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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1952
Page
1
The piece discusses the 161st annual Old Farmer's Almanac and its enduring appeal. It notes the 1953 edition has more copies than ever, includes reader replies about quirky predictions, moon and zodiac references, trades woodcuts, and general humor about weather lore and folklore.
Bristol Historical Society opens a needlework exhibit with 50 contributors from France Poland Sweden Spain Belgium Persia Mexico Canada Italy Portugal Switzerland England Turkey Puerto Rico China and the United States. Prize pieces include an altar hanging from Spain a Madeira table cloth a dated 1791 embroidered picture a Venetian table cloth and a wedding dress with baby bonnet from Parson Wight's family. The event runs today through Sunday 2 30 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Hope Street venue.
The Bristol Audubon Society will hold a round-table on Bird Feeding and Feeders this Friday at 8 pm in Guneral House. Led by Mrs Joseph Robinson, a board member and noted authority on bird-life conservation, the discussion aims to help residents attract birds during the coming winter.
Dr John R Bernardo a longtime local Republican leader clarifies remarks from the last issue of The Phoenix saying he supports Captain Herzig and prefers March town elections to highlight local issues He advocates the two party system and the abolition of the master lever arguing it would promote more thoughtful voting and aid Republican candidates.
Mrs. Robinson asks Junior Audubon members to meet at Guiteras House at 7 30 for a pre meeting discussion on a bird house project before the club gathering.
The Bristol Republican town committee faces a clash over the state central committeeman post as Raymond DeLeo is nominated and elected while Dr. Bernardo contests the October election date. The dispute hinges on by law differences between town October and state November timelines. The meeting at 7 30 p m at G O P headquarters with Orlando J Bisbano presiding.
Bristol residents will receive 1952 Tuberculosis Christmas Seals by mail today. Over 3,000 envelopes contain seals to fund local TB efforts, including Chest X ray clinics and nurse visits. Seventy eight percent stays in Bristol to aid diagnosis, treatment, and family support. Seventeen patients from Bristol are at Wallum Lake State Sanitarium and Chestmobile will offer free X rays next spring.
Bristol PTA hosts Supt Edward J Fitzgerald at Reynolds School Auditorium Thursday night at 8 as he discusses New Emphasis on Vocational Guidance. Nominating committee will present recommendations for a new president and an election will follow.
Bristol readers prepare for a remarkable performance by Carol Brice described as one of the world's reigning contraltos. The piece recounts her rise from Indianapolis to Sedalia North Carolina Taladega Julliard and Neumberg wins and her Boston Symphony debut with Serge Koussevitsky.
Grant Hirons president of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce issued an appeal for a mimeograph machine for Jaycees. He said the device is needed for community projects and to print their monthly newsletter. Hirons provided his home phone 1681R and address 198 High St.
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