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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1947
Page
2
Town Council considered a two month experiment of one side parking on Hope Street with a west side one hour limit. Most opinions voiced by local business people oppose the plan while drivers remain largely silent. A public hearing by the Traffic Committee will seek guidance from residents and merchants on the proposal.
A friendly column signed for use and interest invites readers to use the advice offered about organ maintenance and local musical affairs. The note thanks readers for courtesy and cooperation and suggests ongoing contributions.
Mr and Mrs W Frederick Williams move to 77 Barnes Street Providence for the winter. Mr and Mrs A Richmond Gorham announce the birth of a son October 5 at Gruesdale Hospital. Home Demonstration circle first fall meeting October 4 at Ida Pivin’s home. Manuel Aguiar announces birth of Norman Richard October 3 at Lying-In Hospital. Mrs Aguiar formerly Laura Carnes. Stenciling classes start October 20 at Mrs George Hicks Barrington. Eugene Blanchette and Madeline Proto announce birth of a son Robert at 114 Mill Street New Bedford. Miss Charlotte Hale Terra underwent appendectomy at Tyre Dale Hospital, recovering fine. Lt and Mrs David P Bryant depart for Berlin, three years. Mrs Bryant daughter of Williams Wisson 8 Cole Street. Marguerite Kebrek named to Dean’s List at University of Vermont Burlington. cum laude in nursing program. Judge and Mrs Edward L Leahy visit Williamsburg Virginia. stay at Williamsburg Inn, tours of restored buildings. Plans for November 5 council dual land dice. St Mary’s Mothers Club Sunday meeting 3 PM. Marty Biancuzzo says Bristol Town Team practice tonight 7:30 PM at YMCA. all players expected. Holy Name Society to receive communion at 8 AM Mass. pews reserved. Boards of Trustees Deacons Standing Committee and church societies hear Dr James E Walter on missions at home and abroad this evening 8 PM at Guitaras House.
Orlando J. Bisbane, Director of Public Welfare, explains town impact of Rhode Island Hospital’s new pay model on General Public Assistance and Old Age AID to Dependent Children cases. Under old plan Bristol paid 133.20 for 111 inpatient days. new plan could raise town costs to 799.20 with 525.00 in category cases. Council votes to refer local cases to hospitals other than R I Hospital pending new arrangements.
A group living near Roma Street and Gray Street protests a Building Inspector permit for wider-block manufacture claiming the project should be treated as a Special Permit Use. John Josephs explains the zoning sections about Permitted vs Special Permits and urges Board review and public notice.
An advertisement invites readers to start a profitable independent business. It promises guidance for successful operation and urges immediate action with a single Bristol installation offer. Contact Box N or call GA 1899 for details.
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