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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1951
Page
2
The Bristol town council sets a special town meeting for February 13 to decide on salary increases for town employees. Proposals vary from under 10 percent to as high as 100 percent, with many requests at 15 or 20 percent.
Danny Rene, senior at Springfield College, performed on parallel bars rings and the trampoline during a Saturday night exhibition at the YMCA on Broad Street Providence. He plans to enlist in the US Army after graduation to pursue research in physical education.
Frank G Romano 38 of 1900 Hope Street died suddenly Sunday at Jane Brown Hospital Providence after two days observation. Born February 22 1912 he was son of Pasquale and Lucia Paluso Romano husband of Elizabeth Massano Romano and father of Lucia Ann Romano. Surviving are his father widow daughter and four brothers. He led L Romano Construction Co East Providence Romano Bros Inc Bay State Drive In Seekonk and County Amusements East Providence and served in AFL local 67. Noted for World War II work on Naval Fuel Depot Melville and Naval Air Station Quonset. From 1942 to 1945 he co owned New Highland Casino and helped build Fall River Boston Express Highway. Funeral services will be Wed.
Funeral services were held for John Byron Diman DeWolf who died after a long illness in a Boston hospital. The service was at St Michael's Church with burial in Juniper Hall Cemetery. Survivors include wife Margaret and two sons John Jr and Walter, plus a brother Dr Harold DeWolf.
Mr and Mrs Anthony DeLima are parents of a son Richard born at Truesdale hospital Jan 24. Bristol Aerie No 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles donates 2 to the March of Dimes. Harvard W Goettler at Burnside Plant is seriously ill in Providence Veterans Hospital. Miss Jessie Molasky to speak at Rotary Club meeting at the White Rail. James Muntio Jr rests after appendectomy at Truesdale hospital. James Muntio Jr is a Phoenix carrier. William C McCaw reported for active Navy duty as Quartermaster 2nd class, former Merchant Marine seaman. Solemn Requiem Mass at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church followed by burial in St Alexander's Cemetery Warren.
The document lists Commelia primed cillo as president and Guiteras Junior High School Council secretary, with James Sullivan as principal and John Matheson as president. It details council officers and class representatives across grades 6 to 9, totaling 490 students and noting 156 fifth graders selected by home room classmates.
Private First Class George Jamiel 21 the son of Mr and Mrs Michael G Jamiel of 45 State Street has been assigned to the 1600th Air Police Squadron at Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts. He enlisted October 1 and trained at Lackland and Tyndall before posting to Westover.
A series of local events are announced including a February 3 sale at Chalk State Street 1 to 4 pm, a Ham and Bean supper at St Michael's Parish House, a February 22 Washington frolic at Midway Steak House for St Mary’s school, a February 24 Fraternal Order of Eagles banquet at GAR Hall, a February 27 Rotary card party at White Rail Riding Club for Rotary Camp Fund, a March 6 Bristol Sunshine Society bridge at Midway, and a March 11 Cup Defenders open house dinner at Osofsky Hill Wood Street.
A mixed set of want ads lists 1946 1947 automobiles a 1941 Plymouth Deluxe two door sedan and a 1946 Chevrolet pickup with contact numbers. furniture and pianos. a two family dwelling for rent at 847 Hope St with agent Alfred Ines. a dwelling and store on Franklin Street Newport. several appliance listings at Modern Electric Co and Rhode Island Lumber Co. and various local rental and sale notices across Falls River Bristol Providence and Swansea.
Instruction stresses safety by stopping machines prior to oiling, adjusting, or unclogging. Emphasizes preventing accidents during maintenance and repairs. The guidance applies across various equipment and workshops to protect workers.
Two marriage licenses were issued in the town clerk’s office. Names include Albert Gulbert Costa of 53 Charles Street and Anna Henrietta Lombardi of 31 Charles Street, along with William Louis Alfano of 12 Williams Street, Warren, and Fleurette Marie Reilly of 1 Tupelo Street.
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