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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1949
Page
1
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Eugene F. Cochran town legal advisor will report findings at a Friday night joint meeting on the proposed platting and planning ordinance. The draft adds planning board authority and outlines well and cesspool regulations drawn from Barrington and Norwalk models. Members of the town council will receive copies for consideration before a formal hearing.
The Women’s Guild of the First Congregational Church will sponsor the cantata Ruth in the church chapel at 8 PM on Wednesday October 5. The church choir, directed by Hermann L Wilbur, features soloists Alfred Gaul’s Ruth and Naomi roles with Miss Connery Sutcliffe Bosworth and others. Accompanist is Mrs Cora S Anderson and the group includes Sopranos Altos Tenors and Baritones with Miss Sybil Anderson Priscilla Buttcher.
Defiance Hose Co won its 15th consecutive U S State Firemen's League title at North Providence beating Fairlawn Lincoln in 13.3 minutes after a Sunday rematch. The winning lineup included Angelo Andrade captain John Francis coach Manuel Terra James Almeida and Charles Andrade.
Warren battles back to tie the best of five with a 3-2 victory over Bristol. Barry draws a walk, Cariglia triples, and partial rallies in the seventh inning turn the tide as Warren plates the tying and winning runs. Goose Goslin finishes strong to halt Bristol’s late rally.
A blind shaggy black pitiful dog was found on the shorefront between Kunz's pier and Dr Clark's residence. The animal, covered in cockle burrs, walked into water seeking escape while a finder spent over half an hour coaxing it, then carried it home. Police notified dog officer. the dog is held hoping for owner claim.
A four network all star broadcast from 10 to 1030 Friday opens the 1949 Community Chest drive with President Truman delivering a keynote address and Henry Ford as national chairman. Ralph Edwards hosts an all star cast led by Jack Benny with other top radio stage and screen favorites to be announced.
The Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps, known as The Corps of Champs, defended their Ten Eastern States junior drum and bugle titles at the Springfield Mass. expo. Raymond Sartini won junior champion snare drum, Joseph Sousa placed in the championship bugling contest, and judges praised their rendition of Southland. They later earned three seconds at Worcester Holy Cross Stadium and prepare for the final competition in Greenville.
Major Frederick T. Goff announced that zone captains will meet with officials of the 1949 Red Feather Drive this evening at 8 o'clock in the YMCA.
Bristol town council orders study of Bristol County Water Co contract after residents petition for rapid action on a serious water shortage. Town legal adviser Cochran to review the old court action and new petition, aiming for amicable settlement and fastest water relief.
George L. Howe was elected an honorary member of the Bristol Historical Society at a meeting last evening at the John Brown House. The honor recognized his prize winning novel Call It Treason and literary achievement. Charles A. Collins spoke on John Brown and His Little Red Brick House as eleven new members joined the society.
Anthony E. Agatiello announces YMCA gym sessions for boys starting tomorrow morning. Beginners ages six to nine meet 9 to 10, with a reduced $2 yearly fee. Guest days allow parents to attend. Classes include games tumbling calisthenics and skills followed by movies. The Gra Y group runs 10 to 11 for ages nine to twelve and junior high ages twelve to fifteen meet 11 to 12.
A 1940 steerage passenger from Germany who landed in Nagasaki with $50 rose to prominence in postwar Japan as a magnate. By 1949 he led three companies, owned factories, a Tokyo seven story building stake, Osaka property, Ginza shops, and housing for 1,200 workers, beginning with portrait painting for Japanese leaders.
Canon D. K. Davis, rector of St. Michael's Church, was elected department chaplain of the American Legion in Rhode Island at a Providence meeting. His nomination came from Domenic Mascola of Kearney Post, and he also serves as chaplain for Kearney Post.
A fragmented account details how Eisenberg allegedly built an industrial empire in postwar Japan. It claims he leveraged 20 000 bathtubs ordered for Army dependents, invested profits in Chimésé rugs, then acquired an aluminum plant and controlled the Japanese aluminum industry. It describes loans of 500 000 yen and favorable Army orders,ultimately selling to Dutch East Indies for a 100 million yen export.
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