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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1953

Page

4

Newport Home Rule Struggle Highlights Reform Challenges

The piece argues Newport's charter reform is under threat from partisan maneuvering and a questionable hire for a key city management post. It critiques political patronage, backing a nonpartisan system, and urges continued reform efforts despite opposition from both major parties.

Newport Lewis Bristol Guilden Newport Council Gildea GOP Democrats

Community Notes From Bristol Over Thanksgiving Week

A daughter Katy Anne born to Mr and Mrs Raymond J OConnell at Lying-In Hospital on November 16. Brownies and leaders delivered bouquets to the Home for the Aged and sang Girl Scout songs at First Baptist Church. Jane Brown Hospital patient Flam Correia recovering from surgery. Santa Claus Jimmy Reilly to appear at St Marys Christmas Shoppe. Bristol residents plan to attend the Army Navy game in Philadelphia. Various visits and club meetings referenced including Countryside Garden Club and Kingsmen paper drive at Scout Hall. Birth announced for Jesse Steven Perry Jr son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Perry Jr. of 398 High Street. Pilgrim Fellowship plans dinner and theater trip in Providence.

Katy Anne Raymond J O’connell High Street O’conell Anne Perry William Head Virginia Bernard Mary Gomes First Baptist Church Home For Jimmy Reilly Bristol Santa Claus St. Mary's Auditorium St Mary's Providence Jesse Perry Jr Jesse Steven Perry Theresa Gonsalves

Community Concert funds fall short for Gladys Swarthout Bristol plan

In a letter to the editor, Bristol Community Concert Association president Mrs. Raymond J. Makowsky explains the group could not bring Gladys Swarthout to Bristol because 500 memberships were required and only 363 were sold. She thanks subscribers and donors and pledges continued music access for Bristol residents.

Gladys Swarthout Bristol Bristol Community Concert Association Raymond J. Makowsky

Civil Defense teams plan post disaster repairs and housing

Utility officials outline repairs to roads bridges water lines and sewers and plan temporary housing. A warden system splits the town into eight zones with recruits. A public address system for the rescue squad truck and ground observer corps display promote emergency readiness and recruitment.

Arthur M. Williams Oscar Rishe Beals Observer Corps Andrade’s Insurance Hope Street GOC

Obituary Mrs Rose Crapo of Bristol dies in Fall River

Mrs Rose Gravel Crapo a Bristol resident for many years and widow of Felix A Crapo died yesterday in Fall River at age 88. Born October 2 1865 in Montreal she moved to Bristol at age three and remained until her husband’s death. She was active at St Mary’s Church and leaves nephews and nieces. Funeral Friday from Connery Funeral Home at 8 am with high mass at 9 in St Mary’s Church. Burial in St Mary’s Cemetery.

Rose (Gravel) Crapo Bristol Felix A. Crapo Fall River Montreal Canada August Eulalie (St. Vincent) Gravel St Mary’s Church C M. Connery Burton Street St. Mary’s Church St Mary’s Cemetery

Bristol collision on Narrows Road near Metacom Ave

Matthew A Bothelho 28 of 21 Platt St Bristol Narrows and Walter E Hawkley 34 of East Bristol collided as Bothelho turned from Metacom Ave onto Narrows Rd Hawksley slowed to turn onto Metacom Ave both reported the crash to police both vehicles damaged with no injuries

Matthew A. Bothelho Platt St Bristol Narrows Narrows Road Metacom Ave Walter E. Hawkley East Providence Bothelho Metacom Hawksley

Christmas bazaars and sales listed for church groups

A sequence of community events outlines fall and Christmas activities. On November 28 the Cana Conference hosts a fall festival at St Marys Auditorium and Trinity Church holds an annual Christmas bazaar. The Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps sponsor a townwide paper drive on November 29. December 2 sees a Christmas bazaar by the Ladies Benevolent Society at St Michaels Parish House. December 5 features a Christmas sale and bean supper by the White Society and Amicae Guild at the Baptist Church.

St. Mary’s Cana Conference Trinity Church Kingsmen Bugle Ladies Benevolent Society St. Michael’s White Society Amicae Guild Baptist

In Memoriam Mary Cuoma 1952 1953

In memory of Mary Cuoma the verse notes a deep loss and the speaker, Francis P Cuoma, acknowledges the sorrow and faith that helps him bear the burden. The poem centers on mourning and divine support.

God Francis P Cuoma

Ode to a Mother on Her Grave

A tender tribute to a mother described as patient kind and true with enduring love. The poem vows to care for her grave and leave a token of affection from a husband and children.

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