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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1963
Page
11
Editorial lauds Pope John XXIII for bridging Roman Catholics Protestants and Orthodox with a spirit of mutual understanding. It notes his unassuming leadership cutting through formalism and inspiring cross church dialogue, aiming for a time when people say only he is a Christian.
The article honors Mistol R L Fhoenes and Swanson for years of service at First Baptist Church with interior redecorating and an iron fence built at his own expense. Friends recall many other contributions as he retires on July 1.
The First Baptist Church will welcome a new pastor on July 1 while Rev Walter W Swanson relinquishes duties that date after eleven years of service. He led the church from a low ebb to renewed spirit and growth, using zeal, energy, and personal funds to expand membership and activities.
A letter from Frank A Carter Jr director of the Rhode Island Department of Employment Security urges Rhode Island high school graduates to continue on to higher education. He notes strong demand for trained technicians and management personnel and says many positions require training beyond high school. Students not returning to school next fall should register at the nearest Rhode Island State Employment Service office.
The 1863 Bristol column notes large changes on Old Mill Lot and Fort Casco Lot with walls fences and shade trees enhancing Hope Street Bayfront improvements. It reports Sagamore crewman Wanton Bowers home on leave and lists prizes taken by Saga more including Rose Octavia and many schooners. Weather dust issues on Hope Street spark sprinkled street idea amid harbor fishery seizures and mackerel yields. Grant army moves toward Vicksburg with prizes and artillery gains. Draft to start July with possible $300 reenlistment bounty.
A poultry writer explains hen and rooster hierarchies the neck order and how dominant birds control food nest and roost. The piece notes territory length and bluffing affect rank, with examples of a top hen and a top rooster, plus training and maternal cues in chicks.
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