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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1955
Page
4
The Tax Collector laments growing abuses from delinquent personal property taxpayers and urges firm action to protect town services. He notes taxes fund schools police and fire protection, roads, and records, arguing those who pay expect others to do their part and that legal steps against nonpayers will be supported by fair-minded taxpayers.
The voice urges residents to attend the chest x ray event this week with two or three angles. It highlights personal health, Bristol's good public record, and zero cost. It notes early TB screening and community participation as key benefits.
One of the best Bristolians regrets Councilman William Magee resigning from the town council due to changing residence. Magee served as an anchor on the council and displayed ability and character worthy of emulation.
Thomas B. Lavey former resident died Saturday at 4 State Street Warren Funeral services were held at George M Wilbur Jr Memorial Funeral Home then a 9 mass at St Marys Church Burial was in St Alexander Cemetery He was born January 27 1891 in this town and had a music interest Once employed in Providence College kitchen he retired in 1953 He is survived by his wife Laura Lowe Lavey five sons two sisters and eight grandchildren
Mrs Harriet Gardner Easterbrooks 89 widow of Edward G Easterbrooks died at 10 High Street after a long illness. She lived in town all her life and was active in St Michael's Church Ivy Guild Women’s Auxiliary and D A R Bristol Chapter and local charitable groups. Surviving daughter Mary Ingraham sister Gertrude Bradshaw and other relatives. Burial followed a 2 pm service at St Michael's with Canon Delbert Thildesley officiating at Juniper Hill Cemetery.
The funeral for Francisco Sousa aged 67, widower of the late Adeline Pimental, who died Saturday at his home 74 Charles Street, was held from the Sansone Funeral Home.
At 8 15 this morning a solemn requiem Mass followed by burial at St Marys Cemetery for a parishioner of St Elizabeths Church. Celebrant Rev Joaquim Law rence assisted by Deacon Rev John Medieros and Sub-deacon Rev Lawrence Avila. Survivors include two daughters Mrs Mary A Reposa Seekonk and Mrs Lydia B Securo Taunton along with three grandchildren and two brothers. Bearers included Jack Boyle Manuel Botelho Manuel Souza Alexander Souza Alfred Reposa and Alfred Perry with burial at St Marys Cemetery.
The funeral for Manuel J Ferreira of 19 St Elizabeth Street occurred yesterday from George C Lima Funeral Home to St Elizabeth Church. Rev Henrique Rocha celebrated the solemn high Mass with Rev Joseph Avila as deacon and Rev Joaquim Lawrence as sub-deacon. Members of the Don Luiz Felipe Society served as honor guard. Bearers were Marion Martin Virgin Martin Bento Amaral Antone Mello Paul Coccio and Joseph Micko.
Mr and Mrs Frank Ferrara of 8 Bourne Street announce the engagement of their daughter Angela Marian to Paul David Vona son of Mr and Mrs George Vona of 15 Second Street The bride elect is a Bristol Senior High School graduate and attends Jo Ann School of Beauty Culture The fiancé is a graduate of Ryyded High School and attended the Mu uedotuud S.syuul of Weosigas.
A terse classified note asks for a 1 lifeboat or equivalent con beach equipment. Contact C C Cirillo Br 10 if you have one to give or sell. a second ad for a girl to cut work seeks morning shifts at Th Thirston Sails in a steady town office, with box O Phoenix.
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