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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1949
Page
1
A congratulatory telegram from Francis J. Murphy to Dr. Clark praises him on victory. Murphy signs off with well wishes and notes the spring season as a sentiment for the outcome. Mrs. Sydney Herr(ess)hoff also congratulates Clark, highlighting differing views yet cordial support.
The Holy Cross Glee Club and Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at Andrews School Auditorium in Bristol on Tuesday evening May 10. The 28th consecutive year of tours features forty six voices and a thirty one piece orchestra under Prof. J Edward Bouvier. The group plays 20 to 25 concerts annually before returning to Worcester.
In a heavily Democratic turnout Raoul Archambault Jr. and party workers celebrated a decisive win sweeping four of five council seats and key races for the School Committee and Tax Assessors. Miss Mae Terra earned her nursing cap at Union Hospital in Fall River alongside party leaders and candidates.
Kirk Smith of Edwards and Angell will address the Congregational Church at 7 30 PM on Sunday as the second in a series of Lenten services. His topic is A Candle of Faith. He is a Providence Central Church member and longtime chair of the Congregational Christian work for War Victims and Reconstruction.
The Bristol Town Council, after an executive session, names four men to fill vacancies on town boards for terms from one to three years. Carmine Cirillo succeeds Fusonie on recreation, J Francis Connell joins zoning, Louis Castriotta takes tax assessors seat, and Kert Burnham is slated for trusteeship on the boards. The council also reports election results and forecasts careful two-year governance amid uncertain economic prospects.
Dr Samuel D Clark urges firm policy to shape Bristol’s growth and industry while balancing residential needs. He questions diversification and how to expand sewage and educational facilities without stalling progress, urging action rather than timid restraint.
Paul Millemaggi the sole Republican to survive Bristol's Democratic council sweep issued a statement thanking voters. He pledged cordial relations with fellow councilmen and promised continued cooperation with taxpayers and residents.
A native of this town, John Hyme Tucker Wilson, along with partner W G R M Laurie, clinched the Olympic championship for Britain in the coxless pairs at Henley. The final covered a mile and 300 yards as the veteran duo aged 34 and 33 defeated younger Swiss and Italian rivals to claim the crown.
A dramatic tale recalls the 1948 escape from danger and a remarkable return to win the Olympic Silver Goblet. Wilson and Laurie, after years of hardship, earned top honors by delivering a flawless sprint to beat Swiss rivals and claim glory on the Thames.
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