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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1945
Page
2
Town council hears petitioners for road and sewer work and notes no funds available. A five year plan for highway improvements is proposed to spread costs and clarify timing, with each year's projects advertised to residents. The plan would need Budget Committee approval and dedicated funding separate from routine waste services.
Community columns invite readers to share visits and happenings. Citizens are encouraged to contribute items of mutual interest for publication in upcoming editions.
Dr. Daniel H. Thomas warned Rotary members of skepticism toward the United Nations and the risk of public reluctance to military sacrifices in peace. He urged realism about public opinion and unity beyond partisan politics to support UNO operations.
About 150 attendees at the New Highland Casino watched 25 year pins awarded to Collins and Aikman employees in Bristol and Barrington. John E. Burrow received a 45 year pin, Antonio Varno a 40 year pin, and others earned 30 and 35 year pins. The Rhode Island Quarter-Century Club total rose to 116. A turkey dinner, champagne, a Providence show, and speeches followed. Joseph H. Farrell and Albert T. Fusonie presided as Wallace Gill hosted the event.
Supreme Chancellor Charles J. Schuck received a warm official welcome in Charleston as he visited Phythian Lodges across the state. More than 250 Knights and Phythian Sisters from all regions greeted him, with supreme officers in attendance from Connecticut and Rhode Island. A street parade led by the Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Band opened the event.
Opening night for the Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Bazaar drew many crowds at the BTA Hall on State Street. Food offerings include Italian tomato pie and other sandwiches, with a grand auction planned tomorrow before closing. A Sunday Children's Bazaar for ages 2 to 5 features teddy bears, ships, jeeps, and games.
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