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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1956
Page
2
The Bristol Phoenix lists editor publisher R S Bosworth and R S Bosworth Jr as managing editor. It states subscription prices of five dollars per year and two fifty for six months, with five cents per copy and no extra mailing charge.
The Bristol King Philip Little League begins its sixth season at Veterans Park with strong community support and a track record of state championships. The piece emphasizes sportsmanship, health, character building, and volunteer involvement, noting Babe Ruth and Little League programs, and honoring past organizers who helped start the league six years ago.
Mary DaPonte was elected president of the Junior Tri Hty group at the Y with Bernice Lewis as vice president Lois Allaire secretary and Judy Venditinelli treasurer The Cancer fund received 5 from United Rubber Workers Local 220 and co chairs Mrs Earl Sturdevant and Mrs Raymond Mahonsy announced A benefit fashion show is set for Monday June 4 at Colt Auditorium Little Town Shoppe sponsors The phrase list appears throughout detailing royal club meetings engagements and civic notices various residents attend visits and upcoming activities include a TV demonstration at Legion Hall and a scholarship fundraiser at Warwick Theatre
A Bristol letter to the editor praises John Church for four decades as Town Clerk. The author, C. J. Maisano, commends his firm principles and public service, notes Ida Church’s support, and urges future successors to seek his guidance.
Angela Ferrara daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Ferrara and Paul David Vona son of Mr and Mrs George Vona tied the knot at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church in a double ring ceremony. Rev Joseph Bernardi officiated as attendants wore white organdy gowns and blue accents. The couple plans a wedding trip to Fort Lauderdale and Miami Florida and will reside on Oliver Street. Angela Ferrara is a Bristol Senior High School and Jo Ann School of Beauty Culture graduate and works at Lees Beauty Salon. Paul Vona is a Bristol Senior High School graduate and trained as a machinist at Chanute AFB and now apprentices at Green Manufacturing Providence Division.
The five day outlook shows near normal temperatures with little change tomorrow and a slight rise afterwards. Providence normals for the period are 62, 71 high and 52 low, with expected precipitation totaling about six tenths of an inch as showers late tomorrow or Thursday and again around Saturday. High and low tide times are listed for Tuesday through Friday, with sunrise and sunset around 5:11 to 8:14.
Walter C. Walander, 63, died yesterday at the Rhode Island Veterans Home after a long illness. A World War One veteran and former chauffeur for Governor Norman F. Case, he held leadership roles in Rhode Island veterans groups, including past commander of Yankee Division Post American Legion and chef de gare of Bristol County Voiture 40 and 8. He was born in Providence on April 19, 1893, and served in the 392nd Motor Truck Co. He leaves a brother and three sisters. Funeral services will be Friday at 8 am from George C Lima Funeral Home with a 9 am Mass at St. Mary’s Church. Burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Robert DeCosta a Providence College political science major has been elected president of the Friars Club the campus oldest club and official host of goodwill for the college His activities include junior class vice president ROTC cadet officer honor club and St Thomas More Club He boxing for three years and will train six weeks with ROTC at Fort Devens Massachusetts this summer.
The John Andrade Insurance Agency explains how insurance protects you and why independent agencies offer choices. They detail evaluating your assets, identifying hazards, and tailoring coverage for quick, fair settlements after a loss. They emphasize longevity and client-as-boss, inviting contact at 555 Hope St CL 3-6542.
Local fabric shop promotes spring and summer sewing with fabrics trimmings buttons zippers and garcia s g salon offerings.
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