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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1952

Page

8

Miss Naomi Sousa Heads Tag Day Girls in Drive

Miss Naomi Sousa will lead the tag day committee for the Match on Dimes campaign today and tomorrow. Agnello serves as tag day chairman with a long list of girls assisting, including Betty Ann Alves, Louise Babuzza, Margaret Svilicser, Jan Ousd, Nancy Vasits, Grace Notorangelo, Barbara Pontes, Ann Navarro Leere, and others.

Naomi Sousa Anthony E Aga Iello Touay Morrow Agnello Betty Ann Alves Mars Ann Lopes Louise BabuZa Margaret Svilicser Jan Ousd Ann Cavallaro Nancy Vas Grace Notorangelo Barbara Pontes Ann Naver lLeere Lon Jud Bullock Meredit Rot Verginia del Toro Janice Sousa Jan Butelbo Shele Ba Louse Munis Alice Munte A. Gablinski Ethel Angus Barbalts Coelho

Geese and sawdust mulch boost garden yields and soil health

Weekend Gardener notes farmers using geese to clear grasses in strawberry and berry patches, then rotating to other crops as fruits mature. Maine growers report sawdust mulch extends strawberry seasons, with steamed soil and clean containers reducing plant losses and boosting eventual harvests.

Worces Linon Maine

Engineers List Sewer Project Work Schedule

A tentative schedule for phase two of the sewer overhaul was presented to the Sewer Construction Committee. Fay Spofford and Thorndyke outlined winter time work on sludge heating, sedimentation tanks, 30 inch RCP sewers, 8 inch sewers, main pumping and ejector stations, and the Ferry Shore sewer with patch and paving plans by Lauranger and Piatelli. Start dates span Nov 1 1951 to Sept 1952 with completion by mid 1952.

James S Coles Fay Spofford Thorndyke Roppo Co Ferry Shore Heaney Wood Street Lauranger and Piatelli Narragansett Gas Co

One man in a thousand is a leader of men

A concise aphorism noting that true leadership is rare and mostly acknowledged through deeds rather than gender. The quote contrasts the influence of a single leader with the crowd that follows, underscoring the weight of individual authority in collective action.

It Have an Awful Cold in My Head

A terse workplace exchange where a stenographer complains of a severe head cold and the boss remarks curtly that this is notable information.

Steno

Successful men follow the advice they prescribe for others

The observed pattern notes that successful individuals often advocate routines and practices they themselves do not consistently apply, suggesting a gap between public guidance and private discipline. This contrast highlights skepticism about the reliability of self-promoted strategies.

Rotary Auction Sub-Committees Named by Club President

Rotary Club elects multiple sub committees to assist A A Edmonds in preparation for the benefit auction scheduled for Wednesday March 19 at Colt Memorial High auditorium. Appointees cover Club gifts, Business gifts, Pastries, Public gifts, Pickup committee, Inspection, Publicity, and Treasurer roles with named members listed.

A. A Edmonds Rotary Club William M O'Rourke Colt Memorial High Torum M C Smith Louis Evans Anthony J Ferrara David Ferris Paul C Millemagg John McIntosh James St Angelo Norman J Vermette Stephen W Hopkins Arthur M McCaw Albert F Means John D Moore Arthur H. F Eastman Ralph F Kinder Charles M Connery John H Toplin Frank J Sylvia Samuel D Clark Pickup James M Husband J Foster F Price Matthew Brito Fred Wilbur Hestis Salvador Nunes Joseph Prrron Chester W Williams William H Sisson Charles H . Liscomb Roswell S Bosword J Foster F Price

Waiting for My Soldier to Return from War

A grieving lyric recounts enduring love from meeting at a soda fountain to marriage plans derailed by wartime death. A woman recalls her first true romance, the diamond ring, and the promise of return that never came, leaving her waiting and sorrowful.

Nearly 200 Signups in Kingsmen Corps Member Drive

The Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps report nearly 200 honorary memberships in January and February drive led by former Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum members. George Fish says further signups will occur during Boy Scout Week Feb 6 13 with a committee reviewing Scout Corps alumni files to contact. At a recent meeting Raymond Faria was named secretary and Joseph Travers joined the executive committee as vacancies from resignations were filled. The corps plans a Providence Ice Follies visit on Feb 8 and a Pawtucket Boys Club pool swim on Feb 11.

Kingsmen Bugle and Bristol Boy Scout Bugle Une George KR Fish Scout Corps Raymond Faria Jerry DeFelice Joseph Travers Joseph Almeida Providence Pawtucket

Obituary of Louise B Cornell 1873 1952 in Bristol

Louise B Cornell 79 of 87 High Street died at home after a long illness. Widow of George Cornell she was born January 6, 1873 in town, daughter of Henry Simmons and Melissa Perry. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church and attended Bristol schools. Survived by brother Walter Simmons. nephews Daniel Mahoney and Frederick McCauley Jr. niece Mildred Risne. Funeral tomorrow at 2 pm at Charles M Connery Funeral Home with Rev John N Sinclair officiating. Burial in North Burial Ground.

Louise B (Simmons) Cornell High Street George Cornell Henry Mellissa (Perry) Simmons Bristol Trinity Episcopal Daniel Mahoney Frederick McCauley, Jr Mildred Risne Charles M Connery Burton Street John N Sinclair Trinity Church North

Funeral for Mrs Emilia Pires in Bristol

The funeral for Mrs Emilia Pires wife of Antonio DaCosa Pires of 90 Wast Avenue Bristol was held Wednesday from Sansone Funeral Home to St Elizabeths Church for a 9 o clock Mass. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery with Father Rocha presiding. Bearers were Balzano Ciciola Nunes Russo Brum and Fiscione all of Bristol.

Emili Nunes Pissara) Pires Wif Antonio DaCosa Pires Wast Avenue Sansone State Street St Elizabeth's Church Pires Fall River Henrique Rocha Luiz Pacheco

Bristol Church Services and Parish Contacts

Bristol church notices list OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL with Rev Joseph Sorzana PSS.C as poet pastor and Rev Emy DeMattia as assistant, daily and Sunday Mass times, and ST ELIZABETHS with Rev Henrique Rocha pastor Rev Luiz Pacheco and Rev Jose Pimental assistant, daily Mass at 7 am and multiple Sunday times.

OUR Lady OF ST. Elizabeth’s Henrique R. Rocha Luiz A. Pacheco Jose Pimental Wood Street Tel Br

St Michael's Episcopal church schedule

Canon Daniel K. Davis presides at 8 am Holy Communion and 9 30 am service. Morning prayer and sermon at 11 00 am. Adult Fellowship 7 30 pm Sundays. Tuesday religious education classes 1 15 pm and 2 00 pm. Wednesday Ladies sewing 10 30 am. Friday Junior YPF 7 30 pm. Saturday purification of St Mary the Virgin with Holy Communion at 10 00 am.

Rmon Ladies’ Benevolent Sewing Holmes House YPF St. Mary the Virgin

Trinity Episcopal Church parish schedule and meetings

The Rev. John N. Sinclair rector announces Masses at 8 9 and 10 30 a m Evensong 7 30 p m daily mass 7 30 a m except Tuesdays and Thursdays 8 a m Monday annual parish meeting at 8 p m Tuesday released time instruction at 2 p m Saturday Acolytes Guild at 2 30 p m Fuer parish activities listed for the week with locations on Hope Street and church rooms.

Trinity Episcopal Trinity Church Acolytes Guild Charles C. Curran Alfred T. Ferrara Wood Street Tel. Br

First Congregational Church Weekly Schedule 1552

The notice lists services and activities at First Congregational on High Street including Sunday School at 9 45 a m Divine Worship at 11 and 7 p m Pilgrim Fellowship events Monday through Friday with meetings, classes, Guild, choir rehearsal and roller skating party details.

High Street Tel. Br Pilgrim Fellowship Co-Mar-Co Guiteras House Women's Guild DeWolf Pro Christo Society Gunteras House

First Baptist Church announces Sunday service lineup

Kenneth Anderson will preach at 11 a.m. Sunday January 27 1952 at First Baptist Church. A 7:30 p.m. song service features Clifton Hartman pastor of Clayville Church and WPTL radio program producer. A ladies quartet and accompanist Virginia Peters will perform.

First Baptist Church Kenneth Anderson Clifton Hartman Clayville WPTL John van Duren Jean DeMatteo Eunice Thompson Janet Mac Iwaine Virginia Peters

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