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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1947

Page

3

Goff Named Chairman of St Marys Catholic Charity Appeal

Frederick Goff was named chairman of the Catholic Charity Appeal for St Marys Church at a workers meeting Tuesday night in the church auditorium. Mrs George H Baldwin will serve as secretary with Rev Charles C Curran treasurer and Rev Austin J Smith assistant treasurer. A long list of workers includes James Flynn Bernard McHugh Charles McHugh James Ruggiero Norman Vermette and many others. A second workers meeting is planned for Tuesday night in the church auditorium.

Thomas Flynn Harold Harvey H. Frances Horton Anna Hughes Luise Tasiello Walter Kerr John Langello James Leahy J. Vincent Leahy William Leahy Mollie Long Margaret McCallum William le Clair Catherine Levere Joseph Lewis William Magee Joseph Malloy Bernard McHugh Peter McClure Evelyn Mullaney Austin Mulligan Augustine C. Nerone Margaret O’brien Joseph Pereira G. Elton Pierce Arthur Sampson Raymond Sartini Genevieve Saucier Frederick Serbst Fred Seyer James E. Sullivan Helen Tattrie Muriel Trudell Routter Turner George Vona Mary Walsh Luke H. White

Knights of Pythias Grand Chancellor Honored at Home-Coming

Gordon R. Brown Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias Rhode Island domain was honored at Burnside Lodge K of P Home-Coming at GAR Hall. He was accompanied by high officers and about 100 lodge members attended. Brown received a gold pocket watch from Past G C George Luther. A Rank Staff ceremony and social committee followed with refreshments. Also, Katherine Keogh announces the engagement of her daughter Claire to George Pinheiro of Charles Street.

Gordon R. Brown Knights of Pythias Rhode Island Burnside Lodge K. of P Gar. Hall G.V.C. Mitchell Shulkin G.P. Benjamin Coutu S. Almon P. Douglas G.M. of Ex. William J. Hill, G.M.A. George Heaton HE. Pedley Sr Edward Goldberg Henry N. Wood Claude E. Tanner Sr Brown G.C. George Luther R.S Charles E. Luther Jr Katherine Keogh Meadow Street Claire K. Keogh George G. Pinheiro Manuel G. Pinheiro Charles Street

Mardi Gras Garnivel a Great Parish Society Event

The Mardi Gras Garnivel at St Michael's Parish House drew about 65 attendees hosted by the Pilgrim Fellowship and the Young Peoples Fellowship. Entertainment featured Buddy Congdon Elaine Patton Elmer Angell Jr and others with a crowned Queen Dorothy Parshley and King William Meiggs in period dress. Community members supplied refreshments and parish volunteers organized decorations and court ceremonies.

St. Michael's Parish Pilgrim Fellowship First Congregational Church Young Peoples Fellowship St. Michael’s Church Merry Notes Buddy Congdon Elain Patton Elmer E. Angell Jr J. Foster Price Robert MacFadyen St. Michael's John D. Moore Harry Yown Gladys M. Brightman Canon Parshley Charles R. Cooley Howard L. House Dorothy Parshley William H. Meiggs Wallace Jaycox Clair L. Smith Barbara Newman Ernest A. Meiggs Jr 7Th Regiment New York National Guard Marcia Bickford WAC John Lodge Richard Usher Gladys Usher Edward M. Parish Newport Captain Kid Brightman Samuel D. Clark Seth Paull William Getchell Harold Tucker John Price Ralph Peters Clair Smith Sally Gray Barbara Campbell Joan Osterberg

July Fourth Committee Reappointed by Town Council

The Fourth of July Committee led by James F. Meiggs was reappointed by the Town Council with power to add members. Names include John G. Stewart Jas J Velleca Winthrop DeWolf Regina Farley and others. Battery C Ring approved to host a July 3 dance and Bayside Shores Inc development plat approved.

James F. Meiggs Kearney Anthony C. Almeida Mr. Meiggs John G. Stewart Jas. J. Velleca J. Winthrop DeWolf Regina Farley George R. Fish Col Arthur W. Barrett Wm. P Gladding Wm. P. Gladding Raymond S. Brightman Joseph P Quartaro Edward S Kunz Arthur W. Burdon Roswell S Bosworth Alfonse Rebello Russell J Donovan Oscar S Bergstrom Battery C Ring Bayside Shores Inc

Holy Name Presents Tony's Wedding at Mount Carmel School

The Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church will stage the comedy Tony's Wedding at the Guiteral School on June 9 and 10. The chorus features Marie Cavallaro Mary Palma Frances Bottiglieri Lena Piemontesi Rosemarie Falco Etta Murgo Carmela Mansi Rose Di Lello Corine Cirillo Phylomena Murgo Pauline Bruno Anne Bruno Mary L Murgo Antonette Troiano plus Michael Sargento Victor Formisano Michael Rich Roger Orefice Mathew Principe Peter Grimo Frank Gaglio Robert Ruggiero James Fusco Henry Diodati Joseph Castro John Cupolo and William Topazio.

Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Michael Sargento Victor Formisano Michael Rich Roger Orefice Mathew Principe Peter Grimo Frank Gaglio Robert Ruggiero James Fusco Henry Diodati Joseph Castro John Cupolo William Topazio

Water Supply Drought Clause Sparks Bristol Talks

Bristol officials and business leaders clash over ensuring adequate water supply for 6,000 customers and a potential $700,000 reservoir project. Bargh cites Massachusetts sources and land rights, while Farrellin warns against a dead investment if demand falters. City seeks cooperation with C&A and water authority to attract industry.

Farrellein Bargh Massachusetts Palmer River Shad Factory Rocky Run Rocky Rum Dickey C&a

Main Cleaning Program Completed by Water Co

The Bristol Water Company finished cleaning 12 000 feet of 12 inch main on April 23 under National Water Main Cleaning Company supervision. Work in Bristol Warren between Kirkemuit Reservoir and Gibson Road aimed to improve local service. May events include Hope Hardware food sale, Guiteras House rummage sale, and St Marys three one act plays.

F. P. Stradling Bristol County Water Company Bristol- Warren Kirkemuit Reservoir Gibson Road National Water Main Cleaning Company

Mary C Crowell To Speak At Bristol County Church Women Meeting

The Bristol County Council of Church Women will meet May 2 at First Baptist Church. Mary C Crowell of Rhode Island Public Health Nursing Layman section will speak on Our Responsibility in Public Health. Luncheon at 12 30, business at 1 30, main program at 2 30. attendees from Protestant parishes across the county.

Bristol County Council of Church Women First Baptist Church Mary C. Crowell Rhode Island

Synagogue Officers To Be Installed Sunday

Rabbi Morris G Silk of Avath Fholem Synagogue will speak and install officers at Chevra Agudas Achim on High Street Sunday at 8 p m. Officers include Ira M Stone president David Meyerson vice president Raymond J Makowsky treasurer and Benjaminin Haren secretary. Board members are Louis Levy Philip Shusman and Dr Leo Jacobson with Frazen and Jacobson in charge of arrangements.

Morris G. Silk Avath Fholem Synagogue Chevra Agudas Achim High Street Ira M. Stone David Meyerson Raymond J. Makowsky Benjaminin Haren Louis Levy Philip Shusman Leo Jacobson

Mount Carmel Baseball Practice Saturday at 2

Our Lady of Mount Carmel baseball team holds a Saturday practice at 2 on the common. Players must attend as it is the last chance to sign contracts and be measured for uniforms before Providence Amateur League season.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mount Carmel Providence

Garden Club Sets Summer Project at Ferry Hill Meeting

The Countryside Garden Club met Saturday at Mrs. Martin Dod’s home in Ferry Hill and chose the summer project to grow Tu'erous Begoning. The next meeting will be in May at Mrs. Wéaébtyed Sylvester’s Hope Street home, where officers will be elected.

the Countryside Garden Club Martin Dod Ferry Hill

New Haven Railroad Announces Spring Time Schedule

The New Haven Railroad updates its spring timetable effective Sunday April 27. Most changes reflect Daylight Saving Time, with arrivals and departures listed one hour later than the shown timetable. Timetables for all trains will be available at ticket offices and information booths before the weekend.

New Haven New Haven Railroad

Wedding of Miss Autry Lemans and Joseph Silvia

The wedding of Miss Autry Lemans daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank J Lemans Nashville Tennessee to Joseph K Silvia son of Mr and Mrs Jessie King Silvia of 9 Church Street took place Friday April 11 at 9 30 am in St Patrick Church Franklin Kentucky After a short trip to Cincinnati Ohio the couple will reside in Nashville Tennessee.

Autry Lemans Frank J. Lemans Nashville Tenn Joseph K. Silvia Jessie King Silvia Church Street St. Patrick’s Church Franklin Kentucky Cincinnati Ohio Nashville, Tenn

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