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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1951
Page
2
Residents urge a municipally funded, scheduled sidewalk construction program in Bristol. A 40 year effort notes Rev Samuel M Lindsay and WPA era gains, now lacking a coordinated, town financed plan managed by the next town council.
Hope Circle of D of L hosts 34th anniversary banquet at Midway on Sunday April 1 announced by Mrs. Charles M. Connery. Town treasurer authorized to borrow 50000 on anticipated taxes at 0.9 percent interest. Seven Day Adventists plan tag day May 3 if weather permits May 10 otherwise. births, meetings, and Red Cross notes also appear in town notices.
The PTA observes International night at Guiteras Junior High School with displays of family keepsakes from the old countries. Students perform folk dances in costumes and songs from various nations as part of World Affairs week.
The King Philip Little League for boys 12 and under was granted free use of Guiteras Field by the Andrews school committee. Representing the league, John L. Burke and John Borges said the nonprofit group charges no admission and has no paid officials. The diamond will be in the corner near the field house and will not disrupt the existing field or football gridiron.
Death came to Warren residents Mr Ernest F Alder born May 7 1874 and Mrs Minnie E Alder born Dec 20 1873 within four days. Mrs Alder died Friday at 32 Seymour Street after a long illness, Mr Alder dying Monday in Providence. Mrs Alder was a former Warren resident and active in local groups. burial was in East Greenwich. Mr Alder burial arrangements pending.
The funeral for Mrs Mary Brechin Sanford 64 of 23 Noyes Avenue was held at 2 PM at the First Congregational Church after services at Connery Funeral Home. Burial followed at North Burial Ground. Survived by husband Henry L Sanford Jr a son a daughter a brother five sisters.
In the Gold Medal Tourney quarter finals at Andrews gym Fall River Ramblers beat Behans of Newport 63 to 51. Newport missed star Dick Hole and the game remained close throughout.
The obituary notes a woman born in Scotland on November 7, 1887, daughter of John Brechin and Jessie Stephen Brechin. She emigrated to the United States and resided in the town since childhood, leaving behind three grandchildren.
Vincent D'Amore, 86, died this morning at his home 526 Plainfield Street Providence after a long illness. A Bristol resident for many years, he was born in Italy on September 1, 1864. He was the husband of the late Julia May Wall and is survived by five daughters Mrs Fred Scungio and Mrs Lewis Scungio of Providence, Mrs James Saviano, Mrs Joseph Barboza and Mrs James D Reilly of this town, sixteen grandchildren and one great grandchild.
The newspaper corrects an misprint in the marriage notice for Anthony Ventura and Miss Dorothy Grey Dixon at Tarboro North Carolina. The article mixed up the address of Anthony Ventura's mother now Mrs Manuel Silvia who lives at 392 Vuiehstre. the woman of the same name Mrs Marvio Silva also resides there and was confused with the mother.
The Planning Board asserts its duty to disclose road and financing concerns affecting Bristol's master plan and accuses the Town Council of bypassing its functions. It cites past consultations with the Highway Department and refutes a claim of a $459.85 debt in the materials account, stating records show no such balance as of February 28, 1951. The survey was conducted independently and not aimed at influencing the election.
Various items for sale including two bicycles and one guitar with amplifier in very good condition, a mahogany bed and crib, pianos from Krakauer Cable and Story & Clark, a 1942 De Soto in good condition, a 1947 Pontiac sedan, a Curtis hair dryer, large desk, Hot Point range, home sites for sale, a 28 foot boat with gear, Brad Hi Spa, household furniture, a Chevrolet pickup, a Singer sewing machine, and a request for old guns and weapons appraisal with contact numbers and addresses.
Mr and Mrs Arthur D Brelsford announce the engagement of their daughter Catherine Ann to Paul Gamage Bullock son of Mr and Mrs Harry Bullock. Catherine Brelsford is a junior at Rhode Island College of Education while Paul Bullock works for the Crucible Steel Company in Providence.
Readers face a heated campaign as Republicans tout experience led by Paul A Herzig while Democrats claim credit for two years of local progress. Ballots include three council seats and school committee listed with party lines and straight-ticket options. Civil defense funding and 1943 budget considerations are raised by Lt. Col. Paul T. Martin retired, urging prudent spending and readiness.
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