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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1956
Page
2
The Bristol recreation board applauds former member William E Magee for his service as he leaves town due to a move. The tribute acknowledges his help in advancing the local recreational program and his confidence among townspeople, noting the presentation last evening.
The Boy Scouts, with Freedoms Foundation, will promote voter registration and civic participation in a nonpartisan drive. They plan to reach 34,000,000 homes on November 3 to encourage registered voters to cast ballots on Election Day, November 6, 1956, stressing good citizenship and self-government.
John B. Kelly, former US Director of Physical Fitness, cites a study of over 7,000 children in the US and Europe showing American youngsters are weaker and softer each year. Plus notes on births, society meetings, and local civic events in Maryland and Rhode Island communities.
Dr Raymond C Dyer was installed as president of the Holy Name Society of St Marys Church Sunday evening in the church Other officers installed included Raymond Bullock vice president Conrad Beauregard secretary James Flynn treasurer and Bill Manchester and Nathan McCarthy marshalls The Very Rev Msgr Charles eg was the principal speaker outlining aims of the society Plans were made for a Communion breakfast on Oct 14 Bullock was named appalled chairman John Sylvia appointed pro a Gouimitte chairman for the Joba Partington public hegemony sick and Sobek topdence and member fone
Orlando J. Bisbano state department commander of the Italian American World War Veterans and Frank Centazzo commander of the local Sgt Anthony M Cappucci Post will be honored at a testimonial dinner dance Saturday Oct 13 at the Midway. Fortunato Caruso chairs arrangements with Nick Allessandro co chair. Also working are Albert P. Russo Armillotto brothers Fred Riccio Fred Bruno Robert Mansi Jerry DeLuca America Vona Cappucci brothers and John Letizia ticket chairman.
A Bristol reader writes to the editor praising the Storione feature in the Bristol Phoenix. The letter thanks the paper for the warm account and expresses pride in Bristol’s hospitality and the story’s lasting remembrance.
Two hundred twenty five Rhode Island postmasters and four Massachusetts counties gathered for their annual convention in Worcester. A reception at Harriet Bradford Inn preceded a clambake at King Philip Bake master. Coggeshall chaired arrangements. speakers included Belknap, Tacy, Tedrow, Lagace, Buck, Bresnahan, and Sheehan.
Waste paper and rags collected in a townwide Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps drive will be sold to fund the corps trip to the Northeastern States championship in Yonkers New York on Sept 29. Residents absent during pickup can donate by leaving paper at Boy Scout Hall or contacting the Kingsmen at 679 Hope Street. The corps also prepare material for the Rhode Island Association championship at Pierce Memorial Stadium East Providence next Sunday.
Three liquor license holders Prudence Golden Nugget and Longhorn Cafe were served summons to appear at a public hearing tomorrow night on charges of serving liquor to minors. Newport sailors will testify aided by police officers and council leaders at 7 30 p m in Burnside Building council chambers.
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