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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1953
Page
2
The Bristol Y M C A held its eighty ninth annual meeting praising youth work and community support. The organization looks ahead to its 90th year with strong programs and a healthy facility, helped by generous local backing and dedicated leaders.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Matthew A Botelho of Bristol Narrows on January 23 at Truesdale Hospital Fall River. Mrs Botelho is the former Aie lene Goulart. Joseph F Castro Jr of 24 Sampson St is promoted to First Lieutenant. John Rego State Director of Agriculture will speak at Rotary Club tomorrow noon at the White Rail. James A McKenna attends the 59th Northeastern Retail Lumbermens Association convention at the Hotel Statler New York. Bristol fire companies respond to a mobile asphalt pot fire in front of St Elizabeths school and a grass fire behind Midway Steak and Lobster House with no major damage.
A health column explains how a tuberculosis patient can recover fully with medical care and a post discharge plan. A multidisciplinary rehabilitation team including doctors nurses social workers therapists and counselors helps patients regain health and find suitable work to ensure lasting wellness.
A roundup of upcoming Bristol area fundraisers and social events including polio auction food sales and dinners. Highlights include St Mary's School play at Guileras Auditorium February 12 13 and a Valentine Dance at White Rail Riding Club February 13.
Charles Gibney 24 of Fall River faces a reckless driving charge after a midnight collision on Hope Street. He was arrested by Warren police, held overnight, then turned over to Bristol police. Joseph A. Soares Jr. reported damage to his car when another vehicle cut in. Gibney was located in Warren and jailed briefly. Sunday a collision on High Street left Charles Lane 22 and Albert Segal 42 with a damaged pair of vehicles after Segal failed to stop at a sign. Raymond Dyer reported vandalism to his car on High Street outside the bowling alleys.
Connecticut aircraft rubber products manufacturer seeks a pressman experienced in rubber molding. Shifts available 4 to 12 or 12 to B with potential to advance to shift foreman. Good hourly rates. Send resume with education, experience and draft status to Box C. Phoenix. 30
Miss Margaret Evelyn Pellland and Thomas W Powers wed in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Saturday morning. The bride, Bristol native and Warren operator, wore chantilly lace and a seed pearl crown. she and groom, son of Mrs. Catherine Powers, plan to live in Fall River after a New York City honeymoon.
Miss Ruth Constance Briggs of Fincastle Virginia receives an absentee shower hosted by her mother Mrs Walter E Briggs at 6 Constitution Street Hedlight. The event celebrated her upcoming marriage to Glenn William Barton of Fincastle with a dessert of well wishes and a breezy toast. Guests include residents from Providence Warren Barrington and Bristol.
Mary Leonora Goulart 68 died at home 26 St Elizabeth St Bristol after a long illness. She was born in Fayal Azores on April 3 1884 and moved to Bristol in 1904. Survived by husband three daughters four sons four brothers 23 grandchildren 12 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral from Sansone Funeral Home 192 Wood St at 8 15 a m with high requiem mass at 9 a m at St Elizabeth Church.
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