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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1957
Page
5
The piece traces Mother's Day from Anna Jarvis in Philadelphia planning services in 1907 with white carnations, to widespread adoption by 1911 and a 1914 presidential proclamation. It extols mothers for their selfless care, urging praise for their efforts and noting the lasting impact of maternal love on families and society.
State officials warn that speeding up travel on East Providence two lane streets could fail if parking clogs the road. They compare it to Hope Street on a summer Sunday, with cars parked on both sides hindering flow. The aim is to keep the new road as free from parking as possible.
Town council adopts charter election ordinance detailing candidate nomination, voting machine questions, and election site. Two polling places expand voter access while parties watch for influence in charter commission races. Citizens urge nonpartisan focus on town best interests amid Metacom avenue traffic concerns.
The notices report the funeral services for Joseph A Costa of 53 Charles St who died in Victoria and for Malafronte Nappi aged 68 with a high Mass at Our Lady of Mt Carmen Church and burial at St Marys Cemetery. Vincenzo Santo 72 of 335 West 24th St New York formerly of this town died unexpectedly in St Vincent’s Hospital New York. high Mass at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church and burial in St Mary’s Cemetery. The services were conducted by Fathers Bernardi Walsh Turillo and colleagues with bearers named for each service.
A sequence of May to November community events lists Rock n Roll and amateur show at Guiteras School Auditorium, American Legion convention in Kearney Past Home, lectures, rummage sales, balls, fundraisers for Cancer and student loans, church activities, waste paper drives, cannery and bake sales, Coast Guard ceremonies, and several Fraternal Order of Eagles and church sponsored activities across Bristol, Kearney, and surrounding venues. It notes dates, venues, and organizers such as the Bristol Aerie Eagles, Hope Circle No 70, Daughters of Isabella, Holy Name Society, and First Congregational Church with events through July and November.
The Ringling Brothers Circus faces rising expenses as it cuts operations to survive. The big top weighs 21 tons dry and 63 tons wet, setup and teardown cost about 100000 annually, while food and housing for 1300 on tour are being dropped or reduced. Rail costs at 500000 yearly prompt shifting rigs to trucks and optional car travel, with aluminum grid rigging speeding setup. About 100 arenas in the US and 17 in Canada can house the show, but expanding suburbs and parking grew harder. The plan aims to halve operating costs and keep the circus alive.
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