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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1953
Page
2
The Bristol election highlights the shift from long standing town jobs to a council-manager plan. Supporters argue charter reform offers continuity and professional management while opponents fear job losses and upheaval in departments like fire, highways, and schools.
Capt William D Hall who recently came home from active duty in Korea will speak at the Bristol Rotary Club noon meeting tomorrow at the White Rail. The item also notes community births, plant and exhibit announcements, and local club events.
Alfred N Nunes announced the Red Cross committee discussed religious requests from families and will schedule second calls on such homes. Rotary Club submitted nominees for 1453-54 officers led by Maurice C Smith 3rd and Howard R Newman. Elections set for March 25. Birth notice for Pellegrino daughter March 10 at Lying-In Providence Hospital.
Eugene A Lacroix 77 died Monday March 9 at his daughter’s home in Wilbraham Mass born Putnam Conn son of the late Marcisse and Melanise Lacroix he lived in Gardner Mass twenty years survived by wife Marie Louise four daughters two sisters a brother twenty grandchildren and twenty one great grandchildren Funeral was held Wednesday morning at Holy Rosary Church Gardner Mass
Funeral services were held at Christ Church Westerly for Mrs. Emily C Burdick who died Saturday at her daughter Mrs Samuel C Wardwell’s home at 843 Hope Street in her 92nd year She was a longtime Westerly resident active in the churches Guild and a charter member of Mt Hope Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Born in Stafford England on May 4 1861 she came to the United States as a young girl Surviving are her son Henry C Burdick of Groton three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren Burial followed at Bend Cemetery Westerly
A sequence of fundraisers and community events listed by date and venue. Activities include rummage sales lectures card parties food and dinner dances hosted by local clubs, churches, and civic groups from March through May at venues such as St Michael's Parish House, Evans Radio Shop, Our Lady of Mt Carmel School, Guiteras House, and Midway Steak and Lobster House.
A reader questions the claim that joining Scituate Reservoir would cause a 200 percent water rate increase. The writer argues the cost would be three times current levels and cites a simple price example to support the point. The editor notes the math is weak but agrees the proposal worsens the situation.
In loving memory of an ideal father who passed to his Eternal Reward six years ago today The joy you brought to others is set apart The done and then forgotten things Through your kindness and heart Always ready to lend a hand to stranger or friend Your memory like a shining star walks beside us Father dear From Daughter and Sons Son-in-law and daughters-in-law
The death notice recalls a 12 year old child who died peacefully after a gentle face and patient smile. A kindly word for everyone and a voice that led with compassion are noted. Beloved by all, the loss brings quiet sorrow to family and community.
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