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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1951
Page
2
The piece argues rising taxes across local state and federal levels demand prudent spending and warns against Fair Deal measures. It cites a per family tax load of 2137 versus 360 in 1939 and urges equitable tax distribution while preserving defense without excess non essential expenditures.
Members of the Bristol Train of Artillery observed the 175th anniversary of the unit formed in the Colonial militia during the Revolution. Col. Henry A. Hambrick spoke on history and a silence honored fallen members. The group updates include a six point firing range, NRA recognition as a basic small arms firing school under Philip T. Bodell, and construction at the armory. Plans for Fourth of July involvement were announced.
Bristol County Council of Church Women held World Day of Prayer at St John’s Barrington with 75 women from four denominations. An organ concert preceded a pageant on Christian character with costumes from India China Japan Navaho Gold Coast and America. Service directed by Mrs John Weskie with Rev Owing Stone preaching. ushers and tea following in Parish house.
March of Dimes collection in town likely totals 1600 dollars with boxes opened and counted. Arthur M. McCaw chairing the drive says final figures may surpass last year’s 1400 as auctions and store boxes contribute funds for polio treatment and research led by Mrs Ray Makowsky.
The funeral for Antone Sousa 34 died at his home 5 Siegel Street was held Saturday from Charles M. Connery Funeral Home 57 Burton Street at 8 am followed by a high Mass of requiem at St Elizabeth’s Church. Interment was in St Mary’s Cemetery. Bearers were John Viveiras Antonio S Nerva Serephine Cordeiro John Medeiros Clemente Ferreira and James Rego.
Funeral services for Mrs Irene Aiello of 187 Mount Hope Avenue were held at home on Saturday. A high Mass of requiem followed at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church with Rev. Alex Peloso presiding. Burial took place in St. Marys Cemetery. Bearers included Joseph Coccio William DiSalvo Nicholas Cicciola Frank Ciriello Joseph Ratti and Ermanno Ratti.
The March meeting of the Wo men’s club is postponed to March 19. A cake sale by the Mary Sodality of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is planned Friday 3 to 7 p m at the former Staples Coal Co office on Hope Street. Births include Paul Frank Smigelski Feb 8 in Providence Lying-In Hospital and Pamela Alice Reale born last Sunday at Truesdale Hospital, with updates on family names. A Valentine ball is set by the Altar Society at Midway Steak and Lobster House. A C&A Girls’ club vote supports a March of Dimes donation and a membership drive. Food sale and penny social planned by St Mary’s Mothers’ Club. Mr and Mrs Hiram A Rounds observed 40th wedding and 70th birthday anniversaries at 512 Thames Street.
The American pasque flower, the state flower of South Dakota, is commonly pictured with the motto TI Lead as it is the first blossom to appear on the prairie in spring. This early bloom marks the season’s renewal and state identity.
Public auction set for March 8 1951 at 12 noon EST to sell the westerly one half of the premises conveyed to Louis A Guida and wife at the northeast corner of Gibson and Ridge Roads Bristol RI. Sale by order of the mortgage holder. subject to unpaid taxes encumbrances and record restrictions. Jackvony DeConti and Jackvony are attorneys for the mortgage holder.
A series of community gatherings and fundraisers listed for February and March. Included are a World Affairs Council talk at the YMCA by R. C. Rawson on Feb 8, a Turkey Supper by the Women’s Guild on Feb 20, a Washington frolic benefit for St. Mary’s on Feb 22, the Fraternal Order of Eagles annual banquet on Feb 24, a Rotary Club card party Feb 27 for the Rotary Camp Fund, a Bristol Sunshine Society bridge night March 6, and an Open House dinner March 11 hosted by Cup Defenders at Osofsky Rail.
Miss Zita Fallon, named from national staff as Rhode Island community advisor, will guest the Girl Scout Council of this town at the March 9 meeting held at Mrs Fulton Farrells 147 High Street. The event includes council personnel and leaders with arrangements made at Mrs James F Husband’s Hope Street home.
Letter urges careful spending to avoid cutting essential services while noting costs of running a town. The Bristol Council exhibits at the National Girl Scout Convention in Boston October 15 to 18. Mrs Eugene Ferreira joins town council. Mrs Arthur Lavender retained as Mount Hope executive director. Miss Yoris Richardson takes over Region I director role replacing Miss Gertrude Campbell.
National president Mrs Annie Plumly of Maryland seeks a local chapter for widows of World War I. Interested women may write to Boston chapter president Mrs Florence FitzGerald or Worcester chapter president Mrs Alice Parker or Scituate chapter secretary Mrs Maude E Eager. At least ten members needed to form a chapter and obtain a charter. Massachusetts already has three chapters and five are needed for a state department.
A small audience attended the Bristol Women's Club Brotherhood meeting last night at Colt Memorial High School. The open event featured three speakers Rabbi William G. Brande of Temple Beth El Providence The Rev J Leo Lyons of St Joseph's Pawtucket and The Rev Arthur E Wilson D D of Beneficent Congregational Providence with Charles B Rockwell Jr presiding as moderator.
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