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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1950

Page

2

Rhode Island State College could become University of Rhode Island

Dr Harold W Browning argues Rhode Island State College is ready to become a state university. The article urges the General Assembly and Governor to approve the name change Kingston location Bristol alumni urge support noting the college now has five schools and thirty eight departments.

Harold W Browning Rhode Island State College Browning General Assembly Bristol University of Rhode Island Kingston R. I Rhode Island General Assembly

Twenty Seniors Graduate From St Marys School

Twenty seniors of St Marys School received diplomas at graduation exercises held at St Marys Church Sunday evening. Rev Charles Curran presented the diplomas and gave the commencement address. Norman Francis Lowrey won the Rev Thomas J Gillan Memorial Award. Francis Kenneth Baker earned the second prize. Joan Maureen Francis and Ann Dolores Calderiso received the Gillan Memorial award and second prize respectively. Perfect attendance awards went to Ann Dolores Calderiso. The graduating class included Baker Lowery Magee McKenna Ramos Serbst Viera Vona Belmore Calderiso Dalesio Francis Girard Goulart Lewis Magee Rielly Servant Stanzione Tattrie.

Joan Maureen Francis Sarah Jane Tattrie St. Mary’s Norman Francis Lowrey Thomas J. Gillan Bristol Council Knights of Columbus Francis Kenneth Baker Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella Ann Dolores Calderiso Ann Dolores Calder Paul David Vona Kathleen Marie Belmore Hortense Charlene D’alessio Shirley Ann Girard Edith Marie Goulart Margaret Ann Lewis Carole Jean Magee Jane Dolores Rielly Mary Louise Servant Frances Ann Stanzione

Bristol and Vicinity Readers Promote Civic Aid

A fragmented note urges readers to support local charities and organizations. It appeals for cooperation and friendship among alumni and community groups in Bristol and nearby areas.

Numerous Bristol Community Notices and Upcoming Events

A Bristol town calendar lists a 7 30 p m Recreation Board meeting at the Y M C A A St Marys School class of 1949 holds a June 28 Lincoln Park reunion Father s Day services planned at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Kent B Luther to begin Air Force basic training at Lackland Manuel A De Motta earns BS from RISD Bristol Girl Scout Council meets at 10 pm with basket lunches Memorial visits from Homer Means and family Rotary Club hosts LR S Bosworth Jr speaker John D Moore named Rotary International 1950 convention delegate Flag history booklet donated to Bristol schools Republican Town Committee to meet June 15 at the Lobster Claw to appoint anti candidates for General Assembly and September Primary announced by Orlando J Bisbane

LR. S. Bosworth, Jr Rotary Club John D Moore Narragansett Electric Company Rotary International Detroit Republican Town Committee Thames Street Bristol General Assembly Orlando J. Bisbane

In Memoriam Emma Jean Valley 1949

In memory of Emma Jean Valley who died in 1949 as time tests a family’s sorrow. The verse expresses a daughter Hazel’s continued ache and loneliness, with tears shed for a mother recalled each year. The poem closes with the line God alone knows how much I miss you Mother and a note from Hazel.

Emma Jean Valley Mother Daughter Hazel

Remembering Grandmother Dear with Love

A heartfelt tribute reads a century may pass yet our memory of Grandmother remains. Signed by Azel, Jean, Arleen and Sonny Card, the message honors a cherished family matriarch.

Emma Jean Valley Grandmother Azel Jean Arleen Sonny Card

In memory of our dear mother Marion Marshall

In memory of Marion Marshall who passed away June 12 1949 three years have passed since that sad day The memory of mother so kindhearted and true who nursed us Sipouga sickness and took away our blues Sleep in Gods beautiful garden until we see her again Sadly missed by her daughters Josephine and Mary

Marion Marshall Mother Josephine Mary

Women’s Club to Honor Fallen Service Members in Memorial Program

The Pyramids of Charity Women’s Club meets for a World Wars dedication in Colt Memorial Hall this evening at 8 07. A St Anthony lily distribution and St John N. Bisbano Jr. bread ritual will occur. Bishop George L. Leech presides with local officials and veterans invited.

Colt Memorial Hall Pyramids of Charity Women’s Club

Deadline Set For YMCA Day Camp Registration

Albert F Means YMCA secretary announces July 24 deadline for Day Camp enrollment. A minimum of 25 boys is required for the program to run. Schedule changes move camp to four weeks starting July 31 with operation on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays if enrollment suffices. Interested boys should contact the YMCA.

Albert F. Means YMCA Means

Bristol Phalanx Fraternity Announces June Banquet

The Bristol Phalanx Fraternity Beta Phi chapter of the National Order of the Phalanx of the Y M A will hold its third annual June banquet at the Midway Steak and Lobster House at 7 P M on Thursday June 15. David Costa serves as chairman with Raymond Lombardi and John Sousa on the arranging committee.

Bristol Phalanx Fraternity Beta Phi National Order of the Phalanx of the Midway Steak and Lobster House David Costa Raymond Lombardi John Sousa

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