Steel shipments rise to 71.5 million tons in 1950
In 1950 the steel industry shipped about 71.5 million tons of sizes to consumers, a figure only about three percent below the total used for direct war purposes during all of World War I.
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1952
Page
3
In 1950 the steel industry shipped about 71.5 million tons of sizes to consumers, a figure only about three percent below the total used for direct war purposes during all of World War I.
Friday's joint session discussed roughly 775000 in departmental requests with no final decisions. They aim to fit the regular town needs within anticipated revenue and plan to publish the budget in the town meeting warrant.
The Bristol Aerie No 953 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will honor Maurice C Smith Jr at its annual banquet at the White Rail Riding Club Sunday at 6 30 pm. He receives the Civic Service Award for providing employment to over 1000 residents and for founding Bristol Manufacturing Corp in 1942. Also honored are George E Dion, Michael Turillo, Joseph F Pannone, and Rhode Island state president, with Charles A Curran as principal speaker and Anthony J Nunes as toastmaster.
Roswell S. Bosworth presided as 48 awards were given to players and teams in the YMCA Gold Medal Tournament. Ed Hole of Behan-Gagnon Construction named outstanding player. Bob Powers of Commicat A A club high scorer with 30. Dennis Taber named outstanding defensive player. Buzzy Butler outstanding offensive player. All Tournament Teams list Behan and Grande Bros stars with Mount Carmel and White Rail also represented. First round standouts include Corrado, Farron, Tansey, Lowney, Noel.
The Bristol PTA debated recreation needs with a panel including Anthony E. Agatiello Dr Anthony Ramos Roger Pigeon and John Cronin director of Providence recreation. Ramos noted Bristol’s per capita cost is among the lowest for its size while Cronin cited Providence at one dollar per child.
Newport Battery defeated Bristol Battery C to win the Rhode Island National Guard Indoor Rifle Championship at Cranston Street Armory Providence. Col Albert A Moren led scoring with 277 points, followed by Sgt Alfred S Rybka with 273. Newport's commander is Sarhuel R Campanella and rifle team includes Lt Benjamin L Methvin SFC Henry N Dunbar and others. Bristol Battery C is led by Capt Robert A Draper with team members Vic tor E Trask Gabriel J Savino and others.
The Sewer Commission awarded Holmes Bros the contract to clean sludge beds at the sewage disposal plant for 499 dollars. Rego and Sons bid 510 dollars and C Brito Construction and Landscaping Co 651 dollars. Campanella said cleaning is needed before emptying the digester and work will start soon, lasting about 10 days.
Members endorsed the teachers salary plan in the general assembly and approved a clothing sale at Reynolds Auditorium on April 26, a square dance at Guiteras Auditorium on May 2, and a puppet show for elementary pupils on April 25 and 26 at Reynolds Auditorium.
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