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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1950

Page

3

Rockwell Elementary Site Condemnation Filed on Hope Street

Town records show condemnation papers filed to secure the two acre site for Bristol Neck's new Rockwell elementary school on Hope street. The Goff Estate owners James W. Goff Jr Marie S. Goff Thomas J Goff and Lillian M Goff agreed to sell for 12350 with a two foot boundary strip claimed by Salvatore and Mrs Rossi to be resolved. The land fronts 268 feet on the south and measures 31809 and 33335 feet on the sides. The Rockwell gift funds the school building, estimated at 100000.

New Rockwell Hope Street Bristol Neck John W. Church Eugene, F. Cochran James W. Goff, Jr Marie S. Goff Thomas J Goff Lillian M Goff Goff Salvatore Rossi Cochran

Candlelight Pops Concert Sponsored by Bristol Guild

The Women's Guild of the First Congregational Church of Bristol presents a Candlelight Pops Concert on Wednesday evening September 27 in the De Wolf Memorial room. The program offers six acts including contralto Mrs. Gertrude Coady, trumpeter Ellsworth Axel Munro, a male quartet, accordionist August Arruda, magician Robert Kinder, and pianist Earl Rounds with refreshments available during the show.

Guild Congregational Church Women’s Guild of the First Congregational Church of Bristol Swall de Wolf Gertrude Coady Providence Ellsworth Axel” Munro Vernon Gray Herrmann Wilbur Raymond Gruenwald Roswell S. Bosworth August Arruda Robert Kinder Earl Rounds

St Marys Mothers Club Plans Rummage Sale

Plans for a rummage sale to be held October 19 at St Marys Church auditorium were discussed at a Mothers Club meeting. Mrs George Mello was named chairman. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday evening October 11.

St. Mary’s St Mary’s Church St May's Mothers’ Club George Mello

Bristol Battery C Rifle Team Receives Providence Awards

Members of Bristol's Battery C National Guard indoor small bore rifle team to receive a plaque and medals at Cranston Street Armory in Providence. Recipients include Sgt Gabriel Savino captain Corp William Burbridge Sgt William Gblinski Sgt Michael Topazio and Sgt Albert Rybka. Col Peter E Donnelly will present the awards at a battalion parade. Captain Raymond J Makowsky notes two annual inspections set for Oct 4 and Nov 1 with prep covering admin personnel supplies gun drills and training.

Bristol National Guard Cranston Street Armory Providence le Gabriel Savino William Burbridge William Gblinski Michael Topazio Albert Rybka Peter E Donnelly 243Rd Aaa Raymond J Makowsky 243Rd Group Inspector General's Office US Army

Colts to Meet Riverside Crescents at Guiteras Sunday

Bristol Colts set for their third win of the season as they host the Riverside Crescents at Guiteras Field. The Crescents feature standout players Jim Sullivan, Smusou Warren, and Vivki Pouland. Art Jordan joins the Colts at halfback as they prepare for another hard fought night under lights.

Bristol Colts Guiteras Field Riverside Crescents Colts Crescents Jim Sullivan Smusou W Warren Vivki Pouland Kiviside iRiverside

Pine Cone Troop Organizes Patrols in Bristol Girl Scouts

The Pine Cone Troop met at the Girl Scout Hall to form new patrols for the upcoming season with near full attendance. Two new members Marjorie and Barbara Aguiar joined as outdoor games closed the gathering as Nancy Santulli and Valarie Cheetham led a Happy Birthday singalong. Patrols include Meadow Larks led by Ann Burke with Barbara Bruno as assistant, BCD led by Janice Demers with Vick Balzano as assistant, Bob-o-Links led by Nancy Santulli with Mary Mancini as assistant, and Vigilantes led by Shirley Jarvis with Deborah Adams as assistant.

Bristol Girl Scouts Marjorie Barbara Aguiar Nancy Santull Valarie Cheetham Meadow Larks Ann Burke Barbara Bruno Juliette Bernardo Deborah Church Sandra Pease Sheila Barrett Judy Marz BCD Janice Demers Vick Balzano Carol Bartlett Peggy Cook Patricia Pacheco Marjorie Aguiar

Girl Scout Council Names Five New Troop Leaders

Five new troop leaders were appointed at a Girl Scout Council meeting hosted by Mrs J Floyd Huestis. Named by Deputy Commissioner Mrs Thomas D Adams were Antoinette Garista Margaret Hibbert Joan Doyle and Mrs J Egan and Mrs Bernard. Plans to have council members attend the Swampscott Convention in the New Ocean House Swampscott October 9 11 were discussed. Hostesses were Mrs James Husband Mrs John D Moore and Mrs Sydney Kulderg.

Girl Scout Council J. Floyd Huestis Thomas D. Adams as _felows Antoinette Garista Margaret Hibbert Joan Doyle J. Egan J. J. Bernard Swampscott Ocean House Swamscott

Historical Society To Meet Monday

The Bristol Historical Society will hold a meeting in St Michael's Parish House on Monday evening September 25. Guest speaker William Covell will give a talk titled Boats In Our Bay.

The Bristol Historical Society St Michael’s Parish House William Covell Our Bay

Memorial Room Proposed for Sarah Lee Dimond

Plans are underway to dedicate a memorial room in the General House in memory of Mrs. Sarah Lee Dimond. The central room will be renovated by the Congregational Women's Guild and upon completion walls will display pictures of past ministers, thereafter known as the Sarah Lee Dimond Room.

Guneral House Sarah Lee Dimond Congregational Women’s Guild

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