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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1953
Page
4
A Bristol town meeting devolved into three hours of chaos and partisan clash, highlighting the flaw of governing 13 000 people by an unwieldy town meeting system. Voters and observers argue for a charter and streamlined government to prevent bedlam and ensure representative decisions.
A political wrap discusses GOP reverses in Tuesday’s election, weighing Eisenhower's first year, policy shifts, and party divisions. It notes economic changes, civil rights friction, and questions whether voters unfairly judge his administration while urging patience ahead of Congress’s next session.
Mrs G Mason Gross sails from Los Angeles for Hawaii on Matson Lines Lurline. Mrs J William Wood recovering from surgery in Fall River hospital. Emy Lou Newman Marion Farrell make honor roll at Northfield School. FBI Agent Oxley spoke to Jaycees about Christmas lighting contest. Jaycox promoted to boilerman third class in USN. Joanna Pozzi named to Pembroke College dean's list. Fall festival and family dance planned by local committees. High school Voice of Democracy judges announced. Bristol residents travel to Florida guests of Mr Nelson. Woman's Missionary Society and Xmas Bazaar planning underway. Senior conferences feature talks by WAC and Coast Guard officials. DAR members to hear state regent Hurdis with luncheon plans.
The article lists officers John Josephs president Ca role Magee vice president Do lores Ferriera secretary Manuel Josephs treasurer and names numerous members. The group formed Wednesday meets Thursdays at 7 pm and includes several local residents and students connected to Bryant College and Bristol High.
Rotary Club food sale at Andrade's Store on November 14. Toy Party by Women's Guard at First Congregational Church DeWolf Room on November 16. Marjorie Buckler slides at Bristol Audubon Society DeWolf Room on November 19. Bazaar by Bristol County Lodge of Elks November 19 20 21 at Hotel Warren. Fall festival November 28 at St Marys Auditorium by Cana Conference. Christmas bazaars November 23 Trinity Church parish rooms and December 2 St Michael's Parish House Ladies Benevolent Society. December 6 Mite Society Christmas Sale at First Baptist vestry.
The Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps announce two Armistice Day parade engagements within the next week. They meet at Scout Hall at 10 a.m. Sunday to travel to Putnam Connecticut for the parade, then march in Woonsocket Rhode Island on Armistice Day November 11. Rehearsals begin next week on Tuesday Thursday and Sunday mornings as they prepare new music for next season.
Jane Christie Hammond daughter of Captain Philip Horton Hammond U S Navy and Mrs Hammond of Charleston South Carolina became the aide of William Godfrey Carter son of Mr and Mrs Carter of New York and Eau Gallie Florida on October 31 at St Michael's Church with Carroll Davis officiating She is a granddaughter of the late Henry Stickney Hammond and Rear Admiral John R Edwards USN She is a Junior League member and did research at Scripps Institute of Oceanography Carter is a University of Maryland graduate and an electronics instructor at Aberdeen Proving Ground, having served with the U S Navy in the Pacific during World War II.
Applications for licenses to keep for sale and to sell intoxicating beverages have been filed at the office. The list includes Manny's Package Store, Viola's Liquor Store, Town Tavern, Bristol Sea Food, and numerous clubs and individuals at various Bristol addresses. The Town Council clauses show the effective dates and license types as Class B Tavern and Class D Club Full Privilege among others.
Two Bristol residents, Carol Benson and Andrew W Francis Jr., were elected to Rhode Island School of Design posts. Benson, Freshman secretary, is a Brist ol Senior High graduate now in the college freshman foundation. Francis, Student Council member and Business Manager for Spectrum, majors in textile engineering.
George L. Kenyon husband of Eleanor Horton Kenyon died Sunday at his home in Orlando Florida. A Providence native born January 14 1884 he worked on the Bristol ferry boats and Long Island Sound steamers and was employed by the Providence Gas Company. He lived in Florida the last two and a half years. He is survived by his wife a niece Ruth Kenyon and two cousins. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Charles M Connery Funeral Home with Rev Forest L. Parsons officiating. Ground burial.
Police report a Wednesday afternoon crash at High and Bradford where a motorist Joseph W. Walker 69 of 7 Old County Road Barrington struck a trailer truck driven by Lawrence Fetta 26 of Meriden Conn as the truck crossed High Street. The truck’s stopping sign was reportedly not visible. Walker complained of a shoulder injury and a passenger Clifton Decker 65 was unhurt. The truck owned by P B Mutrie Motor Transportation Co Inc.
The continued concert listing showcases performers including Herreshoff Mrs Grace Kinder Edward Kunz Miriam Mc Caughey Oscar Mersmahl Mary Morris A B New tone Margaret Nerone Henry Paquin Francis Perry Frank Rounds Carl Witherall Warren Olive Assélin Dutra Lamonde among others.
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