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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1949

Page

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Lobster Claw Banquet Fors Fire Injury Fund

Ed Nunes of Bristol County hosts fundraiser at Lobster Claw to aid an injury fund. Charley McHugh arranges a banquet on December 14 with proceeds expected to reach around 350 dollars from more than 300 in attendance. Proceeds go to the injury fund for the county team and enclosures include a parade program.

Ed Nunes Ans Bristol County Charley McHugh Lounty Gngther McHugh

Legion's Law Arid Order. Cofint. Appoints Sgt Cashin as Rhode Islander to national panel

Sgt William T Cashin of Bristol becomes the sole Rhode Island appointee to the National Law and Order Committee of the American Legion. Appointment confirmed November 6 by the National Executive Committee runs to the end of the 1950 November meeting. Trustees Tirlington Church Baedae and Carl Carlson supervise the fund. Brown quarterback Ed Finn and local sports figures speak at a banquet as ballots select the first All Bristol County schoolboy eleven. to be presented at the event with tickets sold at $2.25.

Bristol Serick William T. Cashin T Hésican Legion Veterans Organization George N. Craig Dick Reynolds Evening Bulletin Ed Finn Brown University Ernie Savignano Brown Colgate Bruins Burke Rhodesland Interscholastic Athletic Association Nod Buffington’s Bristol County Warren, Barrington McHugh

First Fall Of Season Deposits 2 Inches Of Snow Here

The first snow of the season coated Bristol Sunday afternoon, creating icy streets and minor car accidents. Temperatures stayed low, town snow removal eased road hazards, and officials recalled 1947 and 1950 snow patterns while uncertain about this winter's outlook.

Bristol

No Immediate Action On Parking Meters By Council

The town council will not take immediate action on the planning board proposal to seek legislative authority to install parking meters. The planning board had earlier rejected hiring a traffic engineer to survey the parking problem, a suggestion moved by Roger W. Pigeon. Maurice C. Smith Jr. supported meters as a way to ease enforcement.

Samuel D. Clark Roger W. Pigeon Maurice C. Smith

Wood Street Repairs Limited by Budget Constraints

Bristol town council announced that repairs on the northern end of Wood Street from Bay View Avenue to Perry Street would be limited this winter due to insufficient appropriations. Staff outlined possible drainage improvements, catch basins, and minor grading but no cost estimate has been obtained yet. A plan to revalue real estate assessments via Cleveland firm Wilkins and Associates was discussed to address inequities in Bristol.

Wood Street Bay View Avenue Perry Street John O. Lawrence Joseph F. Pannone Austin C. Dailey Perry Creek Pannone Roger W. Pigeon T ‘He Charles Dew. Brownell E. T. Wilkins and Asociates Cleveland South Kingston Theton Portsmouth Bristol Agamotu Bristollup Nino Palazini Castle Construction Co Bristol Historicistr Q Society Alice B. Almy

Will Test Charge Of Waste Disposal

A three day trial by Carr Mfg Corp will test if caustic desulphurizing waste released from its plant neutralizes chlorine in town sewer disinfection. Dr Samuel D Clark, town council president, announced after a sewer committee letter urged cessation of the practice.

Eugene F. Cochran Zoning Board Cole Street Cochran Samuel D. Clark Carr Mfg. Corp P. J. Gallagher Sewer Commission Gallagher Clark John O. Lawrence Joseph T. Bropden Carr’s Mt. Hope Bay

Fr Curran Thanks Congregation For Help At St Marys

The Rev. Charles R. Cooley interrupted Sunday worship to read a letter from Rev. Charles C. Curran of St. Marys Church expressing heartfelt thanks for temporary shelter offered to St. Marys children. The note also mentions cooperation and unity among local religious groups amid national tensions.

Charles R. Cooley First Congregational Church Charles C. Curran St. Mary’s Church Cooley St. Mary’s

Tickets to South Pacific Drive wild U S theater mania

Stories of securing or misplacing South Pacific tickets fuel a legend of access even to the White House, with tales of prize tickets found in coats or mailed anonymously. High demand drives scalping, extravagant gambits, and dramatic box office gimmicks as buyers chase coveted seats.

Jmany Europe U.S.A White House New York Lewis Funke New York Times

Rotary speakers at Bristol meeting discuss vocations

The Rev. George Smith and Robert Jones of the Bristol Rotary Club will lead tomorrow's meeting at the White Rail. Each will speak on his vocation, sharing insights from their careers.

Rotary George Smith Robert Jones Bristol Rotary Club White Rail

Engagement announced for Dorothy Buckler to Herbert Eisenstadt

Israel Buckler of Central Falls announces the engagement of his daughter Dorothy Buckler to Herbert Eisenstadt son of Abraham Eisenstadt of this town. The notice names both families and confirms the forthcoming marriage plans.

Israel Buckler Central Falls Dorothy Herbert M. Eisenstadt Abraham Eisenstadt

George Howe speaks at Catholic Book Fair in Providence

George Howe author of Call It Treason and winner of the Christopher Award spoke at the third annual Catholic Book Fair in Providence. He discussed his wartime OSS service and the accident that inspired his novel while plans for a parking lot oil storage project were noted at the luncheon at the Sheraton-Biltmore.

George Howe Providence Washington Howe OSS Buckeyl Seventh& Scott Army Thames Street Sheraton-Biltmore Evelyn Bache

Building Inspector Reports Damages At Byfield School

Port from Building Inspector Oti M Bailey notes damage to the Byfield School from last week's fire awaiting full report at the next meeting. Council votes thanks to Chief Anderson and fire department members and to several lay figures. Bailment of Sunday sale license renewals discussed for filing. Interim oral notes indicate borrowing a total sum of 900 in a three-part series.

Oti M. Bailey Byfield School Paul C. Millemaggi Anderson Jers of Mercy Sidney Jagolinzer Anl Egent

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Ned Natties Murgo Giabért, Manicieri Cardoza Legion's Law Arid Order Cofint Sgt Cashin Na Raiog Oa Fund Tirington Ch Baedae Wahren Carl T. Carlson Warren and Barrington John L. Burke Carlson Martin Burdge Funnd Grabert Herman Grabert Colt Iggy Delekta Waren Louie Murgo T.D Iwe THORS Irma John Lund Merie Wilson Diana Lynn Don Defore Mite America Mexico Fred Macmurray, Maureen O’hara Betty Lynn Rudy Vallee Carioon Cat Mere Mouse OIL Rod Cameron Bonita Granville Don Castle Nox Edward Nora Planning Board Wood St Nutlina William L. Serbst Henhouse Report Fr. Curran Church For Brogden Coupell Gounell Myllice Eugene C. Cochran Robert J. Anderson St. Mary's Parochial School Long Island Jon Joe di Maggio N. Y. University Harold Stern Stern South Pacific Luckenback Edgar F. LuckenBack, Jr Tad Sinza Majestic Theatre Giusti Spa Collins É-- Adkman Corp DeWolf Memorial Chapel
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