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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1951
Page
2
The piece urges caution as cease-fire talks in Korea loom but warns against premature celebration. It argues the outcome remains unclear, stresses continued readiness against Russia, and notes that peace would resemble the prewar status while media and public mood stay wary.
The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is observed with a three day program at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Ground breaking for a new parochial school at State and High streets will be led by Rev. Joseph Sorzanna after the 10 15 Mass Sunday. Festivities begin Friday with an 8 pm Portuguese Independent Band concert. Sunday features Colonial Band of Providence. fireworks cap the event at 11 pm at the WWII Veterans Memorial Park.
Mrs Harriette Herbert and children from Philadelphia visit 195 High Street for two weeks. Plans for the 22nd annual Rotary Club clam bake at Martin Hall on Wednesday Aug 15 with A J Ferrara as arragements chair and Pop Trainor as bakemaster.
Councilman Henry F. Serbst, co chair of the public works committee, announced free firewood at the town dump for anyone who can cut it and provide hauling. If no offers come in two weeks, he plans to seek help in another town.
Miss Cynthia Anne Garvin daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick Garvin and Henry B Newman Jr son of Mr and Mrs Henry B Newman were married at St Michael’s Church in a 4 o clock ceremony officiated by Canon Daniel K Davis. The couple will live at 76 Oliver Street.
The Congregational Church Bazaar and Flower Show occur on August 4. an August 12 picnic on the 19th annual event benefits St Elizabeths Church at Rego's farm on Bay View Avenue.
Miss Shirley Maude daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Maude Dorchester Mass married Dr Maynard Shusman son of Mr and Mrs Philip Shusman 574 Wood Street at the Southern House Hotel Brookline Mass Rabbi Israel Kazis Dorchester officiated Mrs Max Kleinbaum was matron of honor Tevis Shusman best man The bride was given in marriage by her father They will reside at 4 Washington Street in this town after a wedding trip through New England and New York.
Kearney Post No. 6 of the American Legion announced the officers and committee members for the forthcoming year. Richard E. Rosenhaugen becomes sergeant at arms and Domenic J. Mascolo is representative to the department executive committee. Ralph M. DeLeo joins as housing committeeman with Rev. Albert C. Larned and Joseph W. Enos as assistant chaplains.
Funeral services for Capt. Halsey Chase of Prudence Island were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at St. Michael's Episcopal Church with Canon Daniel K. Davis officiating. Burial followed in North Cemetery. bearers were Charles Eldrich, Eugene Chase, Sidney Herreshoff, and Griswold Boynton.
The funeral of Mrs Jennie Rogers Ferreira 61 of 40 Cottage Street was held yesterday at 7 15 am from her home with a solemn high requiem Mass at St Mary's Church. Burial followed in St Mary's Cemetery. Requiem was celebrated by Rev Charles C Curran with Rev Alfred T Ferrara and Rev John M McFadden assisting. Bearers were Joseph Pereira Roland LaFlamm Michele Ruggiero Ralph Cirillo Joseph Bruno and Frank Marabello.
Lydia G Grabert Higgins formerly of Bristol died Thursday night at her Warwick New York home after a long illness. Born October 7 1901 in Bristol she was the daughter of Jacob and Catherine Grabert. Survived by Herman Fred and Chief John Grabert and sisters Mrs Arthur Croft and Mrs Manuel Dennis. Funeral at Strong Funeral Home Warwick conducted by Rev Howard Crispell. Burial in North Bergen New Jersey.
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