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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1950

Page

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Sewer System Plan To Be Acted On Friday

Town meeting at 7 30 p m in John Post Reynolds School will decide on sewer repairs extensions and new pumping capacity. A tax assessment plan and zoning change for a gas station at Hope and Wood streets are also on the agenda.

John Post Reynolds Hope Wood Streets Special Sewer Survey Committee James S. Coles Washington Street Oliver Street Hope Street Bristol Harbor Mt. Hope Bay Ferry Shore Richand Wood Washington St Oliver St Walkers Cove Bristol Hil Ferry Castriotta

Fires at Wardwell Farm dump draw Bristol inquiry

Fire Chief Robert J. Anderson refused to comment on the Wardwell Farm town dump fires. Dr Clark said a new well and spray system will improve water saturation to curb the fires, which continued over Memorial Day weekend as Bristol firefighters responded for three days. Dr Shields and Dr Bruno spoke at a conference on child care shaping future policy and federal aid.

Robert J. Anderson Wardwell Farm Bristol Clark Anderson

Trinity Church Dedication Marks Bristol Parish Anniversary

The Trinity Church edifice in Bristol was dedicated Sunday at 3 pm by Bishop Granville G. Bennett, coinciding with the parishs 75th anniversary. The service featured a large congregation, notable clergy, choral members from St Andrews School, and a social hour with chimes and organ music. The event also included discussions on Bristol health needs led by Dr Shields and community welfare concerns debated by local officials and clergy.

Trinity Church Bristol Granville G. Bennett Diocese of Rhode Island Hope Street Pappasquash Road William L. Kite Christ Church, Westerly Wm. T. Townsend St. Martin’s Pawtucket Lionel C. Beaudet Harris Daniel K. Davis Clarence H. Horner D.D John B. Lyte All Saints Providence Anthony R. Parshley Arthur M. ‘Dunstan Warren Daniel Osborne Newport Albert C Larned Warren A. Ward Harold Hutton Pawtucket John R. Sinclair Vernon A. Gray Hezekiah W. Church Chester R. Burgess Calbraith B. Perry Trinity Raymond A. Whalen J. Edwin Conley Leonard S. Radlawn Granville Gaylord

Sanitary Engineer Declares Emergency Conditions Exist

Walter J. Shea head of the State Division of Sanitary Engineering declares an emergency at the town sewer plant due to accumulated sludge exceeding disposal capacity. Council seeks $1800 for sludge removal but taxpayers refused the Emergency Town Meeting funds.

Walter J. Shea Ls Cief State Division of iSanitary Engineering Shea Sewer Commission Apsil

Harold McRee Leaves for Naval Training Center

Harold McRee the son of Mrs Mabel McRee of 20 State street departed Monday for the Naval Training Center at Great Lakes NL to begin training.

Harold McRee Mabel McRee State Street Naval Trainng Center Great Lakes

Marley Asks Rededication Of Faith To War Dead

Frank J. Sylvia and Anthony J. Nunes heads of the local Republican and Democratic parties will meet tonight at the Burnside Memorial building to select a new moderator for Friday’s Special Town Meeting at Reynolds School. The move follows Bertram W. Wall’s illness keeping him from presiding at the last Financial Town Meeting.

Frank J. Sylvia Anthony J. Nunes Burnside Memorial Reynolds School Beause Bertram W. Wall Moderar

Remembering fallen heroes and pledging postwar resolve

Arthur E. Marley warned that America must honor Pearl Harbor and other war dead by acting now to secure peace. The Memorial Day program at Kearney Post Home featured speeches on Communism, national security training, civil defense, and rebuilding military and civilian defenses. The event recalled veterans from the 243rd firing squad and included taps at local cemeteries, with a call to keep faith and strengthen UN leadership.

Pearl Harbor Cassino St. Lo Seven Seas Arthur E. Marley The American Legion Kearney Post Franklin Street Marley Europe Asia Russia United States Alaska Pacific Coast Great Lakes Atlantic Seaboard Continental Congress America United Nations Organization George Fish 243Rd Battery C Juniper Hill Cemetery St. Mary’s North Burial Ground Burnside Memorial State Street Wharf Kearney Post American Legion

Dad Took My Dog Away Inspired Tale by Eleanor Caton

A sixth grade pupil Eleanor Caton writes about a girl who finds a half grown collie near her school. The dog remains unclaimed and the girl seeks parental permission to keep him, with a cautious yes if he is not a nuisance.

Jessie Molasky Ime Miss Molasky Eleanor Caton Mom

Naming My Dog After Uncle Who Went To War

A narrator recalls happiness with a dog named Dan who jumped and barked. The speaker names the dog after a kind uncle who served in war, reflecting affection and gratitude for family.

Dan

Dan and the Water Hole Mystery Collie Puppy Gift

The speaker recalls daily swims at an old water hole with Dan and others. After Dan saves Mike O'Brien from drowning, he dies or vanishes, leaving the narrator grieving and questioning their father. A wooden box delivers a collie puppy named Dan as a memory and coping signal after the loss.

Dan Mike O’brien Mike Dad

Old Pal Returns as Girl Recalls Beloved Dog

A fragment from Eleanor Caton reflects a girl’s memory of finding a wooden box dog with holes and the belief that a man is not all bad if loved by a dog. The piece closes with gratitude to Caton for her original writing and hopes for future work.

Eleanor

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Louis Castriotta White House Conference For Youth YMCA J. Foster Price William P. Shields Shield Paul C Bruno Shields Bishop Bennett Ory Dr. Shields C. Paul Bruno Mary E. Periera Elizabeth Smith Bruno Gregory Peck Hugh Marlows Dean Jagger Gary Merrill Millard Mitchell Willie Dan Dailey Corinne Calvet Colleen Townsend William Demarest Bing Crosby Gloria Jean Joyce Reynolds Ros Robert Cummings Lizabeth Scott Diana Lynn National Committeeman Legion Danny
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