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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1947

Page

3

Bristol District Nursing Association Reelects Officers

At the Rockwell House meeting in Bristol the Bristol District Nursing Association re elected Charles B Rockwell as president. Officers including Wallis E Howe treasurer Norton M Zinderstein Evelyn Carter secretary and Robert J Connery auditor were also re elected. Rear Admiral Gilbert C Hoover USN Ret was added to the board replacing J Floyd Huestis. The group plans a $2000 town appropriation and notes a year end deficit of $108.11 with total receipts $7643.19 and expenses $7751.30.

Bristol District Nursing Association Rockwell House Charles B. Rockwell Wallis E. Howe Norton M. Zinderstein Evelyn Carter Robert J. Connery Gilbert C. Hoover USN J. Floyd Huestis Miss Carter Bristol Community Fund Carter

Operetta by Colt High seniors presents The Belle of Barcelona

The Bristol Senior High School seniors performed The Belle of Barcelona in Colt Memorial auditorium over Wednesday and Thursday nights. Mrs. M Theresa Donovan directed with Margaret Nerone in charge of make up and James F Meiggs handling lighting. The school orchestra provided the music.

Barcelona Bristol Senior High School Colt Memorial Auditorium M. Theresa Donovan Margaret Nerone James F. Meiggs

Miss Concetta Russo Given Surprise Shower

Miss Concetta Russo daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Russo of 39 First Street received a Saturday night shower at the New Highland Casino. Hostesses were Phoebe Russo Amilia Buccio and Connie Recupolo. She will wed Louis Lambert son of Mr Arthur Lambert of Warren on May 10.

Concetta Russo Joseph Russo 39 First Street New Highland Casino Phoebe Russo Amilia Buccio Connie Recupolo Miss Russo Louis Lambert Arthur Lambert Warren

Nurses Report Clinic Visits and Free Care Totals

Nurses made 3776 visits during the year across 91 clinics where 1481 patients received care. Attendees ranged from 14 days to 76 years old. There were 925 free visits and 106 cases treated without charge.

Caponizing and Turkey Sexing Service Offered

Caponizing and sexing raise capons profitable service advertised by Joseph S. Almeida at 18 Bourne Ave. Tel 1290 M. For more information write or call.

CAPON Irdepetitet Ik Turkey Joseph S. Almeida Bourne Ave

Holy Cross Coach to speak at Colt testimonial banquet

Alvin Julian of Holy Cross College, 1947 NCAA champions, will be guest speaker at the Colt Memorial basketball testimonial banquet in Bristol. Bristolians celebrate Class C crown with senior high players to receive jackets and a program of local coaches and officials attending.

Alvin Julian Holy Cross COLT Alvin Doggie Julian Holy Cross College N.C.A Bristol Albert T. Fusonie James Celone Louis Cirillo Henry Diodati Eric Dober James Fuso Richard Miranda Domenic Raiola John Anderton Richard Rene William Topazio Anthony de Meo Saverio Mancieri Ralph Nastri Norman J Warren High Emilio Mendillo Leon Urban John Doyle Richard Viall Barrington James E Sullivan Guiteras Memorial Junior High School Bristolians Barrington Cagers Peck High Andrews Gym

Red Cross Receives Extra Bristol Donations Reach 1947 Campaign Goal

Bristol shows 1947 Red Cross drive totaling 4659 dollars and 35 cents, 122 percent of quota. Late post closing contributions from illness and business demands boosted totals. Cremation: Vestry St Michael's Church Holmes House space loan. list of donors incl W Fred Williams Jr 2500 and many individuals and organizations aiding the drive.

Bristol Red Cross Gladys M Brightman St. Michael’s Church Anthony R. Parshley Holmes House John D. Moore Chester W Myers W Lee Milner Muriel Ashton Samuel D Clark George R Fish Mt Hope

Obituary of Manuel A Sousa, longtime landscape gardener

Manuel Araujo Sousa 66 of 61 Court Street died Wednesday in a Fall River hospital after a short illness. Born March 17 1881 in St Michael's Azores he came to the United States 44 years ago and lived here most of his life. He worked 40 years with Samuel Kinder and Bros retiring in 1943 and was a member of St Elizabeth's Church and the Don Luiz Filipe Society. He is survived by his widow Rose Arruda Sousa a son Manuel and three daughters Margaret Gaglio Alberta Sousa and Alice Sousa Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning from his home and a high Mass of Requiem in St Elizabeth's Church. Burial will be in St Mary's Cemetery.

Manuel Araujo Sousa Court Street Samuel Kinder & Bros Fall River St. Michael's Azores Manuel and Maria (Oliveira) Sousa St. Elizabeth's Church Don Luiz Filipe Society Sousa Samuel Kinder & Bro Ralph F. Kinder Rose Arruda) Sousa Manuel A Sousa Margaret Gaglio Alberta Sousa Alice Sousa St Elizabeth's Church St Mary's Cemetery

Prudence Island store operator Nicholas B Herlein dies

Nicholas B Herlein a noted Prudence Island store operator and president of the Prudence Island Navigation Court died at a Newport hospital after several months illness. He lived on the island 27 years and is survived by his wife Emmuie, a daughter Evelyn and two granddaughters. Funeral services were held in Pocasset with Rev Judson officiating and bearers Mel Lubrano George Cottle Manuel Sousa and Sol Kaiman.

Nicholas B Herlein Sandy Point Prudence Island Newport Prudence Island Navigation Cour Herlein Emmuie (Greene) Herlein Evelyn Karman Pocasset Judson Mel Lubrano Aubun George Cottle Manuel Sousa Sol Kaiman

Grand Chancellor to Visit Pythians

Burnside Lodge Knights of Pythias conferred the rank of Knight at its regular meeting in the G A R Hall. Plans for G C Gordon Brown Grand Chancellor of the Domain of Rhode Island homecoming were announced as his last Grand Lodge visitation and invitations were sent to lodges statewide and the Grand Board. The first rank was conferred on a class of candidates and refreshments followed the meeting.

Knght Burnside Lodge Knights of Pythias G.A.R. Hall G. C. Gordon Brown Domain of Rhode Island Grand Board

Bristol Industrial History Committee Named by B H S Leader

Herbert B Burnham Jr president of the Bristol Historical Society announces the initial list of appointees to the Industrial History Committee. Members include Robert A McCaughey chairman Charles B Rockwell Jr Miss Alice B Almy Arthur H Eastman Miss Agnes M Herreshoff Rudolph F Haffenreffer Jr J Francis Connell Earl P Mathewson Harry W Munro Miss Gladys E Paull Norman E Benard Roswell S Bosworth Mrs L G Cote and Burnham ex officio.

Colts Bristolians Central High Gym Providence Barrington Fusonie Norman A. Belmore Charles Burns Burke D. V. A. Gapone Joseph Cavallaro Jerome Donovan Thomas Fitzpatrick John Langello Salvatore Massano Joseph Malloy Augustine B. Nerone Anthony J. Ramos Frank O. Rene Sullivan Andrew Vorro Vermette Buttonwood Dairy Ferncroft Ice Cream Ascoli Esso Sunshine Oil Co la Fazia’s Drug Store C. Paul Bruno William Mancieri George T. Ingram Wardwell Lumber Co Bristol Phoenix George R. Fish Cliford Weaver Samuel Campanella Augustine V. Connery Buffington’s Pharmacy William L. Serbst Collins & Aikman Corp Robert J. Connery Joseph George Jr Dupont Doric Club John Andrade Leo Geoghegan D. V. A. Capone James E. Sullivan YMCA James Salzano James Brown Massano Brothers Albert Remieres Hope Drug Makowsky Ray- Car Sports Hope Hardware Frank O Rene Frank J Murphy Régo & Sons Anthony E Agatuello Andrade's Gift Shop Vincent Malafrante Anthony Ascoh Louis Goeder Robert A. McCaughey Charles B. Rockwell, Jr Alice B. Almy Arthur H Eastman Agnes M. Herreshoff Rudolph F. Haffenreffer Jr J. Francis Connell Earl P. Mathewson Harry W. Munro Gladys E. Paull Norman E. Benard Roswell S. Bosworth L. G. Cote Mr. Burnham

Ascoli's Wins YMCA Industrial League Trophy

The YMCA Industrial League banquet celebrated Ascoli's 11 1 regular season record and 2 of 3 playoff wins over Bristol Manufacturing Corp to claim The President's Trophy. Samuel Del Piano led scorers with 163 points earning a senior YMCA membership.

Ascoli YMCA Ascoli’s Bristol Manufacturing Corp Samuel del Piano

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