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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1951
Page
2
The writer argues that true peace with Russia requires removing the Iron Curtain and free travel both ways. Until confidence returns, the U S must strengthen defenses while hoping for mutual openness and a world where nations live side by side in trust.
Canon Albert C Larned leads August services at St Michael's Episcopal Hope Street Bristol. Sunday worship at 8 and 10 with 8am communion and 10am prayer and sermon on second and fourth Sundays, alternating Sundays Holy Communion. Transfiguration observed Monday at 10am. Ivy Guild outing set for Aug 14 at Episcopal Conference Center Pascoag RI.
Pastor Rev. Frederick F. Driftmier leads the High Street church at 10 a.m. for Divine Worship with telephone contact Br. 10314 for details.
Supply priest Rev. Emerson K. Hall will lead services at Trinity Episcopal Church, July 8 and 10 a m at 842 Hope Street. Regular morning worship times listed.
Rev. Charles C. Curran and Rev. Alfred T. Ferrara lead services at Wood Street parish. Masses Sundays at 7 8 9 10 45 a m with high mass at 10 45 and daily Mass at 7 30 a m. Parish tel 10381.
Rev Joseph Sorzana and Rev Emy DeMattia assignasst pastor announce daily Mass at 7 am and services on State Street with 8:30 9:30 and 10:30 high mass schedule.
The Bristol area reports a string of local events: the Charter Commission delays until month’s end. Erle Cocke Jr. signs the Kearney Post guest book. anniversary Mass for Adolph Ferreira at St Marys Church. Mrs. Joseph Martin Sr. discharged after surgery. Couples Club chicken barbecue August 19. Mrs Lina Gould visiting. Mr Candelmo to graduate Bryant College. Clambake at Bristol Park Shores. Ivy Guild outing at Pascoag Aug 14. Canon Larned to lead at St Michaels in August. birth of Thomas Jr. at Truesdale Hospital. Civil Defense meeting next Thursday. Anne Candelmo-Del Toro engagement. Bristol Garden Club Aug 8 meeting. Hope Circle outing. Plant J C&A outing with clambake and prizes. Captain Benjamin Church tablet unveiling photos at Little Compton. descendant Mrs Wallace Mossop honors history.
Mr and Mrs William Fuller of 241 State Street announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley Mac Fuller to Edward Gagne Jr son of Mr and Mrs Edward Gagne of 29 Arlington Avenue Warren The notice mentions family origins and residing addresses reflecting a local community engagement announcement and names both families involved.
Watch this column every Friday for the best in Bristol Reel Estate Listings. If you do not see an item that fits your requirements please call anyway. Leave your name and address and you will be notified as new listings are received. Pleasant View Plat So Warren now open. 35 large house lots on Bristol County's nicest building site. If you plan to build inquire about these lots. Structural restrictions to assure attractive development. Adjo Recreation Area.
Property on a single parcel offers six room apartment ready for immediate occupancy. Total 5 dwelling units with potential to reach 62 as a figure not subject to rent restrictions. Inquiries invited for further details.
Miss Helen Virginia DelToro daughter of Mrs Virginia Del Toro 23 Catherine street married Amis Brewer Sloman USN son of Mrs Wiley Sloman of Columbus Georgia in the Our Lady of Mount Carmel rectory at 8 15 am The Rev Joseph Sorzanna officiated The bride given away by her brother Venturo DelToro maid of honor Mrs Ann Arel best man Joseph DelToro The bridal party wore lace and colored gowns and carried bouquets A reception followed at the Midway The couple plan to reside at 23 Catherine street
Mary J McShane of 241 Wood street died suddenly this morning at 245 High street where she had been staying. Born February 21 1877 she lived in Bristol all her life and worked at the United States Rubber Co. She was a member of the First Congregational Church Missionary Society and is survived by a brother James of Manchester New Hampshire and a brother William who died in 1941. Funeral arrangements pending for Monday.
James Lee died Wednesday at his home on Cooke Street after a long illness in his 86th year. Funeral service will be held tomorrow at 2 pm at Charles M Connery Funeral Home with Rev. Frederick F Driftmier officiating and burial in North Burial Ground. He was born December 5, 1866, to David and Margaret Lee and worked 53 years at National India Rubber Company, retiring 20 years ago. Survived by son George daughter Mrs Marguerite Paquin and sister Mrs Annie Pollock. He was a Congregational Church member and part of the Bristol Naval Reserves in the early 1900s.
The funeral for 77 year old Mrs Anna F Henderson Keating wife of James F Keating of 107 Franklin Street will be at 2 pm at St Michael's Church. She died after a short illness at home Tuesday. Born October 27 1873 she was involved with St Michael's Episcopal Church and the Ladies Benevolent Society. She leaves brother George Henderson of Rumford daughter Mrs Mildred Sparks of Attleboro two sons Dr J Frank Keating of Bradford Vermont and Dr Clifford Keating of Portland Maine and five grandchildren. Burial in North Burial Grounds with Canon Daniel K Davis officiating.
Employees of Collins & Aikman Corp will hold their annual outing tomorrow at Rocky Point. The steamer Nel seco will shuttle over 800 attendees with trips at 845 am and 1140 am from Prudence Ferry dock to a bay sail and shore dinner at the park amusements sponsored by the Cooperative Council of C A Outing chairman John Marshall.
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