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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1955
Page
1
A Gretna Green smithy famed for past marriages is up for sale. The business evolved from blacksmithing to licensed wedding rites, amid legends of eloping couples and famed clerics. Gretna Hall still keeps a vast marriage register and the original bridal chamber.
The Town Council approved the Cleminshaw Co revaluation work to date and ordered tax book specifications for the next session. About 1000 books will be printed, with bids advertised. Total property valuation reached 67 million dollars, excluding autos, as detailed by Louis Folkestad.
Burrillville built a 21 0 victory at Harrisville as Colt dropped to eighth in Class C of the A I Interscholastic League. De Blois scored on a 25 yard run and recovered a fumble to spark the Broncos while Brissette and Marsh added touchdowns. A trophy honoring William Connell was presented to Burrillville after the game.
Goblins witches and ghosts filled Bristol as the Y and American Legion sponsored Halloween events after the annual parade. About 150 youngsters at Reynolds School attended, 300 teens danced at the Y, and 35 children joined a Bristol Highlands Improvement Association party.
The Mt Hope Bridge Authority assumed possession at 11 this morning and cut auto one way fare from 60 to 40 cents. John McIntyre of Winchester was first customer under new ownership as cameras flashed. Fare reductions drew mixed reactions while officials planned further cuts dependent on year end revenues.
Mount Hope Bridge Authority announced new and old tolls for the bridge after yesterday's acquisition. The move formalizes pricing for vehicular and passenger crossings and sets the framework for future revenue use by the authority.
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