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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1953
Page
4
The piece argues for understanding and respect during Brotherhood Week rather than mere tolerance. It asserts all people share the same blood, urges rejecting prejudice, and promotes deeds of kindness as the rule, noting intolerance stands out while harmony should be ordinary.
Call Mr and Mrs Alfred McKenzie announce the birth of a second son Kenneth Joseph at Lying In Hospital in Providence on Monday February 9. Mr and Mrs C B Rockwell of Cambridge announce the birth of a daughter Diana on Tuesday February 17. Forty applications for rural free delivery carrier posts have been received at the post office. Postmaster Daniel W Coggeshall stated this morning. The Bristol County Emblem Club completed plans for a rum mage sale to be held Saturday Feb 21 at Cercle Cartier Hall Warren with Mrs Joseph E Navack in charge. James A McKenna of 83 State Street found snowdrops blooming in his garden, first of the year. Mr and Mrs Joseph Bisbane announce the birth of a son at Truesdale Hospital Fall River Wednesday night. The Holy Rosary Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church will hold a monthly Communion on Sunday at 7 o clock mass. Mrs Richard W Rensehausen arrived home after a three week visit with her daughter in Philadelphia where she attended her granddaughter Joan Herbert high school graduation which was noted with high honors.
Mary E Munroe 76 11 1877 Bristol native lifelong resident of town died early this morning in Providence hospital She lived at 23 Summer Street and was a member of St Michael's Episcopal Church Funeral set for Sunday at 2 pm at C M Connery Funeral Home Burton Street Canon Daniel K Davis of St Michael's to officiate Burial in North Burial Ground
A committee aims for 1800 with over 600 letters already sent to individuals and groups. Donations exceed 400 expected by weekend, with tax deductibility noted and small gifts welcomed. Mrs Sturdevant invites uncontacted donors to send contributions to 124 Hope Street and to place coins in red heart boxes. A Tag Day on February 27 offers another chance to help.
Undersigned express gratitude for the TRO sessions of sump extended to us during our bereavement and for the beautiful floral bouquets. Special thanks to the Portuguese Independent One Club, Maintenance Dept of U S Rubber Co, Local Union CLO 339, Insulating Co Dept of U S Rubber, Silver Cafe and Jack Reis Flo. The family Bt et. ae Margaret D.
George W Boutilier 62 died in his sleep at his home 116 State Street Bristol from a heart attack after two days of illness. Born in Boston June 29 1890 he worked at Herreshoff Mfg later for American Railway Express and ran his own trucking between Bristol and Boston. He held Masonry ranks and was active in Twilight Baseball and Troop 5 BSA. Survived by wife Marian daughter Edith brother Frank W sister Mrs Ralph E Winslow and several nieces and nephews. Funeral tomorrow at 2 at James E Connors Funeral Home with Canon D K Davis officiating burial in North Cemetery.
Heavy fog caused a two-vehicle collision on Wood Street. Louis Bi fulco, 28, of 15 Thompson Street, struck by Frank Spignoli, 14 Wright Avenue, in opposite directions. Anthony Ventura, 6, of 145 Street, was knocked down by a car and treated at Dr. William L. Serbst’s office after darting from between parked cars. Robert W. Chester, 32, of 38 Marion Avenue, Providence, was the driver and took the boy for treatment.
A sequence of community events is listed from February 20 to May 5 including the senior class musical Annie Get Your Gun at Guiteras School Auditorium February 21 8 15 p m, a February 24 Turkey supper at First Congregational Church DeWelf Memorial Room, a February 28 Ham and Bean Supper by Bristol Narrows Improvement Association at Midway Steak and Lobster House, and March 3 Bristol Community Concert Colt Memorial High School plus March 5 Annual Bridge and Canasta Party at Midway Steak and Lobster House followed by May 5 Annual Charity Bridge by Pyramid of Charity Women s Club at the same venue.
The writer expresses gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for sympathy shown during a recent bereavement and for the many floral pieces and spiritual bouquets received.
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