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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1955
Page
6
A Bristol reader argues against increasing the police special detail account and calls for a permanent fire department. He cites cost of about 110000 dollars weekly and praises the town's volunteer fire service while stressing time can decide fire outcomes.
A reader argues that outlying areas of Bristol face dangerous fire delays due to time lag in responding. He cites a Gibson Road blaze and contrasts Barrington’s fire budget with Bristol’s police spending, urging creation of a permanent fire department and questioning the new Deadhead police detail funding.
May 20 Friday annual Cotton Ball at St Elizabeth's Church school auditorium May 21 Saturday Food Sale by St Mary's Guild Trinity Church Church Rooms May 22 Sunday bridge by Jewish Community Center Synagogue vestry May 23 Monday First Annual Bridge by Bristol Senior High School Alumni Association Midway Steak and Lobster House June 2 Thursday Bridge by St Mary's Guild Trinity Church Church Rooms July 17 Sunday Clambake Bristol County Knights of Columbus
Donald Reid of Hyannis Massachusetts former Massachusetts State Aviary Inspector spoke at the Bristol Garden Club about the economic and medical value of bees. He described venom healing arthritis and royal jelly as a medical aid and noted hive rental for farmers. Tea was served by Mrs Henry Wood and Mrs George H Lumbard. The next meeting on June 1 will feature club floral arrangements at Mrs Robert R Miller’s home.
Girl Scout Brownie Troop 148 held a hot dog roast Monday at leader Miss Vermette's home. Assisting were Mrs Ernest Gladue and Misses Mary Mancini and Marklyn Trainor, with committees for fire building, cooking, and cleanup headed by named volunteers.
Ruth Eleanor DeFelice, daughter of Mr and Mrs Vincent DeFelice of 187 State Street, married Robert Carrier son of Mrs Blanaine Carrier of 1384 Pleasant Street Fall River Mass at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. Rev Joseph Bernardi officiated. The couple planned a Florida honeymoon after a reception at the Mid Way Steak and Lobster House.
In a meeting at Manuel DeMotta home the Class of 1930 Colt Memorial High School voted to hold its 75th year reunion on Saturday September 24 aligning with the town 275th birthday closure. Plans include a barbecue and dinner dance with alumni families. The ten member committee includes Mrs Prescott Paull secretary Albert Leclerc Paul Clark Domenic Perroni Anthony Buonano Michael Lecuro Carl H Witherell William McCaughey Louis Silvia and Manuel DeMotta.
Under the management of Mrs. Quiferia Marshall, L.P.N. the facility promotes a 24 hour nursing care program with a quiet and restful atmosphere for residents.
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