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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1940

Page

5

List of Contributors to The Asian Socialites Drive

The to date list names individuals societies and organizations answering the Italian Socialites Women’s Club donation appeal. It includes Gov. William H. Vanderbilt Rev. Joseph Sorzano Dr. C. Paul Bruno and many Isolano and Rug gerro families among others with local civic and church figures contributing.

W. F. Williams Luke H. Callan William H. Angevine Edwards Bunn Stephen W. Hopkins C. Paul Bruno Carmine J. Maisano Anthony E. Maisano Anthony Maisano Salvatore Maisano Orlando Ruggiero Michael Ruggiero Carmella Ruggiero Sadie Suzman Robert N. Nelson Florenge T. Nelson Julia A Herre Rcxaalhs B. F. Lindemuth John A. Mellong Joseph Sodini Joseph Seding Dominic Vitieflo Raymond J."cayallaro Pheobigla Cavallaro Margarets Coppala Lillian Atone John B. Troiano Matilda Sanson¢i Vinecert Brunel Leo Cirriflo Andrea Vala Mathew Capone Carl, Carull Matteo Principe Frank Gamera Antonio Ruccio Antonio Guido Rose Corzéera Irs Josephing Calvano MTS Catherine Aiello Ites Mary Salzano Jeannette Salzano James Salzano Helen Pagnano Genevieve Pagnano Pasquale Pagnano Lucy Bruno Marion Sousa Antonetta Cirrillo Joseph DuPont Wood St Anthony DuPont

Bristol Historical Society elects officers at annual meeting

Charles H. Liscomb was re elected president of the Bristol Historical Society at the Holmes House meeting. Alice B. Almy became vice president with Cora M. Hill, Herbert B. Burnham Jr and Col. Samuel A. Halli named to secretary and treasurer roles. A three year board was set with Mrs William L. Serbst, Mrs Totin W. Haley, and Miss Ethel Blais dell. J Winthrop DeWolf gave an illustrated Africa trip talk. Mrs De Wolf showed travel dolls.

Charles H. Liscomb Bristol Historical Society Holmes House Alice B. Almy Cora M. Hill Herbert B. Burnham, Jr Samuel A. Halli William L. Serbst Totin W. Haley Ethel Blaisdell

Streamliner service restored on Providence Boston run

The sleek silver and blue streamliner returns to service during its annual New Haven trip. It runs five weekday round trips between Providence and Boston and four on Sundays, with stops at Pawtucket Central Falls Attleboro Mansfield Sharon and Back Bay. Nonstop segments vary travel times from 44 to 55 minutes depending on the stops.

Hens Haven Boston New Haven Providence Pawtucket Central Falls Attleboro Mansfield Sharon Back Bay

Altar Society Holds Installation at Mt. Carmel Church

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Altar Society installed officers on Tuesday with Mrs James J Velleca as president. Virginia Salzano became vice president and other posts filled by Miss Mary Malafronte Miss Lillian Pasquarelli Miss Sylvia Pagnano and Mrs Emily Bernardo. A second annual ball was planned for February at the Bristol Casino with Josephine Giglio chairing the arrangements committee and many names listed for committees. Whist followed the ceremony with several members winning prizes.

Altar Society of Our Lady of Bristol Casino Josephine Giglio Helen Romano Mary Carmone Etta Bisbano Rose Campanella Mary DeFelice Virginia Salzano Josephine Bisbano Carmella Santulli Mary Codola Raphelina DeRosa Lillian Paselli Ancy Rola Lyia Pagane Halle AM Helen Loa Genevieve Malafronte

Captain John E O'Donnell Dies After Brief Illness

Captain John E O'Donnell veteran of Spanish American and World War died after a brief illness at Rhode Island Hospital in his 78th year. He lived with widow Mary Thomas Uittin of Providence and leaves siblings Judge William T O'Donnell and James F O'Donnell among others. Funeral at Remington Parlors Providence with burial in North Cemetery Bristol.

John E. O'Donnell William T O'Donnell Rhode Island Thomas and Mary Honan) O'Donnell O'Donnell Andy Thomas) Uittin Ug Terb Marion An Remington Funeral Providence North Cemetery Bristol

Mother of Rev Graetz Dies in Princeton Indiana

Mrs Albert J Graetz mother of Rev Herbert D Graetz pastor of the First Congregational Church of this town died yesterday at her Princeton home. Her death followed burns received weeks ago. Rev Graetz was called to her bedside Wednesday but she died before his arrival. Funeral services will be held tomorrow in Princeton Indiana.

Albert J Graetz Herbert D. Graetz First Congregational Church Princeton Graetz Ind

Y Adopts Plan From Special Finance Committee

The Y MCA board approved a retrenchment plan after a special committee led by Ernest G Brown proposed it. The plan aims to counter declining receipts from the last summer campaign and urges boosting revenue through memberships and endowments. Attending were E S Mapes and other board members including Mr Brown Mr Rockwell and Earl H Hobson.

YMCA Ernest G Brown J Winthrop DeWolf Charles B Rockwell E. S. Mapes E. S. Mapes, President of the Board: Mr Brown Rockwell DeWolf F. R. Dimond John W Church Samuel D Clark Henry W Peterson Stephen W Hopkins John G Stewart Henry Wood Earl H. Hobson

Holy Name Society Supper to feature two speakers

Holy Name Rev John J Kenney assistant superintendent of parochial schools in the Providence diocese and Judge Edward F Dwyer of Woonsocket will speak at the Holy Name Society supper Sunday night in St Marys auditorium. The 8 oclock event will begin with Benediction and a post banquet toastmaster will be announced by the committee tonight.

John J Kenney Providence Edward F. Dwyer Woonsocket Holy Name Society St Mary's Auditorium

Longtime Bristol resident Thomas McGrath dead after illness

Thomas Elliott McGrath 62, Past Grand Knight of Bristol Council, Knights of Columbus and retired railroad motorman, died at home 262 High Street after a long illness. Survived by wife Mary L and five grandchildren, funeral from his home then St Mary’s Church with burial in St Mary’s Cemetery. Born July 6 1878 in Fall River he worked for the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad starting 1900 as an electrician then motorman until 1930. He was also an electrician by trade and member of several groups including Holy Name Society. Burial arrangements and honorary tributes announced by Bristol Council at night service.

Thomas Elliott McGrath Bristol Council Knights of Columbus High Street St Mary's Church St. Mary's Cemetery Mr. McGrath Bristol Fall River Thomas and Mary (Rowe) McGrath Durfee High School New York, New Haven and Hardford Railroad Providence-Bristol Providence McGrath Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Holyame Society St Mary’s Church Mary L. (Doran) McGrath Thomas M James D Joseph E. McGrath Eloise Dunbar Robert McGrath Hudson Mass Art Leith Dersinnn Charles Reilly Somerset Harry Crandell Ann Arbor Mich James A’ Boynton

Obituary of Mrs Fannie E Sousa in Bristol

Mrs. Fannie Emilia Sousa died after a four month illness in her 70s. A native of Portugal who immigrated 46 years ago, she resided in Bristol except for one year in Providence. Survived by husband Vital Sousa and six relatives including Frank J. Sousa, Mrs Mary S. Ribeiro, and Mrs Genevieve S. Brown, with eight grandchildren. Funeral services planned from 16 Ryan Avenue and burial at St Mary’s Cemetery.

Fannie E. Sousa Fannie Emilia Sousa Frank J. Sousa 243Rd Coast Artillery Portugal Sousa Bristol St. Elizabeth's Church Holy Rosary Society

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