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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1959
Page
7
Editorial lauds Rogers Free Library and Bristol Historical Society for relocating after a devastating fire. Both institutions now offer improved facilities, inviting the public to tour next Saturday. Pays tribute to Norman F. Herreshoff for land and architectural support, and notes ongoing town commitment to youth, churches, and civic groups.
In the event, Shelby Pikett won first prize for highest flying, with Joseph Cavallaro taking second prize for second highest. Martin Sousa and Girly Recreation Supervisor assisted Anthony Agatiel in coordinating the contest.
Robert P. Paiva of this town has been elected manager of WRIV the University of Rhode Island student radio station Other new officers include program director John E Fornaro of Providence secretary Carol M Ray of Providence treasurer Carlin W Nash Jr of Narragansett news and sports director Bruce A Cambio of Providence record librarian Robert L De Biasio of Providence business manager Neil W Ross of Crans ton technical director Joseph J Field Jr of Lincoln and chief engineer Stewart C Davis of Providence
Edward Silvia, formerly of this town and now in Fort Lauderdale, arrived at the Phoenix Office with a Bristol themed stamp covers collection. The set includes 18 covers from Bristols nationwide excluding Bristol Rhode Island, created in 1945 over about a month, all bearing the 3¢ 125th anniversary Atlantic crossing stamp showing the SS Savannah and the years 1819-1944. Silvia hopes the Bristol collection may interest the Library of the Historical Society for permanent possession. He now lives in Florida with his family and is visiting Warren in Maine on a two week trip.
Roswell S. Bosworth Jr. praised Governor Del Sesto's liberal press policy at a Rhode Island Press Club gathering in Coventry. He recalled NEWPA's decade growth from 0 to 150 members and NEWPA’s 1957 Rhode Island hosting. Walter Gray and Jo ae Del Sesto discussed state duties. Ronald Anderson led as Pawtuxet Valley Times president. Newport Daily News named committee chairmen.
The Berresitoff Homestead on Rope Street opens 2 to 5 pm May 9 as Bristol Historical Society Congregational Church St Michael's Church and the University Museum join Post Heritage Week events. The National Tennis Hall of Fame at Newport Casino Bellevue Avenue Newport debuts among attractions open daily 9 to 5 and weekends 11 to 4.
The writer thanks town officials for explaining how departments operate to participants in the mock town government and also praises the school committee and John L Burke principal for their cooperation.
The Barrington Boys' Choir and Men's Glee Club perform their 37th show on Tuesday May 26 at 8:15 pm in the Guneral School Auditorium under Mt Hope Chapter O E S. Tickets available via Mrs Henry Campbell at CL 3 8198.
The Andrews Gymnasium hosts the Bristol Senior High School exhibition Thursday at 8 p.m. Both boys and girls perform in the yearly program led by girls instructor Mrs Gladys M Brightman and boys instructor Attilio A Pansa. Town residents are urged to attend, believed to be the best show yet.
A Bristol calendar lists fundraisers and social events from May to June, including a rummage sale by the Flower Committee at First Congregational Church, tests a testimonial dinner for post commanders at ITAM Midway, food sale for Fourth of July, a Bristol Women’s Club fashion show and garden tour, St Elizabeth’s Cotton Ball, Barrington Boys Choir concert at Guiter as Auditorium, the Fourth Annual Firemen’s Ball by Bristol Fire Department, an Annual Dinner by Cup Defenders Association, and a benefit dance by the Bristol Lioness Club at Midway House.
James H. Gordon of Yuma Arizona known as Jamie Mirage studies mirages on desert hills with tripod and sketching pad. He explains inversion layers and two air lenses that bend light making water and distant ships or cities appear on the ground or sky. Tales include an 1890s Yumaa ship in the sky and trains seemingly on water or islands amid desert mirage.
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