19 May 1953
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1953
Page
1
In Midvale Utah a Boston Terrier named Mr Lucky reportedly spoke human words, thrilling owner Mrs Davis and reporter Hendrick. The dog now in Hollywood has a 20 word vocabulary and performs on cue for a film project by John Shelton.
Miss Mary Louise Teixeira of 51 Constitution Street named valedictorian for the Bristol Senior High School Class of 1953. Edward Paul Calandra of 1073 Hope Street chosen as salutatorian and captain of the Colt basketball team. U S Senator John O Pastore will speak at graduation on June 18 at the Andrews School auditorium.
The Bristol Lions Club announced it will enter a float in the Fourth of July parade. Ralph McCaw, the fourth committee chairman, said more entries are expected on historic and patriotic themes. The club will also donate a bicycle as a prize for the annual p-Box derby the day before.
Mrs. Joseph Vorro won another term as club president at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Mothers Club annual meeting in the school auditorium. The slate of officers was renamed with her, including Mrs. Paul Castigliego as vice president and Mrs. Domenic V. A. Capone as treasurer. The group planned a communion breakfast for 72 parish children receiving First Holy Communion, with a committee led by Mrs. Joseph Teixeira and others. The next meeting is set for June 14.
Edward P. Calandra a Bristol Senior High School senior and son of Mr and Mrs Angelo Calandra of 1073 Hope Street Bristol has been chosen to read Lincoln s Gettysburg Address at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Hope Street Memorial Day May 30 George R Fish announces Scouts of the First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts of America of which Fish is scout master will flag more than 800 graves in five local cemeteries next Saturday and Sunday as part of their annual community good turns Final observance details including the dedication of American Legion Square will be released later this week Fish says
The Community X-Ray Clinic reports over 4700 Bristolians X-rayed this visit as the public phase continues at multiple Bristol sites. The mobile unit will move to Andrews School for the week with hours 11 am to 7 pm on Friday and 9 am to 5 pm on other days.
In June 1940 Bristol County District Boy Scouts held a circus at Guiteras Athletic Field featuring the Bugle and Drum Corps Static Championship. Six corps competed including Pawtucket Valley Newport Slatersville Warren Providence and Bristol. Bristol Scout Corps won as Warren placed second amid claims judges were biased by Bristol officials, sparking a near riot.
Bayard Ewing GOP senatorial candidate will discuss U S foreign policy in a May 28 talk at St Michael's Parish House Bristol. He says the session will aim for clarity not politics and cites constitutional roots behind the issue. Ewing, an attorney and civic leader, has held state and national posts and attended GOP conventions.
Junior D A R members of the R L Society held a meeting at the home of Misses Marion and Eleanor Munro on High Street with Catherine Manchester presiding. Bristol Chapter elected Mrs Harry D Williamson regent and named officers including Mrs John J Ahearn vice regent and several directors for three years.
Four Bristol Y M en attended the state meet at Providence earning spots to advance to the next round in Haverhill Massachusetts. Ronald Formisano took first in the eight pound shot put for 13 and 14 year olds while Kenneth Murray was third in the high jump for 11 and 12 year olds. Leon Lemaitre placed third in the softball throw for nine and 10 year olds and Joseph Cortellessa tied for second in the running broad jump for nine and 10 year olds. Greenwich won the meet with Bristol finishing seventh.
A granite war dead monument will be unveiled in Bristol’s Legion Square with Lt. Edward L. Leahy Jr. named on a bronze plaque. The naval officer earned high praise from superiors for duty before dying aboard the submarine USS Herring, which vanished after a Japan coast mission in June 1944. Forrestal’s letter to Leahy’s parents recounts the last days and the missing vessel.
The St Marys Church Charities Appeal finished with a recorded total of 5351 raised, beating last years 4600. Frederick T Goff chaired, Mrs George Baldwin was secretary, and Rev Clyde J Walsh acted as treasurer. Donations continue to be accepted though the drive is officially closed.
Raymond A. Walker reports widespread support for the Bristol Community X-ray Clinic with endorsements from Kearney Post 6 PTA Town Council School Committee Girl Scout Council Boy Scouts Knights of Columbus Daughters of Isabella St Albans Lodge Bristol Fire Department Doric Club Rotary Lions Eagles Teachers Association Holy Name Society Mt Carmel St Marys Church Lawson Rafola Post and Dr C Paul Bruno president of the Bristol County Medical Association calling for townwide participation and urging all to get X-rayed.
The Rev Lynch arrives as St Marys parish priest succeeding Bishop McVinney. Born December 15, 1903 in Woonsocket, he studied at LaSalle Academy and St Charles College, earned M A and Ph D degrees, and served at St Josephs Ashton and St Thomas Manton. He has taught at La Salle Academy and Elena Academy and was rector at the seminary before his appointment.
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