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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1952
Page
4
The term firm traces to Latin firmare meaning to confirm by writing. Over time the meaning shifted to describe those who performed confirmations by signing business letters, giving rise to the modern sense of a business firm.
Joseph J Maguire a state health department employee was fined 100 for drunken driving after Monday night arrest in Warren driving a state owned car. He previously spent a night in Bristol County jail on a safe keeping charge and faces a civil suit with Everett Cunard while his supervisor Dr Edward McLaughlin says Maguire will not be suspended due to his previously good record.
Town clerk announces voter registration for both Republican and Democratic primaries closed at 9 pm July 17. Those registering after that time may vote in November but not in the primaries. AG Powers ruled after a State Board of Elections find that a permanent registration change set a joint deadline.
Rev Roger Gannon CP of St Gabriel's Seminary led conferences at a Peace Dale Retreat for the Sightless held in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Retreat House. Arrangements were by Mrs Edward Sweeney of Providence, with nuns and lay aides from the Diocesan Retreat League assisting. St Elizabeth's Church noted among the parish representations at the event.
Samuel J Allard 60 husband of Mabel Allard of Pawtucket died after a two months illness He was born November 18 1891 in Bristol son of the late Charles and Rachel Lachapelle Allard He worked in the accounting division of the UEA He is survived by his wife a son Donald J of West Warwick and a brother Charles of Landover Md The funeral is 8 15 am Monday at W J McAloon Son Funeral Home Pawtucket with a 9 am solemn mass at St Raymonds Providence
The funeral service for Ernest F. Torrey who died at his home, 219 Vernon Street, Warren, was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock at the Charles M. Connery Funeral Home. The Rev John N. Sinclair officiated and burial followed in the North Burial Ground. Bearers were Ralph McCaw Nelson Beals Herbert Gray and John Gray.
The Bristol County R I Weavers Guild hosts a show with overdrapes, plaids, tweeds, and linens displayed by Bristol members. Exhibits must be received by Mrs Robinson by Aug 10 and ready for judging by noon Aug 15. Members include Mrs E MacAllister and others from Barrington Warren and nearby towns.
St Marys Church lists Rev Charles C Curran as pastor and Rev Clyde J Walsh as assistant with masses on Sunday at 7 8 9 and 10 45 a m and daily Mass at 730 a m First Congregational lists Rev Frederick F Driftmier with Sunday service at 10 am on July 27 featuring a sermon Love Casts Out Fear and a duet by Miss Connery and Mr Wilbur
Rev. Henrique R Rocha pastors the church with Rev. Luiz A Pacheco and Rev. Jose Pimental as assistant pastors. Daily Mass is at 7 a.m. at Wood Street Tel Br 10178 7 8 9 10 and 11 high.
Rev. Joseph Sorzane and Rev. Emy DeMattia are listed with P.S.8.C. and P.S.S.C. roles as assistant pastor at State Street. Service times 7 8:30 9:30 and 10:30 high mass noted by Br. 1-1054.
Walter W. Swanson serves as acting pastor for the 10 a.m. service as the Junior Boys group sings. Seven boys participate Ronald Luther Walter Swanson Wilson Luther Gary Fillmore Charles Monroe Stephen Davis and Robert Swenson.
The Rev. John N. Sinclair rector at Trinity The Little Church on the Neck lists address 842 Hope St and rectory 1059 Hope St with phone 451 1467 Masses at 8 and 9 30 a m Weekday masses 7 30 a m except Tuesday and Thursday 8 a m Holyday mass at 10 a m
Canon Daniel K. Davis presides at 8 am Holy Communion and 10 am Holy Communion with sermon. 7:30 pm Adult Fellowship at Parish House. Wednesday 10 am Holy Communion. Ladies Benevolent Sewing at 10:30 am at Mrs Clarence Smith's home in Highlands.
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