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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1953
Page
2
The piece argues that political labels distort public discussion and favor policies like price controls. It cites a Saturday Evening Post critique noting that terms such as reactionary, progressive, and liberal mislabel actions. It predicts better governance when such wordplay is eliminated and private achievement is valued.
The notice column reports births for Alan Bernard Feinberg and Douglas William Gablinske, with addresses 70 Washington Street and 27 Bourne Street. It notes visits by Mrs Santulli from Gibson Road and a Florida trip, plus Navy Seaman August Arruda Jr from 196 State Street visiting Karachi. Rotary speaker Dr. Ernest H. McVay and a Bristol Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting are announced, along with a Bryant College dean’s list achievement for George L. Oliver and a Peru slide show by Prof Charles H Smiley for the Bristol Historical Society.
The Bristol Narrows Improvement Association reports close to $100 gained after a Ham and Bean Supper attended by 129 members and friends at Midway Steak and Lobster House. Entertainment by Linda Head Judy Ferris Jimmy Casale and Gail Kelly preceded the meal with prizes donated by local businesses.
Public and parochial students in grades three through six will attend a March 30 concert at 1 pm in Andrews Auditorium. The Bristol Women's Club sponsors the event which has School Committee endorsement and a $200 cap for incidentals. Contributions exceed $100 with $350 more needed. Knights of Columbus joins supporters.
Ruth Constance Briggs and Glenn William Barton unite in a double ring wedding February 20 at the home of Reverend W L Taylor Cloverdale Methodist Church Fincastle Virginia Attending from Bristol included Mrs George A Bacon The bride a Union College graduate and Fin castle High School faculty member wore a grey and yellow suit with navy accessories and a yellow rosebud corsage The groom is with Freuhhaus Trailer Co Roanoke and a World War II Air Corps veteran They plan to reside in Fin castle
Miss Violet Wennerstrand 63 died Sunday at St Elizabeths Home Providence after a long illness. Born in Liverpool England she came to the United States in 1911 and aided the Grenfell Mission in Labrador becoming a regional director. Survived by sister Mrs John G Stewart and brother Walter Wennerstrand two nieces. Funeral tomorrow 11 at St Elizabeths Home with service by Rev Arthur Wood and Canon Larned, committal at North Cemetery conducted by Canon Davis.
A series of local events listed in March May and June including The Carolers at Colt Memorial Auditorium Tales of An Old Seaport Town at First Congregational Church an 8 pm lecture by Prof Charles H Smiley at St Michaels Parish House and charity bridge dinners and dances at Midway Steak and Lobster House and Our Lady of Mt Carmel Holy Name Society hosted by Bristol organizations.
Miss Annie Ashton Adams died this morning at Rhode Island Hospital after a fall at her Hope Street home broke her hip. Born Sept 21 1875 in Duckinfield England she came to the United States at age 14 and worked at National India Rubber Company retiring about 20 years ago. She lived at the Benjamin Church Home for the past two and a half years and is survived by a sister Mrs John Gerrard of Warren. Funeral from Charles M Connery Funeral Home 57 Burton Street at 2 pm Thursday Canon Daniel K Davis rector of St Michael's Church will officiate.
A Bristol political notice promotes the Democratic Women’s Club event led by president Margaret Connors. The ad highlights campaign participation and club activities, urging supporters to attend and engage with local party efforts.
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