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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1946

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Building Inspector Censured by Town Solicitor in Zoning Row

Town Solicitor Lucien Capone and Building Inspector Otis Bailey clashed at a special Zoning Board of Review meeting over Elia and Concetta Giusti’s rear yard dispute. Bailey granted a permit for a two apartment addition with only five feet of rear yard. Capone warned of violations and urged action. The Giustis withdrew their petition and Bailey indicated no further construction progress. Members plan to pursue further action at a Town Council session.

Lucien Capone Otis M. Bailey Zoning Board of Review Bailey Elia Concetta Giusti Wood Street Giusti Giusti’s Mr. Capone Capone High Franklin Streets Mr. Bailey B.T.A Court House Constitution Street

Missionary Society To Hear Speaker From India

The Women's Baptist Missionary Society of the Warren Association meets at First Baptist Bristol on Thursday at 2 pm. Presiding is Mrs Eliza beth Kippe. Main speaker Miss Marguerite Moran, missionary from Nelone India, with Mrs Frank W Skoug and others as speakers. Local committee led by Mrs Luella Conklin. refreshments after. Tea poured by Mrs Burdon and Mrs Bullock. Mrs Robert Drake solos. Public invited.

Women's Baptist Missionary Society of the Warren Association First Baptist Church Bristol Elizabeth Kippe Marguerite Moran Nelone South India Frank W. Skoug State Missionary Board John G Cochler George B&vies Luella Conklin A W Burdon Bertram Bullock Anna Pierce Loretta Bullock Hortence C Burdon Otis Bailey Burdon Bullock Robert Drake

Community Chest Drive reaches $504 total

Mrs. Gladys Brightman announces donations to date total $504.00 for the local Community Chest Drive. She adds two new workers, Mrs James J. Garvin in Zone H and Mrs Joseph Campanella in Zone F, with contributions list to appear in Friday's Phoenix.

Gladys Brightman James J. Garvin Joseph Campanella the Phoenix

Bldg Inspector Plans Town Council Appearance On Dueling Duty

Building inspector Mr Bailey said he would attend the Town Council meeting and likely present a prepared statement. He defended addressing alleged violations by Giusti and others, arguing yard space should excuse the law in this case and noting prior infractions by different builders.

Bucolo Wood and Congregational Streets Goglia Giusti Mr. Bailey

Supt plans 1000 new seats at Guiteras Field

Supt Edw J Fitzgerald announced plans to add 1000 seating spaces at Guiteras Field by next year. He outlined erecting a raised steel stand along Washington street, noting current portable stands seat about 1100 and baseball use could free space. He also said War Assets Administration has no bleachers or lights available but would alert if options arise.

J. Fitzgerald Guiteras Field Burrillville Fitzgerald Bristol War Assets Administration Washington Street

Trinity Church forms Women’s Guild with elected officers

Mrs. Lawrence Cheetham is president of the Trinity Women's Guild with Elizabeth C Chase as vice president Miss Jean D'Ambrosio treasurer and Stephen W Hopkins secretary The group will meet on the first and third Wednesdays at 7 30 in church rooms A meeting is planned tomorrow with a business session and a speaker Refreshments will be provided by Mrs Ernest F Alder Miss Marion Blease Mrs Elizabeth C Chase and Miss Jean D'Ambrosio

Lawrence Cheetham Trinity Women's Guild Trinity Church Elizabeth C. Chase Jean D'Ambrosio Stephen W Hopkins Ernest F Alder Marion Blease Elizabeth C Chase Jean D'Ambro

Autumn Fair At Congregational Church Planned

The First Congregational Church hosts an Autumn Fair tomorrow starting at 2:00 p.m. in the DeWolf Memorial Chapel with a 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. chowder supper at Guiteras House and an Auction of used furniture by the Missionary Society. Multiple church groups sponsor activities including White Elephant, Fancy Work, Country Store, and calenders, note paper, shell earrings, and plant displays with many named organizers.

First Congregational Church Congregational Club, Missionary Society Pro Christo Society Co-Mar-Cos DeWolf Memorial Herrmann L. Wilbur Guiteras House Congregational Club The Missionary Society Charles L. Pendleton William Marshman Joseph Sylvia Pauline Brelsford Ralph Peters Harry Town John D. Moore Henry Sanford Sarah Munro George F. Phillips Sarah D. Bosworth Annie McCaughey Marius Paulin Howell Jaycox Nathaniel Gladding Jr William Masters Carlson Eric Marsden Howard House Charles R Cooley

Some Vets Will Not Get Subsistence Checks

About 2 000 veterans in educational programs and on the job training in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts will not receive December subsistence from VA. They did not file by November 5 the income statements for August September and October under an August 8 GI Bill amendment. Local VA offices must suspend payments for those who failed to file.

Rhode Island Southeastern Mass Davis G Arnold Providence VA Arnold

Veterans Council Names Xavier Chairman in Kearney

The Bristol Veterans Council met at Kearney Post Home on Franklin Street. Julio F. Xavier Jr. was named chairman and George R. Fish secretary. Also present were Chester W. Williams Ambrose Head Frank J. Sylvia from A. C. Almeida Post V.F.W. and Robert B. Suzman Raymond J. Makowsky from Kearney Post No. 6 A.L.

Bristol Veterans Council Kearney Post Franklin Street Julio F. Xavier Jr George R. Fish Chester W. Williams Ambrose Head Frank J. Sylvia A. C. Almeida Post V.F.W Robert B. Suzman Raymond J. Makowsky Kearney No. 6 A.L

Granville G. Bennett Elected Bishop in Providence Convention

Rt. Rev. Granville G. Bennett today won election as Bishop of the Rhode Island Episcopal Diocese by a substantial first ballot majority at the Providence convention.

Granville G. Bennett R. I. Episcopal Providence

Reading the United Nations through Homer Metz notes

A brief look at UN General Assembly figures from Homer Metz of the Christian Science Monitor highlights Molotov as a compact, energetic, note taking leader who smiles sparingly, seems gracious yet petulant, highly intelligent, cynical, and capable of humanity.

New York United Nations General Assembly Assembly Homer Metz Christian Science Monitor Mr. Molotov

Paul Henri Spaak Described As Expert Yet Reserved Politician

Paul Henri Spaak of Belgium is portrayed as a capable and diligent parliamentarian with a strong work capacity. He is described as good tempered but cold, intolerant of incompetence, and speaks English haltingly yet clearly. The note questions whether he is non political.

Paul Henri Spaak Belgium

Field Marshall Smuts Seen as Strong Tight-Lipped Statesman

Field Marshall Smuts of South Africa is described as a vigorous, dignified leader with integrity and a linking figure between past and future. He is praised as a stern defender of his beliefs, a statesman and a gentleman who does not seek to exploit his eminence.

Field Marshall Smuts South Africa

Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt Described as Friendly Delegate

The text portrays Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt as a warm and practical delegate, impatient with undue awe toward her husband. It notes her conscientiousness and attention to every speech, says she may be quick to judge, and highlights her strong energy. The line suggests she could be seen as the Betsy Ross of international diplomacy.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Betsy Ross

Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit Fashioned as Indian Leader

Mrs. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit stands out on the floor in a blue and gray sari. She is Jawaharlal Nehru’s sister and a champion of women worldwide. She remains aware of duties and refuses to be interrupted by reporters.

Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit India Jawaharlal Nehru Susan B. Anthony

Warren R Austin Viewed as Diplomat by Delegates

A contemporary assessment calls Warren R. Austin of the United States a capable diplomat who favors soft responses with Russia. Some delegates praise his conduct while a Vermont woman delegate remains unconvinced, noting differing opinions on his approach.

Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Vishinsky Described

The profile portrays Andrei Vishinsky as stern and inflexible yet soft spoken and gracious. It notes his top debating skills and prosecutor-like demeanor, likening him to a Napoleonic figure and a modern Robespierre.

Andrei Y. Vishinsky Robespierre

Quo Tai-chi Described as Cultured Diplomat from China

Dr. Quo Tai-chi of China is portrayed as a cultivated and civilized philoso pher-diplomat. He is soft spoken, gracious, and a veteran of international conferences with a keen sense of humor and readiness to laugh at his own expense.

Quo Tai-chi China

New Zealand Leader Praised As Go-Getter at UN Session

The reporter highlights Sir Carl Berendson of New Zealand as a direct and effective chair, noting his independent foreign affairs voice. Descriptions liken him to Cicero's "new man" while underscoring the UN General Assembly as a vivid arena of international personalities and politics.

Carl Berendson New Zealand United Nations General Assembly

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