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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1949
Page
2
The annual financial town meeting will address a proposed budget of 495477 dollars with 76303.90 in resolutions. Key items include sewer work 29900 dollars highway repairs 13767.90 and new street lights 3086. The discussion will also cover establishing a new fiscal year and introduce newly elected council members to town burdens.
A community notes column invites courtesy and cooperation among readers. It hints at friend activity and shared interests within Bristol and nearby areas.
Call 44 Youth Fellowship and Sir Galahad group meet at 7 30 in local houses to view a film and plan events. A final plan meeting for the Gold Medal Tournament at the YMCA and a Sunday church service led by Rev Hegman Dutton D D at First Baptist Church. Birth announced for Mr and Mrs Edward E Levy on Irons Avenue with baby unnamed. Providence school officials visit for educators meeting. Infant son of Joseph Xavier baptised last Sunday with godparents Thaddeus Znamrowski and wife.
Local notice invites buyers to profit by raising capons this year and taking orders for a five week period. For more information contact JOSEPH S. ALMEIDA at P O V Bristol RI or call after 5 pm BP 1184 RK.
The notice lists areas south of Church Street on Monday north of Church Street on Tuesday and Wednesday covering Outlying Sections. The schedule outlines street divisions and timing for municipal postings.
Opening night at Andrew’s Gym Bristol showcases eight teams with many former college and All-State players. Notable names include Andy Farrissey and Frank Noga from Fall River, Frank Bryer and Dick Tole from Newport, Ed Anelundi and Ralph Seaberg from Riverside, and Charlie Bresnahan from Cranston. First game pits Ascoli’s All-Stars vs St. Brendans. others include Dugan Oils vs Fall River Ramblers.
British novelist Evelyn Waugh will appear Sunday night at 8 00 in the Hope Street High School Auditorium Providence under Portsmouth Priory auspices He is among America s most widely read writers Other events include St Mary s Lenten Course annual show Parish house tea March 20 3 pm Tuesday and a Gold Medal Tournament March 14 15 18 19 at Andrews Gym Also St Patrick s Dance March 18 at St Mary s Auditorium
A Bristol County District Boy Scout rally gathered troops from Barrington Warren and Bristol at Guiteras Junior High. A calendar lists events including a St Patrick's Day dance March 19, spring bridge March 21, a rummage sale April 22 by the Girl Scout Council, and a minstrel revue with inter-troop participation sponsored by the Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.
The Colt Memorial basketball team and staff were guests at the Camara residence 48 Catherine Street for a weekend party. Hostesses were Carmela Russo Hattie Brown and Mary Camara with Catherine Camara and Mary Dé-Felice assisting. Prizes went to Trigger De Meo Ronnie Rene Johnny Graber Coach Pansa and Coach Nash. Colors green and white featured a Colt basketball cake centerpiece.
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