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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1959
Page
11
Editorial urges continued polio protection as cases rise despite vaccine availability. It cites health groups and local clinics in Bristol urging registrations, warns against complacency, and compares public resolve to a distant circus parade observed in New York with elephants marching through Queens to Madison Square Garden, illustrating public interest and curiosity.
Aldsr ld Lillouelle George Ro Fish 8&7 secretary of the sewer commission and chief operator of the Sewer Dept born in this town attended local schools. He served in the 4th company of the RI National Guard in 1917 and was inducted into Federal service rising to sergeant in the 65th AA sector. A charter member and past commander of Kearney Post No 6 American Legion, he held offices in state district No 2. A member of Bristol Courts Venture No 1188 Forts and Bright, before WWI he was with BTA as captain of company. He also belonged to Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co. and served on many 4th of July committees. His fraternal ties include Burnside Lodge Knights of Pythias United Brothers Lodge IOOF Rebekah Lodge IOOF and Wampanoag Encampment IOOF. He is a past commander of H F Bennett Camp Sons of Veterans of the Civil War and a member of the Bristol Veteran Firemen's Association. He received the YMCA Outstanding Citizen award and attends Trinity Episcopal Church singing in the choir and once played the chimes for fifteen years. Active in Boy Scouts he was the first Eagle Scout in the state and later formed troop No 1 in 1912. He served on Narragansett Council's board of directors, formed the boy scout drum and bugle corps, and founded Camp King Philip by Mt Hope Bay. His home is on FranKan Street.
Mr and Mrs George P Hayes of 181 Plain St Providence and formerly of this town announce the engagement of their daughter Merrison J Hayes to Charles B Major son of Mr and Mrs George S Dias of 128 Wheaton Ave Seekonk Mass The bride to be s paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Colin Haves of 96 Franklin St this town The wedding is planned for early Spring of 1960.
A sequence of social and fundraising events listed for late March through May. March 30 hosts a Jr Women's Club director’s party at the Harriet Bradford Inn. April 1 features a Dessert Bridge by the Bristol County Lions at Midway House. April 4 presents a Spring Frolic Dance at Midway House, sponsored by Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. April 9-10 offers Belle Of Bagdad by Bristol Senior High School at Guteras Auditorium. April 9-11 includes a St Mary’s Church bridge and canasta party, and a Saturday food sale by Mt Hope OES. April 17 shows a rummage sale by St Michael’s Ivy Guild. April 18 a buffet dance by Portuguese Band Club at Independent Hall. April 30 has a Summer Fashion Show by Little Towne Shoppe at Mt Carmel Mothers Club Colt Auditorium. May 9 features a testimonial dinner for past post commanders at ITAM. May 20-26 include fashion show by Bristol Women’s Club at Midway and a concert by the Barrington Boys Chorus at Guiteras Auditorium, sponsored by Mt Hope OES.
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