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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1959
Page
2
E S Harding, general manager of the Automobile Club of Rhode Island, urges motorists to stop honking except in emergencies. Horn blasts irritate drivers, raise stress, and do not aid safety. He says count to five at lights to ease delays and self‑control.
Vincent Fasano leads a slate of Rotary officers for the year starting July 1. Voting occurs March 25 at the annual meeting. Nominees include Leon Sullivan for vice president James M Husband for secretary and Marco Troiano for treasurer.
A Newport Destroyer Ball on April 8 features 20 ten by ten foot three dimensional displays telling Newport and Navy history from Vikings to Eisenhower. Volunteers from local destroyers craft glittering animat ed scenes for the gym redecorated into a ballroom under Captain A F McQuaid. About 1500 sailors from 30 ships and many single ladies are expected to attend with Ralph Marterle’s orchestra providing music.
About 180 persons attended the Annual Father-Daughter Breakfast of the Bristol Coun ci Knights of Columbus Our Laity of Mt Carmel Church. James P McGeough Tolman High School Pawtucket spoke as guest. John L. Burke high school principal was toastmaster. Michael Biancuzzo Grand Knight spoke briefly. Breakfast followed 8:30 Mass with Holy Communion. Deputy Grand Knight Vincent Fasano chaired the committee.
The Rev Delbert W Tildesley of St Michael's spoke at the Rotary Club on his findings from Yale Center for Alcohol Studies. He argued Prohibition did not solve the problem, noted the five to six to one male to female ratio, and said the age group is drifting to the low 30s while alcohol acts as a depressant. He emphasized that alcoholics need help and understanding, not judgment.
The Town Council closed its budget hearings after meeting with the town clerk Anthony J Dennis and Board of Canvassers chair Thomas Campagna. No statement was issued yet as departments’ requests totaling $1,513,082.83 remain under review with trimming expected. Dennis sought a salary hike to 4,427.28 base plus 14.92 as clerk, Campagna proposed a 7,000 budget.
Mrs William McDonough and daughter Miss Mae host Sunday guest Lord Mayor of Sligo Ireland and wife Mrs James Gannon. The visiting officials tour Fall River communities, attend church events, and join in local St Patrick's Week observances with American relatives. The mayor notes Irish views of America and admires American family life and official regalia, including the heavy chain and city key.
Bristol County Testimonial Committee selected Henry Migliaccio as chair man John Romano as vice chairman Hilda Ferris as secretary and Sen Fred J Jannitto as treasurer for a tribute to Lt Gev John A Notte The testimonial is set for Sunday evening March 3 at Metacomet Country Club The next meeting will be Thursday March 19 at 8 pm at the Harriet Bradford Inn
Last Sunday event by Cup Defenders featured remarks by Patrok Sousa Lima and Thomas with Pasqua and Sansore. Capone spoke on the group’s history, followed by a buffet, dancing, and reminiscences led by Bruscato with Marabello and Antonio Cupolo assisting.
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