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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1947
Page
2
The Hope Street parking issue draws business leaders and drivers into debate over one side parking. Both sides claim benefits and losses, with public hearings and Traffic Committee meetings planned for real improvements beyond political maneuvering.
A damaged notice invites Bristol residents to show courtesy and cooperation. It emphasizes use and shared interest in the community, though readable details are limited.
The Bristol Historical Society meets Monday in St Michael's Parish House. Birth notices include Kenneth Elmer Rishe born October 12 at Truesdale Hospital and Vincent Paul Bissanti. Engagement announced for Jennie Troiano to Edward Girard. Various club meetings and Halloween events listed. Fire risk notes and civic appointments reported along with Girl Scout activities and class rosters.
High and second honors announced for the term ending October 15 1947 list seniors and juniors with averages 90 percent and 85 to 90 percent. Names include Mary Cantwell Thomas Jansen William Topazio Lucy Jamiel Jean Vermette Naomi Sousa Ruth Benson Russell Cole Jeanne Moren Nicolas Palma Robert Richards and others. Certificates of Merit awarded for general excellence cover six weeks ending October 15 1947 to seniors juniors and specific students.
Letter from Werner E Foll to Town Council questions the one side parking on Hope Street Bristol urging a citizen poll before a parking regulation. He cites congestion, parking difficulties near the business district and suggests routing through traffic via parallel streets. He notes business concerns and requests fair consideration for local merchants.
Rear admiral Gilbert C. Hoover USN retired takes over as manager of Staples Coal Co southern division. Based in Fall River he oversees coal and oil business plus Globe and Rodman wharf activities, succeeding Fred G. McAdams who retires. Hoover plans to keep Wednesday office hours at Burnside Memorial Building.
The Marigold Troop of Bris ol Girl Scouts will hold a Halloween party Tuesday afternoon October 28. The girls will wear costumes and meet at the Scout House. The party begins at 3 30 and ends at 5 00.
A Sunday evening reception for Canon Davis and Mrs. Davis in the parish house and a Holy Communion service on St. Simon and St. Jude's Day are announced. The Ladies Benevolent Society plans October 29 sewing, with luncheon for sewers, and a special 11 o'clock service will inaugurate Canon Davis as Rector led by Bishop Granville Bennett.
Commissioner George R. Fish announced a town wide drive for old newspapers magazines and rags on Sunday November 2 starting at noon. The drive was moved from October 26 due to Scouts engagements and a paper jobber pickup issue in another town. Residents unable to save papers until November 2 may phone Scout Headquarters at 749 W or 910 to arrange a pickup.
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