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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1952
Page
1
A humorous mock interview with Pat Cliché in Boston parades overused phrases as he covers Chicago conventions and the Stevenson nomination. The piece highlights stock expressions about politics and travel, ending with praise for a staged introduction and the crowd’s reaction.
Bristol commission chairman Thomas C. Jannsen announced the new charter will be delivered to the town council two weeks before the deadline. The commission gave unanimous approval after its final session five months after starting in March, noting amendments can be made by regular or special town elections. The publication method remains undecided due to Home Rule Amendment wording, with the U S Home Rule Association proposing newspaper and printed copies.
A Georgia subscriber spent a costly long distance call to update his address record. E. L. Howell of Hapeville, a Dixie native who worked at Herreshoff during World War II, now receives mail at P O Box 58. He praised the Phoenix as a great paper and Bristol as a great town and asked us to greet George Ingram and Manuel DeMotta.
Rhode Island Colts, the new state pro football club formed from last year’s Bristol Colts, will open practice tonight behind the White Rail Riding Club on Metacom Avenue. Owner Jay Barry invites players to try for spots as an 11 game schedule with top New England teams is being arranged and seven games may be played at City Stadium in Providence.
U S Senate hopeful Bayard Ewing assailed Sen John O Pastore as a do nothing and accused the Democratic administration of creeping socialism. He decried government growth, crooks and cronies, and high taxes, urging less centralized rule and thrift.
Most Rev Russell J. McVinney blessed the new Our Lady of Mt Carmel School interior and exterior in a solemn ceremony. The bishop called the parish vibrant and urged clergy and parishioners to continue sacrifices for faith, as Knights of Columbus and procession participants joined the event.
Alfred E Newton, superintendent at U S Rubber Bristol plant, is named major of the residential division for the 1952 Red Feather Campaign. He has led Bristol Chest activities in past years, including the Industrial division and three years as District C captain. Newton is active with the Bristol PTA and First Congregational Church.
Dolores Pivin daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Pivin 710 Hope Street left for Barbizon Modeling School New York City to begin four month studies toward a fashion model career. A Bristol Senior High School Class of 1960 graduate she was accepted in June.
The Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps won 11 prizes at Cranston Stadium, earning the Stellio Pappas Memorial Trophy for best corps for the second year. They also clinched the junior championship, took multiple individual prizes, and achieved the day’s highest aggregate score amid public enthusiasm.
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