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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1955
Page
2
The Holy Name Society of St. Marys Church will hold its regular meeting on June 12 at 7 30 p m in the church auditorium. The Very Rev Msgr Charles H Lynch will speak about his recent trip to Europe and officers will be elected.
Bristol Council Knights of Columbus members plan to attend a testimonial for Joseph H. Driscoll state deputy elect of the K of C at Johnson's Hummocks Grille in Providence on June 30.
Edith H. DeWolf owner of Ferrycliffe Farm reports Ferrycliffe Royal Duchess, a four year old Jersey cow, completed a 305 day Herd Improvement Registry production record of 10 128 pounds milk with 594 pounds butterfat. The record, supervised by the University of Rhode Island for The American Jersey Cattle Club, was filed with the Jersey breed registry in Columbus Ohio.
Robert L. Cragan longtime Warwick resident and former East Greenwich council member died June 4 after a heart attack while golfing. The URI alumnus and former professional football player was buried in St. Patrick's Cemetery after a Our Lady of Mercy Church Mass. He leaves wife Anne and three children.
A Bristol resident formerly employed at U. & Co. is survived by wife Mary Cassano and four daughters and two sons. Daughters include Jeannette, Carmelo Ficarra, Mrs Mugford, and Mrs Franco. sons James and Frank. Six grandchildren. Funeral was held June 6 with burial at Flagler Memorial Cemetery in Miami Florida.
Peter Cassano aged 67 of 120 Northwest 33rd Street Miami Florida died suddenly at his Florida home on June 2 He was formerly a resident of this town and at one time held positions in the community.
Church listings include Our Lady of Mt Carmel on State Street with Mass times and pastors, Christian Science Society at Barrington Town Hall with service times and meetings, and First Baptist Church on High Street with Sunday services and youth fellowship. Also notes daily Mass times and a church calendar entry for Wednesday and Tuesday meetings.
The funeral for Edward Clay 73 husband of Eleanor K Pointon Clay 63 Massasoit Avenue Barrington and president of the Bristol Lace Works was held Wednesday at St Michael's Church at 2 PM Canon Delbert W Tildesley officiated He is survived by his wife son Mervyn Clay daughter Mrs Riley Lawson three sisters in England and many lace business associates attended Bearers included Mervyn Edward Clay Riley E Lamson Ian Wilson William Walmsley Michael Balzano and Joseph Merchant Burial followed in North Cemetery with committal service read by Canon Tildesley
Jose Carreiro of 77 Oliver Street and owner of the Town Tavern 15 State Street mourns the death of his mother Mrs Chuerbina Carreiro widow of Manuel Carreiro died June 2 at her Agua de Pau home in St Michael Azores Portugal Survived by sons Manuel Urbano Evaristol and two daughters Maria Enes nine grandchildren and one great grandchild Also noted his 1920 emigration to the United States and return visit in 1953
The Rev. Henrique Rocha of St Elizabeth's Church on Wood Street announces Sunday Masses at 7 8 9 10 and 11 am with daily Mass at 7 am.
The Very Rev Msgr Charles H Lynch pastor and Rev Clyde Walsh assistant pastor at St Marys Church on Wood Street. Mass times listed as 7 a m and additional masses at 7, 8, 9 and 10 45 am on Sunday. High service noted.
First Congregational Church on High Street led by Rev. Frederick F. Driftmier holds divine worship at 11 a.m. with a 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and Pilgrim Fellowship at 5 p.m. St Michael's on Hope Street with Rev. Canon Delbert W. Tildesley offers Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Eucharist at 9:30 a.m., Morning Prayer and sermon at 11 a.m., with baby sitters in Holmes House during the 11 o'clock service.
Trinity Church on Hope Street offers Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 30 a m with Rev John N Sinclair rector. Saturday acolytes guild meets 230 p m. Weekday Masses are at 7 30 a m.
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