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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1951

Page

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Planning Board says it was bypassed by town council

The Planning Board charged the Town Council with bypassing it in forming a road survey committee. Members urged joint meetings to plan long term road improvements and called for a part time paid engineer. They criticized highway spending as unwisely allocated and debated cost and oversight.

Planning Board Maurice C. Smith, III Roger W. Pigeon Smith Pigeon Highway Department Russell S. Bray Bray

Semi Finals To Be Staged in Y Tourney Tonight

The Jewish Community Center hosts the Gold Medal Basketball Tourney semi finals at And rews gym with a final set for Saturday. JCC, featuring Providence College freshmen, edged Loreto All-Stars 52 to 47 in the opener and edged Bar rington Lace Works 50 to 43 in the second game led by Ed Moran's 20 points on a balanced offense.

Andrews Gym Jewish Community Center East Providence Loreto All-Stars Barrington Lace Works Ascoli Providence College JCC Ed Moran Lynch

Turkey Pivot in World Freedom Declared by Speaker

Nuri Eren, Turkish Information Officer, told Bristol World Affairs Council that Turkey holds a pivot position in the fight for world freedom. He cited Turkey's support for the U.S. in Korea, its potential 2,000,000 man armed force, stable regime, and strategic location along Russia's under-belly, noting its role in Atlantic defense and Mediterranean security.

Turkey Nuri Eren Bristol World Affairs Council Howe Memorial Y. M. CA Francois L DeWolf Eren United States of America Marshall Korea Mediterranean Russia

International Night at Guiteras Memorial School Pleases PTA

Students perform folk songs and dances for the Parent-Teacher Association at Guiteras Memorial School. sixth graders Anna Cavalaro and Jacqueline Pelland read poems. Miss Gladys Brightman directed dances. Judith Robinson accompanied piano. A chorus of pupils sang Ave Maria and La Spagnole. Joseph Ruggiero played a Wagner piece.

Guiteras Memorial School Parent- Teacher Association John Aguiar Anna Cavallaro Jacqueline Pelland Swiss Alps Gladys Brightman Judith Robinson Anna Squatrito Abbie Young Barbara Bruno Carol Ingerson Laura Cordeiro Vicki Balzano Cynthia Burke Valerie Cheetham Sheila Barrett Angela Allaire Sally Evans Marcia Murgo Mary Mancini Evelyn Menezes Claire Capone Margaret Marshall Joanne Barboza Arlette Camacho Shirely Jarvis Elsie Gomes Mary Jane Maetoza Rae Gladding Carmella DePasquale Martha Cabral Mary Ferreira Barbara Pontes Fraces Terra Anna May Squatrito la Spagnole Rosemary Giglio Ann Allesandro Joseph Ruggiero Wagner

Millemaggi Acts as Interim Mayor During Incoming Council

Bristol appoints Paul C Millemaggi as interim mayor until the newly elected council is sworn in. Council President Dr Samuel D. Clark proposed the honor after Millemaggi’s strong election showing, with John O Lawrence and Thomas Campagna supporting. The council then certified election results and approved a wind-damage insurance adjustment of 1255.12 for Nov 25 storm repairs.

Paul C Millemaggi Bristol Millemaggi Council Samuel D. Clark John O Lawrence Thomas Campagna Mhillemaggi Millemagg

Notices for Unclaimed Repairs at 101 Bradford St

Unclaimed repairs at 101 Bradford Street Bristol Rhode Island will be sold for the repair price if not claimed by their owners by March 31 1951. This notice warns owners to act before the deadline to claim items.

Card of Thanks From Republican Town Committee

Speaking for the Republican Town Committee and the successful candidates I thank the voters for their choice on Election Day. I hope the promises in our platform will be carried out to the town’s best interests.

Republican Town Committee

Herzig Wins Out In Three Way Council Race

The local Republicans swept most races on Wednesday with Capt. Paul A. Herzig taking the first council seat in a three candidate fight with 1707 votes. Democrat Samuel D. Clark and Councilman E. Hugh Holmes trailed with 1328 and 1038 respectively.

Paul A. Herzig Samuel D. Clark E. Hugh Holmes Paul C Millemaggi Frank J. Miserandino John P. Marshall Manuel P. Vieira Fred J. Guevremont David J. Ferris Henry F. Serbst James D. Reilly Republican School Committee Francis J Murphy Rotary Club Kathryn M. Bray PTA Fred G Cleaver Jeremias Andrade James F. Wylie Court House Bennie Mansi Edward E. Oliver Reynolds Joseph M. Edmonds Robert L. Garvin Grace V. S. Huestis Joseph E. Goulart

Tales from the railroad ticket window q uestions and strange requests

A chaotic collage of anecdotes at rail stations shows morticians seeking corpse fares to Atlanta, a maid rescued with a jewel box, a mother and governess reunited, and travelers chasing odd schedules. Clerks strive for accuracy amid mixups with Pittsburgh to Petersburg and Taylor to Tyler errors, while romance and oddities spark amid the queue.

New York Atlanta Pennsylvania Station Jean Norfolk North Fork Newark Petersburg Petersburgh W. Va Fla Tyler Texas Taylor New York Central Detroit Window Nem SERS

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