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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1949
Page
4
Mr Ragusa, visiting Rhode Island, met Governor Pastore and presented an autographed photograph from New York mutual friends. He praised the governor’s esteem across party lines and spoke of pride in Italian American roots.
A large Bristol ceremony paid tribute to Mr. Rounds with many figures from local churches civic groups and Rotary. Archdeacon Parshley and Canon Davis led the service at the North Cemetery where active and honorary bearers from the vestry and local organizations attended.
Bristol town officials plan a Valentine Party with the Budget Committee led by President Admir A Valentine. The Bristol Sewer Committee will meet next Tuesday evening at Holmes House to discuss proposed sewer improvements and present items for the March meeting, including a “Thank-You” Train display.
John H Porter aged 95 at 984 Hope Street celebrated his birthday Wednesday with a home gathering hosted by his sons George and Samuel who live with him. Friends visited and he received many cards. Bristol venerable man remains active though not in strong health. A party committee included Miss Charlotte Young Miss Marion Darling Miss Barbara Newman and Miss Leah Young assisting Mrs Parry.
Holy Communion will be celebrated at 8 a.m. on Sunday the fifth after Epiphany. Church School meets at 9 30. Holy Communion with a sermon by the rector follows at 11 a.m.
The lineup for this Saturday's 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. shows includes Army Navy Game of 1946, Bluebloods, Basketball, Building a Bomber, Silent Service, and Chapter 5 of Trail of the Royal Mounted. Also features a U S Navy film and a dog movie for young viewers.
State officials and Bristol residents attended a Solemn High Mass of Requiem for Dr George H Baldwin, 56, educator and Bristol resident since 1926. Mass at St Marys Church featured clergy from St Columbans Seminary and local parishes. burial in St Marys Cemetery.
Captain Roger Wheeler urged expanding a safe beach program in Rhode Island. He cited lifeguard use, budget limits, and the need for school safety education while praising government beach spending and erosion work at Pt. Judith, Narragansett, and Westerly. He noted pay issues hurting lifeguard retention and emphasized protecting children as a town’s measure of worth.
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