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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1951
Page
2
Residents discuss town charter reform as Bristol committee collects signatures for a charter commission. The group needs 550 names, has surpassed a quarter, and urges support to modernize government and boost efficiency.
A Bristol Sewer Construction Committee meeting scheduled for Sunday night was canceled due to no quorum. The Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church will host a square dance on November 17 and the Daughters of Isabella plan a rummage sale November 2 at the Knights of Columbus Hall from 9 to 11 30 a m.
Mr and Mrs Gilson Gray of New York announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Gertrude Buffum Gray to Frank Pardee III son of Mr and Mrs Frank Pardee Jr of this town. Miss Gray attended Brearley School and Katharine Branson School and graduated from Vassar College last June. She debuted in 1947 and is a provisional Junior League member. Mr Pardee joined Princeton Class of 1947, served in WWII, then completed his degree in 1950.
The 1952 Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild model car contest offers 65000 in cash awards and university scholarships for American youths ages 12 to 19. W S McLean notes 107 scholarships totaling 360500 have been awarded and over 500000 in cash and awards given to date. Enrollees may obtain a card by writing to General Motors Building Detroit Michigan. A design and construction booklet prepared by professionals will be sent to entrants.
In Korea April 23 1951 BF Anthony Michael Cappucci U S M C son of Domenic and Carmela Proto Cappucci. Military funeral Friday Oct 19 at 8 15 am from his late residence 17 Prospect Street Solemn Requiem Mass Mount Carmel Church 9 00 am Visitors may call Wednesday and Thursday.
A series of church and community fundraisers listed with dates from October through December. Events include rummage and food sales at multiple venues such as Vestry Synagogue, Narragansett Electric Shop, Thackeray Hall, Guiteras House, and St. Michael's Parish House, sponsored by local clubs and guilds.
Cauliflower rises in fall markets with quality creamy heads and green outer leaves. It provides vitamin C and minerals, and can be served as a side with butter or used in sauces such as cheese or Hollandaise. A 4 serving baked dish combines cauliflower with cheese sauce and bread crumbs baked at 350 for 20 minutes.
Prepare 4 percent cup French dressing and 1 percent cup minced parsley and 1 cup sharp cheese. Separate cauliflower into tiny flowerets and salt 20 minutes. Marinate 15 minutes in French dressing. Drain and insert toothpicks. Dip half the flowerets in parsley and half in cheese, then place on sticks in grapefruit halves.
The Bristol Young Men's Christian Association board approved the 1951 1952 budget presented by finance chair Frederick S Bartlett. The total is slightly less than last year. The annual meeting and supper fixed for Monday January 21, committee chair Frank J Murphy. R S Bosworth presided.
An obituary memorial notes the October death of Staff Sgt. Anthony P. Perroni in Germany in 1943. It expresses sorrow and mourning from his family including his mother father brothers sister in law Lena Irma and nephew Joey.
Public notice for holders of intoxicating beverage licenses under Rhode Island General Laws chapters 162 to 175. Licenses expire at midnight December 1 1951. Applications for license or renewal due by 4 p m Thursday October 18 1951. Advertising fee of $2 with each application. By order of the Town Council.
Warning for a Bristol Rhode Island special financial town meeting on October 16 1951 to decide on a sewer project funding not to exceed 100000 dollars and to authorize borrowing or bonds. It requests a Planning Board report on a potential Neck Area recreational site with no funding provision at this time.
The Bristol Phoenix declares stockholders holding more than 1 percent of total stock and lists names including Est L. H Callan Julia G. Church Edith DeWolf R. S Bosworth Jr Est E. W. Weaver Edith H Bosworth J. H. McGovern Nancy D B Hawkes R. S Bosworth Est B. Lee. Mortgage holder noted as R S Bosworth. Notary Frank J. P certified on October 6, 1951. commission expires June 30, 1956.
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