12 May 1953
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1953
Page
1
Elizabeth McGraw recounts how a large tabby cat from her brother’s house intrudes into her life, reunites with her dog, and ends up ruling the daily routine. The pair’s unlikely bond unfolds as the cat returns home after a forced relocation, proving his stubborn independence and affection.
The Most Rev Russell J McVinney confirmed 158 individuals at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. A brief sermon urged responsible living and good example for the youth. Chaplains and diocesan officials assisted in the ceremony with a long list of confirmed parishioners named.
The Children of Mary Sodality of St Elizabeth's Church plans its annual May procession Sunday at 3 pm. A three day novena runs Wednesday to Friday at 7 30 pm in the church. The walk starts at St Elizabeth's Convent on Lincoln Avenue and ends at the church with the Blessed Virgin Mary crowned by the sodality president. New members will be received, and the service ends with Solemn Benediction.
Registration for children entering first grade at St Mary’s school will be held Thursday in the Byfield School building from 1 to 3 p.m. A child must be six years old by January 1, 1954 to be eligible for entry.
The Rhode Island Health Chestmobile unit arrived in Bristol to run a two week visit ending May 22 at Bristol Manufacturing Company with 1010 employees scanned. The public phase begins Friday at Andrews School Veterans Home and Rockwell School with volunteers and student helpers coordinating typists and hostesses.
Civil Defense Director Nelson G. Beals appoints William S. Baker III as co director of Civil Defense and administrator, succeeding Joseph Rodrique who resigned for personal reasons. Beals plans a Roslyn Base trip for all area CD directors to discuss finances and operations. A CD food sale is set for May 29 at Ferris Dry Goods Store to raise funds for a motion picture projector.
Bristol was chosen by state Little League officials in Providence to host the state championship playoffs August 7 8 and 9 at Veterans Memorial Park Little League field. Roger W Pigeon Bristol Little League president said the decision follows Bristol winning the state title last summer. Four semi finalists from about 50 teams will play single games August 7 8 with a final doubleheader August 9.
Town Council President Joseph F. Bruno named Canon Daniel K. Davis Pastor of St. Michael's, Mrs. Vasta L. Ruggerio founder of the Pyramids of Charity Women’s Club, and C Thomas Campagna Bristol Knights of Columbus leader to investigate a petition from sixteen bar club and cafe owners seeking coin operated miniature bowling devices. Davis will chair the committee and a meeting is planned to report at the next council session.
Free public clinics will be held at Rockwell House on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 2 and 3 from 11:00 to 12:00 for pupils entering school in September. Children must be five by August 31 and birth or baptismal certificates must be shown. No vaccinations at other times, Fitzgerald announced.
The Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps organized a house to house scrap paper drive aiming to collect paper magazines and old rags. Volunteers will canvass Bristol Highlands Beach Terrace Bristol Narrows and outlying districts Monday evening and cover Thames Hope High Wood Streets Metacom Avenue and remaining streets Saturday. Proceeds will pay off the corps bus notes and volunteers seek townspeople cooperation to clean up waste paper.
George R. Fish recounts the 40 year history of the Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps from its 1933 WEAN radio debut through early competition. The piece notes state junior championships won, appearances at the Ten Eastern States Exposition, and a 1940 World's Fair national Boy Scout title amid challenging weather.
GOP attorneys Ronald B. Smith and Sidney Clifford issued a legal opinion for the State Central Committee, declaring Ruth Watson no longer a member. Town committee split 20 to 16 on Watson’s resignation at the April 15 meeting. Watson plans to attend the May 20 meeting to contest her status.
Local and state dignitaries joined mourners at the funeral for Emilio G. Iannuccillo 55 clerk of the Fifth District Court and long time attorney. Requiem Mass was followed by burial in St. Marys Cemetery. Honorary bearers included officials from the Fifth District Court and Bristol and Warren communities.
Miss E. Doris Bullock head of Bristol High School commercial department will join a Rhode Island Business Teachers' Institute panel tomorrow at the University of Rhode Island Kingston. The session will discuss what business expects of the beginning office worker with panelists from firms schools and the university including Arthur Sweeney Howard Preston Dorothy Lowney Ralph K. Cranston Print Works Earl Calcutt and others. George A. Ballentine will moderate.
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Brownie Troop No 12 earned their wings in a Court of Awards ceremony held at St Michael's Church. The event highlighted achievements by 23 Brownies in the Twenty-three Browie Fy Ups program and marked a milestone for the unit.
Fifty one children received their First Holy Communion at St Marys Church during the nine o clock mass. They were guests of the St Marys Mothers Club for a Communion breakfast in the church auditorium.
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