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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1947

Page

2

Education gap leaves Bristol without campus branch

Canon Parshley again leads a drive to aid students barred from college by crowded conditions. State College will not open Kingston facilities for second year students, forcing many qualified youths to seek admission elsewhere and risking a sizable portion of capable applicants missing higher education opportunities.

State College Bristol Providence Kingston Brown Providence College State Canon Parshley

Community notes from Bristol church and school events

Rev. John P. Beauchamp will speak at the Rotary Club tomorrow noon. The Senior Pilgrim Fellowship plans its final social of the year Saturday at 8 p.m. Mr and Mrs Manuel S. Tavares Jr. celebrate their 16th wedding anniversary at home. Bristol Jewish Community Center meets tonight at 8 with refreshments by Dr Samuel Hochman and Mrs Morris Finger. Holy Name Society holds a special meeting at 8 after Novena services to address the death of James McHugh. Isabel Bernardo engagement to George Almeida announced. Mary Madeira engagement to Henry Benevides. Anne Foll to attend Girls State Ball at Governor's reception room Friday. she represented Kearney Unit at Girls State. Salvatore Palumbo spoke on art and sculpture at Bristol Senior High School and displayed Italian art collected in World War II times. introduced by art supervisor Margaret Nerone.

Bristol Holy Name Society St. Mary’s Church James McHugh Anne Foll Bristol Senior High School State House Foti Kearney American Legion Auxiliary Salvatore Palumbo Bradford Street Palumbo Italy Margaret F. Nerone

Saas ry ort Wut gatvries to be held at nine

A funeral service for Saas ry ort Wut gatvries will be held tomorrow at 9 o clock from his late residence. The notice gives no further details.

C A Wins Opener In Bristol Twilight League

Rear Admiral Gilbert Hoover presided at opening ceremonies with Albert Fusonie and Salvatore Massano as key figures. Sam Del Piano pitched a three hitter for Collins & Aikman as Bristol YMCA fell 8-0 before darkness halted play. The league schedule lists St Elizabeths versus Ascolis on Thursday at 6 p.m.

Gilbert C. Hoover Albert T. Fusonie Board of Recreation Salvatore Massano Board of Governors Sam del Piano Collins & Aikman Bristol Ymca C&a St. Elizabeth's Ascoli’s

Fire Destroys Garage on Woodlawn Avenue

A vacant garage on Woodlawn Avenue owned by Raymond Taylor was burned out early this morning. The blaze, believed to have started in the basement, was reported by Benny Perry of Mason Street who alerted authorities. The structure suffered complete destruction.

Woodlawn Avenue Raymond Taylor Benny Perry Mason Street

How to Kill It in One Hour

An advertisement for TEOL fungicide directs readers to Buffington's Pharmacy offering a strong solution. It claims rapid penetration and effective killing when mixed with 90 percent alcohol and promises a 35 cent back if not satisfied.

Buffington

World Youth Fund receives $80 check for YMCA rebuilding

Joseph Caromile and local Hi-Y clubs presented an $80 check to John D. Moore of the World Youth Fund in Bristol. Moore praised the donors for backing a program to rebuild bombed YMCA buildings and aid youth in war-torn areas. Caromile said the groups were glad to help, then about 80 youths viewed a Boston Braves film.

World Youth Fund Joseph Caromil John D. Moore World Youth Fund Committee Bristol Moore Y.M.C.A Caromile Boston Braves Samuel D. Clark Haffenreffer Allan Ellsworth Massachusetts Rhode Island Ymcas

Society Members To Act On Rev Perry Offer

The Bristol Historical Society considers accepting Silver Creek the town’s oldest house built in 1680. President Herbert B. Burnham says the decision rests with the members after Rev DeWolf Perry of Newtonville Mass opened the house. Members will vote at Monday’s meeting.

The Bristol Historical Society Silver Creek Herbert B. Burnham DeWolf Perry Newtonville Mass

Engagement Announced for Miss Jacquelin D Amico

Miss Jacquelin D Amico daughter of Fortunato D Amico of 43 Third Street becomes engaged to Louis Giusti son of Mr and Mrs Louis Giusti of 21 Woodlawn Avenue The announcement notes both families and addresses in the community.

Jacquelin D’amico Fortunato D’amico Third Street Louis Giusti Woodlawn Avenue

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