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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1953
Page
2
The piece argues Senator Joseph R. McCarthy pursues fame through televised and radio exposure. It contends his anti Communism crusade is a vehicle for personal ambition, not a genuine effort to remove Reds, and that his arrogance harms his standing.
CALL Schools closed for relevous heli day. Joseph S Quires thanks friends for birthday cards. K of C meets April 10. Mr and Mrs Joseph C Kinder announce birth of Harriet Louise at Lying In Hospital Providence. Easter masses at Primnity Church listed. Confessions Saturday 4 to 5 pm. Rotary Club hear talk by Rev Charles Burns. Joseph Fo Braston announces birth of Deborah Lynn at Lying In Hospital Providence. Vernon A Gray homebound after heart attack. Matthew P Romano and Susan Philomena announce birth of grandchild. Rhode Island Hospital surgery for Joseph Viscione. Carol Bartlett to perform on WEAN. Easter visit by Joseph R Bell family. Capt Lawrence Baldauf to speak at Rotary. St Michael's Church calendar provided. Raymond S Brightman Jr stationed at Bainbridge. Fire at Mahoney farm chicken house, slight damage.
The Bristol Board of Recreation requests written submissions from any group planning to use recreation areas. All requests must be filed with the Board of Recreation by midnight April 3 1953. Secretary C. Cirillo signs the notice.
Funeral services for Jesse Paiva were held at Saint Elizabeths Church on 4046 The Street. The service included a committal prayer and was attended by family and friends from the local community. Local figures and pallbearers were listed in the church program.
The Red Cross drive shows progress toward a 6000 goal with totals around 5451 reported. Alfred M Earnes, chairman, says two more gifts should push the campaign over the top as new donations include 200 from Bristol Manufacturing Corp and 145 80 from Veterans' Home employees and members.
Millemaggi recorded as opposed and Harry R Gray featured among deputy fire appointments discussed last night. The council continued consideration of several posts and related roles, with ongoing debates shaping the final slate.
The Bristol and Warren Gas Company petitions to pass an act to incorporate to buy produce distribute and sell gas in Warren and Bristol Rhode Island It seeks authority to acquire and operate extensions and exercise eminent domain and to establish in Providence The petitioners are Ralph E Nock Edward Cabot and T Dexter Clarke dated March 20 1927 and April 3 1927.
April brings a series of fundraisers and community events at Mt Carmel School auditorium and Colt auditorium including a card party on April 6 and concerts on April 8. The St Mary's Mothers Club hosts a bridge and canasta on April 14 while rummage sales run April 15 and 23 at local parish venues. The Bristol council advertises bids for 325 parking meters, discusses water bills and meter service, and approves a Legion Square monument plan funded by the Legion with a 1000 dollar stone and a bronze plaque after resolving location.
In our hearts a memory is kept of a father we loved and cant forget. Gentle unselfish a friend ever true. Our proudest possession dear father was you.
The Board of Canvassers of Bristol will meet in the Burnside Memorial Building on Wednesday evening April 15 1953 at 8 00 to canvass property voter lists for the Annual Financial Town Meeting on Monday April 27 1953. Persons on the lists must pay property taxes on or before canvassing to qualify to vote.
Classified notice listing real estate offers including a seven room cottage with improvements and central town lot. Also items for sale and services such as a 14 ft skiff, Elgin outboard, oil cookstove, and furniture ads with contact details in Bristol area.
Help needed full time on shirt press with potential part time options. Job posting appears from Favor ite Laundry at 1029000 zitt with location details near Thurston Sail Inc Corner Water and Whea ton St Warren-tt PINBOYS High St Bowling Alleys. Business service category noted.
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