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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1950
Page
6
A garbled excerpt mentions mental fortitude and privation, suggesting a discussion on strengthening the mind. The legible bits reference resilience and discipline, but lack clear context, names, places, or dates.
Senior Children of Mary Sodality of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church advance a free skating party for April 27 at their meeting. Committee members Margaret Pelland Christine Rich Ruth DeFelice and Bridget Coccio will organize the communion breakfast on April 16. Mary Palma Rose Millemaggi Rose Scolaro Barbara Garvey Jennie Ruggiero and Angelina Rubino form a cake sale committee for May 14.
The funeral of Dr Frederick Van Dorn Martin a renowned speech expert and founder of Martin Hall was held Wednesday afternoon at the First Congregational Church. Rev Charles R Cooley officiated. Bearers included Rear Admiral Gilbert C Hoover Howard R Newman O Reid LeClair Roswell S Bosworth Charles Read and John D Moore.
A Scout troop staged a minstrel show during a wedding reception. Joseph Pannone played the Rabbi and 6 flower girls attended. A chorus of guests listed includes Vincent Arcell o, Raymond Paria, Joseph Toste, Frank Perry, and many others. Tina Medeiros served as maid of honor and announced guests. The couple departed for their honeymoon after a God Night finale. The production will be repeated tonight.
The 1950 fundraising drive for the Bristol unit of the Rhode Island Cancer Society reports contributions totaling $294. Notable donors include Carr Manufacturing Co. at $100 and Sen. and Mrs. Edward L. Leahy at $10, with numerous individuals and groups contributing $5 and $2. Campaign workers are listed among many Bristol residents and clubs.
Makowsky confirmed police say Mr and Mrs Kolb were to return the Sunday after Feb 12, aiding the investigation. Entry occurred via broken dormer window, with room ransacked though later boarded up. Police and insurance agents found missing silverware clothes luggage and jewelry valued at 5011.50 2710 and 4478 respectively.
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