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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1947
Page
2
A town wide appeal urges Red Feather volunteers to finish calling contributors before the drive closes. It underscores the Community Fund as a consolidated single fund supporting four social welfare agencies and encourages gifts spread over time with a positive, civic duty tone.
Community notices list events and updates across Bristol area organizations. The Couples' Club hosts a dance at the Yacht Club tomorrow evening. the Countryside Garden Club postpones a meeting to November 29. Members attend hospital visits, births, and gatherings, with a football game scheduled for November 16 at Eldridge Field.
A fragmented report lists a Regent reading an article about a Day and an annual Christmas party. It mentions a musicale with Percival and soloist Mabel Salisbury, with hostesses Hall Lav Vv. deRocha J. B. Batchelor and Mabel Salisbury.
The funeral for 84 year old Carlo Alisio of 14 Rock Street was held Monday at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church with Rev Lorenzo Dal Bon celebrating. Committal followed at St. Mary's Cemetery. Bearers were James Salzano Alfred Burke George Dixon Joseph Murgo Charles Burke and Joseph Cavallaro.
St Marys Social Club met last night at the church auditorium to plan a December serial. A banquet committee led by Joseph Pereira with Augustine Nerone Adolph Ferreira Mary Botelho Hyulle Vone and M Pereira was formed for an January event. An Old Timers Dance is set for November 14 at St Marys Auditorium sponsored by Holy Name Society and listed volunteers.
The Children of Mary of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church plan a Harvest Festival dance on November 20 in the parish hall. Catherine Cavaleire is arrangements chair with Mary Palma Dolly Manci and Josephine Monaro assisting. Anne Ruggeiro handles tickets.
We thank relatives, friends, neighbors and department heads for their sympathy and floral offerings during our recent bereavement.
Second District Commander Robert Allan of Middletown and ACTTICers Ol Kearney Post will host a installation ceremony for Kearney Post and its Auxiliary at the Post Home on Franklin Street. Attendees include Second District President Mrs. Vincent of Tiverton and district officers, Anthony C. Almeida Post VFW and Auxiliary, and a social hour with Buddy Sondos and his Gang. Domienic J. Mascola chairs the arrangements committee.
St Michael Church reports a Young People Fellowship meeting on Sunday November 9 with Ernest Meiggs leading service and Brad Booth reading lessons. Jack Roe played piano as plans progress for the negro peerage event at the Parish House on Friday November 21. The Singletons meet November 16 at 8 pm for a religion course led by Canon Davis. A canvassers meeting for Every Member Canvass is called by John Brechin Jr for November 17 at 8 pm in the Parish House.
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