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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1953

Page

3

Benevolent Society hears St Andrew's School head

Herbert W Spink headmaster of St Andrew's School Barrington describes Pascoag Episcopal Center on 187 acres given by Judge Harris. Center serves Christian fellowship religious education and welfare with summer camps and conferences funded by the National Department of Religious Education.

Herbert W. Spink St Andrew's School Barrington Episcopal Conference Center Pascoag Ladies Benevolent Society St. Michael’s Church Holmes House R. S. Episcopal Harris Christian Fellowship Spink National Department of Religious Education Henry Wood Donald Matheson Edward Bunn William Liscomb Henry Hambrick State Infirmary John Wall Frank Rounds Ralph Lawson Jr St. Andrew’s School St. Martin's Church Providence St Paul’s Wickford Wood

Bristol High School Plans $500 Voice Contest

The Bristol Junior Chamber of Commerce organizes a nationwide Voice of Democracy contest at Bristol High School offering four national co winners a $500 college scholarship a week long Washington trip and a radio or television receiver. Students will submit five minute broadcasts on I Speak for Democracy judged by local citizens. the winner advances to state and national contests with school officials backing the civic project.

Bristol High School Bristol Junior Chamber of Commerce Washington, D.C Providence Bristol School Committee John L. Burke Maynard Shulman Michael Ferrara Douglas Klein Douglas Crellin

Bristol Teachers Press Moral Values at Rhode Island Assembly

Delegates at the Rhode Island Institute of Instruction in Providence approved 24 resolutions on education including two from the Bristol Teachers Association. The first urged moral ethical and spiritual values and strong character built with home church and community, while the second praised field service to extend statewide educational support. Delegates from Bristol included Carl Carlson Aurelia Faria Helen Condon and Edward Travers.

Rhode Island Institute of Instruction Rhode Island College of Education Providence Rhode Island Edward P. "Travers Bristol Ers’ Association Bristol ‘Teachers’ Association Bristol Teachers’ Association Lenin Spadi Rhode Islan

Schools Applying Facts versus Mere Memorization

Editor notes Education Week Nov 8 14 with Mr Travers Bristol teacher argues modern schools emphasize applying knowledge over memorization. They develop critical thinking civic competency and social skills beyond basic reading writing arithmetic to benefit all students. More than 12 million Americans are invited to observe classrooms during Education Week Bristol schools urged taxpayer participation.

Travers Bristol United States Bristol Teachers’ Association Bristol Parent-Teacher Association

Letter to the Editor Correcting Grabert Statement

A reader objects to an October 23, 1953 article about Herm Grabert, asserting the armed forces do not care what a soldier wants and defending social club activities. The letter challenges perceived lies and urges focus on personal choice within military life.

Herm.Grabert Grabert Iomma Esdonald F.woopd. Li

Cubs and Cubs of Pack 14 Celebrate Halloween Gala

More than 125 Cub Scouts, parents, and Cubbing officials of Pack No. 14 gathered at Odd Fellows Hall on High Street for a combined Pack meeting and Halloween party. Cubs wore costumes and received awards. a homemade angel cake and a huge pumpkin jack o lantern were among prizes.

Pack No. 14 Odd Fellows Hall High Street

Outstanding Cub Scout of the Year and Costume Prizes

A certificate was awarded to Robert Manchester as outstanding Cub Scout of the year. Special prize went to Ray Reed for best Indian costume. Costume prizes were given to Richard Buccolo funniest Davin Luther most original Frank Gromling and Walter Checko. Judges included Mrs. James Connors Mrs. William Josephs Mrs. Frank Del Toro and Mrs. Warner Tabor.

Sano Frank del Toro Michael Ruggierio Frank Gromling Denner Louis Goglia James Connors William Correia Robert Manchester Ray Reed Richard Buccolo Davin Luther Walter ‘Checko William Josephs Warner Tabor

Ventura Soldier Completes Army Basic Training Courses

Ventura Winds Up Army Course at Camp Pickett Virginia. G Venton, a trainee from Ventura, completed eight weeks of basic infantry and eight weeks of medical training at the Medical Replacement Training Center. The program covered standard infantry topics and medical subjects such as anatomy physiology military sanitation evacuation methods emergency medical treatment and medication administration.

Ae G. Venton Son Magnoliaster Medical Replacement Training Center Camp Pickett MRTC Army

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