20 Oct 1950
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1950
Page
1
Thomas C. Jannsen, chairman of the 1950 Red Feather drive in Bristol, reports a total of $16,218 raised so far, 88.8 percent of the town’s quota. He notes the figure comes from four of seven districts and expects more from Residential, Small Business, Clubs and Organizations, and Special Gifts.
Admiral Gilbert C. Hoover, ret U.S.N., says WWII memorial decisions rest with veterans and lawmakers. He notes his World War II Veterans Memorial Committee has no authority to issue further recommendations and urges a legally defined memorial plan. Donations to the Red Feather campaign reach 16,218.00 with varied divisions contributing.
Parishioners finalize plans for the 75th Harvest Festival on Wednesday October 25 at 8 pm at Trinity Church. Rev Leonard Red lawn will lead with guest preacher Rev J Philip Beauchamp of St Philip's West Warwick. Music by Trinity Choir and St Andrews Boys Choir. Flowers and food donations due by noon.
The Bristol Colts, undefeated in Rhode Island amateur football, journey to Connecticut for a Sunday matchup with the Danielson Rebels. The team will hold a final practice tonight at 8 oclock and all squad members are urged to attend.
Ensign Lucien Capone Jr USN son of Mr and Mrs Lucien Capone of 110 High Street Bristol completes Atlantic Fleet Destroyer Force Gunnery School Afloat with top honors He was valedictorian of Bristol High School Class of 1943 and held Naval Academy editor flair Also married Charlotte Lammers July 25 1950 at Annapolis now residing 81 Pellham Street Newport Rhode Island
Bristol police confiscated two pea-shooters from boys on Hope Street as Halloween approached after a dry goods store proprietor reported customers were being targeted. Officers now carry a blue and green plastic pea-shooter in their arsenal.
Bristol Planning Board voted to advertise a Nov 16 public hearing to change platting rules so new developments must have hard surfaced roads. Highway surveyor Pannone proposed gravelled tarred roads with specific layers and seals, estimating cost under $1.50 per foot. Board also discussed upcoming tax re valuation and future action.
A Santo testimonial banquet is planned for Monday December 4 at the Midway Steak and Lobster House starting 6 30 pm. Tickets go on sale October 24 with sales deadline November 30.
The Kearney Post American Legion officers and executive committee meet at the Post Home on Franklin Street at 7:30 PM to finalize plans for the annual community Halloween party for local children. The fund needs more than 70 dollars to match previous celebrations, with contributions accepted at the Phoenix Office Suzmans store or mailed to Frederick E Garvin finance officer 48 Church Street. Current fund total shows 16750 dollars from 1949 plus small donations from Fred E Suzman II 5.00 and George E Dion 1.00.
London born Peter Foy, 24, plays a crucial role in the Broadway revival of Peter Pan. He guides Peter Pan and the flying children in 26 wire-filled performances using eight slender strands of steel, a priceless asset to the production.
Town Clerk John W. Church urged residents to verify their names on voting lists posted around the town before the November 7 election. District 1 lists are at the Artillery Armory and Bristol County Court House. District 2 lists are in front of the Burnside Memorial Building on Hope Street. Residents unsettled by missing names should consult the Town Clerk's office promptly.
The script calls for actors to fly above 20 feet with flights lasting up to six seconds. Foy, a standout, leads Kirby's Flying Ballet, a venerable English group staging about 50 aerial ballets yearly for Christmas pantomimes. The troupe, with a century of history, has flown over 10,000 Britishers including the Duke of Kent, without a crash landing.
Report describes flying actors wearing leather harnesses under costumes with wires hooked on takeoff. Hemp ropes lift performers via four drums and aircraft cables 350 feet long, driven by a counterweight pulley system above the stage. When activated by Foy, wire tension raises fliers aloft.
The passage notes Foy’s clever handling of horizontal flights where actors move like pendulums. By adjusting rope height, he alters the arc of the fliers, changing their swinging path in midair.
Peter Foy weighs 140 pounds and guides delicate wires for flying scenes in the pantomime Peter Pan. He avoids gloves to feel weight shifts, inspects cabling daily, and uses black lacquer to hide wires while coordinating two doctors and four stage hands during flights.
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