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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1959
Page
4
Editorial highlights John M Mason’s view that education should transform the mind into a living fountain rather than a mere reservoir, urging active learning and ongoing intellectual growth. The piece argues education should stimulate curiosity, critical thinking, and lifelong inquiry for societal progress.
The death of John Foster Dulles shocks the world though Christian Herter recent appointee in his position shares the burden. Tributes from leaders reflect a lasting influence on peace and the global fight against cancer underscores the need for research funding as Memo High School resumes commencement preparations one week from Thursday night.
Worth protecting the Rhode Island landing of fish and shellfish last December reached 41 million pounds valued at 246000, up from the previous December. For all of 1958 Rhode Island docks reported receipts of fish and shellfish valued at 4 million dollars, underscoring an industry worth supporting.
The Bristol Board of Fire Engineers will run a refresher program for about 150 local volunteers this summer. Fire Chief Oscar A Rishe announced the training covers pumps equipment ladder drills and hose evolutions. Initially company led, later sessions will move to different stations to familiarize participants with six town trucks. about 75 are drivers.
John Sylvester, Korean War veteran, was installed as commander of Lawson Barola Chapter DAV 1st night by State DAV Commander Dome nok J Romeo and aides. Chester W Williams, Rhode Island Veterans Home commandant, urged focus on concrete programs over social events and warned of proposed national legislation. Alberto Russo presided. other officers, delegates, and notable guests from veterans groups and city council attended.
Jim Rielly announced a Hawaiian teenage dance at the Elks Club tomorrow evening inviting attendees to wear grass skirts and leis. Participants will sign a card to be sent to the Hawaiian government welcoming the islands to the Union as the 50th state.
Francis C Scolaro son of Mr and Mrs Philip Scolaro of 90 Olver St graduated from recruit training on May 23 at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes. The nine weeks of boot camp concluded with a full dress parade and review before military officials and civilian dignitaries.
The Bristol Train of Artillery announces a series of public events through July 4 led by Col Philip T Bodell. Planned activities include Memorial Day parade on May 30, services May 31 at Trinity Church, June 1 officers election and June Day exercises, June 13 officers ball with Kentish Guards, and July 4 Independence Day celebration in Bristol. The unit also attended Memorial Day services at the First Baptist Church.
May 26 Tuesday concert by Barrington Boys Choir and Men's Glee Club at Guiter Auditorium sponsored by Mt Hope Chapter OES 8 15 p.m. May 29 Friday Fourth Annual Firemen Ball Bristol Fire Department Midway June 7 Sunday Annual Dinner Cup Defenders Association June 6 Saturday Dance by Holy Name Society Mt Carmel Church Midway June 13 Saturday Food and Cake Sale Trinity Church Grounds 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 20 Saturday Beneficial Lioness Club Midway Dante sponsored by Bas Boves 1 am.
Montgomery Meigs influenced Lincoln to designate Arlington as a national cemetery. An 1864 order created 200 acres. the first burial occurred May 13 with Pvt William Chrisman. Generals Pershing Sheridan Arnold and explorers like Peary are interred here alongside Governor Taft and Unknown Soldiers. The site grew from battlefield hospitals to a famed hallowed ground near Washington DC.
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