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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1953

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Europe Ex pects 500000 Americans to Drop Over Next Year

The piece considers the large potential travel flow of Americans to Europe while noting, with humor, the fewer Europeans visiting the United States. The author muses on a British friend’s sister visiting Boston and what sights to show her, including Concord and historic Lexington, highlighting cultural exchange and planning.

Europe Boston Amerca Peanie Concord Rade Lexington

I Should Like to Show Her a Grand Day in Town

A narrator imagines a day with a companion, visiting a new supermarket in Wellesley, a seaside drive, a high school car scene, and a mailbox search, interspersed with whimsical, partly incomprehensible lines about Snorting Bingbongs and remote waterside scenes. The tone mixes longing with wandering, drifting through plans and memories.

Wellesley Melody Maine Waterside Desert

Sister's Meeting Wish Framed in Personal Letter

A fragment quotes a plea to arrange a family reunion with a sister. The writer expresses a desire for connection and companionship, hinting at emotional stakes and personal history within a private correspondence.

PTA Invites Seniors to Hear Job Prospects

High school seniors and parents are invited to a PTA program in Colt Auditorium after the regular meeting at 8 p.m. Three speakers will discuss vocational prospects in textiles with Donald M. Burger of Collins and Aikman Corp. Prof. A K Holst, Rumford Chemical Corp., will cover chemistry careers. Miss Lucille Sullivan, RN, St. Joseph's Hospital, speaks for nurse recruitment.

Senvors Colt Auditorium PTA Donald M. Burger Collins and Aikman Corp A. K. Holst Rumford Chemical Corp Lucille Sullivan R.N St. Joseph’s Hospital

Two Bristol Tars Visit in Holland At Flood Scene

Two Bristol sailors from the destroyer Johnston visited Amsterdam during the disaster weekend of February 2. Frank H. Andrews and Anthony M. Maciel donated funds to the Dutch Disaster Fund in their currencies. The ship’s crew enjoyed a holiday atmosphere during a prior stay in Dundee Scotland where transit and concessions were free.

Holland Amsterdam Netherlands Frank H. Andrews Seaman USN Harry J. Andrews Goulart Avenue Anthony M. Maciel 875-Hope Street Bristol Naa Geeee Johnston Ant Ae Aoe Dundée Scotland Dundee

European guests to tour Bristol and attend Y M C A event

Five Europeans visiting the United States will join a World Affairs Council panel at the YMCA in Bristol tonight. They will tour Bristol and Newport this afternoon and come from France Ireland the Netherlands and Spain. The Bristol branch hosts a reception at Dr and Mrs Samuel D Clark.

Y.M.C.A Bristol World Affairs Council Samuel D. Clark Newport Ground France Irelant Netherlands Spain U. S Howe Memorial John S. Gibson World Affairs Council of R. L

Newport Clerk Hosts Lenten Series Guest Preacher

St Michael's Church begins a Lenten Wednesday series at 7 30 p m with Rev Daniel Q Williams rector of Emmanuel Newport as guest preacher He previously led a Providence business career before ordination in 1949 and now serves on the Diocesan Council Mission Department and Newport County Ministerial Association secretary and St Michaels School trustee

Newport St. Michael’s Church Pervices Daniel Q. Williams Emmanuel Church Williams Providence Pontiac Emmnuel Conference Center Department of Missions Newport County Ministerial Association St. Michael’s School Bristol

World Day of Prayer Observed by Bristol County Council

The Bristol County Council of Church Women will observe World Day of Prayer Friday at Warren Methodist Church with the theme Walk As Children of Light. The event marks the 66th observance, organized by African women and translated into 154 languages, reaching 114 countries and 118,000 communities including 15 in Rhode Island. The circle of prayer begins at dawn in the Fiji Islands and runs for more than 24 hours, with services at Warren Methodist Church led by Mrs. Earl H. Robinson.

Bristol County Council of Church Women Warren Methodist Church Africa Rhode Island Fiji Islands St. Lawin E Arctle Mra Earl H. Robinson

Gourmets Gorge Hosts Rhode Island Clambake at Wood Street Cafe

The February dinner by the Title Club gourmets featured freshly dug clams sausage potatoes and fixings. Organizers included Martin Floyd Byone Wise Bo Raymond Card Winston Fetherston Jim Foster and others with James Stough Card and chefs Jesse and Denny Viera assisting. Members are urged to watch the blackboard for future notices.

Title Club Rhode Island Wood Street Martin Floyd Byone Wise Bo Raymond Card Winston Fetherston Jim Foster James Stough Drid Card Jesse and Denny Viera

Local Football Champs Dinner Dance Planned

A community event sets a dinner dance for Bristol Colts after a football season. Organizers announce plans at Club Caruso with proceeds supporting local services. James Sousa listed as contact for details.

Bristol Colts Club Caruso

Ash Wednesday Rites To Open Lenten Season

Bristol churches begin Ash Wednesday services to start Lent, with four churches offering ashes and the reminder Remember man thou art dust. Trinity Church schedules multiple services from 7 30 a m to 7 30 p m, with weekday mass at 7 30 a m and 8 a m on certain days. St Elizabeth's offers ashes at 7 a m, 7 30 p m devotions, and Friday stations of the cross at 4 30 p m during Lent. St Michael's opens with Holy Communion at 7 30 a m and 10 2 a m, with Wednesday sermons and Lent studies on Tuesdays led by Canon Albert Larned, plus Bishop Higgins speaking March 11. Our Lady of Mount Carmel continues proceedings with ongoing services noted.

Bristol Trinity Church Trinity Episcopal Church St. Elizabeth’s St. Elizabeth's Church St. Michael's St. Michael's Episcopal Church D. Q. Williams Emmanuel Wardh Newport John S Higgins St. ‘Michael's Albert Cy Larned Carmel Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church

Formation of Civil Defense Police Unit in Town

Reports reveal Wilfred Tetreault announcing a new police trainings unit created in cooperation with Anthony Ean and the BEAC ud eter organization. Fifty three staffers are listed as part of the initial setup and guard roles.

Apap Eee Gyerees Sre Et S%ptte Ae Tee Bsea Sabote Eware Antho Eida Post No. D Emilien Desmarais Coral Aldrich Vfw-Cd F. Tetreault Desmarais Brad Civil Défense Organization Wilfred Tetréault Anthony Erin Fas Ian Len

Y M C A Bristol appoints new committees at monthly meeting

New Bristol Y M C A president Thomas D Jr announces committee appointments including Executive with Clarence R Spece and J Poster Prize Benjamin Haren and others. Routine business follows in the Haffenreffer Room during the regular board session.

Thomas’ di Adams,Jr Présidhng Bristol ‘Y.M.C.A Haffenreffer Rambert George BL Lamb Aeon Dy Tangeio Thwie P. Iasiello Welco

Blood donor drive urged in Bristol public notice

The Red Cross blood donor program urges Bristol volunteers to donate. It explains a pint donation takes about five minutes, with minimal risk, and provides donor age limits and scheduling details for an upcoming drive on Thursday February 26. Appointments available 12:45 to 5:30 at local sites.

Red Cross

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