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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1953
Page
2
The piece argues that despite talk of a Taft Eisenhower split the two leaders are not at odds. It notes Taft speaks openly while Eisenhower is deliberate, yet both move toward shared goals with no forthcoming free-for-all from the press.
Local residents report births at Roger Williams Hospital in Bristol Providence and Truesdale Fall River along with several engagements and community club events The item names multiple families including Catalfano Pagano Sousa and Herreshoff with dates June 3 and Tuesday June and notes club meetings and a Rotary food sale in Providence and Bristol areas
A two week memorial show opens June 9 at the Manley Butler Studio Gallery Marblehead Massachusetts. The display features more than forty works by Hannah Drury Clark including flower subjects interiors still life and marine scenes chiefly Monhegan Island Maine with watercolors from southern trips. She was mother of Dr Samuel D Clark of Ordéne Maine formerly Bristol.
Jaycees announce profits from the Scotchlite project will fund more lighting, with plans to apply the glow coating to all children's bicycles free of charge later. On weekend sessions they also coat the Boy Scout hall and offer Scotchlite installation for cars as volunteers urge participation.
Joseph L Buffum a Bristol builder and former boatbuilder died at Truesdale Hospital at age 92 He retired from active work at 87 and received a Golden Age award from the First Congregational Church His 65th wedding anniversary with Mrs Buffum was celebrated last fall Born February 18 1861 in Corpus Christi Texas he moved to Providence at 15 and Bristol at 20 He contributed many Bristol homes and served in multiple fraternal orders Funeral set for 2 p m tomorrow at George M Wilbur Jr Memorial Chapel Warren with Rev Frederick F Driftmier officiating Burial in North Burial Ground.
Funeral services for William Stain 66 former R. I. Veteran's Home member were held at St Mary's Church Bri with high mass of requiem. Rev Clyde J Walsh assisted, committal prayers read in St Mary’s Cemetery. Albert P Russo state commander of Disabled American Veterans attended representing the life member, a firing squad gave volleys and taps. Bearers named Potvin Joseph Curry Albert Benoit Frederick Nuttall Frank Siatowski Charles Bergsten.
June events listed for Bristol include the June 15–20 exhibit at Rogers Free Library Society Rooms and the June 17 Garden Club Pilgrimage. A June 11 Girl Scouts Council Meeting features an outdoor picnic luncheon for council members and leaders at Mrs. Fulton Farrell’s home, 1 Viking Drive, Hopeworth.
The funeral for Anne J. West 69 of Harbor Oaks Pap pasquash was held at C M Connery Home 57 Burton Street with Rev Canon Daniel K. Davis officiating The committal service was in North Burial Ground Bearers included Stephen Hopkins James St Angelo Manuel Terra Robert Terra Edward Witherell and Earl La Bourbard
A jumble of old classifieds listing items for sale and rentals. Entries mention a 1 ft runabout boat with accessories, a 1937 Plymouth coupe with new motor tires battery, rental housing in Warren South and Arlington Avenue, two family houses, a tenement with three apts, a combination oil and gas range, and various contact details including telephone numbers and addresses.
The Bristol Island Probate Court lists hearings for guardianship and accounts on June 15 and June 29 1953. Estates mentioned include Consorvator Edward E Bunn and guardians for Goglia Gogli a Con cetta L Louisa G etc. Creditors must file claims within legally prescribed times starting June 5 1953.
Unfurnished four room apartment on first floor with nice location call Br 1-0873 W. A five room unit has hot water and heat included inquire at 259 Wood Street. Furnished room near bath garage available phone Br 1-0161 W. A two room apartment at 314 Hope Street tel 1562.
A dense classified list offers a gardener, office helper, shirt worker, and a Bristol area sales job seeker. Also includes an insurance agent contact, watch repair, window cleaning, piano tuning, and a few misc advertisements with names and telephone references.
State authorities announce the sale of a Bristol lot designated as lot No 6 Section D Cedarcrest Shores plating a 7169 square foot parcel. The sale on June 26 1933 at 11 a.m. in Bristol County Court House sheriff’s office aims to satisfy a July 3 1952 Superior Court judgment in favor of Anthony Supply Inc of Providence against Joseph Sardinha.
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