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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1952

Page

3

Bristol Jaycees Charter Dinner Plans And July Stand

Bristol Junior Chamber of Commerce details a charter night dinner dance on June 14 at Midway Steak and Lobster House with Gov. Dennis J. Roberts and other officials invited. A July 3 4 refreshment stand on Hope and State streets and an information booth near Hope Washington streets are approved for visiting Bristol for the 4th of July events. Charles W. Shields will present the charter. Grant Hirons will handle publicity.

Dennis J. Roberts Edward L. Leahy Paul Herzig Bristol Junior Chamber of Commerce Midway Charles W. Shields Robert R. Miller Junior Chamber of Commerce Jaycees Hope and State Streets Charles Falugo Bristol Hope Street Washington Street Michael Rucci Grant Hirons Jaycee

Camera Club Dinner and Exhibition Set for June 4

The Bristol County Camera Club hosts a dinner and its annual print exhibition on Wednesday evening, June 4 at the Midway Steak and Lobster House in Bristol. Rhode Island Camera Club members are invited to attend the dinner and hold their own annual print exhibition at the same time and place. Public is welcome to observe print judging and prize awards beginning at 8:30 p.m.

Bristol County Camera Club Midway Steak & Lobster House Bristol Rhode Island Camera Club

Rhode Island Cemeteries Map Reaches 3000 Sites

Ralph S. Mohr, head of the State Committee on Grave Registration, told the Bristol Historical Society that about 3000 cemeteries have been located in Rhode Island. He noted that more than 40,000 service members are buried in the state from the Indian Wars through World War II and urged flagging graves to instill patriotism. Chester Williams of the U I Veterans Home spoke as well.

Rhode Island Ralph S. Mohr State Committee On Bristol Historical Society Mohr John O. Pastore Chester Williams U. I. Veterans’ Home State Division of Soldier Welfare Charles M. Connery Everett McMillan Helen F. Horton

Funeral of Marcelino Karafa

Funeral services were held for Marcelino Karafa at 65 Court Street aged 63 who died May 18 from his residence. A solemn requiem Mass followed at St Elizabeths Church with Rev. Henrique R Rocha as celebrant and assistants Rev Luiz A Pacheco and Rev Virgilio Oliveira. Burial was at St Marys Cemetery with bearers Edward Norman Daniel James and Frank Sousa and Joseph Prenda.

Marcelino Garafa Court Street St. Elizabeth’s Church Henrique R. Rocha Luiz A. Pacheco Virgilio Oliveira Rocha St. Mary’s Cemetery Edward, Norman Daniel James Frank Sousa Joseph Prenda

Funeral for Oscar A Kunze Held at Connery Funeral Home

The funeral for Oscar A. Kunze who died last Tuesday was conducted Friday at the C. M. Connery Funeral Home 57 Burton Street with Rev. Frederick Driftmier of the First Congregational Church officiating. Commital prayers were read at North Cemetery.

Oscar A. Kunze C. M. Connery Funeral Home Burton Street Frederick Driftmier First Congregational Church North Cemetery

Funeral of William C. Davis

Funeral services for William C. Davis age 61 were held at C. M. Connery Funeral Home 57 Burton street with Canon Daniel K. Davis of St. Michael's Church officiating. Davis died Thursday and was the brother of Mrs Elmer Angell of 43 Byfield Street. Committal services followed at Swan Point Cemetery Providence. Bearers were Hugh Breen John Grabet Clinton Smith and William Adams all of Bristol and Providence.

William ©. Davis C. M. Connery Burton Street Daniel K. Davis St. Michael’s Church Davis Elmer Angell Byfield Street Canon Davis Swan Point Cemetery Providence Hugh Breen John Grabert Bristol Clinton Smith William Adams

Laura Jensen and John Moore Wed at First Congregational Church

Miss Laura Lee Jensen daughter of Dr and Mrs W W Jensen New Smyrna Beach Florida and Shelby Michigan married John Macauley Moore son of Mr and Mrs John D Moore of Cranston at the First Congregational Church. Rev Freder ick Driftmier officiated. The couple will reside at 218 Cypress Providence.

Laura Lee Jensen W. W. Jensen New Smyrna Beach Fla Shelby Mich John Macauley Moore John D. Moore Bradford Street First Congregational Church Frederick F. Driftmier Elizabeth Moore Hubert Lary Rochester Carl Johnson Cranston John Staton Barrington Frederick Driftmier Cora Anderson Miss Moore

Miss Freitas Weds Henry D. Federico in Warren Church

Miss Helen Ann Freitas daughter of Mrs Cecilia Freitas of 62 Collins street Bristol married Henry D Federico son of Mrs Josephine Federico of 15 Cooke street Bristol at St Marys Church Warren Assistant pastor Rev Thomas B Hart officiated The couple will reside at 15 Cooke street Bristol They honeymoon in New York Washington Pennsylvania and Ohio with notable wedding party including matron of honor Mrs Elaine L Sampson best man George DuPont and ring bearer Daniel Rogers

Helen Ann Freitas Cecilia Freitas Collins Street Henry D. Federico Josephine Federico Cooke Street St. Mary’s Church Warren Thomas B. Hart Henry L. Rogers Elaine L. Sampson George Dupont Marion Federico Washington Pennsylvania Ohio Bristol

Reverend Driftmier to Attend California Conference as Delegate

Rev. Frederick F. Driftmier pastor of the First Congregational Church will take a nine day leave from June 15 to June 25 to attend the General Council of Congregational Christian Churches in Glaremont California. He attends as a delegate at large for the Rhode Island Congregational Conference.

Frederick F. Driftmier First Congregational Church Abseniee General Council of ‘Congregational Christian Churches Glaremont Calif Driftmier Rhode Island Congregational Conference

Colt Win Over St Raphael’s Closes Tie for Lead

Colt Memorial High School in the Eastern Division leads the R I Inter scholastic League after a 7 4 victory over St Raphael’s. Bungy Furtado earned his sixth straight win allowing seven hits with two strikeouts and two walks as Colt moved to 10 wins 1 loss overall and 7 1 in league play. Colt had 10 hits and six steals while neutralizing Hoxsie and Fiore.

Colt Memorial High School Newport Rogers High Pawtucket West Colt Barrington Guiteras Field St. Raphael’s St. Raphael's Furtado Hoxsie Fiore

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