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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1951
Page
4
Officials decided to sell ad space on the fence at about three dollars per lineal foot with higher rates near the scoreboard. When the season begins, games will feature the all-star King Philip League team against teams from other leagues. Managers will draw from a hat to determine which will handle political advertisements.
Frank M. Burns endorses Edward P. Travers for the Bristol School Committee, highlighting Travers leadership in college roles and national educator circles. The letter urges voters to exercise conscience and vote for Travers to bring honor to Bristol and its schools.
Charles F. McHugh Jr a lifelong Bristol resident with extensive teaching and educational administration background stands as a Bristol School Committee candidate. He taught at La Salle Academy and Providence College while pursuing graduate studies in education and guidance counseling and has worked in local industry. He holds a Bachelor of Philosophy in Education and plans a master’s in Education, aiming to boost local school efficiency.
The league governing body outlines an all star team to compete against other leagues and sketches long term plans for next season and further seasons as part of a political advertisement strategy.
The group discussed a permanent league field at Wood Street Park to accommodate younger players and avoid mixing ages. They approved two trading days in the first season, set a 5000 point cap to purchase a player, and allocated 36 000 points for managers to hire 18 players with a drawing if multiple offer the maximum.
Town Council members considered taxes and zoning funding motions. The assessors seek 6996 80 dollars while the Zoning Board requests 5000 to modernize the zoning ordinance not revised since 1931. The Home Demonstration Club asks 150 for the North Rhode Island Farm Bureau. All five members attended a brief session starting about 7 45 p m and adjourning in under an hour.
A Bristol highway official recounts private council meetings, Democratic machine influence, and a failed department swap after clashes with Dr Clark and Mr Nunes. He says he refused to run for re election when asked by a nominating committee member.
A Bristol resident, John O. Lawrence, voices opposition to the Democratic political machine and explains his support for a Democratic ticket as a stand against dictate.
Giuseppe Amico aged 17 died Sunday in a Providence hospital after a long illness. He leaves a widow, an adopted daughter, five grandchildren, and a brother in Italy. Born December 17, 1879, he came to the United States 38 years ago and worked at Collins & Aikman until 1928. Funeral Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. from Sarnisone Funeral Home and 9 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Burial in St. Marys Cemetery.
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