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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1947
Page
2
Bristol organizers led by Chairman Meiggs appeal for donations to finance the grand and glorious Fourth of July celebration. They stress careful planning to avoid unpaid bills and call on loyal Bristol residents to contribute as early as possible, noting current donations lag typical June totals.
Local events include the Bristol Jewish Community Center meeting at 8 p m in the High Street synagogue. Births, parties, and birthdays are noted, with families announcing a newborn son, a ninth birthday for Patricia Vollaro, and a surprise party for Muriel Trudell and Eugene Ferreira.
The Rhode Island Conference of Social Work will hold its annual meeting June 12 and 13 at Rhode Island State College Kingston. Three institutes on special topics precede the opening with Rev. Benjamin L. Masse Sr. delivering the theme, and Mrs. Jessica Kennedy discussing youth issues. Geoffrey May will address social insecurity Friday afternoon.
Johnnie Woods known as the human fly will scale the Colonial Hotel blindfolded on June 14 and 15 at 7 30 p m. The stunt supports the Building Fund and Veterans Relief Fund run by Anthony C Almeida Post 237 VFW. Woods cites 28 years in aerial feats and notes only one serious accident at age 49. If rain occurs the climbs move to the same time the next day.
Angelo Pirri 59 a Bristol area Italo American community leader died Saturday at home 32 Roma street after a long illness He had been a fish dealer and ran Bristol Laundry and worked at National India Rubber Co He was born in Falcone Italy and lived in Bristol 41 years Survived by wife Nicolina three sons two daughters five grandchildren six sisters and two brothers Funeral 8 15 am from his home with high Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church burial in St Marys Cemetery
Miss Connie Estrella received a miscellaneous shower Friday night at 31 Campbell Street Warren hosted by Mrs. Margaret Luther. Guests presented gifts enjoyed games and refreshments. Miss Estrella plans to marry Salvatore Palumbo on June 14 in this town.
We express sincere thanks to relatives friends and Beevers for the sympathy kindness during our bereavement and for the many pansy floral offerings and spiritual bouquets.
Fragmentary OCR shows counts for exams and visits including 55 babies examined by Dy Pinecough Diph. for clinic, 20 office calls, 3 social calls, 3 patient patterns, and a $2 charge, with unclear context and dates.
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