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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1953
Page
4
The Defiance from Bristol topped the Eastern States Firemen Muster in Springfield driven by a 186 ft 8 in throw. The event marked the windup of the New England muster season with strong support from local fire crews and delegations from Maine and other states.
The collector of taxes announces payment for 1963 taxes at the Burnside Memorial Building from 9 am to 4 pm daily except Sundays and holidays. Taxes may be paid in four equal installments with interest at 7 percent per annum if not paid by the due dates in October 1963.
Public Hearing of the Planning Board on September 28 1953 at 8 PM in Council Chambers Burnside Memorial Building relative to Lot 304 off Fatima Drive Cedar Crest Shores Plat. All interested parties are entitled to be heard. Manuel Prenda Secretary.
Notice that a public hearing will be held in the council chambers at 8 p.m. October 22 1953. John Francis Platoff Narrows All is interested in the above area and will be heard. Manuel Prenda Secretary.
Public notice for Bristol Plan ning Board public hearing in Council Chambers Burnside Memorial Building on October 22 1953 at 8 p m about the Pasquale Pag nano Plat off of Hope Street. Man uel Prenda Secretary 9 29 10 6 13.
Town council considering deferring leases on 10.5 acre parcel bordered by Hope Street Gooding Avenue and Naiomi Street amid Englehardt study findings. Long range plans hint at junior high construction near the area while other actions include lease transfer on Third School Street.
The text notes the appointment of Has De and Jatres to Syl eo Yr 1) Botana and Joseph Pode as spectral consttors overseeing the appointment of Frederick to Desi Joseph Castro, Donald Van Veast, and John McLaughlin as the constables. The next council meeting is set for October 14 due to October 12 being a holiday, and a slow sign will be installed on the hill porter of Mt Hope Avenue.
The Junior Young People’s Fellowship elected Russo as president and Deborah Davis as secretary-treasurer after a devotional and business session with games and refreshments. The Senior group, led by Charles Collins, held a scavenger hunt finished by the Matthew Perry team in 45 minutes. Socials included sandwiches and sodas as the Young Adult group, led by Jon Gablinski, planned future meetings and a swimming period at Hodgman Pool Providence and a joint session with Newport Youth Convocation on November 15.
The St Marys Mothers Club schedules a rummage sale October 16 from 10 am to 2 pm in St Marys Auditorium. Chairing the event is Mrs Oliver Desilets with assistants Mrs William Manchester Mrs William Flynn Mrs Edward Newbold Mrs James Bernard and Mrs Louis Sylvia. A bridge event is set for November 3 with co chairmen Mrs E Hugh Holmes and Mrs John S Burke.
The Bristol Historical Society hosted a fall panel on Art of New England with Mrs Manuel Mrs Benjamin R. icherman and Miss Margaret Nerone discussing early influences on Smitert Copley and West. The event included remarks on European and American art and a forthcoming European Art exhibition sponsored by the American Red Cross.
Mrs James R Gromling serves as den mother of the new Den No 4 in Cub Pack 14 with John Ferri as Den chief. The den displayed a model Indian village at a Friday meet, earning praise from attending parents. After the meeting, games and refreshments were provided by Den Mothers AlbinA Reed Eleanor Ferri Rosalie Pinheiro and Mrs Gromling.
Myers, longtime superintendent of St Michael and Holmes House parish properties, retires after 50 years. He saw coal boilers shift to oil, weathered the 1938 hurricane with minor damage, and notices ongoing parish life under new director Mr Furt Hobson. Ernest Meiggs succeeds him.
Multiple properties described in brief notes across Beach Terrace Bristol Narrows Easterbrook Avenue and East State Street. Listings mention four room cottages and two family properties with features like unfinished areas, dormers, tile baths, hardwood floors, acreage, and potential private mortgage options.
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