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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1958

Page

2

DelSesto bows out of Governor race ending political run

Christopher DelSesto announces he will not seek the GOP nomination for governor and will return to law practice. He cites personal reasons and says he is finished with state politics, though others question sincerity and hint at possible future moves or federal appointments.

Christopher DelSesto Supreme Court State House Capital Hill DelSesto State Gop Roberts GOP Providence Chris William T. Broomhead Mr del Sesto Broomhead del Sesto State Board of Elections Senate Henry Mickey Violet Raymond Finizia East Providence Finiz'a Raymond Monace North Saington Ke Publican Charles Curran House Coleman Zimmerman Frank Murphy

Assembly Acts On Two Local Bristol Bills

The General Assembly acted on Bristol measures during overtime sessions. Senate approved a $399,900 sewer line extension and a $4,000 transfer to the Harbor Commission to resume State Street dock repairs. It also OK’d $1,000 for Christmas decorations and a harbor line revision for a proposed Bristol State Pier. House concurrence supported directing Public Works to add resurfacing Bristol Ferry Lane to the 1958 59 program from Hope and Wood Streets to the Mount Hope Bridge approaches.

General Assembly Bristol State Senate Harbor Commission State Street Dock Senate Town Council Chamber of Commerce Bristol Harbor Church St Director of Public Works Bristol Ferry Lane Hope and Wood St Mount Hope Bridge

Tulip Festival Weekend at Edaville Railroad

Tulip Festival continues at Edaville Railroad in South Carver Massachusetts with 1958 Tulip Queen chosen Sunday. Contestants from Greater Cape Cod area, ballot 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., crown by F Nelson Blount at 3 p.m. Weekend hours lead into May daily operations and weekend barbecues. Two antique auto clubs plan a May 18 outing to ride steam trains and tour the museum.

Edaville Railroad New England Rolling Rhodes South Store Antique Auto Club Edaville

493 Dog Licenses Issued In April

A total of 493 dog licenses were issued during April at the Town Hall. About 100 licenses remain outstanding past the deadline, and late registrants will incur a $1 surcharge.

Dinner Dance Sponsored by Holy Name Society

A dinner dance sponsored by the Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church will be held Saturday, June 14, at the Midway. Music by Tommy Masso and his orchestra. Tickets available from committee members including Salvatore Rossi.

Holy Name Society of Our Lady of

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