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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1953
Page
2
Bristol aims to donate 150 pints for Korea and polio areas. So far 158 pledges, including 42 from the Coast Guard, have signed up though many pledges fail to convert to actual donations. Residents are urged to call to schedule a donation, as Bristol faces a public test of community help.
The piece argues taxpayers prefer prudent spending and a timely budget balance over immediate tax cuts. It praises the administration and lawmakers for reducing waste while seeking a balanced budget soon, criticizing calls for tax rate cuts amid ongoing deficits.
Philip A Feiner a past district governor of Rotary will speak at the Bristol Rotary Club at the White Rail tomorrow. Mrs Constance Waterman of Bristol leaves tomorrow to be secretary to the chief of a private laboratory in Washington DC. Mr and Mrs Manuel Quintal announce the birth of a son Peter John at Roger Williams General Hospital Providence on February 14. The Rev Charles C Curran pastor of St Mary's Church is in comfortable condition after being taken to St Joseph's Hospital Sunday for tests. Bristol social workers will attend the Rhode Island Conference of Social Work dinner in Providence with Irene Martisian of Pawtucket highlighted. The weekly Lenten tea for First Congregational Church women will be at Guneras House tomorrow with Rev Frederick Driftmier as speaker. Matthew Calbraith Perry 12 has become an honorary member of Newport committee for the centennial of Japan ports opening to western commerce. The boy is grandnephew and namesake of Commodore Perry. his father Calbraith Bourne Perry will attend Newport meeting Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Clarence W Booth Sr Bristol were honored at an open house for their 50th wedding anniversary hosted by daughter Mrs Harry Kebrek Metacom Avenue and other family members.
The Planning Board reports loans exist in commercial zones in several cities and plans to ask the town council to place the zoning change on the April financial town meeting call. Pigeon notes absence of the town solicitor since discoveries but expects no further objections from Capone.
A brief memorial note honors Emily Garvin with mourning words from her children. The message recalls days gone by and the wish to be together in the same old way.
The family expresses sincere gratitude to relatives and friends for expressions of sympathy and for the Holy Rosary Society of St Elizabeths Church Plant H & J of Collins Aikman C A Girls Club Everready Fire Department Fast Greenwich Fire and Police Depts Carolina Truck Drivers and the family of the late Philomena Roderick for support during their bereavement.
A Madison reader defends water fluoridation after six to seven years of use noting fewer tooth decays in younger students and no adult mottling or softening. The writer argues early exposure matters and claims his children’s teeth improved compared to his own.
The funeral of Miss Mary Ann Doyle 80 of 289 Wood Street was held at C M Connery Funeral Home and St Marys Church An infant high requiem mass was offered by Rev Clyde J Walsh with committal at St Marys Cemetery Survivors include a sister Mrs George C Hazard and several nieces and nephews
Funeral services were held Saturday for George W Boutilier 62 of 116 State Street who died Thursday at J E Connors Funeral Home. Canon Daniel K Davis officiated with representatives from St Alban's Lodge Hope Chapter Royal Arch Masons Bristol Train of Artillery and Collins and Aikman Corp. Burial service followed at North Burial Ground with bearers from St Alban's Lodge and Hope Chapter.
The funeral of Miss Mary E. Munroe a 75 year old resident of 23 Summer Street was held Sunday afternoon in the church with Canon Daniel K Davis rector of St Michael's Church officiating. Committal services were at North Burial Ground with bearers Harry I Young Hugh P Breen William B Morrey and Elia Giusti.
Capt Paul A Herzig president of the Bristol Highlands unit of the U S Federation of Republican Women spoke at Mrs George J Du Pont's home on Thursday. He recalled his naturalization and urged unity among diverse races and religions while noting belief in shared American rights. Mrs B L Hornby urged voting and support for Capt Herzig and the sewer commission candidate.
A schedule of upcoming events includes a February 24 turkey supper at the First Congregational Church DeWolf Memorial Room and a February 28 covered dish supper by Mt Hope Chapter OES at Thackery Hall with Bristol Narrows Improvement Association funding at Midway Steak and Lobster House. Further items list March 3 carolers concerts at Colt Memorial High School, a March 3 bridge and canasta party by Bristol U.S. Branch, “The Carolers” performance at Colt Memorial Auditorium, March 10 Tales of An Old Seaport Town at First Congregational Church, and a May 5 charity bridge hosted by Pyramid of Charity Women’s Club at Midway Steak and Lobster House.
Fifteen Bristol Junior Chamber of Commerce members volunteer to donate blood in Thursday's collection. Grant Hirons announces the drive and Harold Gifford Jr chairs the blood committee. Donors should gather in front of Andrews Auditorium at 5 15 p m and fast for four hours prior.
The funeral for Concetta Mascena Jenkinson 28 wife of James Jenkinson of 35 Prospect Street will be held Thursday at 8 15 am from Sansone Funeral Home 192 Wood Street with a 9 am requiem mass at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church Burial will be in St Marys Cemetery She died yesterday in Union Hospital Fall River from childbirth complications Her newborn daughter survived her She was born January 23 1925 in Bristol a daughter of Anthony and Nunziata Mascena She attended Bristol schools and was a 1943 Bristol Senior High School graduate She was a communicant of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church and once worked in the accounting department of U S Rubber She married Mr Jenkinson in September 1951 Surviving are her husband the newborn daughter her parents three brothers Stephen L Santo P Mascena both of Bristol and Angelo A Mascena of WDE Mass and two sisters Mary Pasqual and Miss Mik Mascena both of Bristol
Police report two related Saturday crimes in Bristol and Warren. Joseph Costa complaints arise from a smashed rear window and damaged car parts on Thames Street. Frank Cicero, 28, charged as operator in a Bradford Street collision injuring Manuel Viera. Cicero fled scene and was later detained on Thames Street. Walter Fields reports theft of asphalt shingles and nails worth 150 dollars from a new home site on Opechee Drive.
Private home offers furnished rooms with steam heat hot water and private bath in quiet neighborhood. Men only call before 1 pm. Two room unit at 314 Hope St. Five room apartment on second floor with heat hot water electricity and garage option. Contact Bristol Phoenix box for response.
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