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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1949

Page

3

Frank J Murphy touted for Bristol First Councilman post

A Bristol Town Committee endorsement touts Frank J Murphy as an experienced public servant and successful businessman. The piece endorses his two-year record on the Bristol Town Council, support for fiscal year alignment, and ongoing town finances reports. It highlights his community work with the March of Dimes and Y M C A, plus his leadership in local civic groups. Election is March 9 1949.

Frank Murphy Bristol Narrows Budget Commission Businss Frank March of Dimes National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis The Bristol Y. M. C. A Bristol

Frank Murphy for Bristol Town Council and Fire Chief

The passage lauds Frank Murphy a Bristol Town councilman and Fire Commissioner. It details his community service including Rotary Club Board, Bristol Cup Defenders, Knights of Columbus, Oil Heat Institute and Petroleum Club directorships, St. Mary’s Church membership, and active leadership in Bristol Fire Department improvements. It notes hydrant installations, radio coordination with Police, and the Life-Saving Squad work, plus a life guard deployment at Burton Street bathing area and a forthcoming marriage at St Mark’s Episcopal Church.

Bristol Rotary Club Bristol Cup Defenders Association Bristol Council Knights of Col UBS Bishop Hendriken Frank Bristol Louise P. Botélho Dominic O. Palumbo Brad Iford Street Edward Luther Margaret A. Luther Campell Street Warren St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Arthur M. Dunstan Frank Murphy St. Mark's Afaur Midway Burton Street Japresidh

Y M C A Budget and Board Meetings Noted

The Y M C A Finance Committee chaired by Frederick S. Bartlett will meet Thursday evening to review the 1949 budget. The Mi. Board of Directors meets Monday February 21. Senior Members gather February 23 to discuss the 1949 Adult program and elect Senior Council members led by Oscar I. Bergstrom.

Frederick S. Bartlett Monnday Oscar I. Bergstrom

Ruth Speakman Weds David Goglia in Mount Larmel Church Rite

Miss Ruth Norma Speakman daughter of Mrs. Cora Speakman Riverside and David Louis Goglia son of Mr. and Mrs. Egista Goglia Jr. were married at Our Lady of Mount Larmel Church with Rev Emilio Donanzan officiating. A dinner and reception followed at the Midway Steak and Lobster House. The couple left for a North Conway honeymoon and will reside at 330 High Street after returning.

Our Lady of Mount Larmel Church Ruth Norma Speakman Cora JF. Speakman Knowlton Street Riverside David Louis Goglia Egista Goglia Jr Wood Street Emilio Donanzan P.S S.C Follo Midway Carline Cordeiro Egista Goglia Tr Howard Speakman North Conway N. H High Street

Josephine Kerr to Wed Naval Officer in Saint ceremony

Miss Josephine Mary Kerr daughter of Mrs. Walter Kerr and the late Mr. Kerr of 1239 Hoper Street, becomes the bride of Lt. J. G. Lando Zech Jr. of the submarine fleet at New London. Rev. Austin J. Smith officiated. maid of honor Ruth Elizabeth Kerr. best man Charles E. Burns Jr.. reception details note a Nile green gown and a gown with a seed pearl tiara.

Josephine Mary Kerr Walter Kerr Mr. Kerr Hoper Street J. G. Lando Wiliam Zech, Jr J.S.N St. Mary’s Church Austin J. Smith Ruth Thzabeth Kerr Charles E. Burns Norman J. Kerr Usher Lucien Capone Michael J. O’brien Walter Anthony Kerr Joseph A. Munro New York City Rhode Island College of Education Zeck Seattle Wash Lakeside School United States Naval Academy New London Wales Larmie

First Quonset Baby Lands Safely at Rhode Island College

Kingston reports the first crash dive landing of the Stork at a Quonset Hut family unit of Rhode Island State College. Wayne Craig Larmie, 3 pounds 12 ounces, was born at 1 30 a.m. on February 7 as pilot Walter E. Larmie, a February graduate, tended to his wife and newborn with help from neighbors and a nurse from South County Hospital.

Kingston Rhode Island State College Walier E. Larmie Navy Air Corps Wayne Craig Larmie Mr. Larmie Walter Quonset Hut Manor Pefere

Valentine Ball at Mt Carnel Church Draws Three Hundred Attendees

About 200 members and guests attended the annual Valentine Ball of the Altar Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at the Midway Steak and Lobster House. The event featured award prizes for the waltz and a march led by Mr. and Mrs. Malafronte, with judges and a large arrangements committee listed.

Altar Society of Our Lady of Mr. and Mrs. and Malafronte Anthony W. DuPont E. Hugh U Holmes

Honor Student Appointed Extension Specialist in Marketing

An honor student at the college and member of Phi Kappa Phi and Alpha Zeta has been named Extension specialist in marketing for the Rhode Island agricultural Extension Service. He is affiliated with the Howard Aviation Company of Westerly.

Phi Kappa Phi Alpha Zeta Rhode Isleland Agricultural Extension Service

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