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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1949
Page
2
Parents worry Taft School could be a fire trap after a PTA meeting. A fire authority will inspect the premises and the town considers a larger Neck area school. While awaiting result, officials urge fencing along the sidewalk to protect children during recess.
Calls from 44 Wednesday note town offices closed in honor of Rhode Island Independence Day. Various local notices include Miss Claire Smith at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Mrs. Kenneth E. Gordon visiting from Sioux City, Salve Regina College Guild meeting in Newport with Dr. Agnella Gunn as speaker, Bristol PTA square dance at Guiteras Auditorium, and Girl Scout leader recognition for Mrs. Wesley A. Armstrong. George W. Boutilier to represent Bristol County at Narragansett Council dinner. Bristol Chapter DAR meets with reports from Continental Congress.
The Colt Memorial Ambulance Fund thanks donors including James Cruz Sr Edward Caladrone and Vincent Berretto among many others who contributed amounts ranging from 5 to 1000 dollars. Others include Nicholos Proto Paul Castighego and anonymous donors with sums noted.
As crowning day nears Bristol Warren and Barrington prepare for the Bristol County Popularity Contest. County Chairman Dr Anthony J Ramos and General Chairman Rev Emilio Donanzan confirm prizes a television set second prize an eight millimeter motion picture camera and third a portable typewriter. List of candidates includes Queen Bristol Evelyn Borges Muriel Lewis Matilda Rebello and others. Junior Queen Bristol Patricia Malafronte Frances Marshall Jane Sousa Barrington Kathleen Guanattasio and more. King Bristol Ronald Borges Anthony Buc cio Peter Clark Robert Quartaro John Ruggiero Barrington Joseph Lonardo James Panarello. Community members and sponsors are listed with donors noting contributions from local clubs and families.
The Hydraulion Hose Company added two members to its social list and transferred Joseph Peters Sr. to active rolls. Felix Scott joined the Dreadnaught Hook Laudder and Hose Company. Ever Ready Engine and Hose admitted Clarence R. Spece as a member. The Defiance Hose Company met for routine business and a $5 donation supported the RI Cancer Society fundraising. Interior painting planned for the Hydraulion station.
Duncan McLean director of Camp Fuller-by-the-Sea spoke at a Rotary luncheon, outlining YMCA camping aims for Rhode Island youths. The talk covered training, supervision, health facilities, and nautical emphasis with RN infirmaries and medical visits. Rotarians welcomed Ralph Kinder and recorded a portion for WNAF Providence.
May 19 a musical revue by the Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps at Guiteras School Auditorium. May 25 a chicken salad supper by the Women's Guild at De Wolf Memorial Chapel. May 26 a bridge event with drawings by the Bristol Women's Club at the Armory. May 27 a rummage sale at Guiteras House under the Flower Committee. June 16 hooked rug exhibit by Mrs. Charles T. Drummond’s pupils at Elm Farm.
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