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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1953
Page
2
The piece argues taxes persist and government resists cuts until economy demands. It notes a perceived shift toward budget balance in Washington and questions if the public will endure short term job losses for long term fiscal health. The writer believes citizens can accept brief hardship for a sounder national finances.
The town council meets tonight in a special session to take final action on purchasing parking meters for the town. Also today announcements include births at local hospitals, school honors, and fraternal and civic meetings across Bristol.
A letter from Paul T Martin retired military police officer asks Bristol readers to endorse additional funds for the 1953 54 police budget praising the force as efficient underpaid and noting low crime rates He cites J Edgar Hoover on law enforcement and the town’s remarkable safety record as justification for pay increases plus a fluoridation item from Newburgh praising the program and reduced dental decay in children
Miss Isabella Janet Swaine daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Swaine of 31 Sunset Drive Warren married Norman Thomas Mahoney son of Mrs Agnes Mahoney of 139 Metacom Avenue in Warren Baptist Church. Rev Daniel Thompson officiated. The ceremony featured white flowers traditional marches and a cascade of white roses. The couple will reside at 145 Metacom Avenue.
A list of February and March events includes Bridge and Women’s Guild activities at Trinity Church, St Mary’s School play at Guiteras Auditorium, Valentine events by Bristol Junior Chamber of Commerce, Our Lady Mt. Carmel Dinner Dance, D of I Valentine Whist, Annie Get Your Gun at Bristol Senior High School, Square Dance by 4‑H Club, Turkey supper by First Congregational Church, Covered dish supper by Mt Hope CES, a Bristol Community Concert by The Carolers, and a Bridge and Canasta Party by Bristol Branch I SS.
Funeral services for Luigi E Gambardella 78 of 24 Mt Hope Ave were conducted yesterday at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church with a high mass. Rev Emy DiMattia PSSC presided and burial followed at St Marys Cemetery. Bearers were Frank Amendola Ralph Amendola Andrew Esposito and Louis Bozzario. Gambardella born November 10 1874 in Atrani Italy lived Bristol 50 years operated a grocery and Mt Hope Bar. Survived by wife Rachelina Esposito Gambardella.
The funeral of Frank Garcia aged 76 owner of Garcia’s Farm at 167 Metacom Avenue was filed yesterday morning. More than 100 cars formed the cortege. The service began with a solemn requiem mass at St. Elizabeths Church. Rev Henrique Rocha officiated with Rev Virgilio Oliveira as deacon and Rev Joaquim Lawrence as subdeacon. Committal rites followed at the family lot in St. Marys Cemetery. Bearers were unnamed.
A funeral was held yesterday at the Connery Funeral Home with Rev. Frederick F. Driftmier officiating. Committal services followed at North Burial Ground with bearers Harry Kebrek Wilfred La Belle John MacGovern Edward Orr John W. Orr and Kenneth Dunbar assisting.
Funeral services for 74 year old Raffaele Paradiso of 43 E Street were held Saturday at Sansone Funeral Home 192 Wood Street with a requiem mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Rev Peter Garahy officiated and Rev Joseph Sorzans conducted the committal rites at Stady's Cemetery Beaters included nephews Michael Peter Nicholas and Raffaele Paradiso Manuel Silva and Vincent Catelane
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