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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1950
Page
3
The National Safety Council calls Americans to celebrate the year end holidays with care to cut traffic accidents. Traffic deaths were up 11 percent in the first nine months of 1950 and may reach 35,000 for the year. Ned H. Dearborn urges extra caution on travel and in daily activities to ensure a safer Christmas and New Year.
Funeral services were held for Miss Marguerite V Walsh who died suddenly in Providence. A high Mass followed at St Marys Church Bristol with Rev Charles Curran officiating. Delegations from Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella and local Democratic groups attended. Burial was in St Marys Cemetery Bristol.
Bristol Senior class members are listed on the first honor roll and second honor roll with percentages for the term ending December 8, 1950. Notable names include Mary Louise Adams, Jean Campbell, Vivian Fojo, Delphina Oliver, and Mary Texeira among first honors. many names across classes 1951 to 1953 appear on the second and third rolls, plus seventh grade and certificates of merit.
The Spinning Department of Plant H. Collins and Aikman Corp. hosted a cheerful Christmas party Saturday evening at The Midway. Telegrams from VU indicate festive mood and participation by staff and management.
John O Pastore and Albert R Jube send Christmas wishes. James D Reilly hosted a lively floor show as master of ceremonies. Guests included Mr and Mrs Frederic A Cortell, Mr and Mrs Frank McQuilkin, Mr and Mrs Albert Donald Burger.
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