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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1951
Page
4
The piece argues teachers strikes in Pawtucket harm the profession’s image and public trust. It reflects on the public’s evolving view of fair pay and value in teaching, stressing dignity, example, and responsibility beyond monetary compensation.
Sealed bids will be received at the Town Clerk office in Bristol Rhode Island at 4 PM on Thursday June 7. Specifications are available at the Department of Public Works Mt Hope Avenue Tol Rhode Island. The Town Council may reject any or all bids or award to best interest of the town.
The Rhode Island National Guard Battery C will receive the Eisenhower Trophy at Arm ed Forces Day ceremonies in Roger Williams Park Providence. Governor Roberts will present the award with Lt. Robert A. Draper accepting for Battery C. This marks the third consecutive year the trophy goes to the outstanding unit. Battery members depart the armory at 12 30 p.m. for the Temple of Music ceremony.
The Bristol Republican Town Committee instructed its delegates if a constitutional convention is held to vote against a redevelopment amendment. The group argued existing laws could fix sub standard areas without an amendment and condemned takings of private land for transfer to another private firm.
Mrs Sadie R Suzman of 547 Hope Street is at Rhode Island Hospital for observation. Miss Phoebe Paiva of 215 Franklin Street rests after an operation at Rhode Island Hospital. Edward LeMar to conduct First Baptist Church services. Mrs D V A Capone, 64 High Street, at Jane Brown Memorial Hospital after surgery. Amicae Guild to meet at Miss Janesteen's home Monday. Gilbert Oliver and wife welcome a son James born May 21 at Truesdale Hospital Fall River. Perry Serpa and Anna Ferreira receive Rhode Island blazer for athletics. David Alves resting at Rhode Island Hospital after Monday operation. Virginia Temple Drury exhibits watercolors at Massachusetts General Hospital. Allen Traver to show colored slides at St Michael's Church June 3. Cadet Major Joseph F Castro receives fountain pen for efficiency. Mrs Jennie Costa at home after appendectomy May 14. thanks for cards and flowers. Judge Leahey and Arthur Hanley lead fundraising for $300000 URI Student Union building.
Sorrowing friends filled Trinity Church for the last tribute to Prescott B Paull 52 former president of the Bristol town council who died Sunday in Truesdale Hospital Fall River The funeral was at his Bristol Ferry Road residence with services at 2 p.m. Honored pall bearers included Governor Roberts and Bristol officials The service featured Rev Leonard Redlawn Canon Daniel K Davis and burial at North Burial Ground
In a statewide showing both parties back a constitutional convention but turnout is seen as small in this town. Voters will decide today on holding a convention to propose changes such as voter registration, legislator pay, poll tax repeal, judges tenure, city home rule, borrowing limits, redevelopment and offstreet parking, and veterans voting in town meetings.
Dr. Samuel D. Clark former town council president criticized the new council for awarding a 500000 sewer bonds issue to Industrial Trust Co without inviting other Rhode Island underwriters. He noted G H Walker Investment Bank would have negotiated and said Boston bank bond counsel will be used by Industrial Trust.
Officials of Boy Scout Explorer Post 5 and Troop invite townspeople to the launching of their new whaleboat the Trident at 12:30 a m Sunday. The event marks months of work by the scouts.
The sewer commission condemned land on Monroe and Wood streets for a new sewer. About 200 feet of easements will be taken two strips 10 feet wide one temporary for construction and one permanent. Owners Ennio Alda and wife and Vincent Didonna may seek higher compensation in court if agreed price fails. Land becomes town property once condemnation is ordered.
Explorer Post 5 collected scrap paper dug quahangs and worked in gardens to fund their craft. They thank Bristolians for cooperation and assistance with the project.
Granulated sugar from beets and cane is chemically identical. Researchers note refining quality and end product remain the same across sources, with no difference in sweetness or texture.
Bristol Council Knights of Columbus plans its annual ladies night dinner dance at the Midway Steak and Lobster House on Wednesday June 20 at 7 pm. The council receives the Order of the Star award for its year of membership social civic and religious activities.
Mr and Mrs Albert Brunelli of 697 Hope Street announce the engagement of their daughter Cecelia G Brunelli to Edward A Sousa son of Mr and Mrs Joseph G Sousa of 178 Bay View Avenue. Cecelia is a Bristol Senior High School graduate class of 49 and has attended Lasell Junior College and Edgewood Junior College. Currently she is in August graduating.
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