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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1945

Page

3

Miss Alice Faluga Graduates From Seminary

Miss Alice Faluga daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles J Falugo of 474 Hope Street graduates from St Marys Seminary East Providence Tuesday morning Bishop Francis P Keough of Providence presented the diplomas to thirty five graduates Daniel Morrissey of Barrington addressed the class.

Alice Falugo Charles J. Falugo Hope Street St. Mary’s Seminary East Providence Francis P. Keough Providence Daniel Morrissey Barrington

Tuberculin Clinic Set For Monday Afternoon

The tuberculin chest and X ray clinic, run by Dr. Frank Merlino, will be held Monday at 2 PM at the Rockwell House. Individuals seeking X rays must obtain their doctor's permission.

Frank Merlino Rockwell House

Directors Hold Monthly Board Meeting at Bristol Children's Home

Following the monthly board meeting of the managers a tour of inspection of the newly renovated rooms was made. Tea was served by the Matron Mrs Mildred Draper assisted by Miss Florence Bush Elsie Bush Marion Windsor Dorothy Windsor and Joan Dann. Poorers was presiding officer Miss Sarah C Munro and Mrs Samuel Kinder.

Bristol Children’s Mildred Draper Florence Bush Elsie Bush Marion Windsor Dorothy Windsor Joan Dann Sarah C. Munro Samuel Kinder

Five Bristol Girls to Graduate From Rhode Island College of Education

Tomorrow Rhode Island College of Education will graduate five Bristol students. The Misses Josephine Kerr Shirley Levy Marcia Gifford Mary Puniello and Louise Ruggeirio are listed among the graduates.

Bristol Rhode Island College of Education Josephine Kerr Shirley Levy Marcia Gifford Mary Puniello Louise Ruggeirio

Liberation letter from Marie Augustus amid postwar relief efforts

In a wartime letter dated April 29 1945 Marie Augustus describes relief from Japanese captivity. She notes canned goods arrivals, visits by Americans, monastery movements across Mindanao and Luzon, convents destroyed, and the planning of classes amid ongoing danger. She mentions Dr Nestor and revives news of sisters from Lipa and their difficult journeys home.

Nellie Margaret Lillian Jack James Catherine Jim Coast Guards M. Jorloth Rose Sariaya Lipa Baguio Dansalan Mindanao Antomonan San Pablo Manrique Street Hearn CSSR Roxbury Patrocinio Cecelia Australia

Senior High Graduates Enlist in Navy This Week

Three members of Bristol Senior High’s 194? graduating class enlisted in the U S Navy this week. John Edward Travis of 57 Perry Street, born in Bristol, attended local schools and starred in clubs and athletics. Edward Harold Almeida of 16 Thompson Avenue, born in Bristol, also joined the Navy after working at Bristol Mfg. Corp. Fernandes Almeida M MO Ic and Anthony Phillip Abate, president of the class, also enlisted, with Abate later serving in the U S Navy alongside a brother stationed in the Pacific.

U. S. Navy John Edward Travis Perry Street Jesse Travis Bristol U. S Rubber Co Edward Harold Almeida Joseph Almeida Thompson Avenue Navy Colt High School Almeida Bristol Mfg. Corp Fernandes Almeida M MO California Anthony Phillip Abate Frank Abate Mt. Hope Avenue Abate R. I Honor Society U S Rubber Co Charles C Abate US Navy Pacific

Town Hall Record Names and Addresses Listed

Public notice lists Manuel Souza Moniz Jr. of Stone Church Road Adamsville R 1 and Angelina Silvia of 24 Malden Street Bristol along with Russell Craig Hawkes of Hadley Mass and Nancy Dimond Bosworth of 1172 Hope Street Bristol.

Manuel Souza Moniz Jr Stone Church Road Adamsville R 1 Angelina Silvia Malden Street Bristol Russell Craig Hawkes Hadley, Mass Nancy Dimond Bosworth Hope Street

Newlyweds Visit Bristol After Washington Wedding

Mrs James Barry of Union Street hosted her granddaughter Mrs Richard Kenneth Hance and her husband S Sgt Hance on a surprise Bristol visit during their honeymoon after a Washington wedding. Ensign Hance serves in the Naval Communications Division and Sgt Hance in the Marine Corps Public Relations Division, both in Washington. Ensign Hance is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James E Fagan of Providence, formerly Katherine Barry of Bristol.

James Barry Union Street Richard Kenneth Hance Ensign NRWR Sgt. Hance US M.C R Washington

Bristol K of C Elects George T Ingram Grand Knight

Bristol Council No 879 Knights of Columbus elected George T Ingram as grand Knight at Wednesday eve meeting. The council approved use of its platform by the 4th of July Committee and donated 5 toward the celebration fund. New officers include Norman Vermette as Deputy Grand Knight and Frank L Doran as previous grand Knight named delegate to the State convention.

Bristol Council K. of C George T. Ingram Norman Vermette Bernard McHugh Anthony DaPonte Lucien Capone James J. Connery Robert L. Cragan Arthur Duffy Edward L. Leahy Robert J. Connery Frank Giglio Frank L. Doran Augustine B. Nerone John L. Burke

St Mary's Graduates Enjoy Outing at Crescent Park

The St Mary's Parochial School graduating class held its annual outing at Crescent Park with the Mothers Club sponsoring. Activities included games and a boat ride, with six mothers joining the pupils. The class is set to graduate after the 10 45 Mass on Sunday morning.

St. Mary’s Parochial School Crescent Park Mothers Club St. Mary’s Church Norman J. Vermette James Ruggeiro G. Elton Pierce Adolph Ferreira Frank Remeires William Connery

Miss Nancy Securo Celebrates Third Birthday Party

Miss Nancy Ann Securo entertained several young cousins and friends Wednesday afternoon at a party honoring her third birthday. The event was held at the home of her maternal grandmother Mrs. Mary Sousa on Lincoln Avenue. Many games and refreshments were served and she received many beautiful gifts. Her father Cpl. Joseph F. Securo is currently in Germany.

Nancy Ann Securo Mary Sousa Lincoln Avenue Cpl Joseph F. Securo Germany

Clean-Up Week Scheduled by Highway Department

The highway department announced Clean-Up Week for next week with rubbish to be placed in manageable containers on curbs or convenient spots. Trucks will cover areas south of Church Street on Monday and Tuesday the 18th and 19th, north of Church Street on Wednesday and Thursday, and the outlying districts on Friday and Saturday.

The Highway Department Church Street

Funeral for John Hill in Warren obituary

The funeral for John Hill of 31 Oliver Street, who died at his home last Friday, was held Tuesday at the George M. Wilbur and Son Funeral Home. Born in Bradford, England in 1886, he worked over 25 years for Collins and Aikman Plant and died as an overseer in the Carding room. Burial was at North Burial Grounds with bearers Raymond Dixon, George Dixon, Edward Menard, Alexander Anderton, Paul Tammaro and Albert T. Fusonie. he survived by wife Mary Baker Hill, a sister Emma Potts, and relatives in England.

John Hill Oliver Street George M. Wilbur North Raymond Dixon George Dixon Edward Menard Alexander Anderton Paul Tammaro Albert T. Fusonie Mary (Baker) Hill Emma Potts England

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Alice Faluga Children’s Home R.I.C. E Vernon Munro WFCI New England NEW England Telephone & Telegraph CO Marie Augustus Dear Jim P.C.C Town Hall Mrs. James Barry K. of C. Elect St. Mary's Crescent Pk Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co Boston Waren Eee Pease Ey Boeset Providence, R Howard B. Knox Knox Mary J. Shaw Nancy Securo John Bristol Supply Company Joseph Brum Wood Street Chevrolet Asselin Chevrolet Warren, R. I Cait Manufacturing Corp
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