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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1949
Page
2
A reflective piece by L. D. A. rejects hate across color and faith. The narrator admits lacking a cogent argument against hatred while acknowledging the troubling persistence of bigotry. He concedes inability to offer a formal rationale yet urges personal dignity and restraint.
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Four members of the Every Ready Engine and Hose Company answered a still alarm at 12 15 AM. By the time firefighters arrived the grass lot fire had been extinguished. Bristol Narrows firemen also answered a general alarm last night at 7 10 in the N Y N H and Hartford railyard at the foot of Franklin Street. The repeat blaze was put out quickly.
Gloria Barboza age 83 died Thursday. High Mass of requiem led by Rev Jose Pimental and Rev Henrique Rocha at her home 213 Franklin Street. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery with bearers Edward Roderick Victor Castro Jeremiah Andrade Manuel Sears Arthur Nunes and John Marshall.
A DAR luncheon at the White Rail Riding Club observed Washington's Birthday on February 22. Regent Mrs Earle P Mathewson announced the event, with Chapter House talks on The United Nations by Mrs Leslie Ballasa of Barrington and hostesses listed. Delegates and alternates for the State Spring Conference at Narragansett Hotel Providence were named.
Marianne Bruenjes of Bremen, who left Germany with her family in 1946, wed Louis Ferreira of Bristol at St Elizabeth's Church. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Luis Ferreira and followed by a reception at the White Rail Riding Club. The couple will live at 167B Metacom Avenue.
Bristol council No 379 Knights of Columbus announces a communion breakfast set for Sunday April 3 1949 Grand Knight Anthony Du Pont disclosed the event and Past Grand Knight Jerome Don will chair with assist leaders William T. Dwyer Leo Pelland August Gibbemeyer Gilbert Oliver Joseph G. Oliveira William H. Sission Jr Carlo Perry Paul C. Bruno Joseph Cavallaro Raymond McMahon Peter R McClure C Thomas Campagna and Edward S. Pontes The group also voted to donate 5 to the Infantile Paralysis Fund.
Holmes House meeting of the Philatelic Society received and adopted the club's new by laws and constitution. A speakers bureau was formed with Miss Helen Horton, Miss Jessie Molasky, and Robert Suzman. Albert Edmonds announced Guy Sullivan coordinates a five day stamp exhibition in the near future.
Mrs Ethel Burke headed the committee sponsoring a successful food sale by the Mothers' Club of St Marys Church. Committee members included Cecile Lawrence Elizabeth Medeiros Catherine Munro and Edward J Rinaldi ex officio.
Notices warn vendors that advertisements must arrive by the February 2 deadline to ensure publication. The alert stresses adherence to the publishing schedule and warns of possible exclusion if late.
Battery C 243rd AAA A BN R.I.N.G. completed storage of heavy drill shed equipment at Walker's Cove after securing town permission. The items include generators, directors, a trailer, three machine gun mounts and a 40 mm anti air gun with two more awaiting return from the ordnance shop.
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