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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1953
Page
2
An anonymous tribute recalls a fourteen year old Boy Scout on a hill at twilight, bugle on his head, playing taps with faultless precision. The boy salutes the setting sun, embodying reverence and idealism, his quiet moment of gratitude and discipline inspiring admiration.
Meetings announced for the Miles Pennies Committee at 7 30 p m in the YMCA library. Births reported for Christine, Peter, and Susan. Various club events include St Marys Frolic, Junior Leaders Night and Circus Night plans, a Rotary talk on the Veterans Home, and a Memorial Day observance tied to American Legion Square dedication.
Mrs. V. L. Ruggiero warned that the Pyramids Bridge Fund for the Charity Women’s Club’s May 5 event is lagging. She urged stronger support to ensure the club’s tonsil clinic for children can proceed this year.
At the late hour meeting overran with budget talks and lively exchanges. Ray Northup presented on widening State Street while Anthony J Nunes praised moderator Ferris who received flowers. The crowd filled the hall as nine budget exceptions were raised and a $5000 chlorinator appropriation passed 57 to 9 before adjournment at 12 25 am.
Mrs Leopoldina Medeiros Lewis 83 of 179 Bay View Avenue widow of Manuel Lewis died yesterday at her daughter’s home in Bristol after a long illness. She lived in Bristol 40 years born in St Michael's Azores December 16 1869. She leaves three sons Joseph Pawtucket John and Manuel Bristol. three daughters Mary Medeiros Laura Lopes Marion Rego all Bristol. 13 grandchildren four great grandchildren. Funeral 8:15 a.m. from J and Connors 117 State Street with solemn requiem mass 9 a.m. at St Elizabeth's Church burial St Mary's Cemetery.
The American Legion Kearney Post No 8 will hold its annual officer election Friday at 8 pm in the post home with a second nomination to precede the vote. Delegates for District and Department Conventions will be chosen, District at Timerton on May 9 and Department at Providence June 19 20 and 21.
A sequence of local events announced for late April to May includes the Tulip Time senior class operetta at Colt Memorial Hall on April 30 and May 1, Old Time Movies at Trinity Church, a May 2 breakfast at St. Michael's Parish House, and several charitable and social gatherings such as a May 5 charity bridge at Midway Steak and Lobster House, May 9 dinner dance at the same venue, a May 15 spaghetti supper at St. Mary’s auditorium, May 16 Doric Club Dance at Bristol Yacht Club, and a May 20 canasta party hosted by the Rotary at White Rail.
Miss Beatrice Ricardo daughter of John Ricardo of Bourn Street married Gil bert Cabral son of Mrs Elvira Cabral of Metacom Avenue on Saturday at St Elizabeths Church Rev Henrique R Rocha officiated The bride wore white satin with Venetian lace and a seed pearl rhinestone crown veil They left for a trip to New Hampshire and will reside at 10 Sherry Avenue
Funeral services for Jose Ferias 74 of 13 Roma Street were held Saturday from Sansone Funeral Home 192 Wood Street with a solemn requiem mass at St Elizabeths Church. Fr Virgilio Oliveira assisted by Fr Jacinto Moniz and Fr Joachim Lawrence conducted committal at St Marys Cemetery. Bearers were John and David Machado August Silvia John Ferias Edward Almeida and Cornelius Donato.
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