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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1956
Page
2
The Bristol Phoenix dated Tuesday March 6 1956 shows the managing editor R. S. Bosworth Jr and notes postal registration as second class matter under the 1878 act. It lists subscription rate one year five dollars and mentions mailing charges and ownership details.
Wildlife expert Roland C. Clement warns Rhode Island faces missteps in zoning and beach acquisition. He argues state leadership and the Development Council must aggressively protect Narragansett Bay and open spaces to balance industry growth with recreation, parks, and tourism. The council has raised awareness but must turn plans into action.
Hope street near Thames street forms the town entry and becomes blocked by vehicles parked along both sides. Even without cars it is narrow. with trucks on one or both sides the bottleneck worsens. The state highway status implies the regulating agency must address the traffic issue promptly.
Juniors in Bristol Philatelic Society meet Thursday at 7 30 in the First Congregational Church kitchen under supervision of adults. Lenten service led by Rev Wells Grogan tomorrow at 7 30 in DeWolf Memorial Room. Miss Hornby chairs district fund appeal for the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra. Anne Sisson history students may study Cadet John V Leahy of the Air Force Academy. he placed fourth in history. Carlo Carulli marks his 66th birthday with cheers and pepper sandwiches at the Phoenix office. Girl Scout Week events include Brownie Troop 148 at St Mary s Mass. C Y C to meet. confirmations April 29 for non St Mary s School members. Miss Mancini named to Girls State program. St Mary s Women s Sodality meets. Gus Nerone celebrates 25th anniversary as District Probation Officer. School Committee meets at Colt Memorial High School library. William A Bowen named United Fund public relations chairman. Manuel Enos preparing for overseas with 11th Airborne Division under Operation Gyroscope. stationed Fort Campbell and headed to Augsburg Munich. Bristol County Emblem Club to meet at Elk s Home. PTA clothing sale items welcomed. chair Mrs John Velleca.
The state cooperates to ease traffic on the main street and locals expect agreement to keep traffic moving. Parking on both sides at this location is not acceptable, though there are no signs to stop it. A driver may leave a vehicle there long as the owner wishes, limited only by common sense and regard for others.
The Yacht Club announced an April 19 social at Rae The Betling, to include a spring bridge and canasta party. At a meeting hosted by Mrs. Barnes Newberry Jr., committees were formed for ticketing, refreshments, candy, and prizes with several subcommittee members named.
Ezra Dixon Jr former president of the Dixon Corporation died at his home after a long illness. Born October 12, 1877 in Bristol he attended local schools and Phillips Andover Academy. He led the family business from 1902, later Dixon Corporation with plastics. Survived by his sister Mrs Edward L. Leahy and several nieces. Funeral from 18 High Street tomorrow at 2 pm with Rev Albert E. Hutchison officiating. Burial in North Burial Ground.
Funeral services for Marcus Lafay ette Mott of 1648 Willett avenue Riverside were held Friday at George M Wilbur Memorial Chapel Warren with Rev Warren M Roberts of First Methodist Church Warren officiating. Born July 7 1872 he was the son of John H H Mott and Mary Hoar Mott. He worked at Herbeshoff Shipyard over 40 years. Survivors include wife Frances E Knight Mott a son Roy H of Warren a daughter Mrs Theodore R Howe of Riverside a niece Miss Viola Anderson of Warren and a nephew Earl Anderson of Warren. Bearers were Samuel A Mott Merrill Picket Donat Fortin and Earl Anderson. Burial was in North Cemetery in Warren.
Joaquin Vieria, 69, of 23 Third School Street died Friday night at Truesdale Hospital. The funeral began at 8:15 a.m. from George C. Lima Funeral Home with a 9 a.m. requiem Mass at St. Elizabeth Church. He was husband of Mary Cardoza Vieria and father of John and Manuel Vieria. Burial followed at St. Marys Cemetery. He was born in Pico Da Padra Azores on August 9, 1886 and worked 37 years as a wire worker for U S Rubber Co. He leaves brothers John Louis Frank, sisters Mary and Margaret, a grandchild Marabello and Charles E. Marabello of East Providence.
A donated listing of local events includes a March 11 testimonial dinner for the Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps by the drum corps committee and American Legion post. March 12 bridge event by International Sunshine Society. March 16 food sale by Mt. Hope Chapter 23 O E S. March 17 ham and bean supper by St Marys Womens Guild. March 18 Eagle Scouts reunion. March 21 22 The Meddlesome Maid by First Baptist choir. March 24 baked bean and ham supper by Trinity Church. April 4 St Marys Parish whist and bridge. April 8 second annual spaghetti supper by Lawson Raiola DAV at Kearney Post Home.
The temperature tomorrow through next Sunday will average three to eight degrees below normal in northern New England and near normal in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Rising temperatures about Thursday followed by colder weather Friday and warmer again Saturday or Sunday. Providence normal period consists of 35 degrees average with a 43 degree high and 27 degree low. Precipitation totals over six tenths of an inch, mainly snow in northern New England and mainly rain in Massachusetts and Rhode Island around Thursday and again Saturday or Sunday.
Mrs. Carmella Santulli died on her birthday at Jane Brown Hospital. Funeral Mass held at Mt. Carmel Church after earlier service from 94 Church Street. She was wife of Joseph Santulli and mother of Mary A. Santulli. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. Born in Perano Italy March 3 1905. She leaves siblings and her husband, plus daughter.
A 24 hour year round guard protects valuables including jewelry, clothes, furniture, luggage and more whether inside, in transit, or while traveling. The ad urges calculating possession value and exposure to tailor coverage with John Andrade Insurance Agency at 555 Hope St. CL 3-6542.
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