On the Hill of Jesus and Ghosts of War
A 1952 reflection citing Herb Graffis on Christmas during World War II recalls a Hill of Jesus near Rommel’s advance. It describes ghosts of English Australian German and other boys, their sacrifice, and a hope that Christmas endures for all who fought.
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North Africa
Rommel
Herb Graffis
Chicago Times
Jesus
Murmansk
The
Solomons
Hill of
Old
England
Scrooge
Germany
Korea
Martha Graham to Retire as Bristol District Nurse Leader
After thirty years serving the sick and elderly, Miss Martha Graham R N will retire January first as director of the Bristol District Nursing Association. She has made thousands of home visits since 1923 and earned the Outstanding Citizen award from the Bristol YMCA in 1950. A farewell party hosted by the Southeastern Health District Unit and BDNA honored her, with Dr. Joseph Castro and associates among attendees.
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Bristol
Martha Graham
R.N
Bristol District Nursing Association
Bristol Ymca
BDNA
Miss Graham
Rockwell House
Southeastern Health District
State Health Department
Wayland Manor
Providence
Thyra Carlson
Joseph Castroneve
Graham
Irene Burdge
Josephine Anania
Arria Huntington
Rosalind McGehearty
Emma Shay
Advent Feast at Local Catholic Churches Marks Nativity
Advent celebrations move toward Christmas with special midnight masses at St Marys Trinity St Elizabeths and Our Lady of Mt Carmel. Priests include Rev Charles Curran Rev John Sinclair and Rev Henrique Rocha with deacons and subdeacons. extensive musical programs feature choirs led by Mrs Dora L Iannuccillo and organist Frederick Rounds.
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Os Episcopal
St. Mary’s
St. Elizabeth's
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
St. Mary’s Church
Charles C. Curran
Clyde Walsh
Peter Garaghy
St. Columban’s Seminary
Father Walsh
Trinity Church
John N. Sinclair
Henrique R. Rocha
St. Elizabeth's Church
Virgilio Oliveira
Joachim Lawrence
Joseph Sorzana
PSSC
Emy di Ja
Decon
Joseph Nunes
Emy DiMattia
Dora L. Iannuccillo
Nicholas Pirri
Vincent Campagna
Gruber
Pietro A. Yon
Nicola A. Montani
Schubert
St. Cecile
L’abbe A. Cerion
Novello
T. Capocci
Jennie Balzano
Lily Pasqua
Local Businesses Donor List Skims Christmas Aid
A partial OCR shows a long roster of donors and business names including Goglia's Market Bayview Cafe Luiz Poultry Farm Russo's Market Leo's Pizzeria Silvia's Cafe and Perry Poultry. The fragmented text appears to document supporters for a holiday drive with various individuals and shop names.
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PUA
Leo’s Pizzeria
Silvia's
Swanee River
Pozzi
Petér Sansiine
Perry Poultry Peet
Tommy Tailor
Andrew Pansai
Emilio Tannuccillo
T. Appicello
Mike’Partsley
Anthony Depo
Christmas Eve services and choir at St Marys Church
The Rev Charles C Curran pastors St Marys Church with Rev Clyde Walsh assistant. Senior choir leads carol singing from 11 30 p m to midnight with Mass music listed. Christmas Day masses at 8 9 and 41 a m with card singing and Benediction at 6 30 p m.
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Charles C. Curran
Clyde Walsh
Henry Serbst
Joan Doyle
Carol
Lilian Magee
Evelyn Lemaire
Jean St. Angelo
Estelle Vona
Patricia Barlow
Marklyn Trainor
Marguerite Rebello
Frances Stanzione
Theresa Stoughton
Albert ‘Peir¢é
Andre
Francis
John Sousa
Joséph
Ro Jue
Norman Sousa
Sunior
Jaycee Lighting Contest Winners Announced in Bristol
Five winners were named in the Bristol Junior Chamber of Commerce Christmas outdoor lighting contest, expanding awards from three to five as judges praised standout displays. George St Angelo’s 2000 Hope Street home won most distinctive with blue lights, Santa, and a choir, while Anthony Del Toro’s Nativity scene and Matthew Carmone plus Edmund Oliver Jr. received honorable mentions. Judging occurred Sunday night with Captain Paul A. Herwig and others on the panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycee
James Perry
George St. Angelo
Hope Street
Warren
Schoir Danis Debranbee
Metacom Avenue
Antha del Toro
Wood Sithany
Waltpeage
Matthew,Carmone
Charles Street
Edmund ‘Oliver Jr
Court Street
Jaycees
Paul A. Herwig
Sebastian Bernard Jr
Samuel D. Clark
Grant Hirons
Perry
Yule Committee Seeks $400 More for Bristol Decor Project
Bristol Yuletide Committee still needs 400 to cover expenses for its first annual decoration project. Domenic Perroni reported donations total about 600 after recent gifts. He noted that much of this year’s spending will benefit future displays as equipment will be reusable. Perroni also praised Otis Bailey for significant town-wide efforts.
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Bristol Yuletide Committee
Domenic P. ‘Perroni
Perroni
Holiday Safety Warnings From City Chiefs
Police Chief Ferrara and Fire Chief Servant urge moderation and caution during the holidays. They warn of holiday death tolls on highways and fire danger from overloaded circuits and clustered Christmas lights.
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Rte
Boy J Ferrara
Norman J. Servant
Ferrara
Frank Fojo Named Commander of Air Force Unit at Rensselaer
Frank R. Fojo Jr. of 1 East Erbrooks Avenue becomes commander and cadet leader of the Air Force ROTC unit at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy with 424 cadets. A senior civil engineering student Fojo holds multiple leadership roles including Tau Beta Pi Phi Kappa and Chi Epsilon offices and has earned Alumni and Rotary scholarships. He organized the Air Force band as a sophomore and served as band commander as a junior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fojo
Air Force
Rensselaer
Frank R. Fojo, Jr
Frank R. Fojo
Easterbrooks Avenue
Air Force R.C, TC
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy
N. Y
Fojo
Troy College
R.P.L
Rotary Club
Tau Beta Pi
Phi Kappa Social Fraternity
Chi Epsilon
Alpha Phi Omega
American Society of Civil Engineers
Newman Club
Air Force Band
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Ned
Puck
Poland
Shakespeare
Star of Bethlehem
Prince of
Peace
Mom
Pop
Bethlehem
Ran Sigtrot
Poy
Merry Christmas
Advertisers
Frederick Rounds
Taylor
Bach
Fr. Sinclair
Pietro von
Post
Ehimesi
Gus
George Fish
Oliveira Lawsrence
Pastorea
William J. Marsh
W. Rees
Alice Almeida
Elizabeth Almeida
Ciolinda Abilheiro
Elizabeth Andrade
Mar Andrade
Madeline Botelha
Lydia Cabral
Dorothy Cordeiro
Iola Cunard
Frances Machado
Mary Machado
Marie Maciel
Theresa Mello
Adriana Silva
Noreen ‘Travers
Adeline Quintal
Yule
Edward Kunz
Eddie
Goglia
Anthony W
Bayview Cafe
Luiz Poultry Farm
Joseph Borges
Paul Herzig
Lindy Waste Paper Co
Raymond Construction Co
F. J. Murphy
B. W. Wall
Sportsmen's Grill
Bristol Furniture
Viola Liquor Store
Wardwell Tot Co
Boccia Club
Rtiale
Dew
Happy’ Holidays
the Phoenix Staff
Ohni
Aen
Pau
Guiteras
Perr
Otis Bailey
Pear
Hands College Unit
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