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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1949
Page
3
A suggestion from Ware estimates future construction costs at about 760000 dollars. He accepts Haffenreffer's idea to explore connecting the county water supply with Providence's system for potential benefits.
The company will investigate and cover survey costs while an advisory committee contacts East Providence officials to confirm cooperation in a plan for four Narragansett Bay towns to buy water from Providence. Findings go to the next meeting on December 15 with a final report expected for the Public Service Commission.
Dr. Maurice P. Leahy is named president at the Bristol County Medical Association annual meeting and banquet held at the Mid Way Steak and Lobster House. Offiers for the coming year include Dr. Hubert Holdsworth vice president Dr. Antonio F DAngelo treasurer and Dr. Arcadio Giura secretary. Augusta Proulx announces her daughter Theresa L Proulx engagement to Maurice P Leahy with a November 5 wedding at St. Anns Church Fall River.
A long, names heavy donation sheet lists numerous donors and amounts from five to ten dollars, showing total to date for Collins & Aikman Corp. Included are individuals like Frank Catallano Mary M Silveira Anthony J Nunes and many Silvas Cabral and Amaral families with sums around 5 to 12.50 dollars. The roll includes dozens of names, with a concluding note of totals and several ten dollar gifts.
The Bristol Colts held a non contact air drill on the Common under Coach Ed Finn. A Sunday game at Jamies Park, Warren against Swansea Cardinals is announced with 2:15 start. Finn plans scrimmage Thursday at Bliven Field Hope Street. Frannie Velleca praised at QB.
Cub Pack 5 1 held a Hallowe'en party at Guiteras House with 90 attendees Friday evening. Games and refreshments featured prominently and prizes were awarded for best costume funniest and most original. Den Mothers Mrs. Gilbert Shaw Mrs. Gordon R. Brown Mrs. Bey and George Magee hosted.
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