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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1951
Page
5
The article discusses leaf shredding lawn devices as a new way to manage fallen leaves, likening it to pruning and grain practices that shred or cut materials into usable soil. It notes potential costs for homeowners, advises timely mowing and fall shrub relocation, and highlights conservation benefits and timing.
Installation of officers of the Rebekah Lodge No. 12 occurred at the IOOF Hall on High street. Riverside district deputy president Hazel Goyette installed, aided by staff. Helen Gladding named noble grand and Christine Remieres as vice grand. Plans for the year ahead were discussed and refreshments served afterward.
The Prudence Island PTA sponsored a costume Halloween party for pupils at the Prudence Island School on Saturday evening October 27. The event at Recreation Hall Sand Point drew 60 children, parents and friends with games and prizes. Refreshments and details were arranged by Mrs Sol Kaiman assisted by Mrs Joseph Baines Mrs Elmer Cummins and Mrs Benjamin Brayton.
The Right Rev Granville Gaylord Bennett will visit St Michael’s Episcopal Church to confirm a class of 21 at 11 a m Sunday. The 69 year old bishop, formerly auxiliary in Duluth and bishop of Rhode Island after Bishop Perry’s death, has served on Indian reservations and on the West Coast. Also Sunday Dr Samuel Clark to end the church canvass day with 20 workers who have led the canvass.
At a Bristol Historical Society meeting held in Holmes House the group approved using the ground floor of the Rogers Free Library Building from Industrial Trust Co for exhibition rooms. The move includes transferring the collection from Burnside Memorial Building after formalities and completing the occupancy papers this week. Chief Robert L. Power of the Coast Guard spoke on coastal service history. New members Mr. and Mrs. Calbraith B. Perry were welcomed.
The Guiteras School honors list for the period ending October 19 shows first honor roll with 11 ninth graders and 4 eighth graders achieving 90 percent or higher. Second honor roll includes 30 ninth graders and 32 eighth graders, with 25 seventh graders listed.
The roster lists numerous students across Grade 8 Grade 7 and others by family names including Cavallaro Fanara Foti Furtado Hadfield Luther Mancini Motta Nunes Oulette Pagano Palma Pinhiero Rego Sousa Olson Abilheira Andrade Barlow Cheesman Clark Cortelessa DaPonte Ferri Formisano Glad ding Gladue Gruenwald Kullberg Mello Murgo O Gara Principe Robinson Rodrigues Rossi Scattino Scattino Seyer Silvia Smith Sullivan Usher Velleca Walker Allaire Almedia Alves Andrade Balzano Barrett Borges Borges Coggeshall Church Cheetham Cavallaro Castriotta Burke Bruno Brown Bowler Borges Borges Cordeiro Cordeiro Ponte De Forge Evans Jones Mancini Mascena McCaughey Mederros Morra Mur go Murphy Murray Nastri Natale Newton Nunes Osborne Oulette Palma Phipps Ruggiero Ruggiero Santos Serpa Squatrio Sousa Sousa Sylvia Tarantelli Terra Vendituelli
Trinity Episcopal Church will begin Evensong on Nov 11, announced by rector Rev. John N. Sinclair. He says the revival follows many requests. Also, St. Marys Guild will meet Thursday to finalize bridge preparations and plan for the Dec 1 bazaar.
Kearney Post No 6 American Legion lists 1951 Hallowe en Fund donations including 113 18 carried from 1950 and gifts from Albert Ethier Jr Minnie Cashin and Bristol Teachers Assoc totaling 150 needed to cover 1951 expenses.
Parents and alumni join with students of the University of Rhode Island in Kingston for Fall Homecoming Day on Saturday. Festivities include horticultural show fraternity dances Patrons Association meeting alumni supper sports carnival planetarium exhibit and football game.
Donations will be acknowledged by the post until the target is met. Send gifts to Kearney Post No 6 American Legion on Franklin Street or leave with Finance Officer Fred E Garvin at the Industrial Trust Co Phoenix Office or Suzman’s Store.
The Bristol County Council of Church Women meets this afternoon in the DeWolf Memorial Room at the First Congregational Church. Rev. Frederick F. Driftmier, pastor, will deliver the main address. Mrs. Alice B. Morgan leads the gift dedication and Roswell S. Bosworth sings with Emma Rounds at the piano. Tea follows served by Mrs. John D. Moore, Mrs. Claude Hazeldine, and Mrs. Roswell S. Bosworth.
The Bristol Jewish Community Center held its bi monthly meeting at the Synagogue on High street. Outgoing officers received gifts and new officers were elected and installed with Mrs. Hazen reelected as vice president and Mrs. Shusman as treasurer. Plans for the coming year to be announced at the November 13 meeting.
Opinion notes incinerators rank among the worst offenders in air purification programs. They are described as fire hazards and sources of disagreeable odors, prompting calls for stronger controls and cleaner technology.
A&P promotes Ann Page Beans as a budget friendly option. The ad touts beans as plump and tender in tomato or molasses sauce ready to heat and serve. It suggests Beans Mexicana with ground beef onions pepper and canned beans plus corn and chili powder.
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