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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1949
Page
2
During a one hour period after 10 A M police observed multiple trucks and cars double parked on the west side of Hope with no action taken. On Bradford Street near the high schools three cars parked in a clearly marked no parking zone. The report underscores calls for more parking areas meters and widened Hope street.
A Bristol area column invites residents and organizations to share activities and acknowledgments. It emphasizes courtesy and cooperation, noting readers enjoy seeing mentions of friends and groups in the column.
Callers announce the birth of a son Patrick Thomas Foley on October 6 and the birth of a daughter Dale Ann Madeira on October 10. Various church and Scout activities, meetings, and events are listed, including a Halloween party, a food sale, and engagements. Brown University student John Cupolo attends Brown. The Cup Defenders HQ dedication is postponed to next Saturday.
In Bristol the YMCA A Red Feather Agency highlights October as the Red Feather Campaign month. The Y reports serving over 1000 members and aiding about 3500 people through programs for youth, servicemen, and visitors. Last year 1265 enrolled in 6 groups, with 1166 sessions and 210043 total attendances.
John W. Church was reelected president of the Bristol Philatelic Society at Holmes House. Officers named include Anthony J. Nunes vice president Carl H. Witherell treasurer and A A Edmonds secretary A guest speaker Myron W Finch of the Kent County Philatelic Society displayed albums of Christmas seals for the crowd A large group of Bristol public school children attended the meeting with covers seals and hinges provided by R Perry of Providence.
In loving memory of our dear brother and uncle Anthony Perroni who died Oct. 14. We recall six years since his passing and remember the pain of being far apart. Brothers Domenic Pat Russ Vietore in law Lena Irma and nephew Joey honor his memory.
The Bristol Girl Scout Council held a meeting yesterday afternoon at the new scout house on Burnside street. The by laws were revised and read, Mrs. Donald Clements resigned as Columbine Troop leader and Mrs. James Foster was named to replace her. Troops ordered girl scout candy for troop projects and Marines meet Mondays while Senior Scouts gather Wednesdays. Mrs. Earl Sturdevant will attend a Relations Institute in Providence and two new members joined the council, Mrs. Raymond Walker and Mrs. Raymond De Leo.
Shirley May France of channel swimming fame appears at the Bristol County Lions Club fashion show and dance. The event runs Tuesday and Wednesday evenings to benefit the club’s charity fund.
We thank relatives and friends for kindness and sympathy shown during our recent bereavement. Grateful for the beautiful floral offerings and spiritual bouquets. Family of the late Maria Rosa Furtady.
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