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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1956
Page
2
A discussion notes that President Eisenhower has been declared fit by a panel of doctors. It affirms his long service to the country and contemplates potential paths: seeking re election or retiring. The piece expresses gratitude for his health following a heart attack and wishes him well, recognizing his leadership during trying times.
The Rhode Island National Guard Battery C Anti Aircraft Artillery won the Eisenhower Trophy for the seventh time, a source of local pride as Bristol honors 112 returning soldiers. Despite hurricane damage to their armory, the unit’s spirit and duty reflect decades of military service, with members like Joseph Arouca and Ed Travers praised for their hard work and dedication.
Mrs Elizabeth Ryan Newbold 80 of 46 Byfield Street widow of Joseph T Newbold died Tuesday at Truesdale Hospital Fall River Born in County Kildare Ireland she lived in town 65 years A communicant at St Marys Church charter member of Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella She leaves son Edward J Newbold daughter Mary Newbold and two grandchildren The funeral was from Charles M Connery Funeral Home and a solemn requiem Mass at 9 am at St Marys Church with several clergymen and a Daughters of Isabella delegation in attendance.
Funeral services were held for Joseph Tavares Teixeira 54 of 15 Doran Ave husband of Alice Sousa Teixeira on Wednesday. A solemn Mass of requiem followed at 9 a.m. at St Elizabeths Church Fall River with Rev Joaquim Lawrence assisting and Rev John Medieros deacon. Bearers included relatives George Teixeira Arthur Santos and others. honorary bearers were Don Luiz Felipe Society members. Burial occurred at St Marys Cemetery with committal by Father Lawrence.
The Altar Guild of St. Michael's Church will attend a corporate Communion and breakfast Sunday at 8 a.m. Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella paid final respects to Mrs. Joseph Newbold. Turky supper committee meets Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. First Congregational Church hosting sermons and society meetings. Birth of Cynthia Ann Saviano at Lying-In Hospital. Local students, military and civic notices including Rhode Island College election, University of Arkansas admission, and rescue squad talks. Pfc Robert Brown on leave before deployment to Alaska.
A Bristol resident laments waits for Bristol to decide on Dahl Company expansion. Many locals must leave for jobs, and the writer urges letting growth proceed to preserve town life and celebrate future milestones. The letter argues Bristol needs the company more than it needs Bristol’s hesitation and calls for unity and forward motion.
Members of the Pappoosesquaw Home Demonstration Club will hold a smorgasbord Tuesday night at the home of Mrs Augustine Mello. Each attendee will bring part of the meal, planned by Mrs Mello and Mrs Joseph Normandin. Last week leaders gave instruction on basket making to Barrington women.
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