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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1959
Page
4
A town budget process review urges closer, private cooperation between the Budget Committee and Town Council. It notes past differences between their recommendations and argues joint meetings to minimize conflicts, preserve independent judgment, and present a united front to taxpayers.
Vincent Fasane was elected president of the Bristol Rotary Club at a Wednesday noon meeting at the White Rail. He succeeds August Gibbemeyer and will assume duties on July 1. Other officers elected include Leo Sullivan as vice president James M Husband as secretary and Marco Troiano as treasurer. Directors are David Ferrins Chest er Gilroy Raymond Frizzell Anthony Pinhero and Andrew J Vorro Jr Foster F Price received a plaque for his service as treasurer before changing residence.
The case of Edward J Ennis of 225 Knight St Providence was continued for four weeks by Judge James B Linehan. Ennis 20 is charged with breaking and entering at night and larceny of 10 bottles of whisky valued at 40 dollars from the City Defenders Club on January 26. He pleaded innocent at arraignment and posted 1000 dollars bail but was subsequently picked up in Massachusetts by state police for auto theft. The continuance was granted because Ennis remains in Massachusetts custody awaiting disposition of the Massachusetts case.
The Budget Committee backs a hold line policy citing salary increase gaps among departments. Totals show department requests at $1,712,907.35, with committee figures at $1,276,527.351 and $1,433,491.45. The Sewer Department asked for $222,538.99. The committee calls for a detailed study of the Sludge Filter proposal, noting a $100,000 discrepancy between Maguire Survey and Camp Dresser & McKee estimates. Recommends Sewer Commission and Town Engineer restudy and future town meeting recommendations. Public welfare balance remains sufficient to operate the 1959 60 fiscal year.
The Coast Guard Cutter Spar departed at midnight to replace Lighted Bell No 10 on Nantucket Shoal after it sank. Lt Norman P Ensrud, the commanding officer, said the crew likely won’t return until late Wednesday following a lengthy trek.
March 28 and 27 police reports describe several minor crashes on Hope Street Franklin Street Ho Street and Metacom Avenue involving Barrington residents Frank D Alissio Theresa Castighego Helen A Condon Caesar Brito and Joseph A LaBerge with damage described as light or none. A theft case notes hubcaps and fender skirts stolen from Frank Palumbo’s Bay View Avenue car.
A Bristol area notices a busy slate of events from April through May including dessert bridge by Bristol County Lions Club at Midway House on April 4, a Spring Frolic Dance at Midway House April 4 sponsored by Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Altar Society, and multiple church activities. Reads: Bridge and Canasta Party at St Mary’s on April 9, Belle of Bagdad at Bristol Senior High April 9-10, Food Sale April 11 by Mt Hope Chapter and Eastern Star, Rummage Sale April 17 by St Michael’s Ivy Guild, Buffet Dance April 18 by Portuguese Independent Band Club, Summer Fashion Show April 30 by Mt Carmel Mother’s Club at Colt Auditorium, May 9 testimonial dinner for Anthony Capppucci Post 1 at ITAM Midway, May 26 Spring concert Mt Hope CBS at Guiteras, May 20 Fashion Show Bristol Women’s Club at Midway, May 26 Barrington Boys Choir and Men’s Glee Club concert at Guiteras Auditorium by Mt Hope Chapter 0.E.8.
London's Be Ren and the House of Commons discuss marking Big Ben's 100th anniversary. The piece recalls Big Ben as a symbol of British defiance and freedom, noting its clock mechanism, two ton train chimes, and the bell’s 1859 start date. It mentions radio broadcasting and a Commons debate on televising sessions, contrasting tradition with modern media.
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