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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1952
Page
2
Despite progress, tuberculosis remains a major killer with early diagnosis and new drugs still evolving. The Bristol District Nursing Association urges buying Christmas Seals to fund the fight, noting decades of public effort and the need for continued support today.
Coast Guard official undergoes Newport surgery. Audubon Rhode Island leader discusses bird feeding on TV. Bristol Philatelic Society meets with Morton Blender speaking. Scouts plan 40th anniversary events for the First Bristol Troop. Birthday surprise for Mrs Anita Giusti DeLuca. Civilian worker Fredrick Patstone recovering from an on base accident. Guernsey cow Horse Shoe F Calla records milk and butterfat. Birth of George Anthony Kenna. Senior Girl Scout Troop forms tonight at YMCA. Rotary Club hosts J M McGready noon meeting. Bristol Community Concert Association eyes new members. Carol Brice to open concert series Monday.
Mrs Sebastian Bernard Jr of Newport will present a demonstration and talk on Flower Arrangements in the Home at the Sea side Garden Club meeting in the Muenchinger King Hotel. She chairs the awards and judges committee of the Rhode Island Federation of Garden Clubs.
November 20 Thursday Caro Party at Mt Carmel Church school auditorium 8 pm benefits Altar Society. November 21 Friday Bird Feeding and Feeders by Audubon Society at Guiteras House public. November 24 Monday Carol Brice contralto in Community Concert at Colt Memorial Hall. December 4 Thursday Annual Christmas Sale by Ladies Benevolent Society at St Michaels Parish House 1 5 pm. December 4 Thursday Christmas Sale by Ladies Benevolent Society St Michael's Church parish house. December 6 Saturday Annual Christmas Bazaar and Sale Trinity Church by Trinity Women's Guild. December 6 Saturday Christmas Sale by Mite Society Baptist Church.
The fate of Bristol’s proposed home rule charter will be decided tomorrow in Providence as about 140 absentee ballots are opened at the secretary of state’s office. All 17 Bristol voting machines will also be opened and examined to address a discrepancy noted by the Bristol board of canvassers in the November 4 totals from four polling places. The chance that absentee ballots and machine corrections could overturn the charter’s 75 vote defeat is slim but mathematically possible.
Ruth Barbara Brelsford daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph H Brelsford of Warren married Joseph Francis son of Mr and Mrs John T Francis of Bristol Sunday morning at St Casimirs Church Warren Rev Peter Narewsko officiated with white chrysanthemum decor Mary Pinkos organist Maid of honor Violet Hunter wore hunter green velvet and carried gold chrysanthemums Best man was David Francis Evening reception at Midway Steak and Lobster House then Florida trip The bride a St Marys Academy Bayview graduate works for New England Telephone and Telegraph groom attended Bristol schools now in the U S Navy.
Mrs Florence L Johnson Hibbert aged 78 died at her home Sunday after a brief illness. Born in England on February 12 1874 she came to the United States 75 years ago and was active at First Congregational Church Bristol Historical Society and the Order of the Eastern Star. Survived by brother George Johnson of New Hampshire and several nephews and nieces. Funeral tomorrow at 2 pm at First Congregational Church burial in North Burial Ground.
Miss Candia Faas 81 of Woods Street Bristol died Sunday at her home after half a century in the city. Born in St George's Azores she was daughter of William and Maria Pia dada. A St Elizabeth's Church communicant and Holy Rosary Society member she leaves no close relatives. Funeral was held at C M church at 3 a m followed by a high requiem mass at St Marys. Burial was in St Marys Cemetery
Mrs Julia Frances Dean Blaisdell 85 of 68 Constitution Street Bristol died Saturday night at home after a prolonged illness. Widow of Fred G Blaisdell born Norton Mass December 27 1886 daughter of Andrew and Abbie Dean she came to Bristol young educated in Bristol schools and member of First Congregational Church Surviving is her daughter Ruby Blaisdell of Bristol Funeral will be in First Congregational Church at 2 pm today with burial in North Burial Ground.
The obituary notes the survivors including sons Joseph and George Travers and daughter Mrs Helen St George of Bristol two brothers John and Antone of St Michael's Azores and six grandchildren. Funeral is Wednesday at 8 15 am from Sansone Funeral Home 192 Wood Street with a 9 am solemn Mass at St Elizabeth Church and burial in St Marys Cemetery.
The funeral for Mrs. Louise Carraturo Barba of Warren and formerly Bristol was held at 435 Child Street with a solemn Requiem Mass at St. Alexander's Church. Father Merluzzo led the service. deacon Sabatino Iannetta and Blibddeacon Paul Conneely assisted. committal followed at St. Mary's Cemetery Bristol. Grandchildren served as bearers: Pat Barba Nick Carigita John D arcangero Joseph Barba 2A Joseph Clémente Pasquale Barba Ftalid Bedard and Rich pra Geinpp.
Ronald Cullar year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clinard formerly of Bristol died in California after living there several years. He attended Taft School in Bristol before moving with his parents. He is survived by his parents two brothers Frank and Richard John C Hempel formerly of Bristol now living with his mother grandmother Mrs Cunard and Mrs Mary Cunard of Warren and several aunts.
Joseph Travers Pimental 50 of 9 Ryan Avenue died Sunday after a long illness. He worked 25 years at U S Rubber Company in Bristol in the insulating department until retirement last year. He married Laura Gonsalves in Bristol February 5 1922 and was born in St Michael's Azores. He was a member of Local 639 United Rubber Workers CIO and Santo Christo Club and a communicant of St Elizabeth's Church. He is survived by his wife and others.
Funeral services for Patrick Joseph Gallagher 73 of 24 Willum Street Bristol sewer plant superintendent who died last Tuesday were held Saturday from the C M Connery Funeral Home with a high requiem Mass at St Marys Church. The Rev Charles C Curran pastor celebrated. Capt Paul B Herzig town council president represented the town among mourners plus a delegation from A S Rubber Co where Gallagher worked before retirement. Committal was read at Mt St Marys Cemetery Pawtucket by the Rev Clyde J Walsh. Bearers included Bertrand L Hornby sewer commissioner George R Fish William F Head Jr and Manuel Vieira, sewer plant employees.
Funeral services were held for Lt Comdr George Kilborn Martin Ret of 82 High Street at the First Congregational Church with Rev. Frederick F Driftmier officiating. He died last Tuesday at Newport Naval Hospital after 26 years in U S Coast Guard. Bearers included Col Frank Springer Ray S Paine Frederick Garvin Anthony Bruno Myrone S Barr and Herbert E S Clark. Burial with full naval honors followed at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary C. Pacheco Perry of Metacom Avenue widow of Antone Perry was held yesterday from C. M. Connery Funeral Home with a high requiem mass at St Elizabeth Church. She died Wednesday in Truesdale Hospital Fall River. Rev Henrique R Rocha officiated and read committal at St Marys Cemetery Bristol. Bearers were William Rego Manuel Mello Joseph Almeida and Joseph Brum.
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