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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1954
Page
2
The State Department of Public Works plans to widen Hope Street risking the loss of beloved trees. While some applaud progress, many Bristolians value the trees as a civic asset. The piece urges planting replacement trees to preserve Bristol’s character and future business appeal.
Mercy vapor lamps shown on High street between State and Church reveal a striking contrast with old lighting. The plan targets near local places of worship with possible extension along Hope street. Officials warn the higher lighting bill may limit adoption to town finances.
A 1954 New York Times op ed on fear contrasts with a Bristol Rhode Island itemized roundup. Reports note George W. Williams speaking at a Rotary Club noon meeting, garden club plans, mosquito control convention, skeet shoots, airman promotion, gas prices, Girl Scouts Bluebell troop birthday, church Sunday School roller skating party, local birthdays, a Saint Michael’s Mothers Club sale, and a Dominican Republic trade talk.
The text says Democrats in Congress will occasionally remark on McCarthyism but are absent when defending General Zwicker, showing a lack of partisan defense in the ongoing dispute.
Maynard F. Suzman writes praising Rhode Island officials and Rep. Gladys M. Brightman for advancing the widening of Hope Street in Bristol. He recalls a 1948 proposal by Senator Coggeshall and notes the Bristol Business-Civic Association's 1949 recommendation to widen the street to ease traffic congestion.
Funeral services for George H. Livingston of 107 Hoppin Avenue Riverside were held Thursday at J. H. Williams and Co. Riverside. Burial followed at North Burial Ground. Born in Bristol he was the son of the late John Livingston and Marcia Cornell Livingston. He is survived by his wife Mildred E. Fuller Livingston two daughters Barbara Boyle Riverside and Virginia Nichols Providence a sister Clara Peterson Riverside and four grandchildren.
Three outboard motors worth 1138 were stolen from skiffs near the Ever Ready fire station. Owners Dennis Arruda Frank Dias and Joseph Vargas are named. A Sunday night accident on Hope Street involved Joseph Ferreira and Mrs. John V Leahy Jr with no injuries, 36 mph, and a drive-way collision. Sailor King David Stamps, driving a car owned by George Dailey, fell asleep at the wheel, causing major damage. he was fined 15 dollars plus costs.
A memorial note honors Concetta Pelam Ina with family memories and cherished times shared, reflecting on lifelong love and enduring loss.
A sequence of Bristol area events lists talks by Canon Roebuck and Robert Olmstead, bird walks led by Capt. Gibbs, and meetings for Audubon Society, World Affairs Council, and Emblem Club. Socials include a Midway Steak and Lobster dinner and Minstrel Show plus a Spring and Fashion events series at local halls.
Very Rev Arthur A Sullivan rector of Our Lady of Providence Seminary addressed St Mary's Holy Name Society on vocations. He urged support for the seminary and encouraged members to guide children toward priesthood or convent. Society also elected a nominating committee: James E Sullivan Earl Cabrol Joseph Perreira Norman Vermette James Flynn.
Beals, guest speaker at the Our Lady of Mt Carmel Mothers Club meeting, discussed Civil Defense with movie aids. Mrs. Vorro and Mrs. Castigliego headed an April drawing. The Mother Superior praised the May school play and Feast day observance. Refreshments followed, chaired by Mrs. Cortelessa with assistants listed.
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