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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1959

Page

5

Mt Hope Bridge Adopts New Toll Schedule

Raymond H. Trott, chairman of the Mt Hope Bridge Authority, announced a revised toll plan effective December 1. Single trip rates stay largely unchanged while ticket and bulk pass prices drop. bus passenger rates fall by a nickel and pedestrian rates remain the same. Auto one way trips stay level, but ten ticket bundles drop to 1.25 from 1.50. truck rates stay, but four ticket lots see substantial cuts.

Raymond H. Trott Mt. Hope Bridge

Coast Guard Auxiliary starts four lesson course for new instructors

Seth B Paull announced that Anthony Bruno division training officer began last Thursday an introductory four lesson course to train new instructors for public instruction on safe boating. The courses run during the winter months to expand teaching staff.

Seth B. Paull Coast Guard Anthony Bruno

B. T. A. Armory Repair Work Approved

Col Philip T Bodell says Bristol Train of Artillery Armory will undergo renovation now funded by a $2910 state appropriation passed in the last legislature. Repairs focus on boiler room and rear quartermaster area. building rotted from foundation to roof. State heat maintenance grants cover part, but most funds go to heating. work hoped before freezing weather. Senator Gladys M Brightman and Reps George C Lima and Samuel Pasqua are credited for securing the funds.

Bristol Col. Bodell State Senate House Col Bodell Gladys M. Brightman George C. Lima Samuel Pasqua

Paull Aids Newcomers In Boating Field

Paull provides invaluable guidance to newcomers entering the boating field, helping them understand equipment, safety, and best practices for successful journeys on the water.

Paull

Ex Local Woman Trustee Announces Wheaton College Nomination

Mrs Barbara Husband of 1296 Hope Street announced that Mrs Florence Otten, formerly of this town, is a trustee at Wheaton College of Norton Massachusetts. Wheaton College will start construction on an 850000 dollar fine arts center next summer. Mrs Husband met Mrs Otten at a college meeting last week and she is a member of the nominating committee.

Barbara Husband Hope St Florence Otten Wheaton College Norton Mass Husband Otten

Fashion Show Planned by St Marys Women’s Guild

Plans for a fashion show sponsored by the Women’s Guild of St Mary’s Church moved forward at the October meeting attended by over 75. The show, set for Thursday at 8 p.m., will feature many new creations. Co chairs Mrs Creflin and Mrs McGinn announced the event as Ray Anderson and his square dancers highlighted the meeting with an enjoyable program.

Women’s Guild of St. Mary’s Church Douglas Creflin Edwin McGinn Ray Anderson

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