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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1950
Page
2
The National Guard Battery C earns the Eisenhower Trophy for the second year running, yet few townspeople witnessed the presentation. The piece urges pride and public support, noting volunteers will parade on Memorial Day and the 4th of July while seeking deserved recognition.
Russell C Hawkes has joined the Bristol Phoenix as news editor. A Boston University School of Journalism graduate, he previously attended St Andrews School in Barrington and served over three years in the Pacific with the U S Army Air Force. He is married to Nancy Diamond Bosworth.
Thomas H. Black of this town, secretary of corporations in the Secretary of State's office, was elected president of the Rhode Island State Employees Association, which has about 3000 members. A Bristol Democrat, Black succeeded the late Albert O Earle, with installation held last evening before a large gathering at the R J College of Education in Providence.
A brief notice lists upcoming events and readings in the Bristol area. Readers are invited to share activities and interests with the community column for courtesy and cooperation.
Call 44 The Pilgrim Fellowship will hold a supper in DeWolf Memorial Chapel tomorrow evening. The Holy Rosary Society will receive Communion at the 7 a.m. Mass on Sunday May 28. A local businessman offers play cards to Bristol groups for free. Ivy Guild of Michael's Church will meet at Trinity Church at 2 p.m. Sunday May 28 and attend a dedication service. C M H S Class of 1937 plans a reunion July 1 at Midway Steak and Lobster House. Former Eater y C members to meet at the Armory for a memorial service plan for Sunday at North Cemetery. A new 16 inch television was installed in the Howe Memorial library at the Bristol YMCA funded by Board, Athletic Committee, staff, and clubs. Friends of Dr Halsey DeWolf hosted a lawn party at Agawam Hunt. a looseleaf book with signatures and letters will be presented to him.
Arrangements are being made for an open air bingo on Friday June 23 on the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church grounds. The planning committee includes Mrs Rosario Digati Mrs Pauline Perronni Mrs Frances Principe Mrs Fannie Appicilli Mrs Mary Mal fronte Mrs Rita Avello Mrs Angela Viscera Mrs Anna Puniella Mrs Rosalia Lauza and Mrs Angelina Mans.
A Bristol ex member criticizes town support for Battery C as the Eisenhower Trophy presentation at Andrews Gym highlights a rare repeat win. He urges pride and widespread backing for the National Guard unit amid troubled times.
Miss Lydia Sousa received a subscription shower Sunday evening at the Midway Steak and Lobster House. A floor show preceded dinner with participants including Miss Judith Raposa, 9, niece of the bride to be, performing vocal selections and tap numbers. Hostesses were Mrs Frank Sousa and Mrs Mary Raposa. Guests came from Bristol Warren Fall River New Bedford Johnston East Providence Edgewood and Barrington.
Mr and Mrs David Myerson of 36 Oliver Street announce the marriage of their daughter Shirley to Allick Factoroff son of Mr and Mrs Abraham Factoroff of 155 Calla Street Providence. The ceremony took place April 27 in New London Connecticut and was performed by Rabbi Benjamin Reitman.
A list shows numerous gifts to St Mary's Catholic Charities Appeal Special Gifts Division. Donors include Senator Leahy and Collins & Aikman Corp with 50 dollars, Ralph Kinder 20, several couples and individuals giving amounts from 2 to 25 dollars, and many more names listed without amounts.
The Bristol Boy Scouts host a rummage sale benefiting Cub Pack 5 at St. Michael's garish house on May 27. May 27 also features a Guiteras school auditorium benefit entertainment by Lawson-Raiola Post with Newport Symphony Band. A ham and bean supper at DeWolf Memorial Chapel raises funds. Other events include a May 30 variety show for Blessed Sacrament, June 3 food sale by Reba Rebecca Lodge, June 10 American Legion Auxiliary sale, and June 20 chicken salad supper at Wolf Memorial Chapel.
The Kun. Phillip Chapter of Gold Star Mothers held its first meeting on Tuesday May 23 at Gullera House. Grace Brelsford was elected president and appointed Ways and Means and membership committees. Plans cover Memorial services May 28 at St Michael's Church and Memorial Day exercises with a statewide Gold Star Fathers dinner on Father’s Day.
Over 100 people attended a dance sponsored by the Junior Young Peoples Fellowship at St. Michael's Church Parish House last Friday. Proceeds were given to Bristol Boy Scout Troop 5 to fund five boys' trip to the Valley Forge Jam boree.
Notice states that from the given date the signer will not be responsible for or pay any bills contracted in their name by others. It is signed by Eugene Costa of 97 Franklin Street Bristol. The text references a date 5-26-50 and claims non-responsibility for debts.
Notice calls Bristol electors to assemble at John Post Reynolds School House on June 2 1950 at 7 pm to rescind April 24 1950 resolutions and discuss a tax plan. It seeks authorization to improve sewer water and drainage systems and related projects with up to 540000 dollars appropriated for such work. The meeting covers debt service school support poor relief highways bridges and other town needs.
Town officials consider borrowing up to 540000 to fund projects and outline options for financing. A proposed change from Residence B to Business F at Hope Street and Wood Street would permit a filling station and repair shop with location specifics and a required prior petition.
May 10, 1950 the Bristol Town Clerk announces an Application for transfer of license to keep for sale and to sell intoxicating beverages in accordance with Chapter 162 175 inclusive of the General WE of 1988 and amendments. The White Rail Riding Club Inc requests CLASS B VICTUALER at Club House west side Metacom Ave. The Town Council will meet in the Council Chamber Burnside Memorial Building Monday evening June 12 1950 at 8 o'clock. Remonstrances must be filed by hearing time and include a plot.
Town Clerk announces registration in person through June 30 1950 for all voters in Bristol. Office hours are 9 am to 4 pm daily during June with Saturday Sunday and holidays excluded. Evening hours June 7 14 21 7 pm to 9 pm and June 28 29 9 am to 9 pm. Veterans or personal property exemptions require June 30 1950 registration.
Public notice states the Zoning Board of Review will meet at 7:30 PM on Thursday June 1 1950 in Burnside Memorial Building Town Hall to hear Frank J Carmone and Salvatore A Dekos petition for Bristol Rhode Island to rezone from Residential B to Business F property on Wood Street and Hope Street described as 175 feet along Wood Street 146 feet along Hope Street and return.
The Court will convene in the Probate Court Room at 10:00 AM on dates listed in below notices to hear specified matters.
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