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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1958
Page
4
The piece notes a single thief easily stole cash from three chain stores last Saturday without violence. It urges rapid police cooperation, highlights the suspect’s calm method and local knowledge, and warns others with cash on hand that similar thefts can occur here. Police credit if the case breaks.
London race riots spark shock at supposed British calm and accuse Communists of stirring trouble. Columnist David Lawrence says underground Communist influence fuels clashes in London and echoes concerns about unrest tied to political agitation worldwide.
Out of 122 graduates in 1958 at Bristol High School, 41 students about 33 percent pursue higher education. The University of Rhode Island hosts nine in the incoming freshman class, with Bryant College and Rhode Island College of Education following in popularity. Nursing and vocational tracks also appear among the graduates, with several listed institutions and names.
The Bristol Chapter of the D A R will hold a postponed meeting at noon Monday at the home of Mrs William A Bowen. The gathering will include a basket lunch.
The Zoners To Meet Zoning Board will resume meetings on Thursday September 11 at 7 30 p m in the council chambers Margaret Morris secretary announces The first meeting will consider a request for an exception or variance of the Zoning Ordinance filed by John Fracis (Frazicis)
The Bristol Furniture Co offers furniture and trucking for a benefit fashion show on Monday Sept 29 to raise funds for the Rogers Free Library Building Fund. Cora's Dress Shop partners, with Mrs Barnes Newberry Jr as honorary chair, and Miss Maye Mello leading arrangements. Additional models include Maretta LaFazia Marie Maturi Mary Ellen Pereira and others.
Upcoming church and community events list a chicken barbecue, lawn party, shrine pilgrimage, and a fashion show with proceeds for Rogers Free Library. A long column then discusses mnemonics, memory tricks, historical aids, and anecdotes about forgetting names and improving recall.
At a meeting of the 4th of July committee at Mrs. Frank L. Martin's home plans were made to cover a $494 deficit. Mrs. Martin was appointed assistant to the finance chairman to raise funds in two weeks. A Tag Day is planned for September 19 and 20. Adele Sturdevant will mail donation requests. A September 13 event at the Harriet Bradford Inn, a 4th of July Dance and Buffet, will be led by ticket chairman Vincent Fasano, with a broad committee list. Donations may be sent to Alfred R. Rego, finance chairman, Franklin St.
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