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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1943
Page
2
In wartime, the Bristol District Nursing Association joins a national effort to find tuberculosis early through chest X rays. The campaign stresses action over talk, urging all to seek doctor evaluations and protect public health as undiscovered cases remain high across the United States.
Former Bristol resident and Army veteran Max Bo Grossman arrived Wednesday afternoon for a short visit. He thanked locals for Christmas packages he received and said one package made him particularly homesick for the town.
Funeral services for Gabriel DeFelice were held yesterday after postponements due to his arrival. The rites began at his home and continued with a solemn mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Rev Joseph Sorzano presided, with Rev Antonio Bianne as sub deacon. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery. Bearers included Vincent Te Pedce and Louis DeFelice, nephews of the deceased.
Funeral services were held for Albert Menard of 33 Olver Street on Wednesday morning starting at 8 15 from his home, followed by a high Mass of requiem at St Mary's Church. Rev Michael I Ryan officiated, with Rev Vincent J Griffin as deacon and Rev James Kieal as subdeacon. Miss Nora Dwyer attended. Burial occurred at St Mary's Cemetery. Bearers included Henry Brown Euclid Vermette Arthur Marz George T Ingram Oscar des Rosiers and Hervey Dugas.
Funeral services for Michael O Mello were held Wednesday morning at St. Liv Beths Church and Mlars Cemetery. The service followed a fatal collision between a sedan and a Navy truck near CoMass Avenue with Rev He origan Rode officiating and many local mourners in attendance.
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Community items include School Committee meeting at Colt Memorial Library, local residents recovering from operations, Army air corps promotions in Atlantic City, Young People's Fellowship gathering, a war effort talk, a seven day furlough return, church supper arrangements, promotions and furloughs for sergeant rank, religious sermon series on Christian criticism of economics, college debates on postwar federation, church fund sales and guild meetings, birth announcements, a grocer speaker, and naval promotions with Quonset Point assignment.
The forms of thanks to relatives and friends for kindness and sympathy in our bereavement are expressed. Special gratitude goes to the Forresters Lodge and to The Collins & Aikman Employees and Quarter Century Club for support and spiritual banquets.
The family of the late Michael O Meno expresses heartfelt thanks for kindness sympathy and flowers received during their bereavement. They appreciate spiritual bouquets and support from relations and friends.
The Division of Fish and Game appoints April 5, 1943 at 10:00 AM in Room 313 Providence for consideration of a 204 acre oyster area proposal by Patch Island Oyster Company in Narragansett Bay. Harold N. Gibbs, Administrator.
Firefighters responded to a blaze at a funeral home on 192 State Street awakening owner Joseph Sansone and leading his family to safety with help from passerby Jerry Russo. Damage was minimal due to protective salvage effort. Simultaneous brush fires burned across Gibson Road and Metacom Avenue, tied to a string of incidents reported by Fire Chief Moses Moore with no major structural damage.
Cecil Appints Fis Chief and other officers reappointed including Moses Moore as chief and Harry Gray as deputy. Denis Ferreira appointed Dog Officer and David Walker reappointed Dog Law Appraiser. Michael di Gioia Sealer of Weights and Measures. Post War Projects panel names Bristol officials. Fire Chief salary raised from 200 to 300 dollars.
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