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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1952
Page
4
An organizational meeting at Circle Jacques Cartier Hall War ren gathered 64 prospective members for a Bristol County Lodge of Elks. Today 94 men have signed cards expressing interest. District deputy A. L. Lawrence aims to form the lodge by June 29.
The Altar Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church hosted its annual June mystery ride on a Sunday. The day included dinner at Brook Manor North Attleboro a pilgrimage to Mt. St Rita and a picnic at Slater Park with chairlady Carmela Russo and assistants listed among organizers.
Mrs. Rose Capone and others received prizes at a May event as donors encouraged by Dr. Capone plan a blood collection at Andrews Memorial School. Volunteers aged 21 to 60, or 18 to 21 with conditions, can donate with prior appointments and a four hour fat and protein free period.
Rhode Island Republican leaders praised party unity as they touted upcoming elections. Speakers including Bayard Ewing and Dr John Bernardo urged vigorous youth involvement and attacked federal policy while welcoming gubernatorial hopeful Raoul Archambault and other local officials at a Banquet at the Lobster Claw.
The Bristol Yacht Club held its spring meeting at the club house on Constitution street led by commodore Francois de Wolf. Officials announced the season opening for Sunday, June 22 and a buffet dinner Sunday evening was arranged by Mrs. Frederick A. Martin and Mrs. O Reid LeClair with over 35 attendees.
Bristol marks Memorial Sunday with ceremonies by four volunteer fire companies at town cemeteries. The Kingsmen Drum and Bugle Corps led a march from Thames Street station to St Mary’s Cemetery where Philip Osborn conducted services. Committees decorated graves of departed comrades as Chief Norman Servant and other officials participated.
Roger Pereira son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Pereira of 72 Constitution street has earned the Portuguese American Civic League scholarship of 250 dollars for 1950. He will enter Providence College after attending LaSalle Academy and taking part in Biology and School Spirit Clubs and a minstrel magic act. The top girl in the state exam was Alice R Clements of Cumberland High Valley Falls. A memorial day parade line up misprint corrected present commissioner is Mrs Thomas D Adams.
Bristol Planning Board announces a public hearing in Council Chambers Burnside Memorial Building on Thursday June 26 1952 at 8 p m regarding the proposed Hopeworth Plat off Hopeworth Avenue. All interested persons may attend. Manus Prenda Secretary.
Notice announces a public hearing in the council chamber on Thursday August 26 1952 at 7 p m to consider a second replat of Villinova Park containing lots 17 18 20 32 and part of lot 14 Memorial Avenue as shown on the replat. All persons interested may be heard. Manul Prenda secretary
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