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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1952
Page
7
The European army pact unites France and Germany under one flag while facing fierce Kremlin resistance and domestic doubt. Observers call it a potential peace milestone yet warn of steep political challenges before any full force.
The piece predicts a vociferous anti American demonstration as General Matthew Ridgway arrives. He is accused as the butcher of Korea and blamed for prisoner troubles and alleged germ warfare. Soviet rearmament in East Germany is cited as a psychological tactic to unsettle France and West Germany over the European army pact.
The text warns of a heavy Russian buildup around Berlin and plans by Communist civilians to enter West Berlin, stage riots, and seize Berlin airports. Such actions could force a Berlin airlift failure, leading to starvation or war, while inflation and political turmoil threaten the U S backed European pact and unity. The piece contrasts pessimistic dangers with the potential of a united European army to end centuries of conflict.
Frank P Millemaggi 41 of 1170 Hope street died Wednesday in a Boston hospital after a prolonged illness. A pharmacist born in Bristol February 19 1911 he served in the Pacific with the 388th Air Service Group from 1942 to 1946. He leaves his mother a brother Paul a sister trio and three nieces. The funeral with a 9 am requiem mass at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church and burial at St Marys Cemetery will be held from his residence Monday.
The Anthony C. Almeida Post No. 237 VFW invites the Bristol PTA to attend an open meeting Monday at 8 p.m. in Odd Fellows' Hall. Harry Hoffman will show movies of the VFW National Home for Orphans in Eaton Rapids Michigan.
The 10th reunion of Colt Memorial High School Class of 1942 drew 75 members to Midway Steak and Lobster House. Guests reconnected over photos and dinner with entertainment by class members and guests. Rose Fasano Hayes chaired the event with a large organizing team.
George Dion of State Street injured May 25 in an auto accident is reported slightly improved at Truesdale Hospital. He was initially believed shaken up, then found to be in severe shock and remained on the danger list for several days before gradual improvement began in the past week.
Engaged couple is Helen Potter Sturges of Chestnut Hill Pennsylvania and Edward W Allen of Westfield New Jersey. Helen is granddaughter of Wallis E Howe and the late Mrs Howe of Bristol. She will graduate next year from Mt Holyoke College. Edward Allen is an Amherst College graduate who plans to enter the University of Pennsylvania medical school in the fall.
Trinity and nearby parishes show Sunday masses at 8 9 and 10 30 a m plus early weekday masses at 7 30 a m with variations for Tuesday and Thursday. St Elizabeths Mount Carmel Saint Marys and other churches list multiple daily or weekend mass times and staff, including pastors and assistants, with contact numbers.
Walter W. Swanson to conduct morning worship with Rev Kenneth L. Cober delivering the sermon at 11 o clock. Mrs Charlotte Caron as guest soloist. Noon luncheon with Cober to discuss daily vacation Bible school after July 4. Evening hymn sing and message by Rev Manuel B Sequiera. Amicae Guild to meet Monday at Miss Olive Luthers home North Swansea.
The First Congregational Church on High Street led by Rev. Frederick F. Driftmier holds 11 a.m. Divine Worship. No Pilgrim Fellowship or choir rehearsal this week. Ladies sew for the bazaar at 10 a.m. at Guiteras House.
Canon Danis Davis rector announces a June 15 holy communion at 8 a.m. and a 10 a.m. Children’s Day service. An 7:30 p.m. Adult Fellowship meets, Men’s Club closes until September, and Wednesday 10 a.m. holy communion. Ladies Benevolent Society serves supper 8:30 to 8 p.m. Parish House closes to Adult Fellowship. Saturday church school and family picnic planned.
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