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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1955
Page
2
Town council launches cleanup along Hopeworth avenue to curb road filth and vehicle damage. William A Rego, Hopeworth flat developer and dump owner, reports repeated illegal dumping by fish dealers and calls for stricter police surveillance to enforce a covered refuse truck ordinance.
William P Sousa and John P Ligiero presented to the town council Monday night a report showing 16 permits issued in April with a total valuation of 64000 dollars. The breakdown lists five residential permits totaling 55000 dollars, six alterations at 5300 dollars, and five garages at 3700 dollars.
National drive urges free cleaning of American flags with owners pledging to display them on Flag Day June 14. Commander Seaborn Collins of the American Legion and the National Institute of Drycleaning lead the appeal. Detrex Corporation provides window posters to participating drycleaners in Detroit. Bristol urged residents to show their colors bright and sparkling.
The article urges removing fading blossoms to conserve seed and food stores, notes irregular bloom due to storms, and warns flea beetles. recommends rotone applications when calm, early hoeing and thinning for weed control, and thorough watering of at least half an inch.
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