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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1956
Page
2
This Phoenix series by Bristol alumni reflects on high school days and lasting bonds among students. It notes the strong influence of teachers through character and discipline, and argues that individual ambition, nourished by school, home, church, and community, largely shapes future success.
The piece argues for federal aid for new school construction and questions funding for current operations. It stresses rising high school graduation rates, parental involvement, healthy child development, and democracy education. Ralph H Lavers, Esther C Vttel, and local groups advocate stronger schools and civic understanding.
The fragment notes a Bristol Phoenix item from March 1879 with price references. It mentions an annual rate of five hundred dollars and a per copy price of two and a half cents, indicating a historical newspaper pricing or subscription detail from that era.
Troop 1 BSA meets in Scout Hall at 715 p.m. for a regular meeting with a special patriotic program planned for Veterans Night. Also notes townwide waste paper drive by Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps on Dec 1–2 with drop-off option near Hope and Franklin streets.
School Committee Chairman Vincent Saviano corrected a prior report noting he does not intend to move to Florida this year. He plans to retire four years hence and possibly winter in Florida but always considers Bristol home where the family has resided all their lives.
The three act comedy Home for Christmas will be performed at a Christmas party for the Children of Mary Sodality of St Elizabeth’s Church on December 16. Cast includes Peggy Sardinha Betty Sardinha Patricia Silvia Dorothy Brum Mary Ann Lopes Natalie Fonseca Vivian Araujo Barbara Coi te and Mary DaPonte.
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