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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1952
Page
8
A Bristol Dietmer Nursing Association sponsored column warns TB is the sixth leading cause of death and costly to individuals and the nation. It calls for nationwide prevention, yearly health checks, and support for tuberculosis associations to curb a disease that claims young lives and vast lost work years.
Helena Vanvoast wife of William H Vanvoast of 363 Wood Street died Wednesday after a long illness. Born in Chelsea Massachusetts June 3 1880 she moved here 65 years ago and lived in this town since. She leaves two sons a sister a grandchild and several nieces and nephews all of this town. Funeral from her home at 9 30 a m with a solemn mass at St Marys Church burial in St Marys Cemetery
An Arab man stood on a weighing machine as daylight waned and dropped a counterfeit penny into the slot. The act caused the scale to register a false weigh and he left without remark.
Washington reports more than 20000 Korea veterans are aiding Army training at 20 camps nationwide. Under rotation, former Eighth Army fighters are reassigned after 30 days leave to share combat experience and aid both infantry and technical training. The force has grown to about 1.5 million, with 10 divisions and 10 training centers focusing on toughness and versatility.
In Revere Massachusetts a 58 year old grandmother, Ter esa Sterna, died after throwing herself in front of a moving auto to shield her two grandsons. The vehicle moved about 30 feet before swerving into her front yard and striking a pool rim. The children were unharmed.
The American Veterinary Medical Association notes dog cancer rates may equal human cases. Rutgers University hosts the first canine cancer research center funded by the university and the US Public Health Service. The clinic accepts referrals for diagnosis and treatment and aims to develop new canine therapies matching human cancer advances.
Bristol churches list schedules for Our Lady of Mt Carmel St Marys and St Marys. Mass times include 7 830 830 and 1030 with daily 7 am services. Parishes note pastors and assistants with contact details on Wood and State streets.
Canon Daniel K. Davis leads services at St Michael's on March 9 with 8 am Holy Communion 9 30 am Children's eucharist and 11 am Morning prayer and sermon. Parish House hosts Moppets 3 30 to 4 5 pm Ivy Guild meets Holmes House 7 30 pm Len ten tea 3 pm Parish House released time 1 15 and 2 pm. Wednesday Holy Communion 10 am Evening prayer 7 30 pm Ladies Benevolent Sewing 10 30 am Altar Guild Holmes House after Church Parish House open 2 30 to 4 30 pm for junior and senior groups.
The Rev John N Sinclair rector lists contact and address details for Trinity Church at 842 Hope St and 1059 Hope St The church holds Masses Sundays at 8 00 9 00 10 30 a m 7 30 p m daily at 7 30 a m except Tue Thu 8 00 a m Holy days add 10 00 a m Vestry meeting 8 00 p m in church rooms Released time instruction Tue 2 00 p m Choir rehearsal 7 30 p m Wed Lent services 7 30 p m with Rev Warren Ward guest preacher St Marys Guild meets 8 00 p m Acolytes meet 2 30 p m Saturday
The organization served in 300 domestic disaster operations and provided emergency relief and long term aid to 75 700 families. It spent 3 600 000 dollars on preparedness relief and medical care. No one knows when disaster may strike, but contributions help ensure timely assistance.
In a rural dispute a tourist apologizes for hitting a hen and offers $2. The farmer counters with $5, citing his rooster’s affection for the hen and the potential shock to the rooster.
The First Congregational church on High Street lists services and meetings for March 9 1952 including 9 45 am Sunday school 11 am divine worship 730 pm Lenten service and a full week of activities such as Girl Scouts meetings Board of trustees Children's Home Board of Managers Missionary Council World Affairs Council Philatelic Society and various class and club gatherings across the Bristol community including Guiteras House St Michael's Parish House and the Sara Lee Diamond room.
Walter W. Swanson acts as pastor for Sunday services at 11 a.m. on March 9. Amicae Guild meets at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Harry H. Bullock’s High Street home with love gifts for missionary work. Baptist Fellowship Group monthly meeting in the church vestry follows. Entertainment committee includes Walter W. Swanson and Bertram Bullock Jr. A postponed church business meeting is set before the fellowship gathering at 7:30 p.m.
In a light exchange a doctor reassures the patient that reading will improve after receiving glasses. The patient expresses joy at the prospect of reading comfortably for the first time.
In Schenectady New York General Electric researchers report a cobalt platinum magnet as the world’s strongest permanent magnet in small sizes. Commercial use will be limited by cobalt restrictions and platinum cost though it may open new fields. It is less powerful than Alnico in large sizes but surpasses it in small forms.
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