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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1949

Page

3

Fourth of July chimes to ring from Mayland organ at church

The First Congregational Church will present a 25 note Mayland organ chimes program for the Fourth of July with Mrs. Cornshaw Anderson volunteering to play. The chimes, amplified from the church tower, will be heard across several blocks. An afternoon and an evening concert feature patriotic and sacred selections including America God Bless America Onward Christian Soldiers Sun of My Soul Now The Day Is Over. The chimes were installed as a memorial to the late James Miller funded by his sister Mrs. Louise Alden.

Mayland First Congregational Church Cornshaw Anderson James Miller Louise Alden

Chief Marshall Seeks Mounted Aides for July Parade

Captain Raymond J. Makowsky, chief marshal of the Fourth of July parade, asks for volunteers to serve as mounted aides. Interested participants should contact him immediately to secure a place in the procession.

Raymond J. Makowsky

Parish School Day Picnic At Church Tomorrow

The church will host a farm day at Our Farm home of Adm and Mrs Hoover tomorrow from 10 AM to 5 PM. A bus will run for those without transport with a Parish House stop, swim periods games and awards planned, ice cream provided and lunches to bring.

Micheel Adm Gilbert C. Hoover

Bristol minister warns of threats to American democracy

The Rev. Alexander Fales, visiting Denver pastor, spoke at the Bristol Rotary Club warning that threats come from figures like Senators Bilbo and Rankin and from restrictions on viewing the Freedom Train. He urged protecting freedom of speech and feeding souls as well as bodies, calling America a promise and a challenge.

America Seithin Fales Colfax Congregational Church Denver Col Bristol Public Schools

Fojo Jr Wins Gremial Daughters of Portugal Award

Frank R. Fojo Jr. is named winner of the $100 Gremial Daughters of Portugal Award given annually to an outstanding graduate for continued education.

Frank R. Fojo Jr Gremial Daughters of Portugal

Obituary Notice of A Newman With Funeral Details

A. Newman of Bristol died Wednesday morning after a bicrline's at his home. Funeral held at J. H. Williams Funeral Home East Providence at one this afternoon. Burial in Hunt Cemetery Rumford. Born June 20 1887 in Bristol to Edward and Mary Haughton Newman. Survived by brother William J. Newman at Benjamin Church Home. Wife Sarah Miller Newman died weeks ago.

D A. Newman J. H. Williams East Providence Hunt Cemetery Rumford Bristol Edward and Mary (Haughton) Newman St. Michael’s Episcopal Church William J. Newman Benjamin Church Sarah (Miller) Newman

Open Cars Sought For 4th July Parade

Roswell S. Bosworth the celebration committee chairman asks for open cars and drivers for the 4th of July parade. Some cars have been offered but a few more are still needed and assistance is greatly appreciated.

Roswell S. Bosworth

Phoenix Printer Celebrates Birth of Son Douglas

Gildo Louis Botello of 11 Seigal Street, a Phoenix job shop printer, announces the birth of his son Douglas to his wife at the Lying In Hospital Providence Tuesday night. Both mother and child are reported doing fine. weight 6 pounds 7 ounces. Mrs Botelho is the former Olga Marshall.

Phoenix Gildo Louis Botello Seigal Street Douglas Providence Botelho Olga Marshall

Saturday Mornings of Painting for Children Begins

An art series titled Saturday Mornings of Painting starts Saturday July 16 led by Virginia Powel at the Cincinnati Museum of Arts and Sidney Lanier School San Antonio. Classes run four Saturdays 9 30 to 12 in the playhouse 249 Hope street for ages five to twelve with materials supplied.

Virginia Powel Cincinnati Museum of Arts Sidney Lanier School San Antonio Playhouse Hope Street

Henry G. Jackgori to Speak on American Indians Past and Present

On Monday evening at 8 o clock the Bristol Historical Society will hear Henry G. Jackgori secretary of the World War Records Sub division RI State Library speak on Some American Indians Past and Present at Holmes House. Hostess committee led by Mrs Arthur H Carr includes Mrs J S Palmer II Mrs Arthur H Eastman and Mrs Joseph C Hart jwell.

Bristol: Historical’Society Henry G. Jackgori World War Records Subdivision R. I. State Library Holmes House Arthur H. Carr J. S. Palmer II Arthur H.eastman Joseph C. Hartjwell

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