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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1952

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Braggiotti Delights Bastol Audience At Colt Auditorium

Pianist and composer Mario Braggiotti performed a thoughtfully arranged program before a large Bastol audience at Colt Auditorium. He opened with Bach and offered a vivid Chopin grouping, Debussy selections, and Gershwin influenced pieces, ending with an improvised encore and Clair de Lune.

Catherine Hornby Colt Auditorium Mario Braggiotti Community Concert Association of Bastol James A McKenna Raymond Makowsky Braggiotti Colt Chopin Navarra Albeniz Rachmaninoff Debussy Gershwin Scarlatti Beethoven

Bristol Native to Be Ordained Priest May 22

Rev. Carmelo Negro, a Bristol native, will be ordained a Catholic priest in Chicago on May 22 at Santa Maria Adolorata Church by Auxiliary Bishop William D. O'Brien. Born May 27, 1924, he is the son of Mrs. Josephine Negro and the late Joseph Negro. He attended local schools and Sacred Heart Academy, Melrose Park, before taking vows in 1946 with the Pious Society of St. Charles. His first solemn high mass is scheduled for May 25 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.

Carmelo Negro Chicago William D. O’brien Santa Maria Adolorata Church Josephine Negro Roma Street Joseph Negro Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Sacred Heart Academy Melrose Park The Pious Society of

Raymond A Thomas Named Commander Of American Legion Post

Raymond A Thomas Bristol attorney was elected commander of Kearney Post American Legion at a Friday night meeting. New officers include Richard E Rensehausen senior vice commander John J Syvia junior vice commander Rev Albert C Larned chaplain George R Fish adjutant Frederick E Garvin finance officer Albert A Edmonds service officer and Judge Edward L Leahy judge advocate Bertram W Wall historian Domenic J Mascola employment officer. executive committee members are Ralph M DeLeo Samuel J Campenella Samuel J Smith Richard E Rensehausen and Domenic J Mascola. Thomas replaces John C Medeiros. He served as Navy Ensign in World War I and later held multiple posts including adjutant at Grand Army Plaza Post Brooklyn and Dufault Post Chicago.

Kearney American Legion Raymond A. Thomas Bristol New Kearney Richard E. Rensehausen John J. Syvia Albert C. Larned George R. Fish Frederick E. Garvin Albert A. Edmonds Edward L. Leahy Bertram W Wall Domenic J. Mascola Ralph M. DeLeo Samuel J. Smith Samuel J. Campenella John C. Medeiros Thomas Amphibious Training Command Notre Dame University

Pre-School Health Drive Under Bristol PTA

Bristol parents receive postcards urging spring physicals for children entering school next fall. The Bristol PTA plans sponsor clinics in June funded by PTA, with family doctors preferred for examinations. The program aims to record each entering pupil’s health and ensure readiness for public or parochial schools.

Bristol Bristol Parent-Teacher Association Association James C. Coles

Jenny Kissed Ma' Staged This Week

A three act comedy presented this week at the 848 Auditorio Nights show runs in three acts and prompts audience interest as a staged production featuring local actors.

Jenny Jennie Galteras Auditoriun

Rotary profits from Tuplin's Garage fundraiser event

Rotary Club volunteers cleaned windshields checked oil and fueled cars at Tuplin's Garage to benefit the club's community welfare fund. J Harry Tuplin donated profits. 1858 gallons of gas and 80 quarts of oil were sold with many customers adding extra to the kitty.

Rotary Tuplin Rotary Club J. Harry Tuplin Rotarians Robert Power John McIntosh M. C. Smithard Bristol Mfg. Corp Mr. Smith Jim St. Angelo Hope Motors Taplin’s Sadie Ferrera Thames St Frederick Martin Lush

Eagles the force behind Mother's Day in radio feature

Ted Malone will host a Mother's Day program on WPJB at 2 15 pm highlighting the Fraternal Order of Eagles role in creating the national observance. Andrew Silvia of Brigton Aerie No 953 notes that Eagle member Frankering urged the first plea for a special day in 1904 at Indianapolis services.

Order of Eagles Fed Malon WPJB Andrew Silvia Brigton Aerie No. 953 Hering Notre Dame University Indianapolis Indiana Seale Eagles Hagleee x One Silvia 4 ‘Broadcasting Company York Michael Sargento Donald Morristeyl Richard Sylvia Mary -Anh Velléc

Bristol Twilight League Opens 1952 With Close Win

St Elizabeth's nips Ascoli's 6-5 in a tight opener as Parias delivers the decisive double in the seventh. Topazio picks up the win with five hits allowed. Kelly and Perry start for Ascoli's. Next game set for Thursday May 8 at 6 pm featuring Collings and Aikman versus Mt. Carmel.

Bristol Twilight St Elizabeth's Ascoli's Topazio Kelly Perry Ascoli Collings and Aikman Mt. Carmel

Issue of 4th Muster Settled In Hot Session

In Marblehead last Saturday Bristol and Newburyport firemen disputed where to hold the Fourth of July muster. After a noon lobster dinner the two groups debated placement, with negotiations continuing behind the scenes.

Marblehead New England Bristol Newburyport Mass

Voters Weigh Charter Form At Bristol Hearing

Bristol Charter Commission chair Thomas Jamsen announced a public hearing for next Monday at 8 p m in the town hall to gather opinions on charter reforms. The panel evaluates council manager structures and election methods with a May deadline for a recommended charter ready for council review in September and voter consideration in November.

Thomas C Jamsen Bristol Charter Commission Jannsen

Bloodmobile Visit Planned for Bristol Parish House

A Bloodmobile unit will visit Bristol on Thursday June 12 at unspecified hours. Bt Michael's Parish House is proposed as a central and suitable headquarters for the drive to collect blood for the Korea era needs. No quota has been set yet, but organizers emphasize ongoing donations to support servicemen in Korea.

Volunteck Bristol aCe Pone Youtarany Bt. Michael Megies Korea

Little League Names 1952 Bristol Rosters at Auction

At Eveready Fire Station a Sunday auction tentatively selected 80 candidates for Bristol Little League. Four 15 player squads will be finalized May 14 with uniforms issued then. Supervisors included Anthony Rigatello John Burke and Pigeon. Final practice at Guiteras Field tomorrow at 6 15 PM with team managers coordinating player reports.

Eveready Bristol Little Lea Anthony Rigatello John Burke Pigeon Ere Guiteras Field Robbens Tony Baker Pereira

One Man Stand Against McCarthy Echoes in Senate

The piece notes US Senator Margaret Chase Smith of Maine provoking an electric atmosphere with her critique of Senator McCarthy. On April 10 the Senate backed a subcommittee 60 to 0 against expulsion proposals, with no senator defending McCarthy and Dirksen and Hickenlooper treating his charges as trivial.

Margaret Chase Smith Maine McCarthy Richard L. Strout The Christian Science Monitor Sen. Smith Sen. McCarthy Pennsylvania Avenue Senate Wisconsin Dirksen Tlinois Hickenlooper Iowa

Senate clash sparks sharp protest in chamber

A heated scene unfolds as Senator Smith lodges a sharp rebuke, Hickenlooper bears the swipe, and a silent, crowded room reacts to the disruptive outburst in the ancient chamber. The confrontation marks a memorable moment amid intense factional tension.

Senator Smith Grills Hickenlooper in Senate Hearing

In a quiet yet forceful scene Senator Smith delivers sharp questions to Senator Hickenlooper. She brands McCarthy accusations as unfounded while defending taxpayers and urging proof. The chamber falls silent and the vote ends with unanimous support for her stance.

Senator Smith Maine Mr. Hickenlooper Senate McCarthy Hickenlooper Iowa

Senator Mcshow Leaves Early Amid Turbulent Hearing

A muddled report notes Senator Mcshow backing away from a prior engagement and leaving a committee meeting amid tense exchanges. The piece references Senator Gillette and hints at loyalty questions within the committee, reflecting a typical McCarthy era clash.

Mcshow Eairly Gillette McCarthy

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