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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1953
Page
2
In this reminiscence about American life the piece extols the free enterprise system as the force behind high living standards and national prosperity. It notes how Americans accept wealth and conveniences while Austrian visitors marvel at miners' wages and benefits, highlighting labor gains under capitalism.
Warren resident Gerald T. Hanley will address the Rotary Club at noon tomorrow at the White Rail and show yacht racing pictures. The meeting aims to inform members and guests about his recent hobby observations.
The Mt. Carmelites Altar Society reports progress on a Valentine dinner dance to benefit Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. The event is set for Saturday February 14 at 8 pm at The Midway, with co chairmen Carmela Russo and Connie Orefice and a core committee of local ladies.
The Ansonia Connecticut Sentinel notes the national debt at 260 billion dollars and cites an estimated average mortgage of 5860 dollars per family, in addition to state and local debt.
We sincerely thank relatives and friends for expressions of sympathy during our bereavement and for the many beautiful floral offerings and spiritual bouquets. Special thanks to employees of the Wool Sorters, U. S. Rubber Co., and others including the transportation and manufacturing departments.
The card expresses gratitude for the numerous spiritual bouquets and floral tributes received. Special thanks are extended to the Grafton Lumber Co, Caves Committee of ay and Aikman, Latex Department of U Benet Co, and Local Union C.5, for their generous contributions and support.
A reader corrects Friday's front page report on Paul Van K. Thomson speaking at a communion breakfast. The letter cites 1952 Episcopal Church statistics showing St Stephen's Providence as not Rhode Island's largest church and notes minor changes in communicants since Thomson left.
Miss Elvira Cirillo daughter of Mrs Maria Cirillo and the late Francisco Cirillo married Edward Earl Groff of Millwood Washington in Guiteras House December 27 officiated by Rev Frederick F Driftmier. The couple plan Navy duties and a move from Virginia to Florida after their wedding trip.
Funeral services for John D. Hill Jr. 42 of Coggeshall Avenue Bristol Narrows were held Saturday at St. Michael's Church with Canon Daniel K. Davis officiating. A delegation from the Mass PTA and civic groups connected with Mr. Hill attended, with Committal at North Burial Ground. Bearers were Antonio Nappi Henry B. Newman Sr. James D. Sylvia Francis Burke Luke H. White and Charles Luther.
A local page lists religious and civic gatherings including a January 11 Communion Breakfast by St. Marys Holy Name Society and Lobster Claw, January 15 spaghetti sale by Mothers Club at Our Lady Mt Carmel, January 24 Defiance Hose Company banquet, January 26 Y M C A annual meeting at Rockwell Hall, January 29 Polio Auction, February 8 40th anniversary banquet and reunion of First Bristol Troop at State Armory Church Street, and February 14 Valentine Dinner Dance by Altar Society at Our Lady Mt Carmel Church.
A milk truck owned by Buttonwood Dairy and driven by Henry A. Smith Jr. collided with a car at High and Constitution Streets with no injuries or damage. A Providence cab driven by Francis S. Candelmo skidded on Metacom Avenue causing minor damage after lights failed. John C. Mello’s car was stolen from Thames Street and recovered in East Providence. two sailors from USS Power were arrested and fined for offenses. Newport sailor Thomas J. Toleczko was jailed for reveling on Thames Street and to be arraigned.
The funeral for Matilda M Bacon 73 of 638 Wood Street was held Saturday at George M Wilbur Jr Memorial Chapel Warren with a high requiem mass at St Marys Church Bristol Rev Clyde Walsh celebrant and committal at Starys Cemetery Warren pallbearers include Norman J Vermette Norman Travers John Carmone and Edward L McCallum
A Littleton New Hampshire Courier editorial argues that owning stock shows faith in and direct personal stake in preserving and strengthening the free enterprise system. The piece frames investors as guardians of economic liberty and plural ownership.
The Portland Press Herald notes that about 2,600,000 civilians are employed by the U S government, comprising roughly 4.2 percent of the national workforce. The statistic highlights civilian federal employment levels in the era.
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