham and bean supper at St Marys, March 18 Eagle Scouts reunion, March 21-22 The Meddlesome Maid by First Baptist choir, March 24 baked bean and ham supper at Trinity Church, April 4 St Marys Parish whist and bridge, April 8 Second Annual Spaghetti Supper at Lawson Raiola DAV, April 16-17 Rotary Musicale at Guiteras Auditorium.
Edward John Robertson longtime YMCA physical director here died in Los Angeles California on January 29 one day after his 74th birthday He was a Fall River native A memorial funeral was held February 6 with Rev James H Kepler officiating Interment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Glendale California In Bristol he belonged to United Brothers Lodge of Odd Fellows
The Bristol Chapter of the American Red Cross reported total financial aid of 9 268.57 to 11 families who lost homes in December fires at its annual meeting. Emergency mass care 14.55, food clothing maintenance 1 125.05, household furnishings 5 527.17, medical nursing 341.60, occupational supplies 2 250, and family service 10.20. The report noted aid to three servicemen eight civilians, 37 servicemen and families, 21 veterans, and 34 civilians, with 102 interviews 83 home visits 94 investigations 21 telegrams and 41 individuals counseled. Swimming classes for 200 children were held at the town beach by Vincent Securo, and 10 Christmas gifts were sent to Quonset Hospital and seven boxes to the Rhode Island Veterans' Home. Treasurer’s report by Mrs. H. V. S. Tingley.
The Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church will meet Monday night at 7 p.m. A supper will follow. Movies of the 1956 World Series will be shown. Frank Raiola, president, urges all members to attend.
Veterans may visit the Tak Assessors office next week to receive a free photostatic copy of their discharge papers. Bring the documents to the office as soon as possible for the complimentary service.
The temperature tomorrow through next Wednesday will average three to eight degrees above normal with mild weather through most of the period. Providence normal for this period is 34 42 and 25 degrees. Precipitation will total between two tenths and six tenths of an inch melted, as rain in southern New England and as rain or snow in northern New England early next week.
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