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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1959
Page
4
The Bristol public square debate over gambling grows as editors argue for legalization seen in Las Vegas while warning of law evasion and societal harm. The piece notes widespread betting among workers and street parlors, questions enforcement, taxes, and the Kefauver era’s legacy, urging vigor in law enforcement until change occurs.
Cub Scouts of Pack 6 gathered at St Marys Auditorium for their first meeting of the year. After opening exercises and flag salute, they played games, sang songs, and enjoyed refreshments. Several scouts received stripes for participating in the Memorial Day parade, with honorees listed. Additional notices included monthly projects, need for den mothers, and requests for donations such as soda racks, beans, candy, pencils, tags, and prizes. Special prizes honored outstanding hobbies, collections, and pets.
Mrs Sebastian Bernard Jr won honors for Hawaiian Ti Plant and Russian Olive specimens. Mrs Howard Paull earned a wreath of shells with sea lavender in Decor for an Autumn Doorway. Mrs Frederick N Palmer won in artistic and specimen classes including celesia plume and zinnias. Bernard and Palmer plan Boston trip for Flower Show School Sept 29 to Oct 1 at Somerset Hotel to maintain National Accredited Amateur Flower Show Judge title.
A listing of October activities includes card and rummage parties, bridge and food sales, and meetings hosted by diverse groups such as Beach Terrace Improvement Association White River Restaurant, Mt. Carmel Mothers Club, D of I K of C Hall, Trinity Church, Bristol Garden Club, First Congregational Church Flower Committee, Mt. Hope Chapter O S, and St Mary's Guild. Highlights include a town wide waste paper drive by Kingsmen Bugle Drum Corps on Oct 18 and a Christmas themed tea with speakers Mrs Robt G Holt and Mrs Everett Carpenter.
Bristol announces Nathan Eisenstadt is named residential campaign chairman for the annual Red Feather Day drive on Sunday October 25. He has five years of service in campaigns, led last year as a Sunday drive captain, and will organize volunteers to raise funds for six agencies. He and his wife live at 100 Beach with two daughters. He is vice president of Eisenstadt Inc and active in Chamber of Commerce and local civic groups. He served in the European theater in World War II.
Bristol children will serve as junior fire marshalls during Fire Prevention Week October 4 to 10. About 1100 elementary students will inspect homes for fire hazards using department supplied reports, under parent supervision and with school cooperation.
The Civil War Centennial Commission in Washington DC has published a 20 page booklet titled Civil War Firsts. It lists milestones such as balloon reconnaissance, organized medical care, large press coverage, widespread conscription, and a submarine. The piece notes troop numbers, casualty patterns, and notable figures like Lincoln and Stonewall Jackson, with statistics from Gettysburg and Brandy Station. Availability is via request from 700 Jackson Place NW Washington DC.
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