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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1949
Page
1
Town Council approved relocation groundwork after a report by Dr Samuel D Clark at a special financial town meeting. The plan moves the town dump from Minturn Farm to Wardwell Farm property as discussed and voted.
The Benevolent Society of St. Michael's Church will hold its annual Christmas Sale and Bridge at St. Michael's Parish House on Thursday at 2 p m Mrs Henry Wood chairs the event with committees managing Food Candy Gift Cards and Wrapping Decorations Tickets Tables Prizes and Refreshments The note also references town council actions on Hopeworth avenue Wardwell Farms and a dump relocation with bids due by Nov 23
The Bristol PTA and school department sponsor a townwide open house for all elementary schools on Thursday from 7 to 8 PM in each school. A post event panel discussion in Reynolds School Auditorium features Mrs. Anna Callan and other staff guiding reading concerns and parent questions. Invitations have been sent, nonmembers welcome, with cider and doughnuts served after.
Abby Kelly Carroll's pastel portraits will be shown at the Bristol County Chapter Rhode Island School of Design Association exhibit from tomorrow to Saturday November 19 at the Barrington Library Studio. Works feature Anne Lothgren Christine Lothgren Jane Gifford Nancy Gifford Judy Austin Bethany Austin Barbara Curtt Martha Carroll and Judy Toy. Librarian Jeanne MacCready will speak at the association’s annual meeting tonight at 7 45 in the Barrington Library.
John C Kawrente was appointed chairman of the St Marys Mothers Club food sale committee to run a sale Saturday 1 to 4 pm in St Marys Auditorium. Other members named at the Sunday meeting include Mrs Thomas Pansa Mrs Andrew Vorho Mrs Joseph Cavaliero Mr John Hennessey and Mrs Carl Witherell ex officio. Mrs Edward Rinaldi announced mystery ride bus departs at 6 pm from St Marys School High Street.
John W Church, Town Clerk, reports copies of the 1949 50 fish and game laws have arrived at his office and are available on request. He notes licenses have been issued and might help hunters display them on hats or jackets. Copies should be read by all hunters despite late arrival.
Bristol votes to permit two sided parking with a one hour limit on both sides of Hope Street from December 3 to 31, during the Yuletide season, after a request from the Bristol Business Civic Association. The council also denied without prejudice the transfer petition of Everett T. Francis for his White Front Cafe liquor license relocation, with an amended ruling allowing a potential appeal.
The article notes a surge in Christmas card popularity by 1949 with over 25 000 designs available, surpassing 1919 levels. It highlights new novelty formats, deluxe finishes, and the rise of personal title cards for neighbors and professionals, alongside regional debates on card shop licensing and local disturbances.
Town trash plan divided by a line from the harbor to Mt Hope Bay to assign pickup days. On Monday Joseph Pannone found crews wrong side of the line on Bradford Street, admitting chaos and frustration with adherence.
The Bristol school committee received a progress report from the special committee on curriculum and improvements. A tentative philosophy statement was presented as a common guide, not a new idea, and a survey of local facilities by Englehardt Englehardt & Leggett was withheld for further study. The group deferred action on use of Guiteras Field by the Bristol Colts, and discussed town litter containment as part of routine matters.
The Bristol town council formed a Citizens Committee on Christmas Lighting after Postmaster Daniel G Coggeshall presented the list to council head Dr Samuel D Clark for support of the Bristol Business Civic Association. Members include James A Gilson Anthony J Nunes Vincent Malafronte Walter C Wallander Margaret Nerone James Cruz Mrs Theresa Donovan Mrs Charlotte Makowsky John Vascanellos Mrs Ruth Mersman Councilman John O Lawrence Ray Northup George R Fish Police Chief Anthony J Ferrara Fire Chief Robert J Anderson Manuel Prenda and Werner C Follin.
About 100 members and guests attended the Bristol Women's Club event at the YMCA last evening. Stewart Anderson presented the illustrated lecture 15 000 Miles In a Covered Wagon under the club's men's night program. A social hour followed with Mrs Bertram W Wall as chairman and a committee including Mrs Frederick S Bartlett Miss Agnes M Beavis and others. Floral arrangements were by Mrs Sebastian Bernard Jr. and refreshments by several members.
The Bristol Twilight League will host its annual banquet Tuesday evening November 29 at the Midway Steak and Lobster House. George Boutilier, secretary, announced the event. John R. Burke, principal of Bristol Senior High School, will serve as toastmaster.
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