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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1952
Page
4
Drivers must slow and yield at crosswalks as pedestrians cross. The piece urges patience at intersections and warns against rushing turns when walkers have the green light. It emphasizes courtesy and safe driving to prevent accidents.
The Pyramids organization raises funds for needy families at Christmas and to finance tonsil clinics for children. They hold a special mass near their patron day in June and receive blessed bread and St Anthony rites. Officers include Mrs. Dominic Vitello president and a slate of named officers and members.
The Board of Canvassers of Bristol Rhode Island will meet in the Town Council Chamber on Wednesday September 17 1952 at 8 oclock to canvass and correct voter lists for the upcoming primary on September 24 1952. John W Church Clerk.
Thirteen Bristol residents were admitted to U S citizenship in Providence Superior Court. Selections include the 1982 Bristol area notes: council, defense practice, local factory cornerstone, and cash prices from ads with lamb at 35 to 37 cents a pound.
Sept 3 1922 Rev Frederick Lee Maryon formerly of Providence was installed as rector of Trinity Church at 10 45 am and preached his first sermon that night, replacing Rev Frank Damrosch Jr. Sept 5 Kearney Legion Post prepared plans for the state Legion convention to be held in Bristol Sept 8 and 9 Sept 5 Senator D W Young Dan Coggeshall appeared before the town council on a minor matter noting his father was postmaster and he is now the oldest state senator. Sept 7 mammoth crowds attended the event.
Jannsen extols a council-manager system with a town manager and elected council. A budget advisory board picks terms, public hearings on ordinances, and local self government with state oversight limited to bankruptcy protection. Emphasizes long range planning around Bristol shore, road access, and the need for a strong, nonpartisan local government.
Town officials hear a possible land condemnation to widen a road after August discussions. The council amends the dog control ordinance to allow humane disposal of unreclaimed strays with SPCA aid. A missing $99,103 sewer bond check prompts a replacement, and a zoning dispute over a Lincoln Avenue boat sheds light on building rights.
Bristol church notices list St Elizabeths with pastors Rocha Pacheco and Pimental and Mass times from seven to eleven, daily Mass at seven. Also First Baptist Church led by Walter Swanson with Sunday worship at ten.
Rev. Joseph Sorzana of P.S.8.C. and Rev Emy DeMattia of P.S.S.C. announce Sunday services at 8 30, 9 30, and 10 30 high. The church location is State Street with the telephone contact 1 1054.
Reverend Frederick F Driftmier leads divine worship at the church on High Street. The Board of Trustees meets at 7 30 p.m. in the church kitchen. Thursday features the first fall choir rehearsal at 7 30 p.m.
St Michael’s parish on Hope Street lists services and events including Holy Communion at 800 am and 1000 am with sermon by Rt Rev William R Moody, bishop in Lexington. Also announces 730 pm opening service for the 57th General Convention in Boston Garden and weekly meetings in Holmes House and parish house with regular monthly vestry.
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