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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1951
Page
2
A Chicago pastor urges churchgoers to resist the idea of Alumni Christians who drift from worship and claims responsibility for supporting church life and national values. He argues freedom of religion and attendance shape civic duty and humility, warning against pride from self reliance.
The Kings Men auxiliary plans a 1 PM sale at Boy Scout Hall Hope St with home cooked cake pies cookies cupcakes baked beans and potato salad. Chair Tina Medeiros leads a committee including Mary Silvia Garvin and many members. proceeds fund new uniforms for next year.
The corps trains new recruits at a faster pace than older members graduate. As a result, next year all members will receive new shirts sashes and baleiros to standardize the uniform.
A mission opens Sunday evening at St Mary's Church with services at 7 30 p m and closes Sunday after noon Nov 11 Conducted by Rev Lester M Dooley SVD Masses daily at 5 45 7 and 9 A M All adults invited to evening services Children receive special instructions at 3 30 P M
Plans are completed for the Pyramids of Charity Women's Club election and installation of officers at Midway Sunday at 2:30 pm. Nancy Vitello presides. Olympia Del Toro will report. Joseph Cavallaro reports on June meeting. Lola Romano and Catherine Malloy to perform. Beatrice Abanante and Vasta L Ruggiero co chair arrangements. Lillian Arone is installing officer.
Frederick S Bartlett son of Mr and Mrs Frederick Bartlett of Ferry Road has been pledged to Theta Delta Chi at Bowdoin College in Brunswick Maine. He is a freshman and a graduate of Moses Brown. Nicholas Tingley of Moses Brown School Providence earned honors for the period ending Oct 24 per L Ralston Thomas head master. Tingley is son of Mr and Mrs Harleigh V S Tingley of 23 Union Street.
The funeral for 61 year old Marguerite M Taber of Homestead Prudence Island follows her death Tuesday. Born April 11 1890 in Newton Massachusetts she lived in Needham long before making Prudence Island home for 17 years. She leaves daughters Georgianna Lawrence Taunton and Marcy Shea Prudence Island and a son George Prudence Island. Burial is Mount Pleasant Cemetery Sudbury Massachusetts.
Surface mining in the United States accounts for over 400 million tons of the annual bituminous coal production, highlighting its major role in extracting fuel.
Three people were injured when a car hit a tree on Hope street north of Fales Road at 8 30 a m. The driver Miss Concetta Fasano 28 Bay View avenue niece Rosemary Ayres 1111 Hope Street and Mrs Andrew Don 26 Kingswood Road Bay Side Shores were taken to Dr Samuel Clark's office. Mrs Don had multiple contusions and lacerations plus a sprained ankle and was moved to Rhode Island Hospital. Fasano received facial injuries and Rosemary a nose contusion and leg sprain. The car was towed from the scene and Sgt Euclid Demars investigated.
The American Legion Post 6 hosted about a thousand children for Halloween activities aided by the YMCA and Gui teras Junior High School. A torch parade led by the Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps opened the event. About 2,500 spectators watched the torch light procession from Church Street to the Guiteras School as 500 danced at the YMCA and 50 elementary students joined trick or treat screenings. C C Cirillo directed teen music with Anthony E Agatiello and helpers handling support. Agatiello thanked attendees for cooperation. refreshments were delayed as dancing outpaced plans.
A community notice lists multiple fundraisers and socials across November and December. Events include a rummage sale at K of C Hall sponsored by Daughters of Isabella, a food sale by Women Auxiliaries and Junior Drum Corps, a Past Commanders Dinner at Kearney Post 6 American Legion, square dances at St Michael's Parish House, penny socials at St Mary's Church Auditorium, bridge parties, Christmas lectures, and Christmas sales hosted by Trinity Church Womens Guild, Saint Michael's Parish House, and First Baptist Church with various sponsor groups.
Balzano reported teenagers consumed 30 dozen doughnuts and over eight gallons of cider while elementary pupils shared three bushels of apples one case of candy and two cases of popcorn. He thanked John Balzano and Sons for two bushels of apples and an anonymous donor for another, plus Joseph Perry for time and equipment for a school motion picture show.
The Girl Scout Leaders Association met in the YMCA for leadership training and planned a November 11 Mass at St Marys Church. Troops held Halloween parties with prizes for costumes and games. Robinair Troop met at leader's home after a swimming trip. Camp Hoffman weekend trip planned. Brownie Troop 12 also held a Halloween party with Ghost Gallop and Pet Shop games. Patricia Bullock presided, Del Oliver surveyed.
Joseph Chinder Tree Warden gives notice of a public hearing on November 12 at 11 a.m. at 317 Ho Street Bristol regarding an abutting property owner petition to cut or remove a public shade tree on Summer Street. Objections may be heard.
From Texas the Scandal Sheet notes Graham Rotary Club needs young and energetic members to boost activity while appreciating experienced elders. The verse contrasts youth and age, suggesting cooperation can make the club more productive if both groups work together.
We express sincere gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for their sympathy after our recent bereavement and for the many beautiful flowers from Bristol Chapter D A R Ivy Guild Ladies Benevolent Society St Michael's Church Board of Managers Bristol Home for Aged Women Bristol Garden Club and the Salisbury family of Mabel Blanchard Salisbury
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