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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1949
Page
3
American Legion post reports 180 paid members to date with 265 in 1948 and aims to renew all 1948 members during February. A Feb 12 house to house canvass will target 1948 unpaid members for renewals. The March 31 deadline counts 1949 members toward the quota. A Feb 15 banquet and dance at Midway Steak House will honor past post commanders. tickets sold by committee members.
The Rhode Island Seekment of Civil Service announced open competitive and promotional exams for three classes: Senior Sanitary Engineer, Sanitary Engineer, and Supervising Sanitarian with salaries from 2760 to 4620. Applications due February 28 from the State Office Building Providence.
February 12 at St Marys Auditorium a Wednesday food sale hosted by St Marys Mothers Club. February 16 features a Wednesday Benefit Basketball between Newport All Stars and Bristol All Stars. February 18 hosts a Friday Valentine Dance by and A Girls Club at Bristol Yacht Club.
Easy Ed led by Macauly a crackerjack playmaker paced the C and A quintet to a decisive 53 to 31 victory over the Y team in Andrew Gum. Eds offense clicked as they pulled away in the second half securing the league lead and a strong performance from the guard.
Mrs Arminda Eliza Phillips Harpar 91 died this morning at the Home for Aged Women 55 Franklin Street after a short illness. She was a Bristol resident since 1936, widow of Edward Harper and daughter of Albert Allen and Phoebe Ann Phillips. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery Pawtucket with services at St. Elizabeths Church including blessings of candles and benediction.
Candles blessed before 7 a m at Mass and the Perpetual Novena in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel at 7 30 p m. Confession Thursday afternoon and evening. Feast of St Blaze Masses at 7 and 7 34 a m. First Friday Sacred Heart devotions at 6 15 and 6 45 a m.
Ever Ready Engine and Hose hosts annual dinner as Mount Carmel's basketball team defeats St Brendan's 66 to 32 in a regular CYO league contest in East Providence. Diodati scores 20 points to lead Mounties, with Gaglio, Dober and Codola contributing strong play. The event includes a firehouse banquet with local officials and community members in attendance.
Arthur Joseph David 79 of Bristol died suddenly Saturday night at his home. Funeral services were held at two o'clock at J. E. Connors Funeral Home 997 Hope Street with Canon Daniel Davis of Saint Michael's Church Bristol officiating. Born March 16 1869 in Montpelier Vermont he lived in Bristol since 1935 retirement. Survived by widow Sarah A Charlwood David two sons Alfred David Bronx NY and Edward David Danvers Mass two daughters Georgianna McNulty Anna McClellan both of Danvers a sister Rehab Mary Cratean Danvers several grandchildren nieces and nephews. Burial at Carpenter Cemetery Rumford with committal prayers by Canon Davis.
The notice lists Mass times for the Feast day with confessions in the afternoon. Norst Friday Masses are scheduled at 5 145 and 7 in the morning, reflecting local parish observances.
A St. Mary's School Grade 7 pupil urges classmates to bring dimes for March of Dimes to aid crippled children with polio. The appeal stresses that small coins can help a child walk again and invites school participation.
U S Marine Pfc John Castro returns to Parris Island base after a four day visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Vasco Castro at 8 Ryan Avenue He serves in the Post Band.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Costa of 53 Charles Street announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy to Otis B Hager son of Mr and Mrs Otis B Hager of 181 Leader Ave Lexington Ky
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