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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1952
Page
2
Bristol Charter Commission chairman Thomas C. Jansen told Rotary Club members that allowing town managers to move on to bigger jobs benefits Bristol. He argued small towns recruit only the best within salary limits, inspiring higher performance and long term progress.
Mrs Mary Timmins chairman of preservation of antiques for the Massachusetts State Federation of Women's Clubs will headline Bristol Women's Club season opener at Guiteras House 8:00 pm Monday. She will discuss collecting antiques why what how and how to assess furniture china silver and textiles with tips on display and buying on a budget. Mrs Frank I Martin oversees hospitality.
The Bristolites defeated the Bristol Independents 11 to 2 on Tuesday night to clinch the YMCA Industrial Softball League title. Joseph S. Qualey presented the championship trophy he donated after the victory.
A Middletown Press quote laments tax burden as a large portion of earnings. It contrasts 32 cents per dollar with expert recommendations for solvency, urging awareness of government revenue impact.
Bristol County 4-H seniors announce a fall round up square and round dance tomorrow night at Barrington Town Hall. Open to 14 year olds and high school students. Tickets available by calling Ann Cornell Bristol 782.
The Burlington News reports that in under two years government payrolls grew by 50 percent while private payrolls rose only 26 percent, highlighting a widening public sector wage trend.
The Willimantic Chronicle cites a warning that Americans could face much higher inflation if not checked, highlighting concerns about rising prices and economic pressures seen in other nations.
Zoning Board of Review sets a public hearing for September 17 1952 at 7 30 PM in Burnside Memorial Building to hear Strat in Da Ponte and Georgia Da Ponte for a rezoning from Residential to Industrial on Lots 1 2 3 and 8 Assessor Plat 5 south of St Mars Come Park. The town council previously rejected the request and the hearing will reconfirm or deny the appeal.
The Bristol area announces first Sunday school meeting at First Congregational Church on Sept 21 and the Pro Christo society fall gathering on Sept 25. Collins and Aikman Girls Club meets Monday at 8:00 p.m. Others note Bristol Public Schools schedules, baptisms, weddings, and obituaries including Charles Duquette, Mrs Motta twins Roger and Robert, Patricia Margaret Dyer, and Henry Colt Jr.
Corporal Edward P. Machado of 19 Catherine Street joins Camp Drum N Y for two weeks of training with the 76th Infantry Division Organized Reserve. He is a Company C 358th Infantry squad leader and a University of Rhode Island student.
Police report describes two accidents. A child ran into a Sparks truck on John Street causing scalp and mouth injuries and brain concussion treated by Dr Holdsworth and at Truesdale Hospital. A hit and run damaged a Corvette toward Mt Hope and two officers arrested driver James Godding after pursuit on Metacom Avenue.
Funeral services for Leo E. Hayes of the R I Veterans Home and former Herreshoff Mfg foreman were held at J E Connors Funeral Home and St Marys Church Pawtucket. The procession included a high requiem mass and the Old St Marys Cemetery committal. A Veterans Home delegation led by Albert Russo attended with bearers named Benoit Butler Costello O Rourke Potvin Valley.
A sequence of church and club events is listed for September and October including excursions to St Anthonys Shrine in Boston by the Pyra mids of Charity Women s Club on Sunday September 7 and a Communion Breakfast by St Mary s Holy Name Society at The Mid way on September 14. A September 27 food sale by Trinity Women s Guild begins at 2 pm in church rooms. Additional events include a September 19 food sale at Barr Hardware Store by Mount Hope Chapter No 23 Order of the Eastern Star, a September 20 25th annual banquet of theCollings and Aikman Girl s Club at Midway Steak and Lobster House at 6:30 pm, a September 26 St Mary s Church annual bridge and canasta party at Midway Steak and Lobster House, a September 28 annual drum corps parade and competition by Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps at Guiteras Athletic Field with parade 1 30 pm and contest 3 pm, and an October 15 bridge by Trinity Women s Guild at 8 pm in church rooms with refreshments.
A Bristol reader from Warren questions the 30 mph town limit near Colt Drive and urges traffic lights on Washington and Franklin streets to aid pedestrian crossings. The letter warns of near misses, tire screeches, and the risk to children and urges action before a serious accident occurs.
Announcement reports the marriage of Lt. Sgt. John A Sousa Jr to Miss Joyce Richardson. The ceremony occurred July 5 in Sacramento California where Sousa is stationed at McClellan Air Force Base and Mrs Sousa serves in the WAAF. Sousa reenlisted for six years. The groom’s mother and sister Jacqueline Marie returned from a four month California visit.
In memoriam notice for Paul Romano Sr with years 1951 and 1952. The piece laments his passing and notes his family: Louis Matthew Paul Jr Ruth and Hazel Paul Ernest Carmen Marcia Hazel Frances. The text reflects a family tribute from his devoted wife and sons and mentions a vigil kept by God.
The Board of Recreation seeks bids to build two dugouts at Veteran's Memorial Park. Specifications available from Dr Anthony J Ramos or C C Cirillo. Bids open Sept 16 1952 and must be received by noon that day.
Miss Sylvia Travers, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Travers of 8 Roma Street, married Joseph Sylvia Jr son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Sylvia of 69 Charles Street. The ceremony at St Elizabeths Church was led by Rev Henrique Rocha. Guests wore formal gowns and bouquets while the couple plans to reside at 69 Charles Street.
Grace Elizabeth Garvin daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Fred O Garvin married Anthony Garcia Goulart son of Mrs Philo mena Goulart Tuesday at 2 pm in St Michael's Church with Canon Daniel K Davis officiating. The bride wore a nylon tulle gown with satin bodice and seed pearl cap and carried a colonial bouquet. Matron of honor Mrs Alice Wilkie wore blue nylon tulle and carried yellow flowers. Best man Lt Leland Wilkie of Staten Island. A reception followed at the White Rail Riding Club and the couple left for a Washington DC motor trip. They will reside at 19 Byfield Street.
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