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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1953

Page

2

We Will Be The Loser If Wilson Does Not Become Secretary of Defence

The piece argues that if Charles E Wilson must relinquish his General Motors holdings under the law, the nation would lose the benefit of his proven leadership. It notes his integrity and argues for an arrangement that allows him to serve, despite financial conflicts, while acknowledging other capable leaders if he cannot serve.

Eisenhower Charles E Wilson Wilson Mr. Wilson General Motors Defense U. S. Senate

Community Notices and Social Events Roundup

Callers report Mr and Mrs Louis Sousa leaving for Florida January 17 for a month’s vacation. Holy Rosary Society will receive Holy Communion at 7 o’clock mass. Mr and Mrs James A Roberts head to Ft Lauderdale for the winter. Birth announced for Christine Mary Pompei. Our Lady of Mt Carmel Holy Name Society to meet January 30. Kearney Post Neo American Legion to meet January 25. Mrs Bessie Coughlin hosted a party for aunt Annie Faulkner’s 88th birthday. Patricia Ann Pompei born January 19 at Truesdale Hospital. Seven tickets set aside for Dr John Higgins consecration at St John’s Cathedral February 10. Transportation options for Rhode Island Women’s Auxiliary meeting via Mrs Ethel Copeland. Grace Church Providence meeting next Thursday with Holy Communion at 10 am. Bristol Historical Society to show slides of Bristol. Bristol 40 and 8 to host Buck Night dance at Kearney Post Home tomorrow at 8 pm. Grand Chef de Gare Manuel P Goulart in charge. Bristol basketball fans praise Lou Margo of Brown as captain scoring over 19 PPG. Brown plays Dartmouth tomorrow at Marvel Gym.

R. I. Branch Women’s Auxiliary Annual Meeting Ethel Copeland Grace Church Providence Bristol County Vorture Kearney Franklin Street Manuel P. Goulart Children of Mary Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carrel Rockwell Hall March of Dimes St. Mary's School Midway Trinity Womens Guild Kingsmen Bristol State Armory Church Street St Mary’s School Guiteras Auditorium Bristol Junior Chamber of Commerce White Rail Riding Club Altar Society Our Lady Mt Carmel

Obituary Arthur Whitney Howe of Bristol

Arthur Whitney Howe oldest brother of Wallis E Howe of Bristol died Wednesday in Philadelphia at his home. A Brown University graduate class of 1884, he was a longtime banker and owner of Weetamoe Farm. He was son of Rt Rev Mark Antony De Wolfe Howe and Eliza Whitney Howe. He leaves three other sons Paul D Williamson and John Howe and a daughter Mrs Edwin H Fish, plus two brothers M A DeWolfe Howe and Wallis E Howe. The funeral was held at St Michael's Church with burial at Juniper Ell Cemetery.

Arthur Whitney Howe Wallis Eo Howe Philadelphia Arthur Wo Howe Tis Weetamoe Farm Muitacom Avenue Bristol Mark Antony de Wolfe Howe Episcopal Western Pennsylvania Eliza (Whitney) Howe Rittenhouse Club Orpheus Club Brown Club Mary Williamson Denekla Arthur Paul D and Williamson Howe John Howe Town Edwin H Fish New York DeWolfe Howe Boston Wallis E Howe St Michael's Church Daniel E Davis Halsey Dew Howe Christ Church Hamilton Wenham Massain

Funeral for John Nixon Held at St Mary's Church

John Nixon, 78, of 426 High Street, died Monday. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Conors Funeral Home, 117 State Street, with a high requiem mass at St Marys Church. The Rev Charles C Curran, pastor, celebrant also conducted burial at St Marys Cemetery. Bearers were Capt William I Baker Jr, John J Connors, William Serbst Jr, and James Meagher.

John Nixon High Street J of Connors State Street St Mary’s Church Charles C Curran St Mary’s Cemetery William I Baker Jr John J Connors Wiliam Serbst Jr James Meagher

Manuel Borges Obituary and Funeral Details

Manuel Borges of 135 Wood Street died Wednesday after a Bristol County career in auto sales and agency work. Funeral at Connery Funeral Home with Mass at St Elizabeth's. burial at St Mary's Cemetery. Survived by wife Virginia, two sons Paul and David, three brothers, three sisters, and extended family. Born July 1 1898 in the Azores, he came to Bristol at age three.

Manuel Boyes Wood Street Bristol County St Mary's Joseph Cardoza Manuel Correira John Andrade Joseph Borges Thomas Norato Edward Newbold Borges St Michael's Azores Julio and Mary (Dorado) Borges Bristol St Elizabeth’s Church Virginia August) Borges Paul David John Joseph R Miami Florida Julia Borges US Army Joseph Andrade Helen Serpa Jenni Travers San Diego Califina

Parked car door damaged in Bay View Avenue collision

Police report describes two incidents of property damage from yesterday. Manuel Prenda 32 of 15 San Francisco Street skidded on icy Meacom Avenue while turning into Bay View Avenue causing a collision. A second crash on Hope Street involved Manuel Paiva 64 of 120 Market Street Warren striking a parked car owned by Manuel C Carvalho 177 Bay View Avenue as he pulled away from the post office.

Manuel Prenda San Francisco Street Wibine Repo Bay View Avenue Prenda Acom Avenue Manuel Paiva Market Street Warren Hope Street Manuel C Carvalho Carvalho

Wanted ads blend of services and contact notices in city brief

A cluttered block lists ads for a dwelling near a hopping center, a ride to Providence and Bristol, laundry services, a metal wheelbarrow, bowling alleys, and a Rhode Island bookkeeping and tax service offering income tax preparation. Contacts include Bro 174 and Br 290, with hours and locations noted.

Providence Phoenix Office Rhode Island Bookkeeping & Tax Service Wood St

Calendar of church and community events in Bristol area

A list of upcoming events hosted by local church groups and organizations from January to March. Activities include fundraisers, dances, banquets, plays, sales, and community gatherings at venues such as Mary Society hall, Rockwell Hall, Guiteras Auditorium, White Rail Riding Club, and Colt Memorial High School.

New Ford Miracle Ride Boosts Comfort on Rough Roads

You’ve got to feel it to believe it. Ford’s 53 model features Miracle Ride with a carpet of youthness over rough roads. It eliminates bounce pitch and sway, delivering a smooth ride, less roll on curves, and a quiet interior, signaling a new era of comfort and value in Ford cars.

Ford

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