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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1940
Page
2
The town gathering last evening displayed typical debates and humor as taxpayers voiced opinions while aiming to keep budget figures low. The Budget Committee's guidance shaped approvals, with departments now under tight scrutiny to ensure accurate reports and responsible stewardship.
At the Bristol Council Knights of Columbus Communion breakfast Rev. Michael L. Ryan praised Saint Patrick as the original campaigner for Christ aligning with Catholic efforts today. Former State Senator John H Greene outlined Patrick’s life and missionary reach while other speakers and organizers were noted for the event at St Mary’s Church.
In loving memory of our dear mother Margaret Bacon Flynn who died March 20 1931. The verse laments a loss and longing, with children cherishing her memory and hoping to meet again.
Women parishioners will meet at 10 00 Thursday morning in the Guneral House for an all day sewing bee to make vestments for the junior choir. Several hundred attended Holy Communion at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church including 115 Holy Name Society members. Rev Daniel Dwyer will officiate and Rev Herbert D Graetz will speak on WJAR at 8 30 am during morning devotion. soloist R S Bosworth will be accompanied by Mrs Bosworth.
Memorial verse honors a son who died a year ago with a gentle face and kindly words. The note remembers his loving smile and quiet strength, expresses lasting grief, and is signed by Mr and Mrs Joseph F Pannone.
Charles L. Pendleton Jr of this town, student at the Divinity School of the University of Chicago, will speak at a Good Friday service at 7:30 PM in the DeWolf Memorial Chapel of the First Congregational Church. The event precedes the St. Andrews Industrial School meeting remarks.
A group of friends gathered at 326 Wood Street in Pawtucket for Nate McCarthy’s birthday party. The event featured entertainment and games with green and white decor for St Patrick’s Day, vocal and cornet performances, readings, refreshments served by Mrs. McCarthy, and numerous gifts for the guest of honor.
The State Division of Motor Vehicles sub station in the Makowsky building will remain open for at least one more week. Registrar George R Beane approved the extension after Senator Bertram W Wall’s intervention. Louis Castriotta oversees the daily operation from 10 am to 3 30 pm with a 12 to 12 30 lunch period.
Bowling match tomorrow night at High Street alleys between Newport and Bristol Post Office teams. First meeting last week saw Bristol mailmen win 1542 to 1523, with a turkey dinner at stake.
The general arrangements committee will meet tomorrow night at the Dreadnaught Hook Ladder and Hose Company station to advance plans for the annual Firemen's Ball. Raymond S Brightman of the Defiance Hose Company will preside at the session.
Frederick MacKintosh formerly of 106 Bradford Street Bristol died last Tuesday at his daughter Mrs George Jenner in Hollywood California. The funeral was held this morning at 11 o clock from the George M Wilbur Funeral Chapel Warren Rhode Island with Rev Anthony R Parshley of St Michael s Church Bristol officiating. Burial was in North Cemetery Bristol. He was 76 or 77 and survived by a son Arthur in England and four grandchildren. His wife died September 30 1939 and he had lived with his daughter since.
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