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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1956
Page
2
The Bristol Phoenix outlines subscription terms and leadership details for the Bristol publication dated Tuesday March 20 1956. It lists editor publisher R S Bosworth and managing editor R S Bosworth Jr and notes postal matter entry and pricing information for six months.
State officials allocate about 300000 for a West Warwick bridge drawing party lines and suggesting Bristol and West Warwick politics influence. The Bristol effort faced as a costly statewide pattern, while local leaders push for local finance and voter consequences loom in November. Several community notices follow including birth, church events, and public meetings across Bristol.
The administration argues that ongoing price supports are financially draining and storing surplus crops costs about a million dollars daily. Secretary Benson pushes toward addressing root causes rather than sustaining rigid subsidies, as nonfarmers increasingly seek a wiser solution to farm costs and prices.
The town council held an extraordinary session and approved an ordinance requiring removal of parked cars from highways. The action, though hard on some, was deemed wise for safety enabling fire trucks and ambulances to reach emergencies after a blizzard dropped a foot of snow on top of Friday’s eight inches of snow.
Letter to the Editor from Pauline Lessard reflecting on Bristol as a rural, close knit hometown. The piece cites Maureen Murphy and J S R Duncan praising Bristol, England, and notes multiple Bristols in New England. It celebrates friendly small town life and urges residents to be proud of their sleepy hometown.
A list of community events from March through May includes performances and fundraisers: The Meddlesome Maid comedy by the First Baptist Church choir Vestry on March 21–22, a baked bean and ham supper by Trinity Church men on March 24 at 5:30 p.m., Eag le Scouts annual reunion and dinner at White Rail Restaurant on March 25, March 25. April features Orchestra Night with Reynolds School and guest conductor Martin J. Fischer on April 3, St. Marys Parish annual whist and bridge on April 4, Ivy Guild rummage sale on April 6, Second Annual Spaghetti Supper on April 8, Colt auditorium concert by R. I. Philharmonic Sextet on April 9, Caccula Supper and Dance on April 14, Rotary Musicale on April 16–17, Spring bridge and canasta by Bristol Yacht Club on April 19, and May Breakfast by Women’s Guild on May 1.
Local painting contractor William Rebello offers house painting services at 241 State Street in CL zip 39588. The firm promotes insurance coverage and free estimates for residential work.
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