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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1952
Page
4
The article urges support for the March of Dimes 1952 drive in Bristol County led by Julio F. Xavier Jr. to raise 2000 dollars for local polio aid. It explains funds finance hospital and clinical care braces shoes and doctor bills and notes national foundation support for emergencies.
Local residents attend church meetings and club gatherings. Deacons, Holy Name Society, Ladies Benevolent Society, and Knights of Columbus members meet at varied times this week. Births announced include Francis Paul Giusto Jr and Joaquin Perry Jr. New Year celebrations in New York noted for Bristol residents.
Mr and Mrs J Floyd Huestis hosted a dinner last Saturday night at 885 Hope Street in honor of Samuel J Steen Jr and their son Vernon who have been visiting for Christmas. Samuel Steen Jr, son of Mr and Mrs Samuel J Steen of 1014 Hope Street, returned to Piedmont College in Georgia to continue as a senior. Vernon Huestis departed for the University of Missouri in Columbia to resume his senior year.
A series of engagement announcements spans several families across New England and nearby states. Janice Lee Hayden and Robert Cummins Jr plan a spring wedding after high level schooling in Rhode Island and Goddard College. Martha Wilson and Herbert F Hayden announced by Wilson family. she graduates Wheaton College in June. Beverly Ann Hill and Ronald E Huber announce engagement. she trains as nurse in Schenectady while he works at GE. Joan Nastri and Sgt Ralph Nastri of Medford are engaged. wedding set for April 27. Leas Berard to Pvt Frederick Correira announced at Christmas gathering. she works in Fall River and will wedding follow in September.
A letter thanks crew of the Coast Guard ship Spar for hosting a Christmas morning visit. The writer lists numerous individuals including Charles Rockwell George Lamb Henry Street Dr Clark William Boardman Stuart Barr Arthur McCaw Norman Brownell Chief Power Chief Eugen and Fire Chief Servant for arranging the event and Santa helpers Joan Burke Jane and Lee Ann Rielly. Appreciation is also given to Chief Ferrarra for allowing traffic to tie up on Hope Street.
Robert L Power, chief petty officer of the US Coast Guard, spoke to the Rotary Club on maintenance and setting of buoys. He described buoy sizes and weights, emergency tie up use, and cautioned that malicious buoy damage costs about 650 dollars per buoy replacement while highlighting the Coast Guard’s authority over sea lane traffic.
The four volunteer fire companies chose new leaders at their annual meetings on Wednesday night. Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder elected William F. Butler as captain, Defiance Hose chose Angelo Andrade, Hydraulion re elected Oscar Pivin as foreman, and Ever Ready re elected Michael E. DiLello as captain. Other posts include Luke H. White and Henry F. Serbst as lieutenants, Oscar A. Rische treasurer, and Nelson Wells orderly. Additional officers named across Defiance, Hydraulion, and Ever Ready rounds out a full slate with Edward Munroe keeper of the lights and Burton West as orderly and steward. Fred J. Guevremont slated treasurer for his 28th term.
The community thanks friends and members for support of the 1951 Christmas health program. Special mentions go to donors of a Madonna painting and brass candlesticks and to the Town Council for its endorsement.
We express heartfelt thanks to kind neighbors and friends for sympathy and flowers. We also thank the Post Office Bristol and the Train Artillery Family for support following the death of Milton P. Paine.
A brief In Memoriam note expresses sadness and remembrance four years after a passing. It mentions a daughter, granddaughter Elaine, and son-in-law John. The tone is devoted and reflective with a prayer for peace.
Albert DiMezza, Bristol Clothing Drive chairman, said no more clothes are being solicited at present while awaiting word from the state relief committee. He will attend a Providence meeting Sunday on the drive and noted Bristol residents were generous during a recent effort.
Town council approves 50 000 at 1.15 percent and receives state notice for Joseph C Kinder as tree warden. Residents on Herzig Street press for repairs with Cottage Park’s James McKenna supporting, while water company compliance is sought. Dennis granted 150 foot trench for private water line under highway surveyor. Otis M Bailey and George Hibbert approved for building inspector reappointments. Public hearing approves liquor license transfers to Viola's Liquor Store Inc. and Mariano T Silva.
Newly discharged veterans may apply for several policy types including term ordinary life 20 pay life 30 pay life and endowment plans. However totally disabled veterans are not issued endowment policies.
December 21 1951 notice lists Joseph Campo transferring rights of a Class B Tavern license at 538 642 Thames Street to Charles Perroni and Achille Pirri 538 542 Thames Street. Town Council session set Burnside Memorial Building January 17. objections must be filed with a plot map.
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