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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1950
Page
5
In the San Diego area the district office supports 42 men and women serving across various military units. The largest single serving effort, described as a half serving the armed forces, highlights the area's substantial wartime support.
Members of the Ladies Benevolent Society of St Michael Church held a meeting at Union Street to elect officers for 1950. Mrs Wood was named acting president for the 11th consecutive year, with Canon Davis presiding. Officers elected include Mrs Earl Mathewson vice president and Mrs Harleigh Tingley recording secretary, among others.
Mrs J Winthrop DeWolf Jr chaired overseas relief and Mrs Daniel K Davis led the college works and personnel committee. The executive board includes Mrs Davis Miss Florence Nelson Mrs Bunn Mrs Samuel Wardwell Mrs William Liscomb Mrs George King Mrs Copeland Mrs J William Wood and Mrs John H Wall.
Bristol Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution will hold a board meeting at 2 pm at the chapter house followed by a regular meeting to collect a silver donation for Ellis Island. St Robert McLain Junior American Citizens Club from the Children's Home will entertain.
The Bristol Women's Club will host its regular monthly meeting Monday at 8 p m in the General House. Miss Lillian R Fletcher supervisor with an airline, will speak.
The club hosts a guest lecture by a notable aviation expert after a business meeting. Miss Stewart will present, followed by a social hour. Mrs Joseph C Kinder oversees hospitality for the event at the local club house.
The Altar Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church installed officers on Wednesday led by Lydia Miserandino as president. New vice president Beatrice Malafronte and secretary Pauline Bruno were among those welcomed, with an annual dinner-dance planned for Tuesday, Feb. 14.
The Women's Auxiliary to the Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps met at Scout Hall on Wednesday evening to organize a food sale this month and discuss future activities for the group.
A food sale is planned for Saturday January 28 in a downtown Bristol store to support the corps equipment fund. Raymond J. Sartini, chairman of the men’s drum corps committee, reported on a successful Christmas tree project with the corps and both committees. Auxiliary members knit afghans to fund the uniform fund, with plans for sale when finished. The auxiliary, drum corps, and men’s committee officers will meet January 18 to coordinate activities. The men’s committee also meets January 1 at Scout Hall. Sartini noted a Bristol School Committee concession application for Guiteras athletic field for next year, with action slated for the committee’s next Monday meeting. A social hour followed, with refreshments hosted by Mrs. Olive Sylvia, president, and aided by Mrs. Sybil Garvin, Mrs. Irene Perry, Mrs. Rose Sousa, and Mrs. Tina Medeiros.
Six people escaped injuries after a two car crash on King Philip Avenue shortly after 3 PM Wednesday. Mrs Olive G Cormier of Barrington driving one car mounted a cement foundation and tore down about 30 feet of a chain link fence after colliding with Ralph O Barber of Bristol Narrows. Both drivers uninjured and four women passengers also unharmed. Cormier vehicle towed with severe front end damage. Patrolman Henry J Sylvia Jr investigated.
Lou Margo scores a season high 32 as Colt High crushes R. I. Deaf 93 at Andrews gym. Bernie Almeida Ronnie Rene and Dick Cordeiro aid with assists while Murgo dominates boards. Colt, now 2 2 in Class C, prepares to face Coventry next.
Albert F. Means announces Bristol YMCA annual banquet and business meeting to be held Monday evening January 16 at 6 30 PM in Rockwell Hall at the Y. Board members invite town citizens with an engaging program. Arrangements chaired by Thomas D. Adams with assistants John Borges Joe Murgo and Raymond J. Makowsky.
Michael DiLello was elected captain of the Fire Co to succeed James E. Saviano who retired after leading the unit for three years. Oliver Desilets and Anthony G. Goulart were named first and second lieutenants with John J. Perry as secretary and Fred Guevremont as treasurer. Additional officers include Philip Osborne chaplain Alfred D. Asciolla orderly John C. McKenzie steward and Anthony Perry property man. Membership welcomes Manuel Ferreira Jr. and Clifford J. Belmore. The Ever Readys set a January 28 dinner at the station with Christy Travers George Desmaís Paul and Frank Lewis in charge.
The article notes Thomas Jefferson was 33 when drafting the Declaration. It mentions Arizona's official state flower as the Giant Saguaro cactus bloom.
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