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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1946
Page
4
The Teen Age Council of the YMCA approved a dance tomorrow evening from 8 to 11 in the YMCA gym. Committee chair Edward Travers leads with William Topazio Ruth Benson Esther Migliori and James Fusco overseeing arrangements.
Sealed bids will be received at the Town Clerk Office until 4 o clock pm Tuesday October 15 1946 for painting the Railroad Bridge on Asylum Road All iron work to be scraped cleaned and painted with two coats one coat red lead or equivalent primer and one coat aluminum or black iron paint Bid envelopes marked Bid to paint Railroad Bridge and sent to Town Clerk John W Church Clerk The Town Council may reject bids or choose the most advantageous Richard Connery Surveyor of Highways Holmes Memorial Building Hope Avenue provides further details.
Sealed bids to Bristol Rhode Island town officials are invited for one new police car with alternate bids for another at net cost or with a trade in 1942 Ford Super De Luxe Four door Sedan. Bids due 4 PM Tuesday October 15 1946 at Town Clerk’s Office.
Orlando J. Bisbano was named Acting Director of Public Welfare by the Town Council during Director Joseph J. Marshall’s illness. Marshall requested leave of absence until January 1, 1947, and Bisbano withdrew his reinstate bid under the GI Bill due to unforeseen circumstances. The council heard budget concerns from B W Ball about veteran leave pay costs, totaling 239.22 so far with an anticipated 300 more, and was asked to review the matter at a future meeting. Ball also reported on the Veterans World War Memorial Post Card Poll showing 708 returns across locations, with guidance sought on the poll’s future and action deferred pending the next council meeting.
The Senior Council of the YMCA hosted the first Thursday night dance with plans for a council meeting Wednesday. They will discuss a postcard doll project to gauge town interest in wrestling fencing and boxing activities.
An indignant Cottage Street resident appeals to The Phoenix for curb speeding by drivers. He cites near misses with children after school and trucks traveling 40 to 59 mph. The writer urges signage and state involvement to prevent possible deaths.
Pack No. 14 schedules an October 26 costume party and an October 30 Halloween parade with Kearney Post No. 6 sponsorship. The Indian Lore class meets tomorrow at 7 30 pm for scouts with at least three second class requirements. Fire Prevention Week observed by First Bristol Troop next Monday with dramatizations and a speaker. Trucks needed for Bristol Troops waste paper drive October 13 with each troop supplying one truck. Bogie and Drum Corps to Attleboro Welcome Home Celebration tomorrow. also drum corps competition in Webster mass Sunday noon. Scout Hall to be opened tonight for cleaning equipment and preparing for these events.
Miss Mary Jacqueline Anania of 55 Bradford Street hosted a bridesmaids luncheon Tuesday evening October 1 at her home. Guests included Misses Mary Lucille Anania Ann Digati and Josephine Anania. Attendants received gold plated cigarette cases. Miss Anania marries tomorrow Anthony Recupero.
We the undersigned thank all who sent flowers and attended the funeral of our dearest husband and father Julio Augus. His wife and daughters.
The funeral for Julio Augusto 56 of 11 Lincoln Avenue was held Wednesday morning with an 8:15 a.m. home service then a 9 o'clock Requiem Mass at St Elizabeth's Church. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery with committal read by Rev Henrique Rocha and bearers including Alphonse Peridee Frederico Almeida Anibal Leira Frank Martins and Jack Santos.
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