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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1950
Page
2
The article extols the Red Cross as the people’s on the spot aid in disasters from tornadoes to floods. It urges annual contributions, frames giving as participation in a humanitarian mission, and emphasizes the Red Cross as a representative in disaster areas reliant on public support.
The Bristol Fire Department emergency rescue squad will host the first advanced first aid class Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Ever Ready Fire Station under the supervision of Carl Slader Providence Chapter American Red Cross. Instructor Harry Nowell leads eight certified members and others in a course that leads to merit certificates and state badges. Last week a diving class began at Pawtucket East High School with Capt Frank Moody supervising as Manuel Viera and Cerico Rodericks joined the Hydraulion Hose and Ever Ready Hose Companies.
In loving memory of Mary Carreira, beloved, who passed away. Lovingly remembered by family and friends. she remains in hearts forever.
A heartfelt poem memorializing Mrs Mary Carreira who died March 13 1939. The verses express enduring love and a hope of reunion beyond this life through her sons and daughters.
I thank relatives and friends for kindness and sympathy during my bereavement and for floral offerings. Special gratitude to United Brothers Lodge No 13 and to the Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co No 1. Mrs Leroy W Peckham and family
Local social column invites readers to share notices and greetings for friends and guests. The piece emphasizes courtesy and cooperation and promises the column will be of use and of interest to the community.
Call 44 Philip Shulman returns from a three day visit to Carney Hospital Boston. Ever Ready Engine and Hose Co meets this evening at 7 30 at the station. Birth announced for a daughter March 14 to Mr and Mrs John R Freitas of Barrington. second birthday of son Michael. United Veterans Council meets tomorrow at 8 to draft resolutions for the April 24 financial town meeting. Bristol County Water Co stockholders re elect five directors William H Angevine S J Bargh M A Anderson CH Dickey L Reinicker. Mary D Pacheco wedding shower ahead of May 6 wedding to Lawrence August of Franklin St. over 100 guests attended. hostesses Mrs Manuel Carvalho and Miss Mary Mello. Mary Ellen Williams daughter of Commandant and Mrs Chester W Williams to vacation at Stoneleigh Hill School in Greenfield with guest Miss Lucy Wright of Montclair N J.
Scouts request donations of old paint brushes to support their equipment fund. The Boy Scout Drum Corps will collect scraps next Sunday as a Providence buyer agrees to purchase the brushes for proceeds.
Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella held their 33rd anniversary banquet at the Lobster Clan with about 65 members and guests. Miss Mary Reilly of Providence national secretary of the D of I served as principal speaker, with other speakers including Mrs John Wallington, Rev Austin J Smith, Jerome Donovan, and Mrs Mary Condon.
Funeral services for Benjamin Dorstrom age 78 were held Sunday at Wilbur Memorial Chapel Warren conducted by Canon Daniel K Davis rector of St Michael's Church. Burial followed in North Cemetery with bearers Albert Alder Merrill Pickett Oscar Pivin Henry Wright Samuel Wardwell and Jefferson Goff listed.
Councilman Berard notes Planning Board term expirations and criticism of last year's rapid action. Moderator Wall cites illness but stays firm. Prof Coles praised as bringing new vigor. Urges keeping Planning Board out of politics and avoiding overly legal language in decisions.
About 200 friends from the sports world and Bristol attended a testimonial dinner for River Cardoza the former Twilight League ballplayer who suffered a serious leg injury years ago. Speakers included Anthony Petronella Manny Almeida Michael Pasquarella Frank J Sylvia Henry Miranda Anthony Cabr al Alfred Roderick Frank Sousa Flash Ferreira and Joseph P Kid Hope Quartaro served as toastmaster Babe Terry Monis chaired the arrangements committee.
Additional Red Cross campaign workers were announced today by General Chairman James E Sullivan. The list includes Mrs C Paul Bruno Mrs Benjamin Ebersman Miss Ella L McManus Miss Natalie Jerreshoff Mrs Franklin H Springer Mrs Gilbert C Hoover Mrs Louis G Evans Miss Joan E Doyle Mrs Thomas D Adams Miss Mary Louise Adams Miss Ann Sousa Misses Dorothy Medeiros Marie Maciel Theresa Gonsalves Anne Jane Terra Louise Murray Mary Alice Marabello Jean Gaakop Judith Robinson Margaret Manchester Emily Perry Cecelia Perry Theresa Velleca Joanne Squatrito Nancy Dupont Dores Ana Ferreira Barbara Sousa Martha Ruggiero Doris Murgo Vivian Tojo Miss Dorothy Travers Barbara Garvey Dolores Fonseca Theresa Cavallaro Amie Tattrie Eleanor Balzano Dorothy Coccio Antoinette Cavallo Leonora Freitas Marie Calcvalaro Dorothy Cabral Sadie Cabral Anna Berretto Barbara Massano Rose Marie Silvia Loretta Borgie Anna Manorano Marie Castighego Rita Murgo Priscilla Battcher Marylin Smith Stella Pagano
The Busy Bees 4 H Club reorganized under Sadie Cabral with new officers including Josephine Castro as vice president Emily Goulart as secretary Anna Berreto as treasurer and Dolores Bonato as another officer. Weekly meetings are planned for Wednesdays.
Bristol YMCA sponsors a multi day event at Andrews Gym from March 13 to 18 featuring the Fourth Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament. Other community activities include a March 15 Odd Fellows Hall dance, a March 17 St Patrick's Day dance, a March 19 waste paper drive, a March 19 St Mary’s School event, and several fundraisers and sales through April 26.
Ambrose A Desilets aged 67 longtime resident of the town died at his home 73 Church Street after a short illness. Born Readville Mass August 10 1882 he was husband of Moselma Lemaire Desilets a communicant of St Mary's Church and formerly gas station attendant in Seekonk. He also ran an auto repair shop in Bristol and served on the Twilight League Board of Governors. Survived by wife son Joseph Oliver Desilets two brothers two sisters and two grandchildren. Funeral tomorrow at 8:15 am from C M Connery Funeral Home to St Marys Church for 9 am Mass burial in St Marys Cemetery.
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