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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1948

Page

2

Orchid to Judge Leahy Brings Bristol Praise

The Rhode Island state tax chief Judge Edward L Leahy has resigned as head of the Division of Taxation after years of distinguished service. A letter from Fred B Perkins lauds his fair handling of tax revenue and his courteous approach, noting his move to an advisory role preserves his talents for the state.

Edward L. Leahy State Division of Taxation Rhode Island Judge Leahy Fred B Perkins Daily Press

Bristol and Vicinity Community Notice Fragment

A fragmented local notice listing activities and names in Bristol area. The readable portion mentions community events and a request for courtesy and cooperation from readers.

Wedding of Miss Jennie Rose Troiano and Edward Girard

Miss Jennie Rose Troiano and Edward Victor Girard were married Saturday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Bristol. The ceremony was officiated by Rev Joseph Sorzano. The couple plans to reside at 132 North Main Street Warren after a wedding trip to New York City.

Jennie Rose Troiano Rose Troiano Wilson Street Bristol Edward Victor Girard Henry Girard Elm Street Warren Our Lady of Mount Carmel Joseph Sorzano P.S SC New Highland Casino Lawrence Armillotto Dora Iannuccillo Arthur Vitullo North Main Street New York City

Bristol Community Theatre Stages The Man Who Came To Dinner

The Bristol Community Theatre presented The Man Who Came To Dinner to large appreciative crowds Friday and Saturday. Donald Morissey shepherded the production with a faithful cast and crew sharing credit for a successful show with strong performances by Herrmann Wilbur as The Man and the ensemble delivering solid laughs.

Bristol Community Theatre Donald Morissey Generoul N Herrmann Wilbur

Obituary for Joseph Pirri Funeral in Algiers

The body of Joseph Pirri buried in El Ala Cemetery Algiers will arrive here tomorrow A military funeral is planned from his home 39 Bourne Street Friday morning at 3 15 oclock with a solemn high Mass of Requiem at 9 oclock in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Burial will be in St Marys Cemetery

Ralph M. DeLeo Kearney American Legion Joseph Pirri Legion Hall Bourne Street el Ala Algiers Our Lady of Mount Carmel St Mary’s Cemetery

Our Column Readers Invited to Timely Topics

This column invites letters on welfare and interest of the community. Editors note that letters to the editor require authorship for publication, though names may be withheld in The Phoenix if desired by the writer.

Zeen Theerson the Phoenix

Letter to editor defends Zionist claim and rebuts Col Furlong

Ida M Silverman denounces a Bristol Rotary Club speech as biased propaganda. She cites Balfour Declaration backed by Britain League of Nations and U S Government, requests publication of her radio address, and notes space limits prevent printing the full manuscript.

Col. Furlong Bristol Rotary Club Zionist Movement Palestine Britain League of Nations United States WJAR Col Furlong

Re Routing Of Busses To Be Discussed Soon

Town Council President Gilbert C Hoover said a meeting will be set with W E Boyle counsel for the New England Transportation Company after the public hearing on rates. The discussion will cover rerouting buses in town to run every other bus in the opposite direction around the loop to aid shoppers.

Gilbert C. Hoover W. E. Boyle New England Transportation Company Tthe Town Council

Coming Events Bristol Clubs and Church Fairs

May 25 public bridge hosted by Bristol Women's Club. May 28 cotton ball event at St Elizabeth's Church Lobster Clan. May 28 rummage sale Guneral House Flower Committee Congregational Church. May 30 Vel Ball Lobster Claw Vernie Munroe Orchestra Collins & Aikman Girls Club. June 14 Carnival Knights of Columbus State Street. June 30 House and Garden Pilgrimage Bristol.

J PF St Michael’s Church Bristol Women’s Club St. Elizabeth’s Church Guneral House Flower Committee The Congregational Church Vernie Munroe Collins & Aikman Girls Club Knights of Columbus State Street

Public vaccination clinics for school entry

Free public vaccination clinics for pupils entering school in September will be held at Rockwell House on Thursday and Friday May 28 and 29 at 10 00 AM. Children must be five by August 31 1948. Birth or baptism certificates required. No other vaccination times. E J Fitzgerald Superintendent.

Rockwell House E. J Fitzgerald

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