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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1956
Page
5
Notice of town council hearing on Bristol zone 1-2-6 to consider abandonment of Cat Arbay Road as a public highway. Officials urge all interested parties to appear with any objections, filings due at hearing time with a plat, Deputy Town Clerk signs.
A Bristol town notice lists Class A and B tavern and package licenses, with numerous named applicants and addresses including Manny's Package Store Hope and Gilda Sousa 557 Viola's Liquor Store 219 Weed, Frances Bottigieri Hotel Colonial 1 State Street, Town Tavern 35 State Street, and others. It includes Class D clubs such as Athletic Association 164 Bradt Street and The Town Council session scheduled November 19 requiring filings by November date and deputy clerk approval.
Dr. Charles Carroll lauds Bristol teachers for a voluntary 3 percent salary cut and urges broader school funding. A charity entertainment plan is organized by Allen M. Newman’s committee. Also noted are ship and legion appointments, births, contract recognition with United Rubber Workers, school publicity plans, anniversaries, a large Hallo ween turnout, multiple births, and a million-dollar Bristol Mfg fire. The town canvass records 5 761 eligible voters for the November 5 election.
Abbruzzi of Warren leads the loop in scoring with 102 points as the day’s final regular season games approach for the Montreal Alouettes of the Big Four League. Hal Patterson, former Kansas end, ranks second with remaining points noted.
Scouts of Troop One, BSA, held their 44th annual Halloween party at Scout Hall with prizes to Walter Checko, Icileo Santos, and Arthur Silvia. The Shawn ee patrol, led by George Northup, topped games with 107 points and leads the inter-patrol contest. Plans include hikes, troop swims, advancement, grave decorating for 850 veterans tomorrow, and a Get Out The Vote doorknob hanger drive.
The article warns lime lasts unevenly as soil reverts to acidity due to leaching and certain fertilizers. It stresses frequent soil testing, notes advantages of fall liming, and mentions calcium and magnesium deficiencies, rye erosion control, tomato ripening, and composting leaves for garden health.
A list of local events sponsored by churches clubs and civic groups in Bristol. Activities include square dancing at Lincoln Hall a ham and bean supper at First Baptist Church rummage sales at synagogues and stores PTA open houses and meetings a desert bridge event and Christmas tours hosted by the Bristol Garden Club with several dates in November and December.
Town office in Bristol R I invites sealed bids by 4 PM on Nov 14 for one snow plow. Bids must be marked Bid. Bid package available from the town surveyor Ave. Town Council may reject any or all bids or waive irregularities. Published by Clerk Brutot John v. Church 10/26 11/29.
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