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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1952
Page
2
The article argues the Republican convention should prove honesty and integrity in selecting its presidential candidate. It contends voters demand trust in government and that the party must avoid graft and corruption, aiming for fair play and moral integrity from the outset. The piece notes the convention's opening session as a strong start.
Miss Lucia Marie Saviano daughter of Vincent and Mrs Saviano of 274 Wood Street wed Leger Roland Morrison son of Mr and Mrs Morrison at 10 AM Saturday in Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. The ceremony featured Panis Angelicus Ave Maria and traditional marches. The couple will reside at 520 West 122nd Street New York City.
Bristol residents share Fourth of July events births and visits including Da Ponte Brothers on Dave Garroway show Anthony and John Da Ponte, Navy seaman John K. Fetherston starting a 40 week Naval Fire Control course in Washington. Rotary speaker William M. O Rourke reports Mexico trip. Senior class photos available Wednesday. Group tours aboard USS Hazelwood for Brightman and wife. Travelers from Richmond and Gulfport visit Bristol. B obbie Ruth McRee to Gulfport for two months.
Kingsmen Drum Corps plans a fundraising drive to cover travel and entry costs for the Legion National Contest. With 32 playing members plus leadership, they hope 500 Honorary Members and community supporters will back the trip to compete in Philadelphia.
Bristol Twilight League All-Stars edged Newport Naval Training Station 4-3 in a 4th of July game behind Lefty Pacheco two-hit pitching. Sailors led 3-0 early, but the Stars rallied with two in the first and two in the second before a scoreless final stretch. Mt Carmel’s six-game win streak and second-place shakeup followed a 8-5 win over C and A and St Elizabeth's 8-7 upset.
A church weekend schedule lists a July 26 food sale under St Marys Guild of Trinity Church and a July 27 bazaar sponsored by Bristol Friends of St Columban's. Activities are set for weekend attendees and community supporters.
Jefferson Galvin 80 of 1014 Hope Street died Saturday after a long illness. Funeral services start 8:00 a.m. tomorrow at C. M. Connery with a 9:00 a.m. requiem Mass at St Marys Church and burial in St Marys Cemetery. He led Bristolball team manager duties at Bristol. He served Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company and worked for U S Rubber in Bristol and Hood Rubber in Watertown before retiring 25 years ago. Born Sept 13 1871 in Bristol, he was the son of Thomas and Catherine Goff Galvin. He earlier worked calendar dept at U S Rubber, then Hood Rubber, and later returned to Bristol. He was once president of St Marys Temperance Society and is survived by several nieces.
Civil Defense Director Gordon L Fleming urged all Bristolians to attend a showing of the air defense film Au Defense Friday at 730 pm at the Bristol Train of Artillery armory. Major Symmons of the Air Defense Command will lead the session and discuss air attack prep.
Letter from a Bristol resident thanks Roswell S Bosworth Jr and the celebration committee for a well run Fourth of July. Commends Police Chief Ferrara and department, Fire Chief Norman Servant and Bristol volunteers for safety and the New England Women's Muster win. Looks forward to future celebrations.
Word arrives of the July 5 death of Mrs. Alice Moody Howe widow of Alfred Leighton Howe. Burial will be in Juniper Hill Cemetery in the family lot on Friday morning July 11 at 11 oclock.
Advert appears to offer furnished rooms and a single room for rent. Contact Joseph Borges at Bristol 1-1881 after 5 PM or call Br 1-1562. Location details include 314 Hope St and 22 Byfield St. Listings indicate hot and cold water, and options at other addresses.
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