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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1952
Page
2
A boy asks why God allows tragedy as families endure war illness and ruin. The piece folds grief into resilience, citing the Pilgrims and their first Thanksgiving who faced hardship yet chose gratitude for freedom and liberty. It argues life in a free land remains worth fighting for and gives thanks.
Lt Robert R Ruggiere on two week furlough. Eloise Ann born to Mr and Mrs Christian Mello. Drifting relatives visit for Thanksgiving at Rev Drifmtier home. Solemn high mass for Hope Circle deceased at St Marys Church. Guernsey cow Northern Conrads Shirley sets milk record. Cpl Gerald A Sousa completes cold weather indoctrination in Alaska. Robert Jr and 2nd son born to Mr and Mrs Robert Miller. Bishop Bennett to speak at Bristol Rotary before Thanksgiving. Mrs Milton Chase hospitalized after hemorrhage. Mrs John D Moore reelected to Rhode Island Cancer Society board. several Bristol County members honored.
A Bristol reader asks the editor to publicize a plan for a Christmas display to include Santa Claus arriving by helicopter. The writer recalls past celebrations and urges ensuring local kids, including their sister, have a chance to see the event.
Laura Carreira daughter of Mr and Mrs August Carreira East Providence wed Domenico Marabello son of Mr and Mrs Gaetano Marabello Bristol at St Francis Bavier s Church East Providence Rev Albino Martin officiated The couple will reside at 30 Prospect Street Bristol The bride wore ivory satin with lace and a cathedral train attended by maid of honor Miss Alice L Marabello Best man was Tony Carreira The ceremony included a reception at the Lobster Clan Bristol with guests from Bristol Providence West Warwick Somerset Cranston and one guest from England
Miss Winifred Joan Aiello and Arnold Henry Smith married Saturday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Greenlawn Long Island officiated by Revemy D Mattin PSSC. The couple will reside in Greenlawn NY with a Midway reception and wedding trip to New York and Washington.
PFC Jack N. Sinclair son of the Rev John N Sinclair and Mrs Sinclair of 1059 Hope Street serves in Korea with a mortar section of Company B 179th Infantry Regiment 45th Division known as the Thunderbird division. He arrived in Korea last December and is an ammunition bearer. Before joining the Army in January he worked at Universal Winding Co Providence.
A sequence of church holiday events includes St Michael's Parish House sale December 4 from 1 to 5 pm by the Ladies Benevolent Society, Trinity Church Christmas Bazaar December 6, and Baptist Church Mite Society sale December 6. A Bristol Garden Club Christmas Party follows December 11 at St Michael's Parish House at 2 pm.
The Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps announce new practice times with buglers at 6 30 pm and the corps at 7 30 pm tonight and Wednesday. Officers will be elected during the rest period. Next Monday at 7 pm members travel to Pawtucket Boys Club for a swim. Christmas tree and greens sale planned two weeks before Christmas to benefit the equipment fund. Delegates attend RI Association meeting November 30 in Providence and Eastern Massachusetts Association banquet December 7 in Everett. Last Sunday managers and staff attended the Eastern Mass Association meeting in Everett with duties assigned to committees.
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