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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1955
Page
8
Arthur M McCaw the local pharmacist will provide lollipops to first and second grade youngsters receiving the Salk vaccine in Bristol. Dr Samuel D Clark announced at the Rotary Club that arrangements are complete for the vaccination program save for the candy gift.
McCaw volunteered to supply about 1000 lollipops for the Rockwell School playground project after the club approved a $1000 equipment purchase. Members welcomed the pledge as the group prepared to equip the new playground.
The Bristol Rotary Club voted 1000 on Wednesday to buy equipment for Rockwell School playground. The Rotary community service committee will handle the funds and purchase about nine items including a junior swing chair swing pedal push car stride see saw slide and basketball standard for the benefit of local children.
On motion by former fire chief Robert J. Anderson the Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co. changed officer titles after 112 years from foreman and assistants to captain and lieutenants to align with other city fire units. The group schedules Firemen's Memorial Sunday observances and marks the 50th anniversary with open house June 7 and a dinner June 11 at Midway Steak and Lobster House.
Bristol Jaycees sponsor a teen road-e-o set for Sunday May 29 with applicants under 20 who hold a driver’s license or permit. Local winner advances to the state contest on June 11 and could reach the national event in Washington DC July 25 2y, with exams on May 19 and 8 p.m. at Jaycee headquarters 20 Burnside Street.
The New Haven Railroad offers the town a 10 or 20 ton pillar crane for waterfront development. If the 10 ton crane is chosen the 20 ton crane will be moved here. The harbor commission will report to the town council Monday night with McGinnis proposal and action suggestions.
The Bristol Garden Club planted a flowering crab apple tree along Silver Creek at Guiteras Junior High School in memory of the late Mrs. Frederick A. Hertel. Principal James E. Sullivan and students heard poems read by Rosalind Matheson, Suzanne Brown, Frank Carmone, and Roberta Manchester while club members and officers attended.
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