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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1950
Page
2
In 1949 Bristol shows a better Community Fund performance though still short of ideal. Reliance on a few large gifts remains unhealthy while more workers in key industries contribute, slowly raising both participation and average gifts toward the $5 level.
In a garden note from Phoenix office, resident George Fish reports the first pussy-willows and forsythia cut from a yard. Arthur Rae at Blithewold notes a robin seen, while others report early bulbs and buds. Predicting spring remains unsettled amid lingering winter talk.
Mary Machado was elected president of the Guiteras Junior High School Library Club at a Friday afternoon meeting. Paul Price was named vice president Barbara Balzano secretary and Dolinda Abilheira treasurer. plans were set to hold meetings on the second Friday of each month.
Call 44 Luke Callan and Shirley Wilson of Somerset were married today. Edmund Massa of 196 State Street announces the birth of Edward Joseph January 12 at the Lying-In Hospital Providence. The double wedding reception for Margaret Rodrigues Anthony Garcia and Emilia Rodrigues Clarence Silvie is canceled due to illness. Mrs Mildred Sullivan led an Decoupage discussion at the home of Mrs Roger W. Pigeon.
Arthur E. Burke 54 native of Warren died suddenly yesterday morning after a heart attack at his home on Market Street Warren. He served as senior fish and game warden for Bristol County and had been with the state division since 1935. Surviving are his widow Josephine Douyette a daughter Mrs Lane Yingling a son Arthur E Burke Jr and a sister Mrs John Sarris. Funeral Thursday at 830 from his home with a 9 o clock requiem mass at St Marys Church Warren. Burial in St Marys Cemetery Warren.
Mrs Margaret Slocum of 225 Wood Street Bristol Rhode Island thanks friends for cards flowers and food during her hospital stay and for the Sunshine Basket.
A reader recalls Navy service at Okinawa and hints at lingering presence of Marines, noting the welfare of towns and timely comments. The piece reflects on veteran experiences and local editorial perspective.
The Castle Construction Company leases the east shop of Yerreshoff Mfg Co at Burnside and Hope streets for long term rental. Nino Palazini plans to cut wholesale lumber for a housing development with 25 new low cost homes and 100 to 200 more on the Park Shores site, awaiting planning board approval.
Penn State sophomore Price majoring in Psychology earns the role of Young Hollaridenis in The Beatital People. Price, a Bristol High School graduate, joins the cast for the upcoming dramatic production at the university theater.
The family of the late John Di Tullo of New Haven Conn extends sincere thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for kindness sympathy and floral offerings. Carmela and son in law Anthony Nastri express gratitude for support and spiritual bouquets.
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