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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1950
Page
2
A Rhode Island debate questions a 25 million dollar foot and mouth disease research lab on Prudence Island. Critics argue the project serves federal interests, risks local impact, and overlooks existing international work. Supporters urge jobs and national safety.
A light local column notes tea culture in Bristol and nearby areas. It mentions guests, social occasions, and friendly hospitality, inviting reader participation and cooperation for future gatherings.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Willetts Jr announce the birth of a son Samuel III on September 7 at Truesdale Hospital. Rhode Island College of Education freshmen include Eva Alexandre Lucy Foti Naomi Sousa and Francis Viea. Bristol Sunshine Society meets at 36 Washington on Sept 19 at 130 pm. Bristol Republican Club meets at 11 Constitution St on Monday evening. YMCA board meets 8 pm in Haffenreffer room. Bristol Y MCA secretary Albert Means attends RI and MA Y secretaries meeting at Camp Becket. Robert Ruggiero returns to Rhode Island State College as a Junior in Advanced ROTC. Arthur De Araujo visits Spanish Consul Alfred Rego. plans Textile School studies locally after Portugal birth. Christine Gray birth announced for Sept 11 at Providence Lying-In Hospital. Mrs Gray former Madeline Doran.
Principal John L Burke announces the Bristol Senior High School Green and White staff for 1950 51 with Mary Louise Adams as editor in chief Marion Viera associate editor Priscilla Battcher business manager Dorothy Sullivan asst business manager Dorothy Arruda circulation manager Robert De Riso asst circulation manager and two groups of editors and staff including Cornelia Iannucius Dona Ruggeiro Celeste Viera Jean Campbell Mary Ann Velleca Rita Sousa Frank Cappa bianca Edmund Oliver Villan Forgo Joan Ferrara Frank Brown and Miss Sarah C Callan as faculty advisor.
Notices list events from Mt Hope Chapter No 23 OES and related groups. Rummage sales at Odd Fellows Hall and Bristol Synagogue Vestry, a candlelight Pops concert at De Wolf Memorial Room, a food sale at Narragansett Electric Co showroom, a Scout food sale, waste paper drive for Boy Scout equipment, fall bridge night at Masonic Temple, all with specific dates in late Sept to Oct.
Miss Eleanor S. Vera daughter of Mr and Mrs Manuel P Vere of 205 Franklin Street Fall River Massachusetts received her diploma from the Truesdale School of Nursing in Fall River last week. She is a Bristol Senior High School graduate class of 1947 and one of 18 Truesdale students to receive diplomas. She is presently employed on the staff at the Truesdale Hospital.
An informal party in honor of the Kearney Post Junior baseball champions will be held next Tuesday night at the Knotty Pine Restaurant on High Street. Santo Mascena organizes the affair and lists Knotty Pine Seacrest Beverage Co Mally's Pharmacy Anthony Cabral and Sunset Bakery as contributors.
The Bristol Civic League discussed a Sunday September 24 clambake at Rego's Farm and a Thursday September 28 whist party. Committees include bakers Henry Andrews John Marine Anthony Marshall Everett Francis Arthur Araujo Alfred Rego and whist party members Fern Rego Marv Perreira Louise Marine Peggy Vera Marv Remieres Lucie Botelho Linda Correira Dorothy Travers. John Marino was named bowling team chairman and Arthur De Araujo became an honorary member during his visit. Next meeting scheduled for October 11.
Mr and Mrs Vincent De Felice of 187 State Street Bristol announce the engagement of their daughter Mary to Anthony Banno Jr son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Banno of 80 Bentley Street East Providence.
Members discussed a food sale to raise funds for future Tri-Hi-Y activities at their second meeting last night. Refreshments were served before the 8:30 p.m. adjournment.
The Bristol Fire Department will host its Fourth Annual Ball on October 27 at the Lobster Claw in Bristol. Proceeds support the four companies and department activities, with a committee including Frank J Lewis as chair and Oscar A Rishe as secretary among others.
A short obituary style remembrance from Rose and Eleanor to Joseph Pontes, recalling a beautiful memory and a sorrow too great to be told. The note expresses lasting affection from daughters Rose and Eleanor.
Special thanks are extended to the Finishing Department of the US Rubber Co Hydraulicon Engine and Hose Co Inspection Department of the US Rubber Co Local Union No 339 CIO the Bristol Republican Town Committee the Carr Mig Co Athletic Association and the Swanee River Bar Family of the late Anthony Marshall for their support and contributions.
The Probate Court schedules hearings in the Probate Court Room at 10 o'clock for several estates. Alfred L Brown will have a filing for will and foreign will recording on September 18 1950. Vincenzo Arico estate probate and letters testamentary hearing set for September 16. Oskytel H Clarke guardians twenty sixth account due for September 18 1950. Rosa Silva also known as Rosa Silva will probate and letters of administration cum testamento nexo hearing September 11 1950. John Almeida aka Almeida John Maria Almeida Correia Executrix qualified creditors must file claims by law beginning September 15 1950.
Mr and Mrs Antonio Nappi of 17 Reservoir Avenue Bristol announce the engagement of their daughter Mary to Sgt Joseph E Sanchas son of Mr and Mrs David Sanchas of 45 Mason Street Warren
Additional subscribers to the Annual Food Sale and Bridge at St Mary's Church auditorium include Mrs Douglas Phipps Mrs Alfred Paiva Mrs Joseph Perreira Mrs David Miller Mrs David Ferris Mrs A E Gibbermeyer Mrs A C Nerone Jr and Mrs John O'Connor.
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