29 Mar 1955
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1955
Page
1
A narrator recalls resisting a cat and describes a timid black female cat severely injured after a road incident. The cat suffered a hole in the side and received a blood transfusion from Dr Todd with ongoing hope for recovery, while the dog waits nearby.
Bristol officials plan to send two representatives to a Senate Public Works Committee hearing on Bill 524, which starts a study of hurricane protection for Narragansett Bay and southern New England led by the Army Corps of Engineers. The move follows hurricane damage in Bristol and aims to ensure local input.
The Rev. Fredérick F Driftmier is set to resign from the Bristol Church effective September 1 after accepting a unanimous call from the South Congregational Church in Springfield Massachusetts. He has served Bristol five years and will be succeeded by Rev. James Gordon Gilkey.
A described jumpy driver roams busier roads with erratic leaps between stops. The account likens him to a kangaroo and notes a young passenger in a pouch. Local authorities or safety council may review the behavior.
The Janet B. Clark Memorial Fund has reached 671 dollars, chaired by R. S. Bosworth of the Rogers Free Library board. Funds will buy children’s books, honoring Mrs. Clark’s service as secretary. Family and other donors contributed, with additions from several individuals and groups.
Ralph A. Bernardo announces the Red Cross fund drive has reached 2614.83 dollars with a 5000 dollar quota, placing the campaign a little past the halfway point. Additional donors include Mrs H V Greenough Industrial Bank George W Dahl Inc Mrs Pauline Jencks and Mrs Louise Hartwell and others.
A long list of individuals and organizations appears, including Dr Anthony Ramos J F Huestis Inc Bristol Highlands Red Cross Group Mrs Charles Burns Mr Gilbert Hardy Mr and Mrs C E Lathrop Mr and Mrs John White and many others connected to Bristol community businesses and civic groups.
CD Director Nelson Beals urged Bristol town council to prepare for 16000 evacuees from Providence in an emergency. About 9000 could be housed in public buildings and 7000 in private homes with parishioners urged to volunteer. If Bristol is targeted, state CD would set up evacuation for outlying areas after Providence plan.
Bristol town council president Bruno warned that court action could be used if the Bristol County Water Company contract terms change, noting a 1907 agreement allows rate reductions but not increases and citing past amendments as late as 1950. The council heard a Utilities Administration hearing summary by Martin with testimony from Samuel Bargh, president of the company, who suggested a $1,000,000 town improvement program but would not amend it to the board. Edward S. Pontes was appointed auxiliary member to the zoning board, Marion C. Sule named deputy town clerk, and highway work planning urged for spring cleanup, with street light installation and paving updates noted.
Cirillo will replace Magee as chairman of the town recreation board after an election at a board meeting. John A. Carre becomes secretary, and Joseph E. Goulart will take Magee’s council seat on the board. A $5,410 budget was adopted for salaries, equipment, and program costs for the upcoming year, aided by Rotary Club support for Rockwell School area equipment. Applications for work open April 21, and a memorial trophy will be awarded during the summer program.
Twelve members of the local Y will attend the Springfield Sports Festival this Saturday in Springfield Massachusetts. The affair will include participants from 47 YMCAs in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Weight lifting will be featured as the group competes in the National Achievement Contest.
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