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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1950

Page

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Town Planning Board Terms Proposed For Three Years

A bill advancing to set three year terms for town planning board members was discussed at a late session in the town hall. The measure, introduced by Representatives Gladys Brightman and Henry Alfred, sets initial appointments at April town meeting with mixed term lengths and would supersede a five year council appointment proposal pending Senate approval and the governor's signature.

House of Repesentatives Laseek Financial Law Meeting Gladys M. Brightman Henry Alfred Senate Ohn O. Pastore James T. Pierce Daniel W. Coggeshall Dem

Bristol Community Concert Association Holds Drive for Subscribers

The Bristol Community Concert Association reports 10 to 15 percent of the 500 ticket goal remaining as past-year subscribers delay renewals. Secretary Edward J. Rinaldi notes tickets held for next year and a waiting list for new subscribers will be used if renewals aren’t received by early next week.

Bristol Edward J. Rinaldi

Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps Photo Request

The Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps seeks good snapshots or photographs from the past two years. They have appeared locally and elsewhere but lack a good picture. Contact Manager George R. Fish or Assistant Manager Raymond J. Sartini at listed addresses, any corps member, or call 910 or 1213-J.

Bristol

PTA Bridge Fund Drive Sets March Event at Guiteras School

The Bristol PTA will hold its first public bridge night on Friday March 28 at 8 p.m. in the Guiteras Memorial Junior High School auditorium with a food sale. Mrs. Russell S. Bray heads the event. tickets, refreshments, prizes, and publicity are organized by named committee members. Birth announced for Mark William Angevine son of Mr. and Mrs. William H Angevine Jr. of Putnam Conn. Red Cross fund campaign totals listed with donors and amounts. Additional workers include Mrs Elizabeth Chase and Miss Jenice Carr.

Bristol Parent -Teacher Association Guiteras Memorial Junior High School Russell S. Bray PTA Way and Means Bray Mervyn Clay Donald Matheson Mathew Cicciola Frances Gilman Clay E. H. Summersgill Thomas Goff George DuPont George Snell Arthur Jackson Roger W. Pigeon Andrea D’ambrosio W. L. McKelvy Francis J. Murphy William H .Angeline, Jr Putnam, Conn Mark William Roger Williams Hospital William H Angevine

Sylvia Seeks Bristol Action On Bus Fare Increase

Frank J. Sylvia chairman of the Republican Town Committee says Bristol must be represented at public hearings on New England Transportation Company fare rise. He urges council to instruct the town solicitor to attend hearings and seeks to keep increases down while noting past efforts with the Bristol County Public Service Commission. The petition filed last week calls for a 10 percent rise with higher ticket costs for regular adult fares and commutation tickets.

Frank J. Sylvia Republican Town Committee New England Transportation Company Bristol Sylvia Kennelly Busompany Bristol County Public Service Commission KenneUy

Rescue Squad Receives Letter of Appreciation

Fire Chief releases a letter from Elizabeth Hill Coggeshall Avenue praising the Emergency Rescue Squad for lifesaving oxygen assistance during a recent home emergency. She notes the attending doctor credited time saved and says her two sons belong to the organization and should remain a credit.

Robert J. Anderson Board of Elizabeth Hull Coggeshall Avenue Coggeshall Elizabeth Hill

Leaders Favor Town Manager Study For Bristol Government

The Bristol leadership considered a non partisan committee to study the town manager form. Sixteen leaders were asked if they favored appointing such a committee to research and report on adopting the town manager system.

Bristol Francis J Murphy Queston Murrphy Murphy Samuel D. Clark

Bristol Troop Seeks Uniform Update Under Bill

A bill in the General Assembly would appropriate 828 45 to replace worn uniforms of the Bristol Train of Artillery. Bristol representative Gladys M Brightman introduced the measure citing 40 year old gear and the unit history from the Revolutionary War to World War II. Col Henry Hambrick stressed the need for presentable uniforms as the Bristol unit carries state and regional duties, including display of Washington Headquarters Flag.

Bristol Troin of Artillery General Assembly Gladys M Brightman Bristol Train of Artillery Bristol Narragansett Bay General Washington sFlag Hambrick Corr Rhode Island Volunteers Bull Run Company of Coast Artillery Brightman BTA United States

What Is A Boy In The Eyes Of An Editor

A Boston trade journal editor composes a reflective piece titled What Is A Boy. The essay portrays boyhood as Truth Beauty Wisdom and Hope, mixing humorous lines with quotes from Dr Clark and Charles DeW Brownell about charter reform and committee action.

Jornal Allen Beck Missouri Boston Dr. Clark Council Charles Dew. Brownell

Two Holy Films At Baptist Church This Friday

The First Baptist Church will screen two Lenten sound films on Friday March 28 at 8 pm under the Couples' Club sponsorship. The program runs two hours and includes The First Easter a life of Christ depiction and Journey to Jerusalem based on Maxwell Anderson about the young Jesus and his family.

Baptist Church kKaster Couples’ Club George H. Smith Christ Jerusalem Maxwell Anderson Jesus

A Boy Is a Magical Creature and a Father’s Heart

Portrait of a boy and his impact on a family marked by affection and the boy’s boundless energy. The passage contrasts his preferences and stubborn independence with a father’s enduring pride and hope, culminating in a warm reunion framed by the phrase Hi Dad.

Million mailed reprints spark broad interest

Allen Beck calls the spread an accident while noting New England Mutual Life Insurance has already mailed over 300 000 reprints. Requests pour in from men women and youths, and Mrs Louis Evans is thanked for bringing the matter to attention.

I New England Mutual Life Insurance Company Allen Beck Louis Evans

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