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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1951

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Brown Missing Scout Official Suffered Amnesia Search Continues

Police search for James P. Brown 59 of Providence continues after his car was found on Church Street near the harbor. Scouting leaders and 30 Boy Scouts scoured the waterfront with Mount Hope as a possible area due to Brown’s past involvement in that region. Brown, a Silver Beaver recipient and Narragansett Council board member, had been missing since the Thursday before the discovery.

James P. Brown Freeman Parkway Providence Bristol Highlands Anthony J. Ferrara Brown Church Street Water Front Ferrara Edward Micarelli Mount Hope Mr. Brown Narragansett

Diphtheria and Whooping Cough Clinic Planned

A diphtheria and whooping cough clinic will be held at Rockwell House by the state health department and the Bristol District Nursing Association on Thursday March 22 at 2 p m. Local residents are urged to attend for immunization and information.

Rockwell House State Health Department Bristol District Nursing Association

Surprise Southeaster Hits Early Today

A surprise southeast storm moved in early this morning causing all town schools to close for the day. Winds reached 35 to 40 mph with high waters at 5 30 but no damage reported.

Weather Bureau Samuel C. Wardwell

Knights of Columbus Active Week in Town

The town's Knights of Columbus had a busy week led by Ed ward J. Finn. A March 11 Communion breakfast at the K of C Home on State street drew 150 attendees with James A. McKenna as toast master. Rev Austin Smith Rev Paul Connelly and Dr James Hanley spoke as officials including State Deputy William B Lynch attended. Holy Hour on Holy Thursday at St Marys Church featured Rev Irving Georges O P Providence College. Easter seals were approved for Crippled Children of Rhode Island. The Bristol Council Headed by Grand Knight Joseph A Cavalaro exemplified the Second Degree with a large class as refreshments followed. The Third Degree was conferred on another large class with District Deputies Edgar Sweetland Henry Curciani and State Auditor Sylvester Pezzullo present.

Knights of Columbus Council Edward J. Finn K of C State Street St. Mary’s Church James A. McKenna Austin Smith Paul Connelly James Hanley Providence Public Schools Wiliam B Lynch Henry Cruciani Joseph A Cavallaro Irving Georges O P Providence College Rhode Island Bristol Council Edgar Sweetland Henry Curciani Sylvester Pezzullo Albert le Clerc Warren

Churches Busy With Holy Week Programs

Churches outline a heavy Holy Week schedule with Easter services and special music. The First Baptist Church will unite with Warren Baptist Church for Maundy Thursday in Warren Church as Rev George H. Smith from here preaches the sermon.

First Baptist Church Warren Baptist Church Warren George H. Smith

Easter Week Activities At First Congregational Church

Education classes held at 1 15 for seniors and 2 p m for juniors in Guiteras House. Missionary Society meets Thursday at 7 p m in Guiteras House. Maundy Thursday service and reception of new members at 8 p m. No services Friday. Men’s Union omitted Easter Sunday. Easter egg hunt for children at 9 30 a m on the Guiteras House lawn.

First Congregational Church Guiteras House The Missionary Society Maunday

Church Confessions and Holy Week Mass Schedule

At St Elizabeths Catholic Church confessions are heard Wednesday afternoon and evening. Holy Thursday Mass begins at 7 with Benediction at the altar all day. Good Friday Mass is at 7 oclock. Saturday morning feature blessing of water and fire wall at 7 followed by Mass.

St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church

Solemn Holy Week Services at St Mary’s Church

St Mary’s Catholic Church schedules a week of services from Thursday to Easter Sunday including Masses at 7:30 am and 8:30 am, Adoration all day, Nocturnal Adoration under Holy Name Society, Rosary and Veneration of the Cross, blessing of the New Fire, Easter Candle and Easter water, with Masses at 7, 8, 9 and 10:45 am on Easter Sunday. Names listed of participants for Nocturnal Adoration hour shifts are Edward H. Belle Sr, Edward Jamn, Jerome Donovan, Owen Trainor, John Connors, Joseph Payton, August Gibbermeyer, Joseph Malloy, Robert Newbold, Robert J. Connery, Robert R. Miller, Augustine Cherone, Bernard McHugh, Thomas Finn, Frank Guirad and George Vona.

St Mary’s Catholic Church Holy Name Society St Mary’s St. Mary’s Edward H. Belle Edward Jamn Jerome Donovan Owen Trainor John Connors Joseph Payton August Gibbermeyer Joseph Malloy Robert Newbold Robert J. Connery Robert R. Miller Augustine Cherone Bernard McHugh Thomas Finn Frank Guirad George Vona Paul Vona Emil

Three Local Auto Crashes Leave Three Hurt

Police report three separate weekend accidents in town with minor injuries. Vincent O Lanoue, 1927 Avenue A Warren, may have a broken upper jaw and injuries to a hip chin and left knee after crashing into a parked car on Hope Street. Harold Hirsch, 115 5th Street Providence, wrecked a Silver Top Cab on Metacom Avenue. he was treated for a laceration. Joseph Zoglio, 44 30 Lowell Avenue Providence, lost control on Metacom Avenue and collided with John Mattos. Mattos and his wife were shaken but unharmed.

Vincent O. Lanoue Avenue A Warren Lanoue Robert W. Colwell Gertrude Avenue Rumford Hope Street Anthony Carlone William L. Serbst Harold Hirsch 5Th Street Providence Riverside Metacom Avenue Joseph A. Almedia Almeida Hirsech John Mattos Magnolia Street Matto

Laymen Urged to Lead YMCA Work at Board Meeting

John Appleton associate secretary of the Two-State YMCA spoke at the Y board meeting in the Haffenreffer Room. He stressed laymen on boards and committees can greatly serve the community and help develop local leaders through YMCA activities. R. S. Bosworth presided. supper by Mrs. John Connors preceded reports and routine business.

John Appleton YMCA Y” Board of Directors Haffenreffer R. S. Bosworth John Connors Appleton

Women's Club hears talk by gemologist at Bristol event

Orlando S. Paddock, a gemologist, spoke to the Bristol Women's Club at Guiteras House last night. Hospitality was provided by Mrs. John Watson with assistants including Mrs. Russell Bray Mrs. Roger W. Pigeon Mrs. John Santulli and Mrs. Raymond De Leo poured with Mrs. Santulli and Mrs. De Leo assisting.

Orlando S. Paddock Bristol Women’s Club Guiteras House John Watson Russell Bray Roger W. Pigeon John Santulli Raymond de Leo

Campaign for Red Cross Funds Reaches $1899 Total

Pledges and collections in the Red Cross drive in this town amount to 1899. Chairman John D Moore reports workers have not all filed reports and urges regular accounting. The goal is 5150 with 19 teams across 100 workers. Pledges may be paid in three installments May July and September. Checks to Red Cross Campaign Bristol. No plant solicitation this year.

Red Cross John D Moore Bristol Moore

Bruscato Named Manager of Hollywood Theatre East Providence

Charles Bruscato, formerly of Warren, Rhode Island, has been appointed manager of the Hollywood Theatre in East Providence. He succeeds Joseph G. Jarvis, who is on leave with the US Navy. Bruscato has long theatre experience across Rhode Island and Maine, including the Gra phic Theatres and Elmwood Amusement Company, with roles in projection, sound, and administration.

Charles Bruscato Hollywood Theatre E. Providence Hollywood East Providence Joseph G. Jarvis US Navy Bruscato Warren Hollywood Photo Supply Company Main Street Graphic Theatres Bridgton Maine Rhode Island Narragansett Amusement Company South County

Newly Elected Council Set for Induction Night

The newly elected Republican town council is to be inducted next Tuesday at 7 30 P M in the Burnside Memorial Building council chamber. Expected appointments include First Councilman Capt Paul A Herzig as president and Councilman Fred J Guevremont as fire commissioner.

Burnside Memorial Capt Paul A. Herzig Fred J. Guevremont Henry F. Serbst Paul C. Milliemaggi John P. Marshall

Rotary diplomat recalls Kore an war privation and hope

In a December letter from Pusan and excerpts in the March Rotarian, George Fitch recalls the Korean War’s early chaos and privations. He notes U N retreat fears, then a shift to stay and fight, widespread grief, and stories of the Lee Young Pills family amid destruction. He mentions Rotarians in Seoul, a 48-member roll call, and a lunch gathering at the Seamen's Club.

George Fitch YMCA Orient Chungking Seoul Korea Pusan U. N Quelpart Lee Young-Pills Shangai Lee Moody North Choonchon Lees

Repairs For Unclaimed Items To Be Sold March 31 1951

All repairs not claimed prior to 1951 will be sold for the repair price unless called for by owners by March 31 1951.

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