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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1950
Page
2
The article lauds the Providence Fire Department for its air pack program and rescue squad. It notes air packs as vital insurance against injury, praises the squad’s training and organization, and urges gratitude for the lifesaving innovation despite potential opposition from some members.
He is a cabinet maker whose carpentry stands as his asset and not party ties or influence. Hibbert served under skilled craftsmen at the Herreshoff yards and has helped build racing sloops, suggesting sound judgment for Bristol’s future construction projects.
Multiple notices report births and family news including a daughter Joyce Ann born Jan 11 at Lying-In Hospital to Albert and Nancy Bernard of Wood Street. Timely visits and recoveries are noted for Mrs. S DeRosa, Mrs. Bernard’s hospital stay, and Mrs. Alice Manchester. Community events include K of C ladies night, a Ladies Benevolent Society meeting, a sports editor appointment at Rhode Island State College, and a Pro-Christian Society gathering. A triduum at Our Lady of Mount Carmel prepares Fatima consecration. Rex Gustafson greets a newborn in Bristol. The Goldenrod Girl Scout troop meets for badges. Republican town leaders plan a meeting. and a Valentine Dance fundraises for Bristol ice rink.
The Bristol County Squadron Rhode Island Wing Civil Air Patrol holds a recruiting drive on February 2 at 7 p.m. in Warren Town Hall for senior members and all women 18 and over. Since World War II CAP members served coastal patrols and courier duties, with some losing their lives, and CAP now seeks trained cadets to expand youth training for a united America.
St Marys Mothers Club announced the Mardi Gras Bridge committee chairmen and members led by general chairman Mrs Edward J Newbold. Ticket refreshments candy tables prizes and chairs groups were named with multiple local volunteers assisting in arrangements for the February 20 event.
Bristol Senior High will stage Miss Cherry Blossom a senior class operetta with performances on February 2 and 3 in Joll auditorium. Principal John L Burke announced the cast directed by Mrs M Theresa Donovan. Cast includes Katherine Malloy Emilio Tannuccillo Joseph Cabral Henry Smith Joseph Malloy Henry Foster Robert Amude Louis Sylvia Dolores Fonseca and Robert Jordan.
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