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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1946
Page
2
Community column notes that visits and guest mentions are welcome as a service to readers. It invites items of mutual interest and thanks contributors for cooperation and courtesy in sharing local happenings.
Local update notes Mrs Otis Bailey’s return from Truesdale Hospital and improvement. De La Salle of Newport beat Colt Memorial yesterday in a tight 10 to 9 game. Girl Scout Cookies arrived and leaders are asked to contact for supplies. A first anniversary Mass for Pvt James Perry Serpa will be held Tuesday at 7 am in St Elizabeth’s Church.
Frank Smith undergoes treatment at Truesdale Hospital. Amicae Guild of First Baptist meets in Vestry Monday. Roberta and Dorinda Dixon visit parents Fred M Dixon Jr. Easter at 85 High Street. Phewnree Cathedic Churches Bristol to sponsor bingo for St Columban's Seminary at GAR Hall on April 26. Mrs P H Morris of 260 Hope Street injured, resting at St Joseph's Hospital. Mr and Mrs Salvatore Cala and daughter Kathryn visiting Ann Russo at 37 Congregational Street. Cala from New York. Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder Company to grass fire at Ernest E Alder home. Hydraulion Hose Company to grass fire at East Burial Ground. Anthony W DuPont announces banquet at Lobster Clan. Thomas Casey Green to speak. State Senator Bertram W Wall to be toastmaster.
Twelve doctors from Bristol County signed a letter read at the Bristol Town Council urging the creation of a county hospital as a memorial to heroes. The letter asks councils to collaborate with veterans memorial committees to study the need and details. Signers include Samuel D Clark Hubert Holdsworth ne Petrucci Ar cadio Guara Robert W. Drew C. Paul Bruno Ulysse Forget Marcius Merchant William L. Serbst George F. Creamer Antonio F. D'Angelo and John J. Conway.
A commentary criticizes the Rhode Island General Assembly for closing sessions and shaping outcomes in backroom conferences. Ten leaders allegedly decide which bills advance and which die, stifling debate on measures like the Primary Bill. The piece urges reform and citizen involvement.
Fragmented notices show a lost wallet at Industrial Trust and a reward claimed at Suwanee River Bar. Classifieds list furnished three room apartments with light housekeeping on Oliver Street, year round housing options, and a Bristol address offering a corner lot with utilities. Administrative contact numbers and names appear amid scattered personal ads.
A brief item notes that after 4 pm estimates were completed for flowing plowing work. It mentions Joseph Estrella and Br 218 as the individuals or identifiers involved in the update.
Promote window cleaning for houses offices and shops. Contact John E Merolla in Warren by calling 1459 W for service estimates and bookings.
The funeral of Mrs Elzabeth H Pepper Carr who died Saturday at her home 30 Washington Street was held Tuesday at 2 pm from the George M Wilbur Memorial Chapel in Warren Canon Anthony R Parshley rector of St Michaels Church officiated Burial was in North Cemetery Bearers were Bertram W Wall A A Edmonds Frederick E Garvin Brig Gen Samuel A Hall Guy Sullivan and Postmaster Daniel W Coggeshall all members of Kearney Post American Legion
A Rhode Island Soldiers' Home letter urges a Metacom Avenue bus route with pickups at the Home gate and discharges in Bristol Warren and Providence. It envisions through service to Newport for Home members needing Naval Hospital or Providence care, addressing long transport gaps for staff and patients.
The finance committee will meet in the church at 8 o'clock.
Services start at 7 o'clock with Mass at 8 o'clock. Holy Family Mass includes Kyrie Gloria and Alleluia arranged by N A Montani. Confite mine and Sanctus set by Montani. Magnificat sung in three parts with Gregorian parts arranged by Montani. Recessional Jesus Christ is Risen Today arranged by Montani.
St Elizabeth's Church holds a 7 am Rosary sermon and Benediction with the Most Blessed Sacrament. Saturday features blessing of the new fire Paschal candle and holy water followed by the Mass of the Resurrection.
St Mary's Church sets Stations of the Cross at 3 30 pm and 7 30 pm with Rosary and Sermon in the evening. Holy water will be blessed at 7 30 am Holy Saturday morning. Blessing of the new fire and Paschal candle will be held followed by a high Mass of Resurrection.
St. Michael's Church will hold baptisms at 3 30 p m on Easter Eve as part of the observance.
Trinity Church schedules Easter eve rites with a noon service, a meditation at 3 pm, and a 5 pm concluding service marking Christ’s passion. The sequence spans the afternoon with projected attendance by parishioners and visitors.
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