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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1927
Page
2
The town editorial argues against permitting half hour parking on both sides of Hope Street in the business district. It cites the street as narrow with buses and double parked cars raising accident and fatality risks. It says current west side parking inconveniences some and traffic officers are unavailable to enforce limits.
The article urges nationwide Fire Prevention Week from October 9 to 15 and emphasizes that most fires are preventable. It notes natural causes exist but most damage comes from carelessness and ignorance, affecting all citizens and taxpayers, and calls for cooperative public education to reduce fire losses in one week.
The proposition to loan the old White fire truck for five or six months prompts careful Town Council consideration. If usable for emergencies, the apparatus may be needed during any serious conflagration.
The Mount Hope Toll Bridge Proposition 16 moved forward as Army engineers in Providence heard testimony on Tuesday. No opposition emerged to the plan to seek War Department approval to build the bridge linking Mount Hope and Portsmouth.
Read of visits home by Rev Francisco G Vieira and Mrs Allard mass for the repose of Mrs Rachel Allard at St Marys. Epworth League program features Miss Pauline Mayo. St Rita's Girls Club hosts card party and dance. Guiteras Memorial School planning dedication events. Columbus celebrations and church activities pepper the week. John A Victoria named Booster editor at Bryant Stratton College. Local residents move, study, or resume activities at churches and schools. Police report a street accident leaves Richard Smith injured. Sebastian Allesandro linked to the crash. Fire call to Pappa Squash Point proves false alarm. Samuel Kinder of Kearney Post returns from Europe.
A grocery list itemizes lamb legs and pork loins for roasting, plus smoked shoulders, pies, and apples. The compact notice outlines available cuts and produce for a seasonal kitchen plan.
The police department will install red light signals at five town intersections including Wood and Hope, State and Thames, High and Burton, Constitution and Wood. A master switch at the police station will trigger all signals to indicate a needed officer. Telephones near signals will aid response. Chief Kavanuagh backs the plan and engineering plans are from Narragansett Electric.
The Board of Fire Engineers invites bids for painting Ever Ready Fire Station on Thames Street Bristol Rhode Island. Work includes two coats of paint on specific areas such as south room second floor cloak room ceiling and wood work and the stair foot partition. Bids due by October 14 1927 at 8 o clock. Specifications from Chief Engineer John Grabert 198 High Street.
Rev Charles W. Martin presided at the Bristol Female Charitable Society annual meeting held at Mrs William Henry Spooner's home on Hope Street. Mrs William H Spooner was re elected First Directress for over 50 years. other officers were Second Directress Miss Miriam Skinner secretary treasurer Mrs Harriet L Peckham Auditor Miss Lillia R Farrington.
Furnished? No. Unfurnished seven room cottage from now until June 1, 1928 at Boat Yard Tea Room Ferry Road Bristol Bath. Lavatory, toilet, electric lights, town water, two open fireplaces. Rent reasonable to a small family of adults. A A Edmonds Co Real Estate 471 Hope Street Bristol Tel 189.
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