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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1954
Page
2
Volunteers raised 25 cent to 1 dollar donations Sunday as Bristol faces the need to attract new industries. The Civic Industries Committee plans an advertising campaign with an illustrated brochure and major ads to lure industrial projects, aiming to fill Plant H and employ about 1200 people.
Midshipman Kenneth Robinson and Miss Meredith Robinson return to studies after holidays with Bristol area families. Training session set for Thursday at 7 30 p m in U S Rubber Co office. Emily Harrison Bance dies New Year Day after long illness with ties to Bristol Prudence Island.
The piece urges residents to increase donations beyond the meager few cents some have given. It notes about $7,500 allocated to the committee so far and warns that more ads or smaller contributions are needed. Time is precious, labor and wake up calls echo as unemployment rises.
A Nunes of Ar Zency was notified of election to the Live Members Club, a national honorary of Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co. H G Kemper, company president, announced. Goldenrod Troop Girl Scouts met in DeWolf Memorial Chapel with Judy Borges named patrol leader and Theresa Bisbane, Ann Elder, Matilda Sansone and Debby Davis as assistant leaders. Theresa Bisbane first to contribute to Juliette Low fund. R IL Diplomatist Club to meet Friday at 8:30 p.m. at the International Institute with Providence Speaker Frank T. Canario. Bristol Girl Scout leaders plan Thursday meeting at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Parker Ludden’s home.
The funeral for Carmella Lil lian Pasquarelli born September 27 1907 was held from 28 Catherine Street to Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church for 8am and 9am masses. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery with Father DeMattia and Father Salmaso officiating. Survived by mother Rose Cappucci Pasquarelli three sisters Angela Mansi Mary Amaral Grace Pasquarelli and four brothers Felix Domenic Michael W and Alexander J. Bearers included Francis McQuilkin Thomas Flynn Earl Mathewson John Silvia Michael Cappucci and Frank Punitello.
In a reflective moment a family recalls past outfits and shared memories as they repurpose worn attire into a quilting project. The simple activity brings warmth and is cherished as a unique expression of family history.
The Kingsman Bugle and Drum Corps member drive continues through January and February to raise funds for a balanced 1954 season. A goal of 1000 Honorary Members is set with $1.00 required to join. Regular rehearsals resume, bus repairs progress, townwide waste paper collection to aid the fund, and interment details noted for St Mary's Cemetery.
The funeral for Mary Ferreira Almeida wife of Joseph Almeida was held at Sansone Funeral Home 192 Wood Street then a 9 a.m. Mass at St Elizabeths Church. Born April 1 1817 in Riverpoint she lived in town since 1937. Survivors include husband three daughters a son a brother and four sisters. Interment at St Marys. Bearers included Angelo Stanzione Jesse Almeida Manuel Stanzione and William St Vincent.
The funeral of John Paiva Motta of 11 Easterbrooks Avenue was held Thursday morning at 8 15 from the Sansone Funeral Home 192 Wood Street followed by a reverent requiem at 9 in St Elizabeth Church
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