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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1951

Page

2

Scrap Mobilization Committee Formed For Area War Effort

Council President Paul A Herzig appointed chairman of the local Scrap Mobilization Committee as part of a national scrap salvage drive. The group will organize collection and movement of dormant scrap from industry and business to boost steel production for wartime needs, with emphasis on keeping scrap at home. The National Production Authority lauded the effort and urged rapid action to conserve resources and maximize tonnage.

Council Paul A Herzig Capt. Herzig National Production Authority Dept of Commerce

Ambiguous Text Reflects Personal Grooming Onboard

A disjointed passage hints at workplace scrutiny and evolving personal routines. It references spelling, hiring choices, and social boundaries with vague descriptions of public behavior and personal improvement. The lack of clear events limits concrete reporting.

Bristol Rotary Club Outing Clam Bake Held at Mt Hope Bay

The Bristol Rotary Club annual outing and clam bake occurred this afternoon at Martin Hall on Mt Hope Bay. Police Chief Ferrara led the arrangements. Guests included Mr and Mrs Oscar Herzig and son and Mr and Mrs George DuPont with their daughters.

Bristol Rotary Club Martin Hall Mt. Hope Bay Anthony J Ferrara Bert Hill Greenfield, Mass Marylyn Judy George DuPont Ridge Road Bristol Highlands

Choir Outing at Mt. Carmel Parish Plans and Results

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church held a Sunday outing at St Columba grounds with two parish priests attending. Events included a 5 to 5 softball draw between ages, horseshoe doubles won by Emilio Iannuccillo Jr and Phylis Murgo, married women doubles won by Balzano, and a boccia sweep led by Orlando Bisbano with Domenic Pasquarelli. Father Emy DiMattia won the floater ball contest. About 30 attended.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel St. Columban’s Emilio Iannuccillo, Jr Phylis Murgo Vincent Pasqua Thomascillo Balzano Orlando J. Bisbano Domenic Pasquarelli Emy DiMattia

Joint Installation at Kearney Post 6 American Legion

Saturday night at 8 o'clock the Kearney Post No. 6 American Legion home held a formal joint installation. John C. Medeiros was installed post commander and Mrs Mary Garvin became auxiliary president. Other post and auxiliary officers were inducted with Angelo Piccerell and Mrs Florence Lemos serving as installing officers.

Kearney No. 6 American Legion Home John C. Medeiros Mary Garvin Raymond A. Thomas Anthony A. Balzano Fred E Garvin George R. Fish Daniel K. Davis Edward L. Leahy Richard E. Rosenhausen Germaine Belmore Sybil Garvin Anne Seymour Helen Condon Minnie Cashin Hope Cote Mabel Belanger Angelo Piccerell Barrington American Legion District Two Florence Lemos Riverside

Tag Day Funds Back Picnic for Children at Playground

Cirillo reports final tag day total near 225 dollars plus donations will fund the August 22 picnic for playground children. Rotary Club contributed 65 dollars for ice cream and other donors include King Philip Little League and Ralph Nash. Joseph Vorro will supply buns free of charge.

C. C. Cirillo Board of Recreation Cirillo Rotary Club King Philip Little League Ralph K Nash Joseph Vorro Naomi Sousa Sara DeCrecenzo Nancy Securo Ann Xavier Betty Ann Medeiros Dolores Donato Ethel August Dolores Moran Priscilla Ferrara Mary Mancini Ann Scolaro Pat Bullock Nancy Mascena Grace Noterangelo Jane Sousa Ann Mane Nunes Ann Cavallaro Margaret Sylvester Louise Barboza Mary Ann Lopes Betty Ann Alves Marie Andrade

Bristol Planning Board Public Hearing Notice 1951

Public hearing set in Council Chambers Burnside Memorial Building on Thursday August 30 1951 at eight o clock regarding a proposed plat of Mary W Howe Trust 1 at Ferry Road and Low Lane. Interested parties may be heard by order of Maurice C S ord Secretary.

Burnside Memorial Building Mary Ww F Howe Trust No 1 Ferry Road Low Lane Maurice C S Ord

Bristol Playground bids for August outing supplies sought

Sealed bids for soft drinks and food supplies for the August 22 Playground Outing must be received by Anthony E Agatiello Playground Director. Bids to the Bristol Board of Recreation and delivered to Mr Agatiello at the playground on or before Thursday. A list of supplies may be obtained at the playground. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids in the town's best interest.

Bristol Playground Anthony_ E Agatiello Board of Recreation Mr Agatiello Bristol Board of Recreation Anthony E. Agatiello

Club events listed for late summer and fall schedule

The August 15 clambake at Martin Hall 1 PM the August 25 regatta at Bristol Yacht Club 2 PM the September 2 Defiance Hose Co clambake at Coit Farm the September 20 St Marys annual bridge and canasta party at Midway House and the September 21 Pops concert at First Congregational Church DeWolf Memorial Room are announced as community happenings.

Bristol St. Mary’s Midway House First Congregational Church Women’s Guild DeWolf

Garafa Silvia Wedding Pageant At St Elizabeths Church

Miss Hilda J. Garafa daughter of Mr and Mrs Marceline Garafa 65 Court Street became the bride of Joseph Silvia son of Mr and Mrs Joseph R Silvia 18 DeWolf Avenue in a 930 am double ring ceremony at St Elizabeths Church The Rev Henrique Rocha officiated and the altar featured gladioli The bride wore white nylon marquisette with fingertip veil and orange blossom cap The maid of honor was her sister Mrs Lenora Costa The best man was Frank Garafa A reception followed at the White Rail Riding Club on Metacom Avenue The couple will reside at 18 DeWolf Avenue after a Florida honeymoon The bride a Bristol High School 1948 graduate attended Johnson and Wales and Brown and Sharpe Co The groom a WWII veteran is studying television mechanics after their trip to Florida.

Hilda J. Garafa Marceline Garafa Court Street Joseph Silvia St. Elizabeth's Church Joseph R. Silvia DeWolf Avenue Henrique R. Rocha Lenora Costa Frank Garafa White Rail Metacom Avenue Florida Bristol Senior High School Comptometer’s School Providence Johnson and Wales Business School Brown and Sharpe Co

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