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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1953
Page
2
The article highlights the Cancer Crusade and the American Cancer Society urging local funding to advance research education and patient care. It stresses cancer's reach across demographics and the value of early detection and community contributions to fund studies and services.
The Bristol Eagles plan a per officer election at the Belevedere Hotel announced by Joseph S Qualey and Mrs Josephine Licata. John K Fetherston is on two week leave with his parents at 329 Hope Street. The town council schedules its semi monthly session in Burnside Memorial Building. Fourth of July Committee meets at the YMCA at 730. Two Civil Defense films will be shown at the Rotary Club tomorrow noon. Bristol Senior High principal John L Burke will present a CD lecture by Carleton Brownell on Korean customs and living conditions with color footage from his Army service.
Toneetta Fasano notes parents may have children examined by their own or local doctors. Forms for pre school health roundup are to be filed, with Mrs Lester B Gurney as chairman and several listed coordinators. Postcards go out today urging return of information by week end to schedule appointments.
Governor proclaims April as Cancer Control Month Rhode Island observes C Day in Bristol to inform the public about cancer danger signals and to raise funds for education research and patient service The document designates April 18 1953 as C Day in Bristol and bears the governor's signature.
The piece marks the seven year anniversary of the death of Josephine Proto, describing the family’s enduring grief and the deep loss felt by her husband and children. It memorializes her role as wife and mother and expresses sorrow, longing, and the difficulty of bearing the blow.
Lost or destroyed Pass Book No. 40741 from Industrial Trust Company Participation Department. Payment stopped. Application made for a duplicate book under lawful procedure. Return to bank. 7 10 14.
A list of charity and bake sales, rummage events, and social gatherings scheduled from April through May at St Marys Mothers Club Midway Steak and Lobster House Kings Men Bugle and Drum Corps Bristol Jewish Community Center Trinity Church First Congregational Church and St Michaels Parish House. Events include rum mage sales, a tulip time operetta, antique movies, a charity bridge, and a dinner dance. Multiple sponsors noted including Our Lady of Mt Carmel Holy Name Society and Pyramid of Charity Women’s Club.
We thank relatives friends and neighbors for sympathy and floral offerings after the death of Antonio Ferreira. Special mention to employees of Plant H C A Corp and friends from the Town Tavern and Long Horn Cafe.
We sincerely thank relatives friends and neighbors for their sympathy during our bereavement and for the many beautiful floral pieces The Bristol Senior High School Class of 1948 shares in the gratitude following the passing of OHR F O Figuerido.
A heartfelt tribute from Manuel and Arlene honoring their father August Alves 1952 195% with a line about cherishing his picture and memory through life and recovery in this old newspaper snippet.
A mixed classified listing features items for sale and services at 42 DeWolf Avenue and Mt Hope Avenue, including a 1941 Oldsmobile Hydramatic cylinderRadio and heater, a Cap Cod Cottage bath update, a Write Box Bristol Roene ADDRESSOGRAPH, two family houses on Hope Street, a 1949 Plymouth with radio and heater, real estate plots near town, and several job and contact notices. Also notes on watches repair and Avon representing opportunities.
The Bristol Planning Board will hold a public hearing in Council Chambers Burnside Memorial Building on April 23, 1953 at 8 p.m. regarding the Lyon Toland Plat at the end of God Street and Ferry. All interested persons may appear and be heard. Manuel Prenda, Sec 3-31. 4-17-14
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