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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1947

Page

3

Parish Catholic Charity Appeal Sees Increased Donations

The parish reports 4,200 dollars in donations for the Catholic Charity Appeal, about 20 percent higher than last year, despite tough local economy. Treasurer Charles C Curran and chairman Frederick T Goff credit a larger canvassing committee and list donors of ten dollars or more including Bristol Council, K of C, Holy Name Society, Collins & Aikman Corp, and many individuals.

Bristol Council K. of C Holy Name Society Collins & Aikman Corp F. J. Murphy

Bristol Braves Rally Edges Colts For League Lead

In a Tuesday afternoon game at Greenwich, Bristol pitcher Mike Morra earned the win with help from Lou Massano as Colt Dowse TM struggled on the mound. Jack Falk led the Bristol offense with a three hit effort including a triple and a double, helping Bristol move within a half game of first place.

Greenwich Bruno Logie Colts Mike"Morra Bristol Louie Massano Bristolians Jack Falk

Funeral services for John Scolaro in Fall River

Funeral services for John Scolaro 55 of 129 Mount Hope avenue were held from his home at 8 15 a m with a high Mass of requiem at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church conducted by Rev John F Mallon Burial was in St Mary's Cemetery with committal by Rev Emilio Donanzan P S S C Honorary bearers were Labella Sicilia Society members Antonio Bougtou Philla cae Xindaro a vuca elo Campagna Active pallbearers included Dominic Scalaro Anthony Abate Salvatore Bisignano Charles Bisignano and Rosario Pugliafico nephews of the deceased

John Scolaro Mount Hope Avenue Fall River Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church John F. Mallon St. Columban's Seminary St. Mary’s Cemetery Emilio Donanzan P.S.S.C Labella Sicilia Society Antonio Bougtou Philla Cae Xindaro Vuca Elo Campagna Aes Dominic Scalaro Anthony Abate Salvatore Charles Bisignano Rosario 'Puliafico Ithe

Eagles Convene Tomorrow And State Aerie Plans Outlined

A Bristol Aerie F O E committee completed preparations for the Rhode Island State Aerie convention in Providence tomorrow and Sunday. Attendees include Governor John O Pastore Senator Daniel Coggeshall and Representatives Brightman and Alfred along with local and national Eagle officials. Toastmaster Anthony J Nunes will preside at the Saturday banquet at the Lobster Clan and the Sunday session will be at the Hotel Colonial.

Bristol Aerie F.O.E Martin Biancuzzo John O. Pastore Daniel G. Coggeshall Gladys M.brightman Henry Alfred Gilbert C. Hoover Raymond P. McElroy Leo J. Pelland Frank Abate Anthony J. Nunes Louis Matrone Norman Bernard Providence R. L Order of Eagles Francis O. Quinn New Bedford Mass McElroy Rhode Island New England City and Ed Sa Nata

Funeral Service for Mrs Josephine M Ayers

The funeral for 48 year old Mrs Josephine M Ayers of 17 State Street was held Wednesday at 7:15 AM from J E Connors Funeral Home. A high Mass at St Marys Church followed, with Fr Austin J Smith and Fr Joseph Gallagher presiding. Burial was at St Columba Cemetery Middletown. Bearers were Vaccaro Gallagher Francis Estrella Cabral Stafford.

Josephine M. Ayers State Street J. E. Connors Hope Street St. Mary’s Church Austin J. Smith Joseph Gallagher St. Columba’s Cemetery Middletown Fr. Gallagher Frank Vaccaro Daniel Gallagher Joseph Francis Anthony Estrella Manuel Cabral William Stafford

Bristol meeting weighs water needs and industry hopes

Bristol officials discuss securing more water for Collins & Aikman and local industry. Admiral Hoover supports engaging the PUC and forming a committee to press for increased supply. towns agree to regular commission meetings and to keep options open on purchasing the water company.

Cington Caynsil Aikman Greenville S. C Philadelphia Mr. Traver Collins & Aikman C&a New England Council Franklin Process Company Providence Admiral Hoover PUC Water Company Serbst Lester S. Walling Barrington F. J. Murphy Bristol County Water Company Walling Lucien Capone DeStephano Bristol Council Howard S. Martin, Sr Warren Frank J. Murphy Paul A. Herzig Paul C. Millemaggi Daniel G. Coggeshall Henry Alfred Henry F. Serbst Martin Alfred Roy William J. Smith de Stephano Harold Woodard W. Allen Traver Lester E. Walling

Disabled veterans seek job training in Rhode Island plea

Selden G. Hill of the Veterans Administration pleaded with Rotary Club members to create training opportunities and jobs for 600 to 700 disabled Rhode Island veterans walking the streets seeking work. He urged organizations to survey their needs and place veterans with impairments back into the workforce, stressing the seriousness of the issue.

Rhode Island Selden G. Hill The Veterans Administration Rotary Club

Hi Y Club Hosts Visitors at Bristol YMCA

Hi Y hosts from Providence Watched by Bristol Y officials after an evening program at the Bristol YMCA. Edward Travers welcomed the guests while Oscar Bergstrom described YMCA progress and support for Hi Y. Joseph Castro led singing before a building tour and movie showing.

Menhers Providence Hi YMCA Bristol Edward P. Travers Oscar I. Bergstrom The Hi-Y Joseph Castro Joseph Digati James Celone Anthony Matrone Philip de Pasquale I Leonardo Digati Rose Digati Anne Digati Theresa del Piano Patricia Pagnano Virginia Liscomb

Veterans Administration and Bristol recruitment drive outlined

A Rotary club evening featured Mr Hill urging calls to the VA Post Office Annex in Providence and promising a contact within 48 hours to discuss opportunities. Rear Admiral Hoover, chairman of the Civilian Naval Reserve recruiting committee, sought Rotarians' aid to meet Bristol's quota of 100 men.

Veterans Administration Post Office Annex Providence Jackson Mr. Hill Gilbert C. Hoover Civilian Naval Reserve Bristol

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