Fourth of July Committee Seeks Local Gifts for 1952 Celebration
The Bristol Fourth of July Committee appeals for private contributions as it does not receive public funds. The piece notes historical milestones from 1785 to this year including a 30 dollar town appropriation in 1826 and 27 Revolutionary War veterans present. It urges timely donations to support the grand and glorious Fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
California
Witness
Alice B. Almy
Bristol Gazette & Companion
the Phoenix
Wight
Congregational Church
Bristol Phoenix Delays Publish To Thursday For Holiday
The Bristol Phoenix announces the next issue will publish on Thursday due to the holiday. Advertisers must submit copy to the office by Wednesday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bristol Phoenix
Local Notables Gather for Fourth of July Prep
Numerous guests including Mr and Mrs Philip Perry and Mr and Mrs Edward Kunz visit in Bristol. Birth announced for Amis Sloman’s son at Truesdale Hospital. Fire companies plan Fourth of July activities as Salvatore Ferrara joins the Army. Mallery Leahy wedding at St Marys Church with guests from multiple states and regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward D. Kunz
Burton Street
Kunz
James Salisbury
Pelham Manor
N. Y
Salvatore Ferrara
Sal Ferrara
Bradford Street
Army
Providence
Ordnance
la Salle Academy
Ferrara
University of Rhode Island
Cub Scouts
Pack No 14
Scout Hall
Civil Air Patrol Camp Set for August at Westover AFB
Bristol County CAP cadets join the annual summer encampment at Westover Air Force Base Springfield Massachusetts. CAP National Headquarters says about 8000 cadets from 48 states Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico DC will participate. Cadets will spend two weeks living as airmen and learn base duties flown to Westover in a C 47 from Hillsgrove Airport.
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Civil Air Patrol
Bristol County
CAP
Westover Air Force Base
Springfield
Mass
W R. Jones
Washington
D. C
Alaska
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
District of Columbia
Westover Field
Hillsgrove
Air Force
Miss Doris Mello Weds Norman Altice in St Elizabeths
Doris Marie Mello daughter of Manuel and Mrs Mello of 46 Mt Hope Ave married Norman Lee Altice son of Leonard and Mrs Altice of Roanoke Va at St Elizabeths rectory with Rev Henrique Rocha officiating. The couple planned to reside at 46 Mt Hope Ave after a Washington D C Virginia honeymoon.
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Doris Marie Mello
Manuel S Mello
Mt Hope Avenue
Norman Lee Altice
Leonard W. Altice
Roanoke
St. Elizabeth’s
Henrique R Rocha
Hazel Card
Robert Archambault
Lobster Clan
Washington, D. C
Virginia
Colt Memorial High School
Comptometer School
Providence
U. S. Navy
Mt. Hope Avenue
Wanderer memories and Fourth of July cheer letters
Arch ie McLean Hawks from Orlando expresses thanks for memories of a recent visit to Enchantment and honors friends with annual dues for a celebration. George L Kenyon and wife send a money order for Phoenix and best wishes for the Fourth of July and future plans.
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Phoenix
George L Kenyon
Rt. 1
Orlando
Fla
First ripe tomato reported in Bristol season
Raymond Cavallaro of 44 Congregational street reports Bristol's season’s first ripe tomato. He phoned in yesterday proudly claiming his fruit is the year's initial harvest and asking others to verify if anyone beat him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Cavallaro
Congregational Street
Cavallaro
Bristol
Classified Ads Mix Luxury Goods and Vehicles
A collage of want ads lists gas water heater with auto adjustment, 1949 Ford, 1938 Pontiac, 1951 Nash Rambler wagon, and 1935 Plymouth plus a 1951 Austin cars offer. Also notes livestock, land for sale, fire damaged house and lots, insurance, barber shop reopening, pianos, china, wardrobes, old china and plants for sale with contact numbers in Bristol Warren Barrington Providence and Fall River areas.
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Jackson
Bristol
FORD
Bowden Avenue
Barrington
Milk Street
DeWolft Avenue
DeWolf Avenue
Hope Street
Pappasquash Road
Wiliams
Barnes Street
Providence
Guisti’s Spa
Austin
Nee Center Motor Sales
Warren
Sam Farara
Bradford Street
Lohmer
Hardman-Mehlin & Son
Dufour Piano Co
Main Street
Fall River
Pasqua’s
Metacom Avenue
Warren Call Way
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Bristol Phgnix Publishing CO
Roswell S. Bosworth
Alden Poole
R IL
F. J. Murphy
Wood St
Massano Bros
Housewares Supply Co
Market St
Parent
Philip Perry
Norman, Cal
Anna Perry
Wall Street
G. A. Smith
E. A. Smith
Haddon, N. J
Joseph Ball
Flushing, NY
Philip Osborne
Robert Quartaro
Joseph P. Quartaro
Franklin Street
Rhode Island Hospital
Anna Kebrek
HM3
Usn
Harry Kebrek
Naval Hospital
San Diego
Cal
Sam Ferrara
Roswell S Bosworth, Jr
Rotary Club
White Rail
Raymond Thomas
Bristol Veterans Council
Kearney
Skywatch
Civil Defense Air Spotters Program
Seunghwa Ahn
Seoul
Korea
Robert L. MacFadyen
High Street
Astolf
Bologna
Italy
Thomas de Lucca
Chilton Street
de Lucca
Frank
Richard Milliken
Honolulu
Anthony J. Nunes
Court Street
Mulliken
Mr Nunes
Manuel Carreiro
23 Hall Avenue
Miami
Havana
Cuba
Mallery—Leahy
St. Mary's Church
Margaret Anne Leahy
Anne Leahy
Prospect Street
Thomas Allen Mallery
Patrick W Mallery
Cincinnatti
Clyde Walsh
Glen Mallory
John Leahy
Maurice P Leahy
Josephine Santo
West Warwick
Phyllis Lombardi
Patricia Pagnano
Donald Mallory
Jack Mansfield
Taunton
Fred Mohr
Kentucky
White Rail Riding Club
Ohio
New York
Attleboro
Centredale
Newport
St Mary's School
Altice—Mello
Sta. Barbara
Very
Archie McLean Hawks
Orlando, Fla
W. Weaver
High ST
Bristol, R. I
Molasky’s Store
State St
John D Hill
Ror Sale
Hope Telephone
Stude. Regal DeLuxe
Phoenix Office
A. N Nunes
John Francis
Town Finance Corp
State Street
Aper Ailcloth
Fran Perry
Wood Street
John E. Merella Warren
Winecombe
Robeson
Anderson
W Insurance of
All
Ee Giiando
Saleak
Famous Makes Electric Range
Florence
Sals Orig
Capehart - Hallicrafters
Olympic
RCA
Modern Electric Co
CHILD
Valley
Burton
Andrews
Reynolds
Edward J Fitzgerald
Industrial Trust Co
Jance Corp
ST. Tel
Rae
Ferncroft Market
Bradford St
Swift PT
Libby
Rose
Dale
Swift Premium
Brocoll
Georgia Sweet
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