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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1953
Page
4
Thomas A Monahan ex executive director of the R 1 Development Council says Bristol has at least six good leads for occupancy of Collins Aikman Plants, offering substance rather than rumor. Council cautions against overstatement to avoid public cynicism and unwarranted political exploitation.
The passage frames Bristol as a living community and institution where life depends on the actions of churches schools health agencies recreation roads police and business. It emphasizes moral material and cooperative support by residents to sustain abundant living and defines the city as its people and they as the city.
March of Dimes drive runs as polio fight continues with gamma globulin tests and vaccine news. Bristol area reports births, Legion meetings postponed, church services, troop activities, and local civic notices amid holiday season events and community updates.
The message stresses ongoing support for the March of Dimes during critical periods and long recovery from the disease, urging readers not to taper off as victory seems near. The appeal underscores constant attention and resources during the convalescent phase.
church bulletins list services for St Marys Church Our Lady Of Mt Carmel Congregational on January 3 with details of mass times confessions and auxiliary activities including womens auxiliary altar guild and parish fellowship events.
The notice lists Mass times at St Elizabeths and The Lattle Church on the Neck with priests Rev Henrique R Rocha Rev Virgilio Oliveira The Rev John N Sinclair and the rector schedule Weekday masses at 7 30 am or 8 am on certain days Holy day extra mass 10 am Wednesday times 7 30 and 9 am Women’s Guild at 8 pm Men’s Club at 8 pm Choir rehearsal Thursday Acolytes Guild on Saturday
Walter W. Swanson is pastor with Sunday School at 11 am and morning worship at 7 pm. Youths Fellowship Wednesday. Mite Society annual meeting at 2 o'clock at Mrs. Wesley Gldding's home.
Rotary Club secretary Howard R Newman and former president John D Moore attended the funeral of Henry H Lawson a longtime automobile dealer and 15 year club member in Fall River Newman paid a verbal tribute at yesterday's club meeting Mrs Frank R Peabody sister of Fred Wilbur died suddenly in Newport funeral held this afternoon Town Treasurer Alfred N Nunes warned taxpayers that second quarter taxes for 1953 are due January 4 and Monday is last day to pay Failure to pay makes the entire tax bill due with interest from October 1
Mr and Mrs William Coite of 87 Franklin Street announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Elizabeth to Joseph Vargas son of Mr and Mrs Frank Vargas of 14 Fox Hill Avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Almeida announce the engagement of their daughter Leonora Freitas to Joseph A Soares son of Mr. and Mrs. Amelia Soares of Warren. Freitas attended Bristol schools and works at Bristol Manufacturing Corp. Soares attended Warren schools and works at Newth Rubber Co. Barrington. James A Riccio announces the engagement of his granddaughter Barbara C Garvey to Robert Proulx son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Proulx of Warren. Garvey is a Bristol Senior High School graduate and is pursuing nursing at Kings County Hospital. Proulx is an La Salle Academy alumnus employed by Narragansett Electric Co.
Louis J. Cirillo has been advanced in rating to machinist's mate third class in the U S Navy. He is the son of Mrs Marguerite Cirillo and husband of the former Miss Josephine Alfano of Bristol. Cirillo is serving aboard a Navy vessel.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Oliveira Silvia were held at her home on Hope Street then a 10 o'clock high Mass at St Elizabeths Church. The Holy Rosary Society joined the family in paying respects. Bearers included Edward Travers Anthony Campagna and others. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs Maria J Lima Amaral widow of Manuel Amaral was held from her home at 18 Juniper Lane with a high Mass at St Elizabeths Church. Rev Henrique R Rocha celebrant deacon Rev Joaquim Lawrence and goddeacon Rev Manuel Rocha assisted. Grandsons Manuel Amaral Jr Joseph Motta among bearers. Burial in St Marys Cemetery with committal by Father Rocha.
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