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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1956

Page

6

Residents protest cement hopper on Robin Drive

Four residents urged the Zoning Board to investigate a 30 foot high cement hopper built off Robin Drive. Harold Dennis said Nino Palazini of Castle Construction Co. built it, with a temporary permit issued by Angelo Almeida. Almeida and Mano Bozz defended permits as temporary and pending start of actual construction. The board met in executive session to review the complaint and deferred action on a separate zoning change petition for Metacom avenue and Hopeworth avenue to allow a store.

Robin Drive Harold Dennis Nino Palazini Castle Construction Co Bristol Park Shores Dennis Angelo Almeida Almeida Mano Bozz J Francis Connell Joseph Virginia Brum Metacom Avenue Hopeworth Avenue

Competition Tightens In Deric Club Bowling Standings

In Dudek’s Bowling Alleys Warren's four-team Deric Club remains tightly bunched with records at 11-10 for the top two squads and 10-11 for the other pair. The Trowels set a new team single-game mark of 537 as captain George Moore led with a 128 and 309 in high three. Squares top single 119 by Ernie Meiggs Jr. and 329 high three by Leonard Waitt. Levels beat Compass 2-0 with Ed Bullock 118 and Dave Horne 311 leading for the winners. Fred Sutenife led losers with 110 and 291. League standings show Compasses 10, Trowels 10, Squares 10, Levels 10, with 11 listed for some teams and over-100 bowlers including Meiggs, Moore, Bullock, Wyatt, Sutcliffe, and Thompson.

Jim Connery Deric Dudek Warren George Moore Ernie Meiggs, Jr Leonard Waitt Ed Bullock Dave Horne Fred Sutenife

Public Welfare Balance Reported by Town Council

The Department of Public Welfare led by Mrs Mary E Pereira reported a balance to date of 21 079 68 at Wednesday night’s council meeting, down 2 024 53 from Oct 1. Expenditures covered DPW local, GPA administration, salaries, cash payroll, and relief with a breakdown for supplementary relief including food, clothing, fuel, rent and medical costs. The town recorded 148 general public assistance cases, 83 old age, 23 aid to dependent children, 24 aid to the disabled, and one aid to the blind, compared with 157 a year ago.

Department of Public Welfare Mary E Pereira DPW

Fire damages Bristol bakery at 31 State Street

Sunday afternoon a fire broke out in the Vorre Bakery building at 31 State Street, started by an unattended kerosene stove on the second floor used by the Bristol Social Club. Firefighters saved most flour and bakery supplies with damage estimated near $3,000.

Vorre State Street Bristol Social Club Ralph Fusco Albert Crabtree Joseph Vorro Vorro

Town Records Mortgages and Deeds Across Bristol Park Shores

Town records show multiple mortgages and deeds involving Castle Construction Co Albert Shore Tremont Finance Co and others. Transactions totalled in the thousands for land and buildings on Greenway Drive Bristol Park Shores Elmwood Terrace Harbor View Cooke Street and adjoining blocks, plus discharges and releases among Providence Savings Industrial National Bank and local lenders.

Castle Construction Co Albert Shore Dba Tremont Finance Co Greenway Drive Stephen Realty Corp Bristol Park Shores Frank Duarte Providence Institution For Savings Mulberry Road Catalpa Road Ralph E Cirillo Et Ux Industrial National Bank Cooke Street John Balzano Providence Instiution For Mt Hope Terrace Ralph Palma Gladding Street Julia A. Fachada R 1 Hospital Trust Co King Philip Avenue Elmwood Terrace Anthony T Campagna Rei Federal Savings and Loan Domenic DeLuca People's Co

Vets Install John J Sylvia at Veterans Home

John J Sylvia was installed as president of the Veteran County Council at ceremonies Thursday night at the RoI Veteran Home. Paul Robin was named president of the Allied Veterans Committee, succeeding Fortunato. officers include Chester Williams, vice president, Frank Centrase, treasurer, and Joseph Goulat, councilman and American Legion chairman.

Roi John J Sylvia Paul Robin Allied Veterans Fortunato Chester Wo

Council to Invite Nike Site CO and Honor Councilman

The council discussed speakers Sylvia and Robin with Lt L N Leggette commanding officer of the Nike site and invited to the next meeting on Thursday December 20. The council voted to send Councilman Goulart a letter recognizing the excellent condition he has maintained at Veterans Memorial Park.

L.N Leggette Nike Goulart Veterans’ Memorial Park

Probate Court Action in four estates by Judge Bruno

Probate Court yesterday morning saw action on four estates under newly elected Judge Ferdinand Bruno. The twelfth accounting of guardian for May A. Brownell was allowed, along with the third and final accounting for Lewis E. Buxton. Inventory total was $8,449.56.

Ferdinand Bruno May A. Brownell Lewis E. Buxton

Estate inventories listed for two women

Inventory amounts were accepted in the estates of Mary Mc Guire and Martha Graham, reflecting values of 2 18401 and related totals. The notices indicate settlement steps in probate. The records show formal acceptance of estate inventories by the administrator or court.

Mary McGuire Martha Graham

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