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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1951
Page
2
An Irvin F Angle letter reprints a Portland Pa farmer and hen keeper tale illustrating rising prices and prosperity. The cartoon dialogue shows wage and corn price rises fueling a cycle where both labor and farmers gain while eggs and corn adjust, ending with a political jab as everyone proclaims prosperity.
A Phalanx meeting scheduled for March 31 was postponed to April 28 at 7 pm in the Haffen raffer room at the YMCA. Also noted are a birth in Providence, a Rotary Club talk by Orville Emmons, a grocery shower for Lydia Bragantin, and other community notices including Rotary and Ladies Benevolent Society activities.
The funeral for 79 year old Joseph Ennis of 146 Metacom Avenue was held at St Mary's Church after a Mass of requiem at 9 AM. He died Thursday in a Providence hospital and had lived in town for 65 years. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs Moses Moore. Knights of Columbus members led by Grand Knight Joseph Cavallo attended.
John Henry Buffum died Friday after a long illness. Funeral held Sunday at 2 pm in the George M Wilbur Memorial Chapel with Rev. Fred erick F. Driftmaier officiating. Burial in North Burial Ground. Survivors include his brother Joseph L Buffum. Buffum was born May 12 1869 in Jersey City and worked at Herreshoff Mfg Co and later as janitor for Collings Aikman Corp. He was a devoted church member and Bible student.
An all morning drive by cancer campaign captains and workers is planned for Saturday April 14. Co chairmen Mrs Raymond Makowsky and Mrs Nathaniel A Gladding Jr announced the event and a pre campaign meeting April 12 at the YMCA starting 8 pm. James C Carmark state commander will arrange for Herman C Pitts to speak on cancer battle.
The Bristol post of the Italian-American War Veterans USA Inc and two other posts will hold a joint installation of officers in Providence at the Crown Hotel on April 15 starting at 6 p.m. Orlando J. Bisbane, commander, announced the event and a visit to Davis Park Veterans Hospital in Providence on April 14 with national commander John F Nave, who will speak at the meeting.
In memoriam a fond remembrance for a dear mother. William Charles and Maurice recall Sarah E Kearney, Mary and others who cared, with a quiet tribute dated Wednesday April 6.
John M. Roderick Jr expresses gratitude to Mr Romano and The Bay State Theater staff for locating and returning his lost billfold containing a week’s wages found Saturday night in Warren R.
April calendar lists Rotary Club card party at White Hall Riding Club on April 10. Ivy Guild hosts Rum Mage Sale at St Michael's Parish House April 11. D Day noted April 14. Spring Bridge at Mount Hope Chapter 23 CES April 23. Penny Social by St Mary's Mothers' Club April 24 in church auditorium. Bristol Chapter DAR food sale April 27 at Narragansett on Hope Street. Dinner dance April 28 by Holy Name Society Mt Carmel at Midway Steak and Lobster House. May 1 May Break fast by Women's Guild Congregational Church. Charity Bridge April 8 by Women's Pyramids of Charity Club at Midway. May 25 Elizabeth's Cotton Ball at Midway.
Danny Rene son of Mr and Mrs Frank O Rene 3 Franklin Street member of the Springfield Training School gymnastic team was seriously injured at Ann Arbor after falling about 15 feet from the flying rings during a college meet at Michigan University He landed on his back breaking a vertebra and a rib His brother Norman and his wife went to Ann Arbor with his wife staying He was a former Colt Memorial High School athlete and had performed in Providence YMCA shows He was known for a backward somersault from the rings and a double cut off of his hands from the bar at the end of a front swing when he landed on the mats It is believed the fall occurred during this stunt
Armand P. Arsenault pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident without identification before Judge James B. Linehan. He was fined 35 dollars and costs for striking Gene Arcardi’s parked car on March 27 at 6 Second Street in Fall River and failing to notify the owner or police. A neighbor later provided the vehicle registration.
A collage of local sale notices and requests includes Dress shop for sale in a good location via Box B Phoenix, Studebaker car ads with details on models and prices, household items from furniture to tools, baby grand and upright pianos for sale, a pony and a house for sale, and misc items with contact numbers across Bristol and Fall River areas.
For rent 11-10 carpentry work by William J. Du Pont at 1600 Hope St Call Br 1238 evenings. Landscape and lawn maintenance Jainto 111 Franklin St Tel 209-R. Rubbish removal ashes care for homes and business places plus sand gravel loam John Francis 146 Metacom Ave Tel 1128-W. Window cleaning services by Albert Emery 59 Mt Hope Ave Bristol call Br 1421-M. Window cleaning ad from John E. Merella Warren 1459-W. Auto glass installed while you wait painting and body repairs call Cabrals Auto Body and Fender Works. Music related ads Vinecombe 108% Robeson St River, Mass or call Mrs Antes Bristol 113-W.
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