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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1949
Page
1
A town meeting created a committee to oversee the transfer of the town dump to a new location. The move, tied to a zoning ordinance amendment, was ordered to be advertised for public action. The unannounced meeting lasted over an hour and addressed several procedural steps to implement the plan.
Bristol County Council of Churches held a Community Day service at West Barrington Baptist Church. Forty six women donated 26 bundles of blue denim sewing materials for Peace Is Possible, presented at the altar by Mrs John D Kettelle. Pastor Rev Kenneth Page led meditation and prayer, with William Norton as soloist and Mrs Charles Dowler on organ. World Day of Prayer set for Feb 24 1950 at First Baptist Church Bristol. drive to enroll one million women in 1950 announced. Tea served. committee appointed to pursue town ordinances for a new dump site and Hopeworth Avenue deed. Legal moves include continued counsel Ernst Voight and engagement of Lucien Capone against Bristol County Water Company.
St Elizabeths Parish Building Fund drive raises 5300 on day one with donations of 100 or more. Rev Henrique Rocha announces drive extends to year end to fund a parish school and recreation hall. Anthony Ramos chairs the drive. secretary is Anthony Nunes and assistants include Luiz Pacheco and Jose Pimental.
The Rt. Rev Granville Bennett, bishop of Rhode Island, confirmed a class of 26 at the 11 o'clock service in St Michael's Church. The sermon on "preaching a meaning into life" was delivered by Bishop Bennett with Canon Daniel K. Davis assisting. Names include Roger Pigeon, Vincent Casano, Kenneth Olson, Janet Springer, Marion Farrell, and others.
Pro Christo of the First Congregational Church meets for a work meeting to organize an annual bazaar set for November 30. The session occurs at the General House at 8 o clock Thursday evening with Mrs Clyde Pendleton and Mrs Maurice C Smith, 3rd, as hostesses.
The Bristol School Department observes National Education Week from Nov 6 to 12 with open houses in all schools Edward J Fitzgerald superintendent announced. A display at the Narragansett Electric Co window on Hope street contrasts teacher aids of yesterday with 1949 including chalk boards old and new and changes in textbooks.
Over 100 members and friends of the Bristol PTA attended a harvest themed square dancing gala at Guterras Memorial Junior High School. Prizes went to Mrs. John Santulli for best costume and Donald Matheson for funniest. Proceedings featured waltz wins by Mr and Mrs Arthur Williams and a prize run of door prizes awarded to five individuals.
The Bristol Women’s Club invites members to Men’s Night Monday November 14 at 8 pm in the YMCA. Guest speaker Stewart Anderson will present “15,000 Miles In a Covered Wagon” with color slides.
Paul Price age 13 son of Mr and Mrs J Foster Price becomes the first male member of the Guiteras Junior High School Library Club by unanimous vote. He will perform a puppet and marionette show during the Book Week party in the Guiteras School library on Friday November 18 announced by Ann Carreia club secretary.
The Planning Board heard three meter company reps and declined action on a survey plan while backing an impartial engineer study. Police Chief Ferrara led the traffic panel urging a survey to decide if meters are needed before purchases. Representatives argued widening Hope Street won’t solve long term parking issues as they presented meter models and survey plans.
Miss Muriel G Ashton was installed as the first woman commander of Kearney Post No 6 American Legion at a joint ceremony on Franklin Street. She also serves as second district commander of the American Legion.
Mrs. Robert Gwin Jr a delegate to the Women’s Auxiliary Meeting at the general Convention in San Francisco Sept 20 to Oct 7 gave a descriptive talk on convention phases at the Ladies Benevolent Society monthly meeting in Holmes House. Mrs. Henry Wood presided and hostesses included Mrs. Frank P. Rounds and others.
A 1849 Bristol ship voyage to California is recalled with a letter describing sickness and death in San Francisco. The writer warns about copper and quicksilver mine hazards, gambling dens, unhealthy air, and dilapidated housing amid harsh coastal winds and sand.
A dated personal account describes hardships during the rainy season aboard steamboat travel. It notes passengers compelled to disembark, widespread illness including diarrhoea and dysentery, and a bleak view of mining life with few making fortunes while many are cured of wanderlust.
A sailor writes from a distant mine camp praising abundant gold and high pay. Fall River workers report daily ounces mined between 1 and 14, with laborers earning $1 hourly and carpenters up to $25 daily. He declined a trade job at $12 daily plus board to pursue mining, noting board costs and scarce lumber.
The speaker recalls two Bristol men Capt. Geo. Easterbrooks and Samuel Harding. Alexander Liscomb had gone to the mines. The laws are strict and a thief who stole $200 was hanged within hours. Dysentery fever and ague prevail at the mines, especially among those who neglect self care.
George Munro notes cheap provisions and high rents at Mallory. He describes a large gambling scene with a man losing 17000 dollars, a Polk funeral, a harbor with 175 ships, and strict treatment for theft. He mentions mines with good order and urges caution.
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