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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1956

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Weimaraner puppies for charity in Barrington

Mrs. Dahl and Mr. George Dahl of Barrington own Vicki a Weimaraner with a litter of five puppies for sale at 150 dollars each to support the Barrington Baptist Church building fund. The dog, described as affectionate and shadowing her family, drew praise for good disposition and hunting heritage. Proceeds will aid local religious institutions and the Providence Barrington Bible School. The breed arrived in the United States about 25 years ago, with a noted history of early breeding attempts in Germany.

Vicki George Dahl Barrington Providence- Barrington Bible School Buffalo Bible Institute United States Germany Howard Knight Ed Foot

Pre School Round-Up and School Registration Planned

The Parent-Teacher Association and School Department announce a three day pre school round-up May 22 23 and 24 at Reynolds School with Edward De Fitzgerald Superintendent of Schools and Dr C Paul Bruno Medical Inspector assisted by Miss Concetta Fasano. Health cards will be initiated, and examinations include urinalysis and vaccinations for entering fall students. Mrs Joseph Velleca leads PTA arrangements.

Parent- Teacher Association Joseph Velleca Parent-Teacher Association Velleca Larry Hynson Clifford Bradford Street Southeastern Health Unit Rockwell House

Boston Univ. Awards Phoenix Scholarship to Carmela Pace

Carmela A. Pace of Norwood Mass a BU SPRC junior received the Bristol Phoenix Scholarship Award at Boston University School of Public Relations and Communications for outstanding papers and interest in journalism. Dean Melvin Bradshaugh presented the $125 award. pace will repeat next year. Pace is BU News copy editor and SPRC Journal staff reporter and interns with the Norwood Messenger.

Bristol Phoenix Boston University School of Public Relations and Communications Carmela A. Pace Norwood Mass Secordafice Melvin Bradshaugh Pace SPRC B. U. News the Phoenix B. U Evah Hill

One-Day Polio Vaccination Clinic Planned

Dr. C Paul Bruno announces a single day polio vaccine clinic on Thursday from 9 to 12 at Rockwell House. Eligible are residents 20 years and older, with prior cards available for those who missed earlier clinics. To participate, parents must fill forms obtainable at schools or Rockwell House. 1554 Bristol youngsters have been vaccinated so far and over 2000 more are expected by close of the next clinic.

C. Paul Bruno Bristol Rockwell House

Bristol Yacht Club Sees Spring Growth and May 15 Meeting

Bristol Yacht Club moves into a record business season with a two acre restricted anchorage near the dock to protect boats. Fleet captain John R White Jr reports a three to fourfold rise in moored boats and a new junior sailing program with ten Mercury training boats. The spring meeting is next Tuesday. a commissioning ceremony and dedication of the junior program will follow on May 27.

Anchorage Bristol Yacht Club John R. White White Pappasquash Robert R. Miller Tempo C. Paul Bruno Commodore Poppasquash

Centazzo Heads Italian Vets in Post Elections

Frank J. Centazzo was reelected commander of the Sgt. Anthony M. Cappucci Post, Italian American War Veterans, at the post's monthly meeting. New officers include Joseph F. as senior vice commander, Jerry DeLuca as junior vice commander, John Letizia as quartermaster, Michael J. Cappucci as adjutant, Fred Bruno as judge advocate, Fazio Armillotto as historian, Albert P. Russo as rehabilitation and service officer, Domenic Armillotto as sergeant at arms, and Peter Cappucci as post chaplain. The post will participate in memorial services at St. Elizabeth's Church and in the Sunday parade on May 27.

Frank J. Centazzo Anthony M. Cappucci Joseph F Jerry DeLuca John Letizia Michael J. Cappucci Fred Bruno Fazio Armillotto Albert P. Russo Domenic Armillotto Peter Cappucci

Anonymous Letters to the Editor Policy

The editor notes that unsigned letters may contain excellent material but cannot be published due to anonymity. The note explains the policy of withholding publication for anonymous submissions and preserves the practice of attributing content only to identifiable authors.

Wedding notice for Sergeant William Cahahy son

Police Sergeant and Mrs William Cahahy attended the wedding of their son Six Carry and Mrs Raip Providence at Wood Street address.

William T.caahiy Wood Atreet Raip

Concert by First Congregational Church Choir

The senior choir of the First Congregational Church plans a Friday concert in the De Wolf Room on June 1 with Mrs Jean Wurster directing and the Junior choir assisting. An orchestra will accompany the program featuring pieces by Rodgers and Hammerstein Leroy Anderson and more with solo and quartet numbers and selections like God Of Our Fathers and Romany Life.

First Congregational Church de- Wolf Jean Wurster Margaret Elvin Louise Murray Rodgers and Hammerstein William Stickles Leroy Anderson Mizzy Curtis- Wilson Roy Ringwald Livingston Gearhart William L. Dawson Victor Herbert Andalucia Henri Elkan Ringwald Bratton-O'Hare-Wilson God of Our Fathers Roberts-Warren- Gearhart

Third annual Bristol Highlands men's dinner named

Albert V. Pearson announced the third annual men's dinner at Bristol Highlands for Saturday night. Pearson chairs the arrangements committee with Raymond Bass George Chamberlain H Wheaton Thomas and E Shiart Smith. Broiled steak will be the featured menu item.

Bristol Highlands Albert V. Pearson Pearson Raymond Bass George Chamberlain H. Wheaton Thomas E. Shiart Smith

Family Mourns Three Bristolline Club Members

Obituary notice honors Howard R. Mewras Albert A. Edmonds and Kr A. Eastman of the Bristolline Club for long service with American Legion activities spanning many years.

Howard R. Mewras Albert A. Edmonds Kr A. Eastman Bristolline Club Ee Sas Iver Oz American Legion

Council Rejects Bids for East State Street Widening

Town Council votes to advertise the East State street widening again after J Baccala and Sons Construction withdrew their April 9 bid. President Bruno proposes rejecting all bids and charging a $500 certified check with future bids to ensure completion. Other bidders listed include Francis Bros. Inc, Rego and Sons, Campanella and Cardi, Hillsgrove, Marshall Landscaping, and J W Catch Construction Co. Action on the zoning map is deferred to the Zoning Board for corrections and a public hearing.

E. State Street J ‘Baccala and Sons Construction,Co Josep F. Bruno Bruno Francis Bros. Inc Rego and Sons Construction Co Campanella and Cardi Construction Co Hillsgrove Marshall Landscaping Co J. W. Catch Construction Co Cranston Reynolds G. Northup BTA Evelin Bache State Street Henry A. Hambrick

Mothers Day Party At Our Lady Of Mt Carmel

One hundred members and guests of the Altar Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church enjoyed a mothers day party in the school auditorium Sunday afternoon. The Warren Rascals, students of Mrs Doris Moody's Dancing Studio, provided entertainment. Mrs Frank Malafronte was chair of the arrangements committee with several named helpers.

Altar Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Warren “Rascals Doris Moody Frank Malafronte Mary Carmone Geraldine Marino Margaret Machado Amy Ben Phyl‘s Les Sosmpite Mary” “Barboza Sophie ‘Pan

Democratic district delegates named for state convention

Anthony J. Dennis Jr and Joseph P. Quartato will represent the first district while Margaret M. Connors and Anthony A. Balzano will represent the second district at the Democratic state convention in Providence on June 4. Alternates elected are Michael D. Parisi and Alphonse Morra in the first district and Benjamin R. Ebersman and Thomas H. Black in the second district.

Anthony J. Denniis Joseph P. Quartato Margaret M. Connors Anthony A. Balzano Providence Democratic Town Committee Michael D. Parisi Alphonse Morra Benjamin R. Ebersman Thomas H. Black

First Degree to be exemplified by Bristol Knights of Columbus

The First Degree will be exemplified on a class of candidates tomorrow night during a meeting of Bristol Council Knights of Columbus. The meeting will start at 8 p.m.

Bristol Council Knights of Columbus

League meets tonight for Bristol County Babe Ruth League

Bristol County Babe Ruth League to meet at Colt High School tonight at 8 pm. League officers and any interested adults expected to attend.

Bristol County Colt High School

Knights of Columbus officers attend state convention at Pascoag

James J. Connery Jr and Sa J Ferris represent Etna Coreell Knights of Columbus at the state convention in Pascoag. Pascoag Council hosts this year.

James J. Connery, Jr Grand Case Sa J. Ferris Hate Ity Etna Coreell Knights of Columbus K. of C Pascoag Pascoag Council

Dimes Fund Receipts Fall in Bristol County Drive

Norman E. Benard county chair reports March of Dimes campaign receipts down nearly four thousand dollars from last year. Warren shows the largest decline with 1,289.81. Barrington down modestly. Bristol totals 3,822.19 versus 5,021.48 prior year. Total county receipts 9,438.41, expenses 875.19. One polio patient remains in an iron lung in Providence. local chapter covers hospital costs. Benard to consult medical advisory committee chaired by Dr. Henry B. Fletcher Jr.

Bristol County Norman E. Benard Benard United Fund Warren Barrington Community Fund Bristol Providence

Norman Servant In Fire Post

J. Servant, former Bristol Fire chief, was elected vice president of the England States Veteran Firemen's League at its annual meeting and officers election in Bath Maine on Saturday.

Norman. J. Servant Bristol Fone Eee England ‘ States Veteran Firemen’s League Bath Maine

Reserve Plan Tells of New Army Training Program

Edward J. Fitzgerald outlined Congress’s reserve training plan to Holy Name Society members, recounting a Fort Knox visit where Rhode Island reservists train six months to supplement the National Guard. The program lets 17 and 18 year olds serve while remaining in civilian life, reducing total obligation by two years, with training in engineering, radio, gunnery, and clerical work. Bristol is praised for its reserve legacy as a strong training town. A Mother’s Day pilgrimage to Mount St Rita’s begins next Sunday with an outdoor rosary and benediction led by Rev Clyde J. Walsh.

Edward J. Fitzgerald U. S. Army Reserve Holy Name Society of St. Mary’s Church Congress Fitzgerald Fort Knox Kentucky Army National Guard Cuves Island National Guard Guard Knox Bristol Moun St. Rita‘s Iegani St. Mary's Church Clyde J. Walsh

Four New Members Join Hope Circle No 70 D of I

Hope Circle No 70 D of I welcomed four new members Yoland a Canna Dorothy Patisi Natalie DaPonte and Albina. The Very Rev Magr Charles H Lynch was named chairman for the annual mystery ride planned for Wednesday June 26. Initiation planned for June 10 with outdoor meetings in July and August at homes of Zoe Raiolla and Marguerite Jordan. Members approved a $25 donation to Catholic Charity drive and Jesuit annual events noted with hostesses Anna Cavallaro Doroty King and others.

Hope Circle No. 70 D. of I Yolanda Canna Zoe Raiolla Anthony Avenue Marguerite Jordan Laurel’ Park Warrens Ual. Ing Anna C Cavallaro

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