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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1947

Page

3

Bridge Benefit Draws 50 Tables at St Michael's Parish House

The j Almeida Post Auxiliary and Anthony C. Almeida Post No 437 W F W Auxiliary Bristol held a bridge event for the Post. More than 50 tables were in play at St Michael's Parish House and in private homes. Prize winners included Mildred H Bride George R Parkins Rose Preble Mabel Eckersley William MacPherson Moses Moré Mary F Nunes Gerald C Aldrich Joseph Arruda John Bushneck Beatrice Lynch ce Coggeshall Frank Ferrara Oscar Bernier Marie Daniels. The prize committee was led by Mrs George Martin and included a long list of helpers.

Anthony C. Almeida W.F.W. Auxiliary Bristol St. Michael's

Rotary Club Aims Food Packages For Christmas Appeal

The Rotary Club urges members to buy food packages for distribution abroad. An advanced price in the Christmas party ticket covers regular noon luncheon, leaving about three dollars per member for purchasing the packages. Each member must contribute a package whether or not they attend the meeting.

Rotary Club Eee Great Britain

Meeting Notes From Troop Gathering and Plans

The meeting opened with the parade of first class and second class groups as they discussed future plans. The group decided to work with felt bennies until Christmas. Games were played and the session closed with taps.

Felt’ Bennies Chrismas

One Side Parking on Hope Street Would Aid Traffic

A Bristol reader argues for one side parking on Hope Street to ease driving past curbside vehicles and buses. The writer notes local merchants oppose it, suggests comparing Warren’s shops to gauge business impact, and urges merchants to survey stores and staff before blaming parking changes.

Erest Hope Street Warren Bristol

Episcopal Women’s Auxiliary Holds Rhode Island Meeting

The Bight Rev Granville Genighop addressed the RI Women’s Auxiliary at St Michael’s Church in the Diocese of L. The gathering drew 350 members from 56 parishes. Seats, offerings, and reports followed, with the Fall United Thank Offering totaling $3208.43 and $154 for the Presiding Bishops Fund.

Granville Genighop R. I. Women's Auxiliary St. Michael’s Church United Thank Presiding Bishops Fund For World Relief Ernest H. MacDonald Pawtucket John R Wyatt Church of the Ascension Wakefield Province of New England College Commission of R I Robert MacFadyen J. William Wood Frank A. Rounds Janet MacDougall Wesley Armstrong Earl Sturdevant Ethel Copeland William Liscomb J. Foster Price George King Samuel Wardwell Edward E Bunn William P. Gladding Harleigh V. Tingley John W DeWolf, Jr Arthur M. McCaw Earl P. Mathewson Ruth Graham Ernest E. Waite Leon E. McCaw

Hunters Bag 25-Pound Raccoon Near Bristol Border

Four Bristol hunters took a 25 pound raccoon near the Warren Bristol boundary line. Nick Cicciola, first to spot the catch, said the group fired and could not ID the shooter. Other hunters named are Edward Reilly John Cicciola and Mike Malafonte.

Bristol Warren-Bristol Boundary Nick Cicciola Center Street Edward Reilly DeWolf Avenue John Cicciola Mike Malafonte Mt. Hope Avenue

Obituary of George Morris Heilhecker 73 Bristol resident

George Morris Heilhecker 73 of 1191 Hope Street Bristol died Monday evening at Truesdale Hospital Fall River after a short illness. Born in Hanover Pennsylvania May 27 1873 he lived in Bristol nearly 25 years with his niece Mrs William S Baker III. He formerly worked for U S Rubber Co Bristol and later as a janitor at the YMCA building. He attended the Methodist Church of Warren. Surviving besides his niece include a nephew Eugene C Heibecker Jr and two grand nephews all of Bristol. Funeral services at J E Connors Funeral Home 997 Hope Street Wednesday time to be announced. Burial in North Cemetery.

George Morris Heilhecker Hope Street Bristol Truesdale Hospital Fall River Hanover Frederick Elizabeth Wintrode) Heilhecker William S. Baker Mr Heibecker U. S. Rubber Co Y.M.C.A Methodist Church Warren Eugene C. Heibecker, Jr J. E. Connors North Cemetery

John M Gallagher dies at 80 after long illness

John M Gallagher husband of the late Annie Cashin Gallagher died at his daughter's home 102 Wood Street November 16 after a long illness. A retired rubber worker and former Bristol police officer he belonged to Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder Fire Company. Funeral in Bristol from Charles M Connery Funeral Home tomorrow at 8:15 a.m. with 9 a.m. high Mass at St. Mary's Church. He is survived by brothers Cornelius East Providence and Thomas G. Naugatuck and sister Mrs Marye DeSocio Brooklyn NY.

John M Gallagher Annie (Cashin) Gallagher Louis Evans Wood Street Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder Fire Company Bristol Charles M. Connery St. Mary's Church Cornelius East Providence Thomas G Naugatuck Marye DeSocio Brooklyn N. Y

Card of Thanks for Gerolamo Squatrito Family

The family of the late Gerolamo Squatrito expresses gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown during their recent bereavement.

Gerolamo Lillian Ascoli

Bereavement Acknowledges Kindness From Lillian Ascoli

Expressions of gratitude for kindness and sympathy received during a recent bereavement. The message from Lillian Ascoli thanks friends and community members for their support and words of comfort.

Social gathering at Rectory ends with plans for Bridge Party

The Singletons hosted a Sunday evening event at the Rectory with Canon Davis and Mrs Pavisi present. After a brief business meeting a religious discussion was led by Canon Davis. Refreshments followed and games were played. Plans were made for a Bridge Party to be held tomorrow evening in the Parish House.

Canon Davis Pavisi Canon, Davis

Roasting Chickens and Poultry for Banquet Deliveries

Readable text notes roasting chickens and fowling poultry for banquets and weddings. Mentions catering by delivery and a contact phone number.

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