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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1959
Page
11
Residents urge official action on parking near Constitution and Thames Streets. They propose more use of unused lots and parking meters to free streets, curb private driveways, and reduce litter. The piece notes Henry F. Serbst will lead the Fire Prevention Program and praises his long service to the fire department.
Letter urges the School Committee and Bristol Phoenix to collect popular subscriptions to honor Mrs Theresa Donovan upon her resignation after a long career as Bristol High School music teacher. The writer credits her with inspiring generations, linking classroom culture with community appreciation of the arts.
Mrs Donovan honored as readers are invited to a series of fundraisers and social events. Highlights include a May 9 scholarship dinner for post commanders, May 15 food sale and rummage sale, May 17 Mother and Daughter Breakfast, May 20 fashion show and garden tour, May 23 St Elizabeth’s Cotton Ball, May 26 Barrington Boys Choir concert, May 29 Firemen’s Ball, June 7 dinner, and June 20 benefit dance. Proceeds support local organizations including Hope Circle No 70 and Mt Hope Chapter OES.
The town prepares a Fire Prevention Program with a $500 allocation. Mr Serbst, praised for his meticulous work and public spirit, is appointed to lead the effort. Fire Chief Rishe sought a larger budget but this year officials grant $500. Residents pledge support and acknowledge Serbst’s dedication though he will not be paid.
A Bristol item lists a price for a subscription plan as one year at 6.67. The note records a pricing detail likely from an advertised offer in the paper. No additional context or names provided.
A retrospective notes Babe Ruth chasing the 1927 season goal of surpassing his 1921 record. With six games left he needed four homers, and Sept 29 at Yankee Stadium he closed in by hitting two key hits as he tied the 59 homer mark. The crowd roared as Ruth belted another big swing into the right field bleachers.
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