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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1951
Page
4
A brief account describes a staged air assault with Mustang aircraft sweeping over a field followed by ground forces. Soldiers simulated open fire, rockets, flame throwers, and tanks in a large scale demonstration led by Major Raymond Makowsky.
The narrator recalls a Fourth of July style blast as parachute troops reach the radar shed amid scorching heat. The explosion shatters the structure and shakes the earth. Soldiers move to the observation post, receive cold drinks, and many photos are taken before rain ends the event for the day.
The funeral for William H. Hughes aged 77 of 222 Wood Street was held at Charles M. Connery Funeral Home and St. Mary's Church. Burial followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery conducted by Rev. Charles C. Curran. Hughes, a noted sports enthusiast and Red Sox fan, died while listening to the game in his nephew Henry J. Silvia’s home. Bears included Bristol Council Knights of Columbus members and local bearers.
The funeral for Gaetano Cirillo of 411 High Street was held from Sansone Funeral Home to Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church for a high requiem Mass and burial at St Marys Cemetery. Rev Emy DeMattia officiated the committal service. Cirillo died Thursday in a Fall River hospital. Bearers included Michael Panarello Carmine DiQuinzio Dominic Ruggieri Gabriel Ruggieri John Cortellesa and Angelo Calandra.
Funeral services for Mrs. Isabelle M Moore McGann aged 78 were held at 2 p m at the First Congregational Church. Burial followed in North Cemetery. She died Friday night in a Hartford hospital while returning from Florida. Born in England on August 6 1872 she was the widow of Oliver McGann.
A long time tenant at First Congregational Church and Mt. Hope Chapter OES, Mrs. Edith M. Jordan of this town died after services led by Rev. Freder ice Fypritypie. She leaves three sons Earl W. of Waterbury Winston C. of Avon Oliver D. of California a daughter Edith M. Jordan a sister Mrs Louis Dempsey of Sydney five grandchildren bearers listed name by name.
Filippo Nastri a resident of 37 Prospect street died Friday afternoon. The 77 year old born in Amalfi Italy came to the United States in 1901 and lived in Bristol since. Burial services were held at Mount Carmel Church with Father DeMattia and at St Marys Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers included members of the Christopher Columbus Lodge Sons of Italy.
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