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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1956

Page

6

Town meeting controls debate on large sewer project

A Bristol town meeting discussion on controls reveals fear of a large sewer extension without prior notice. While the town bill aims to curb such pressure, taxpayers seek advance notice for projects over 5000 dollars. The debate prompts a committee study and potential future legislation to satisfy taxpayers and prevent fast moves at meetings. Community notices follow including local events, births, and meetings.

Éev General Assembly Bristol Meravernse Taxpayer

Lou Sansone Leads Colt In Batting Average

Lou Sansone, Colt's center fielder and cleanup man, leads the team with a .350 average after 7 hits in 20 at bats. Johnny Burke is second with 6 hits in 20 at bats for a .300 average. Team batting stands at .186 with 28 hits in 151 at bats. The article lists other players’ marks beyond those named.

Lou Sansone Colt Johnny Burke

Bristol Philatelic Society Meets This Thursday

The Bristol Philatelic Society holds its regular monthly meeting Thursday May 10 at 8 p.m. in the First Congregational Church kitchen. Junior members meet at 7 30 under adult supervision. A set of bourse books will be available. President Carl H Witherell has attended FIPEX in New York and members expect to hear his reports and view FIPEX covers. The meeting is open to all stamp collectors per secretary Miss Jessie Molasky.

Bristol Philatelic Society First Congregational Church Carl H. Witherell Coliseum New York Jessie Molasky

Irene Valerio Receives Gray Award at Westbrook College

Miss Irene F Valerio daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony Valerio of this town received the Gray Award at Westbrook Junior College on May Weekend for her activity and leadership in the International Relations Club of which she has been president. The awards were presented by Dr Milton D Proctor president of the college. Valerio will graduate in June at exercises commemorating the 125th anniversary of the college founding as a seminary.

Irene F. Valerio Anthony Valerio Westbrook Junior College Milton D. Proctor Valerio

May Events Across Bristol Community Calendar

May schedules list events from May 12 to May 28 across Bristol organizations. Highlights include a Brownie troop banquet at Harriet Bradford Inn, a May 17 rummage sale by Jewish Community Center and a PTA spelling bee run-off at Reynolds School, and a May 25 Cotton Ball at St Elizabeth's Church. Also noted are musical, bridge, and alumni gatherings at local venues such as Colt Auditorium Midway and Guiteras House.

Harriet Bradford Inn Jewish Community Center Reynolds School Flower Committee First Congregational Church Bristol Aerie Order of Eagles Elizabeth Auty Ba~ker Wayne Farrell Colt Auditorium Spring Bridge Anopf O. Migs Seri Bristol Audubon Society Guiteras House St.izabeth’s Church Auditorium Bristol Senior High School Alumni Association

Plans For Eagles Bridge May 21 Nearing Completion

The Bristol Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles plans a May 21 bridge at the Midway to mark its golden anniversary. Invitations have been sent to over 100, with Mrs. Vasta Ruggiere and Mrs. Nicola Guercia as co chairmen. the state convention will be held here in June.

The Bristol Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles Vasta Ruggiero Nicola Guercia

Independence Day Observed At High School Bristol

Rhode Island Independence Day marked by a Bristol Senior High School assembly. Principal John L. Burke opened the program with Robert Leahy presiding. The event featured flag salutes, the song Rhode Island, and a quiz on Rhode Island heritage with Leahy Carlson Gromling and assistants.

Rhode Island Bristol Senior John L. Burke Robert Leahy Leahy Carl Carlson, Jr Robert Gromling Ann Burke Claire Capone

PACHECO FERREIRA WEDS JOSEPH PACHECO IN ST MARYS MASS

Miss Corinne Ann Ferreira, daughter of Mrs Adolph Ferreira, married Joseph James Pacheco at 9 am in St Marys Church. The bride wore chantilly lace and tulle with a chapel train, carried white mums, and left for a Miami wedding trip after a reception at the White Bail.

Joseph Almeida Lawrence August Gennaro Palumbo Miami Florida

Worry Free Vacation Preparations

Prepare for holiday travel with tips to safeguard home valuables and prevent losses. Check fire and gas lines, store items safely, notify police, cancel deliveries, and double check doors and electricity. Ensure insurance is current and consider an agency review at 555 Hope St CL 3-6542.

Tim John Andyads John Andrade Insurance Agency Hope St

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