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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1955
Page
8
Donald M. Bur ger announces the annual PTA clothing sale with 80 percent of proceeds to the owner and 20 percent to PTA. Clothing reception at Reynolds School auditorium March 30 from 9 am to 3 pm, sale 7 to 9 pm. Thursday hours 9 am to 12 pm and 1 to 3 pm for pickup of remaining items.
The Colt basketball team and Joe Cavallaro from last year's quintet play in the R. L Junior Basketball Tournament tonight at R. S. Auditorium in Providence. Bristol faces the Attleboro Ironmen, formed from Attleboro High's Massachusetts Tech Touring squad, in the late game at 9 30.
Testimony centers on whether water rates should follow the contract or the tariff schedules approved by the Public Utility Authority. Coffey argues tariffs govern rates. Martin suggests the contract binds the system, potentially revoking tariffs. Witnesses cite metering, minimum charges, and inadequate water pressure affecting residents in several areas.
Francis E. Dent of the cis ee nick owning North Farm testifies that water rates at the property have risen, detailing the impact on farmers and local costs.
Civil Defense adopts two air attack signals the alert and take cover to simplify alarms. The alert is a steady three to five minute blast guiding public action. The take cover is a wailing tone or short blasts of three minutes signaling imminent attack and urging shelter use.
The M C A Industrial Volleyball League concluded its regular slate at the Y with U S Rubber sweeping Carrs and Bristolites splitting with T W A Collins and Aikman. A third place playoff between Carrs and C A follows Tuesday, winners face Bristolites, then the champions meet U S Rubber on the following Thursday. Final standings listed.
A correction clarifies that Rev Charles C Curran was not pastor of St Mary’s Church in 1927 as previously reported. He was at St when the old school building was torn down after a fire in 1948.
Town of Bristol requires all dogs to be numbered described and licensed starting April 1. Owners pay one dollar for a male dog and thirty cents for a female, with higher fees for unspayed animals. Licenses obtained at the Town Clerk's office. John W. Church, Town Clerk. Dates listed 3/18 3/25 4/1 4/8 4/15 4/29.
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