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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1950
Page
4
In Bristol a chorus of locals counters talk that Bristol is dying. A Bristol lumber dealer and a shoe maker see rising markets and stronger promotion, while a textile boss cites tariffs as the only cloud. A textile maker agrees business looks good despite tariff concerns and urges local buy in.
Anthony Ferreira age 23 of 174 Church Street appeared in Fifth District Court Warren and pleaded not guilty to reckless driving resulting in death after his car killed his cousin Alfred Ferreira 25 last Saturday night. He was released on 1000 bail furnished by his parents Mr and Mrs Gilberto Ferreira of 74 Church Street Warren.
A fragment from a Bristol page discusses routines of politeness and reader engagement. It mentions how courtesy and timely responses are valued and invites reader participation. The text is garbled but centers on respectful communication and community norms.
The column lists various local happenings from May events to church notes. It mentions a visit by State Boxing Commissioner Anthony Petronella, Mothers Day floral ads, Masonic lodge degrees, church services by Rev Stuart Garver and Rev Drift-Imrer, a lecture by Dr Maurice Robbins, a promotions at Narragansett Electric, Memorial Day planning, birth of Sandra Ann Cervero, sewing society luncheon, Odd Fellows degree, Bristol Republican Club gathering, a Francis J Murphy talk, and the April district nursing association report detailing care and clinic activity.
The Bristol Women’s Portuguese Civic League holds its regular monthly social tonight at the home of Manuel Rebeiro, 1515 Ryan Avenue. Anthony De Ponte resigns as delegate to the Knights of Columbus state convention in North Providence. Bouffard Council hosted. Plans are made by Mrs. Raymond J. Makowsky, Mrs. John D. Moore and Mrs. Nathaniel Gladding Jr. to entertain captains and workers in the cancer fund drive. site and date to be announced.
A special showing of colored slides on the proposed foot and mouth disease laboratory was held at the Hotel Belvedere. U S Department of Agriculture officials including Dr Maurice S Shahan Dr Lawrence Mott Dr Emmett T Barnhart Frank Morris and J K McClarren spoke about construction timelines personnel and civil service status.
May events include bake sales, rummage sales, a chicken salad supper, a cotton ball fundraiser, a bridge party, a ham and bean supper, a variety show, and a dramatic group performance. Organizations involved include Bristol Jewish Community Center, Holy Cross College clubs, Daughters of Isabella, K of C, First Congregational Church, St Elizabeth's, and the Portuguese Hours of Cambridge. Beneficiaries include Hope Circle, D.A.V. Lawson-Raiola Post, and the Blessed Sacrament celebration.
Sealed proposals from Bristol Rhode Island bidders are invited for road oil asfalt and tar products and for gravel sand and pea gravel. Submissions due May 22 1950 with bids delivered priced per job quantities for a twelve month period.
The Bristol Girl Scout Council held its final meeting at Mrs. John D. Moore's home on Bradford Street. Plans include the annual court of awards on May 26 at 7:30 pm in the auditorium, participation in I am an American Day and the Memorial Day parade, and a rummage sale report by Mrs. Salvatore Massano. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Moore with help from Mrs. J Foster Price.
Countryside Garden Club meets at Mrs Sebastian Bernard)s home at 2 30 next Wednesday with Ernest K Thomas speaking on Annuals. Bristol Yearlings elect officers tonight at club HQ. New candidates report 7 30 at Swanee River Bar State St. A Narragansett Electric food sale runs 2 4 at Hope St office. Bristol Jewish Community Center to hold annual bridge May 16 at Synagogue vestry High St. Foxed details list co chairs and helpers. Gladys Shoppe advertises gowns with lay away on Hope and Bradford.
Town of Bristol notifies all traders and public weighers to bring weights measures or balances to 47 Garfield Avenue Bristol Rhode Island for adjustment and sealing between May 22 and June 22 1950 per Chapter 407 of Rhode Island General Laws 1938 and amendments. Sealer of Weights and Measures Samuel Pasqua.
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