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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1956
Page
2
The Bristol Phoenix lists editor publisher R S Bosworth and manager R S Bosworth Jr. The paper is printed as second class matter at Bristol Rhode Island under the 1878 act. Subscription prices are one year five dollars and six months two dollars fifty eight cents per copy no extra charge for mailing.
An editorial discusses shifts in Bristol politics from March to November elections. It notes Democrats once favored a November vote to gain statewide influence but now face a defensive stance as new candidates and turnout change the political landscape. It warns against assuming permanent outcomes, stressing enduring state and national laws.
Auto mobile Legal Association backs care on wet roads as water spatter can courtly cost drivers for cleaning bills and injuries. They urge careful driving to avoid splashing pedestrians at crosswalks and on thawing sidewalks. The piece includes community notices on local visits, volunteer groups, and Easter programs.
Bristol Senior High School announces its term ending March 16 with 32 students on the first honor roll and 80 on the second. Named on the first honor roll are Diolinda Abilheira Manweil Andrade Patricia Barlow John Burke Christine Cortellesa Ronald Formisano Robert Lwahy Joseph Murgo John Sensa and others. Also listed are seniors Vicki Balzano and numerous other names. juniors, sophomores, and freshmen are included in the second and third honor rolls with averages from 80 to 90 percent.
Silvia and Sons Expert Movers offer local and long distance moving services in Bristol County with attention to careful handling of belongings and prompt service. The firm emphasizes reliable crews, competitive pricing, and residential and commercial moves.
Letter to the Editor lauds Bristol leaders and volunteers for boosting Rhode Island Heart Fund contributions from 244 to 2300 dollars, a 944 percent rise. Acknowledges Miss Regina Farley Bristol Heart Fund Chairman, praise for Bristol Phoenix publicity, and notes state goal of 78000 dollars with ongoing support from donors. Signatories Marshall N. Fulton MD, RI Heart Association President and Donald E. Jackson Jr. Chairman 1969 Heart Fund.
Prof Martin J Fischer assistant conductor of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra will guest conduct Bristol Public Schools first annual orchestra night Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Reynolds School auditorium. He leads the Junior Senior orchestra in waltzes marches and light classical pieces with Reynolds School joining in an informal string clinic style program. Dalton instrumental music director plans the event and will conduct Reynolds School orchestra. Admission is free. all students parents and friends are invited to attend.
A sequence of community gatherings spans March to May in Bristol area churches and groups. Highlights include a Doric Club children’s party at Masonic Hall, orchestra nights at Reynolds School and St. Mary’s Parish whist and bridge, Ivy Guild rummage sale, St. Elizabeth’s Frolic and Bean Supper, a spaghettI supper by Lawson Raiola DAV, a Colt auditorium concert by the RI Philharmonic Symphony Sextet, Don Luiz Filipe Society dance, Trinity Church Bean Supper, Rotary Musicale, Bristol Yacht Club spring bridge, Reunion Dinner for Bristol Rangers class of 1939, May Breakfast by the Women’s Guild, and Audubon Society meeting at Guiteras House.
Announcement from Mr and Mrs Calbraith B Perry of 996 Hope Street reveals Miss Cecilia Carolyn Perry will marry Clifford Harbour of Hartford Connecticut. Cecilia, Bristol High School 1954 alumna, attends Rhode Island College of Education. An early spring wedding is planned.
Plans for the Spring time Fro lic sponsored by the Children of Mary Sodality of St Elizabeths Church have been completed according to Patricia Ann Mello, chairman. The dance will be held in the Church auditorium on Saturday, April 7. Members of the arrangements committee are the Misses Louise Bettencourt, Patricia Amaral, Marie Nappi, Lorraine Correira, Linda Correira, Juliet Sousa, Jacqueline Lescault, Leonora Alves, Barbara Pontes and Margaret Perry.
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