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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1951
Page
2
An editorial argues inflation is our main enemy, driven by increased money and credit as goods rise slower. It cites housewives, pensioners, and the 1939 to 1951 money growth, noting defense spending pressures and concern about Soviet aims if inflation worsens.
The 12th annual gymnastic exhibition of Colt Memorial High School will be held in Andrews Memorial Gymnasium tomorrow night at 8 oclock.
A May basket card party was held at the C and A Girls Club after a brief meeting. Births include Julie Marie Cook born May 2 at St Ann's in Fall River and a second daughter to Manuel and Mrs Barboza of 611 Wood Street born May 9. Engagement announced Shirley Maude to Maynard Shulman. Other items note church services, Rotary talk by Elmer Horton, church meeting at First Congregational, and awards for Frank Fojo Jr. at RPI. Also events at Brown University and RI University and Sunshine Society convention plans in Baltimore.
Mrs Ralph H Hankins hosted a sunset road Bristol Highlands tea for about 50 guests from 4 to 6 honoring Dr Jane Holmes fiancé of Hankins son Dr Ralph L Hankins. White lilacs ivory tapers and Narcissus formed the display with guests pouring including Mrs Philip Arnold Mrs Ernest Chase Mrs Harry Tuplin and others. Dr Holmes resides at 913 Main Warren and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Holmes.
May 16 Wednesday annual bridge at Odd Fellows Hall. May 18 Friday Sophomore Hop at Colt Auditorium. May 20 Sunday joint recital soprano and tenor at St Michael's Parish House. May 22 Tuesday bridge party by St Michael's Couples Club at Parish House. May 25 Friday Bristol Women's Republican Club food sale at Narragansett Electric Office. May 25 Friday rummage sale by D I at K of P Hall. June 6 Wednesday bridge by Trinity Women's Guild in Trinity Parish Rooms. June 5 Tuesday benefit bridge at Midway Steak and Lobster House.
Funeral services for Miss Madeleine W. Wyatt, who died May 9, were held Friday at 1 p.m. in the chapel of St Elizabeth Home. Officiants included Rev. Arthur Wood and Rev. Albert C. Larned. Burial followed at Juniper Hill Cemetery with committal by Larned, Canon Davis, and Archdeacon Parshley. Born January 9, 1870 in New York City, she was active in St Michael's Church and Ivy Guild and authored poetry. She is survived by sister Miss Alice Bertha Wyatt of 89 State Street.
A newspaper brief notes that speeding on U S streets and highways last year injured 475 500 men women and children.
A. A. Edmonds announced Legion Town Inc will open a boys camp on July 1 at the former Naval barracks site in Charlestown R I on Burlingame State Forest Reservation. Kearney Post American Legion sponsors a boy. others may sponsor. Camp runs four two week terms through Aug 25 with nurse staffed dispensary and on call physician. arrival Sunday 1 30 3 p m and pickup Saturday 2 30 3 30 p m transport provided by sponsor.
Dr. James S. Coles of Ferry Road, Brown associate professor of chemistry and executive officer, will serve as acting dean of the college. He joined Brown in 1946 after research work at Woods Hole and previously led a $500,000 sewer project as town volunteer. He succeeds Dr. Robert W. Kenny recalled to military service.
A spring gathering of 125 Rhode Island Republican Women at the Crown Hotel in Providence included Bristol Highlands unit members Mrs Richard G Stoehr Mrs Claude Hazeldine and Mrs Russell Bray and Bristol Women's Republican Club members Mrs Earl Sturdevant Mrs Albert Earle Mrs Sidney Herreshoff and Miss Louise Brechin. Beatrice Mullaney spoke on Current Issues and the Legislative Process while Lee A Vowell addressed The Republican Party Its Organization and Opposition. Mrs Russell Bray won a Washington trip as door prize.
Mrs Howard L House was installed as president of the Bristol Women’s Club at the annual meeting held at the Guiteras House on High Street. Other officers installed include Mrs Louis G Evans first vice president, Mrs T Thomas Balzano second vice president, Mrs Moses Moore recording secretary, Mrs James D Husband corresponding secretary, and Mrs John H Hennessey treasurer. The retiring president Mrs Louis Castriotta received a corsage and gift.
Bristol telephone operators sponsor a charity food sale for the Sunshine Fund. Founded 25 years ago, the group hopes to raise more money for local charities. The sale runs Friday May 18 1951 from 11 a m to 2 p m at the Narragansett Electric Shop. Committee members include Dorothy M. Foster chairwoman Beverly King Mary Arruda Rose lyn Esposito Helena E. Wells Sally Hardie Elizabeth Marz and Catherine Butler.
Classified notice seeking a girl or young woman for housework with a phone contact. Also listing positions for experienced automobile salesmen to earn salary and commission at Bristol Motors, an authorized Ford dealer on Hope Street with a contact in Mr Gravin. Additional line advertises carpentry work by Wm DuPont at 1600 Hope Street with phone Cali 1238 W evenings.
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