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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1956
Page
2
A report recalls a survey among alumni about bolstering English study. It notes uncertain conclusions, suggests at least a year for further study, and mentions previous attempts by officials without clear success. Voices stress improved focus at home and in class to strengthen language skills.
A Bristol area page collage covers community happenings from church and club activities to family milestones. It notes charity rummage sales, nursing school graduates, student government elections, travel briefs, and a birthday party for Chief James Tressler’s son, with names and addresses scattered through the blasts of notices.
Edward P. Travers, president of the Associated Alumni of Rhode Island College of Education, leads a fund drive to buy an alumni gift for the planned new college. The association expects state voters to authorize a $1,600,000 bond for the construction of the new building, with a large committee and Bristol member John D. Sousa soliciting contributions.
Rainbow Troop at First Baptist Church elected patrol leaders and aide leaders for the year. Leaders named include Wishing Star Jean King Bernice Sartink Daisy Susan Terra Carol Rina Mae lyn Asciolla Patricia Larkin and Carol Pigeon with Mrs Anthony Asciolla as troop leader assisted by Prescott Paull. Patrol games were held during the election.
A partial weather forecast notes a rise in temperatures and chances of precipitation. It mentions a generally unsettled pattern with a possible total around half an inch of rain, expected Friday into Saturday, with cooler conditions midweek.
A string of traffic incidents occurred as vehicles operated by Manuel Vieira and Joseph Formisano collided with others on Wood Street and High Street. Pedestrians including Rita Thompson and Mary Benivedes sustained injuries. responders treated drivers and victims at the scene and at local hospitals.
Seven Prenda and Bruno are listed with Joseph Ephreij in a foggy notation. The fragment hints at names connected to a sequence or register.
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