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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1951
Page
2
The Rhode Island Governor Dennis J. Roberts will serve as chief marshal of Bristol's Fourth of July parade. The celebration marks Independence Day’s 175th anniversary with Bristol's long tradition of civic programs and unity across eras.
Mrs. David Ferris captured first with 18 points in the YMCA Businessmen's Club Ladies Night tests at the Y. She edged Mrs. John Langello by one point in events including basketball and baseball target throwing. Benjamin Hazen chaired the program. prizes went to Mrs. Anthony Pinhero and to Joseph Murgo, Joseph Securo and Louis Castriotta for kitchen cleanup.
Observations at a veterans hospital mark A Elmer McNamara's status. Providence couples Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Nunes celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. Masses honor late Mariano Pasqua and Biagio Del Toro. Parish activities include a Mary Sodality meeting and club founders at URI. Navy and National Guard updates include Lt Draper and Sgt Conley, with community events, sports committees, and a Bristol Civil Defense note.
The Sarah Lee Dimond Room at Guiteras House was dedicated after a Sunday morning service led by Rev. Frederick F. Driftmier. The ceremony honored Mrs. Dimond as a devoted mother and saintly figure, with the room made a memorial by the Women’s Guild and church groups. Troops 3 and 5 Boy Scouts raised 140 for their paper drive, to be shared by participating scouts. Joyce Harvey won the Queen title in the K of C show Tiny Tots contest, with Peter DelToro named King and cups awarded.
Tenor Carl E Nelson of Boston will join Miss Gargani in a recital Sunday evening with Rita Breault Paul of Boston serving as accompanist.
Probate court rooms set hearings for May 21 and June 4 on multiple estates. Guardianship and executor filings appear for Martins Joaquin C Caldwell Charles R Haslam Munro Robert F and Paine William P, with creditors urged to file claims in the Probate Clerk’s office within the lawful period. Continuous administration actions include guardian accounts and final settlements.
In memoriam Biagio Del Toro from his family, noting memory as a keepsake and that though God has him in His keeping, he remains in their hearts. Dated 1951.
May 20 Sunday joint recital featuring soprano and tenor at St Michael's Parish House. May 22 Tuesday bridge events hosted by St Michael's Couples Club at the parish house. May 25 Friday rummage and sale by Bristol Women's Republican Club and at Narragansett Electric Office. June Wednesday bridge by Trinity Women's Guild in Trinity Parish Rooms. June 5 Tuesday benefit bridge at Midway Steak and Lobster House.
Mrs Rose Ellen Preble 87 Burton Street and Councilman Fred J Guevremont 31 Cottage Street wed at St Marys Church on Saturday at 11 am The ceremony was led by Rev Austin J Smith The bride wore a blue suit yellow hat and gloves A corsage of yellow roses marked the occasion Mrs Eugene Ferreira and Eugene Ferreira Jr attended. The couple shared a wedding breakfast at the groom’s home and will reside at 31 Cottage Street.
Edward J. Fitzgerald, superintendent of schools, says local funds will not be impacted by reduced federal grants. He notes no major government projects or population influx in the area. Officials say Tiverton East Greenwich Portsmouth and Coventry face large cuts in aid, a matter of concern.
A public hearing before the Town Council is scheduled for Thursday evening June 7 1951 at 8 o clock in the Council Chamber Burnside Memorial Building. The session will discuss adopting Building Code or Codes for the town. All interested persons are urged to attend. John W Church Council Clerk.
Notice states that from this date the undersigned Seraphine Carvalho will not be responsible for debts or payments incurred by anyone other than herself and provides her address at 169 Brownell St Fall River Massachusetts.
Sealed proposals from contractors in Bristol Rhode Island are invited by the Town Council for floor covering in the Burnside Memorial Building. Work includes installation of rubber or asphalt tile 9 by 9 inches with 3/16 inch edges, nail repairs, crack filling, and stair nosing. Bids due June 7 1951 at 4 pm and marked Bid on Floor Covering.
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