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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1963
Page
1
The School Building Committee advanced its plans at a Wednesday meeting, weighing site Chestnut Street and a timber steel hybrid design for the new school. Legal advisor Kin der stressed the panel must build on the site chosen by the school committee and ensure the project remains usable as a school.
Bristol visitors report poor sportsmanship at Cumberland game. Coach Dick Lynch cites rough play and abusive fans, including 20 to 21 year old incidents after the match. Gerry Gosselin sidelined with injury as Bristol wins and loses mix. Local fans blamed for deteriorating gridiron spirit.
Town officials clash over whether sewer extension plan changes require resubmission of a federal funding application. Anthony Berretto says yes after a New York agency call. Raymond DeLeo says no. Agency notes any scope increase or change in results would trigger a new application and possible grant cancellation.
Manuel A Sousa, general chairman of the 1963 Community Fund Drive, announced that seventy percent of the $24,866 goal has been collected. Contributions from residents, industry and businessmen support six town agencies, with a faster pace than last year. Volunteers will visit absent households and those missed during the Red Feather canvas, and donors may call YMCA headquarters to contribute.
The Bristol County Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police plans a testimonial dinner for retired sergeant Henry J Sylvia Jr. Saturday November 16 at the White Coach starting 7:30 pm. Guest speaker Ferdinand A Bruno will attend with Town Council President William P Sousa and Police Chief Anthony J Ferrara. The organizing committee includes several local officers.
The Bristol Veterans Council outlines Armistice Day activities in Gilbert Ferreira notes final plans for next Monday. A Memorial Mass at 9am at the Rhode Island Veterans Home Chapel, a 10 30am ceremony in front of Legion Hall with invocations by Msgr Lynch, wreaths by veteran group commanders, and taps by David Alves. Fred Lees of Rhode Island state Agriculture will speak at the Kearney Post memorial on Franklin Street. Lero, WWII Navy veteran and RISD graduate, now in North Providence, notable at the event.
The Fourth of July Committee met last night and elected Anthony E Agatiello chairman. Roland LaVallee was named vice chairman, Mary Cardoza treasurer, Robert Hayes corresponding secretary, and Dorothy Saucier recording secretary. The group plans to meet next at the Elk's Home.
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