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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1952
Page
2
Assistant deputy warden and prison chief psychologist sparked backlash by calling the mutineers heroes during last week’s costly uprising. Critics say such remarks inflame tensions, endanger hostages, and overlook the crimes of prisoners while the governor orders restraint and discipline.
A lighthearted dialogue shows a Sunday school teacher prompting Johnny to comment on a pictured martyr in a lion’s den. Johnny remarks on the lion, while the manager and a salesman exchange flirtatious lines about meeting with the secretary.
Bayberry Garden Club met at Guiteras House. Wallis E Howe back from operation at Jane Brown Hospital. Bristol DAR to hold rummage sale at Guiteras House. Bradford Street widening halted by rain then resumed. St Michaels Church Ladies Benevolent Society to meet at Holmes House. Kearney Post 6 American Legion to elect officers Friday at 6 pm on Franklin Street. Weather notes express frustration with rain. Mr and Mrs Anthony Dennis announce birth of son William Paul at Lying-In Hospital. Elizabeth Moren elected secretary treasurer of URI Women’s Athletic Association. sophmore in liberal arts. Square dance by Bristol Neck 4-H Club praised by Don McGinn. Gym exhibition at Andrews Gym on Thursday at 8 pm supervised by Miss Gladys Brightman and Artie Pansa. Joseph S Qualey attends installation and initiation at Eagles lodges in RI and MA. Little League candidates meet Thursday at 6:30 pm on the common. regular meeting at 8 pm after practice. Camp Fuller talk at Rotary Club by Duncan C McLean. Welfare Fund aid noted. Sweet Adelines Chorus plans May 7 concert at Warren Methodist Church to benefit ministers’ pension fund and Camp Aldersgate with multiple acts. Joseph Mokuena to speak on South Africa at Bristol YMC A. Brown University program. Bristol Branch World Affairs Council promotes discussion for members and friends.
Aley Kokturk, a Turkish engineering student nearing a master's degree at URl, spent a weekend as a guest of James Burke, formerly of 12 State Street.
Miss Mary Furtado daughter of Manuel Furtado and the late Mrs Furtado married Frank Careiro son of Mr and Mrs Manuel Careiro at 830 am ceremony and nuptial mass at St Elizabeths Church Attendants were Mr and Mrs Manuel Vasconcellos The couple will live at 174 A Metacom Avenue after a wedding trip through New England
Annie R Vieira daughter of Mr and Mrs Manuel Vieira of 11 Second Street wed Charles Edward Fortin son of Mrs Mary L Berard of 22 Juniper Avenue Swansea at St Elizabeths Church Saturday at 9 am. Rev Siggilio Oliveira officiated. They will live at 11⁄2 Second Street after a honeymoon in New York.
Miss Agnes Sousa daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Sousa married David P Silvia Jr at St Elizabeth Church in a 7:45 am nuptial mass officiated by Rev Henrique Rocha. Reception followed at Independent Hall with Ollie Sousa as maid of honor and John Figueiredo as best man. The couple will reside at 168 Mt Hope Ave after a wedding trip to New York.
A sequence of social and charity events runs from April 29 to May 23. The C and A Girls Club hosts a penny social, the Daughters of American Revolution hold a rum mage sale at Guiteras House, and the Bristol PTA plans a square dance at a local venue. Additional events include theatre, rummage sales, food sales, charity bridge games, and a St Elizabeth’s Cotton Ball at Midway House organized by local groups and churches.
Tickets remain for the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Holy Name Society dinner dance on May 3 at the Midway Steak and Lobster House. Reservations chairman Joseph Sansone said the annual event will be chaired by Frank Miserando.
Miss Nora A. Sullivan 78, was led to safety by Captain Luke H White after a fire swept through part of her cottage at 22 Byfield Street Friday night. Fire Chief Norman J. Servant said damage appraisal is delayed awaiting insurance report. Crews from all four Bristol stations fought the blaze for about 30 minutes. holes were cut in the roof to reach flames amid smoke and water damage to furnishings. The fire likely started from an overheated stove and chimney.
Reynolds School Auditorium hosts a PTA sponsored marionette performance by Betty Huestis of Providence for children aged 6 to 12. Shows run Thursday and Friday at 1 30 PM with features The Green Giant and Toto the clown. no outsiders allowed.
Motivational saying warns against idleness and overvaluing waiting. Emphasizes action and effort as the path to achievement.
Multiple listings describe APT two rooms with kitchen and bath including heat hot water refrigerator and electric stove at 6 Union Street with contact Dr Clark Bristol 1-0003 Also two garages on High Street near Union Street reachable by Br 1-0590 after 5 PM and additional 2 to 3 room apartments now available with hot water refrigerative shower and floors linoleum Inquiries at 62 Oliver Street John Abenante and 6 rooms to let on second floor with waterfront view 540 Thames Street or Br 1238-1
Townspeople may become Bristol Ranger Boosters this weekend as the team starts a fundraiser for new uniforms. At a recent meeting the group voted to sell Bristol Ranger Booster buttons for a minimum 50 cent donation.
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