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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1953
Page
2
Ralph G McCaw and his committee were lauded for a nearly flawless Fourth of July observance with weather conditions ideal and strong financial support. He credited teamwork and prudent budgeting for a well run event, noting the no gambling carnival on the Common drew positive feedback and helped keep funds in the black.
Miss Carmela Russo and Miss Lorraine Gladue vacation in Atlantic City and New York. Pree Ronald Mello returns on a 28 day leave. A Paris Rotary convention report will be given by Laster Mertz. Mrs Ruth Tanson Brandau visits Alabama relatives. Mount Hope Bridge illumination delights observers. Louis Cirillo hosts 30 guests for a holiday weekend. John Bisbano visits Bristol Narrows family. Fred Carvaturo vacationing at Sea Isle and Willow Grove. Knights of Columbus hold July meeting. Gail Davies hosts a seventh birthday party at Prudence Island summer home. Bonfire at Castle Harbor site draws crowds and police praise. Purser Manny Sousa’s office burglarized on Fourth with $35 stolen.
Funeral services for five year old Neil Anthony Asciolla son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Asciolla of 38 Central Street who died of bulbar poliomyelitis last Monday in Providence were held Thursday from the C M Connery Funeral Home 57 Burton Street with the Mass of the Holy Angels in St Mary's Church Very Rev Msgr Charles H Lynch pastor sang the mass and conducted committal services in St Mary's Cemetery Bearers were Charles Callan Elmer Mc Namara Anthony E Agatiello Frank Panzarella Val Allessandro and Roland Rene.
Matthew Walsh 60 of the R Veterans Home died suddenly Sunday at Ever Ready Fire Station. Funeral from William J Smith and Son 13 Church Street Wallen tomorrow 9 30 am with high mass of requiem at 10 o'clock at St Mars Church Bristol. Burial at St Charles Cemetery Woortsen ket. Born August 12 1892 in Woon cart Walsh served in US Army in World War II and lived in Providence before entering Veterans Home two years ago.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Mary E Callan McGrath 75 wife of Edward J McGrath of 351 Wood Street after a long illness She died Thursday at Truesdale Hospital Fall River Born in England February 15 1878 she came to the United States at age 12 She leaves her husband a son Thomas J of Bristol a sister Mrs Alice White of Somerville Mass and several nieces and nephews
Lost or destroyed Pass Book No 40333 issued by Industrial Trust Company in its Participation Department. Please return to bank. Payment has been stopped and an application made for issue of duplicate book as provided by law.
July 18 Saturday Anniv al bazaar at First Congregational Church. July 24 Friday Second Annual Summer Frolic by Bristol Narrows Improvement Association and White Rail Riding Club. August 10 Monday Annual outing by Hope Circle D of I at Mrs. Marguerite Jordan's Laure Park Warren.
The writer reflects on how a father finds joy in a simple, earnest neighbor boy and the genuine hero worship of his own child. He contrasts modern diversions with the warmth of home and the impact of fatherly affection, praising Dad centering on family and kindness.
A Friday morning foul shooting contest for boys and girls in three divisions will be held at 10 am on Bristol playground. Anthony Agatiello announced the event to be staged at Common and Veterans Park with staff directing beginners and older divisions, supervised by Lou Margo, Lucy Foti, A A Pansa, and Naomi Sousa.
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