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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1950
Page
2
The piece argues for sending American troops to Europe with matched European forces, citing Korea war weariness and urging allied nations to share the burden. It questions whether Europe views a national emergency with the same seriousness and manpower commitment as the United States.
A lost or destroyed pass book numbered 38610 issued by Industrial Trust Co in its Participation Department is described. Payment is stopped and an application has been made for a duplicate by the bank in accordance with the law.
The Kemper-Thomas Co based in Norwood Ohio announces an art calendar line described as superior and sold only through exclusive salesmen direct to customers. Weekly advances against earned commissions are substantial with a yearly bonus offered.
Readable fragments tally clinic visits welfare calls and social outreach. Lists numbers for babies tonsil exams office calls and other items but lacks clear narrative or dates.
Cpl John A Sousa Jr home for holidays from Ladd Field Alaska and hopes to return by air. H Marshall Williams returns from five months in Veterans Hospital Providence. Harry Hadfield stars in The Perfect Gift at Bristol Senior High. Ann Cornell and Priscilla Usher win General Foods baking and cereal contest. William J McCarthy announces birth of Christopher George Dec 19 Providence Hospital. Jose Ramos announces birth of Jose Bryan Dec 23 Lying In Hospital. John W Hambrick home from Columbia River project Washington. Girl Scouts clean their scout house led by Ann Gablinsky Pat Foster Patsy King Eleanor Card. Jim St Angelo clears Collins Pond after two inch snow. Skating limited by today’s bad weather.
Bristol residents contribute to the Community Christmas fund but receipts are slow. Chairman J William Wood says about $300 still needed beyond previously reported totals of $343 from tag days and $3866 in other donations. Notable donors listed include Collins & Aikman, Mr and Mrs Bernard Hogue, and Admiral Gilbert Hoover among many others.
Mr and Mrs Willis K Hodgman Jr of 19 Cedar Street Taunton Massachusetts announce the engagement of their daughter Sarah Anne to Roswell S Bosworth Jr son of Mr and Mrs R S Bosworth of Taunton The couple were honored at a gathering Saturday December 23 The wedding is planned for spring Miss Hodgman a Wellesley and Katherine Gibbs alumna is secretary to the president of Harvard University Bosworth is with Bristol Phoenix Publishing Co studied at UMass and Northwestern and is a Rhode Island State College graduate He serves as a lieutenant in the Air Force Reserve.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Silvia of 177 Mt Hope Avenue announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy to John Victor Medeiros son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Medeiros of 243 State Street Miss Silvia is employed by the New England Telephone and Telegraph Co and Mr Medeiros is employed by Kent Dygd Kent contractors and builders.
Bristol residents skip major watch parties as 1951 brings fear of the year ahead. YMCA offers open house with basketball games and an intergenerational senior game. Holy Communion at St Michael’s 10 am New Year’s Day and Benediction at St Elizabeth’s 7:30 pm New Year’s Eve. Masses at Our Lady of Mount Carmel 7 8:30 9:30 am and High Mass at 11 am. Nightspots plan dancing programs as clubs host bands through midnight.
Residents and matron Mrs Ethel Copeland thank many donors for a joyful Christmas at the Home for Aged Women in Bristol. Groups include the Board of Managers Bristol D A R Salvation Army Missionary Society and International Sunshine Society along with numerous individuals who sent cards and gifts.
Mrs Santo Scolaro of 129 Mt Hope avenue announces the engagement of her daughter Mary to Martin Prindle son of Mr and Mrs Guy Prindle of 144 Worcester avenue Riverside The notice lists both families and the couple as engaged to be married.
Money sum reported yesterday afternoon between 1 30 and 2 in a bank noted by Br 682 M. The fragment mentions a cash amount and a minor time window but lacks full details of persons or actions.
Morning ice coating Bristol streets causes slips and stalls across Hope street Metacom avenue and Bristol Narrows. Pedestrians and motorists end up in awkward positions but no serious injuries reported by noon as drivers navigate the slippery compacted ice.
Bristol Rotary discusses fundraising for camp and the Paul Harris fund for college student exchanges after a speaker cancellation. Howard R. Newman to survey members by mail on preferred project. $50 club donation approved to the Paul Harris education fund. Barnes England Rotary club sends anniversary note.
The Family of the late Joseph Perry Sr thanks relatives friends and neighbors for support during their bereavement and for floral offerings and spiritual bouquets Don Luiz Felipe Society and the Maintenance Dept of Gorham Mig oo are specifically thanked.
Mrs. Samuel J. Steen, matron, reports generous Christmas gifts to the Benjamin Church Home from Bristol branch Sunshine Society Jr Red Cross Salvation Army Altar Guild of St Michael's Church and the Women's Society of the Congregational church. A group of carol singers brought happiness to the home.
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