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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1950
Page
2
The statement argues Koreans favor reunification and opposes division by foreigners. It urges quicker, smoother coordination between the United Nations police force abroad and the home administration to improve governance.
Members of the Ladies Benevolent Society of St Michael's Church met at the Parish House for their first fall gathering. Mrs Henry Wood presided as president. Plans covered two viewing group sessions on Oct 11 and 25 at 330 pm and the annual bridge in December. Rev James W Kennedy of Christ Church Lexington Kentucky spoke on Devotional Bible Reading, introduced by Canon Daniel K Davis. Hostesses were Mrs John Palmer Mrs Arthur McCaw Mrs Arthur Eastman and Mrs Earl Sturdevant. Sport the Red Feather.
William Perry of 156 Mount Hope Avenue pleaded guilty to operating under the influence of liquor. Acting Judge Emilio Diannuccillo fined Perry 100 dollars plus costs after a Saturday session of the Fifth District Court. Perry’s car collided with Ralph Hawkins’s car at Mulberry Road, causing extensive damage. a young female passenger suffered a minor nose cut.
Albert F Means secretary invites townspeople to view the World Series on television at the Bristol Y M C A. Prudence Island Public School pupils toured Bristol Phoenix Publishing Co and Newport, enjoying a picnic lunch after a press tour. Blessed Sacrament Committee of St Elizabeths Church sets October 8 meeting at 3 pm in the church basement. Bristol Female Charitable Society annual meeting scheduled at Holmes House October 5 at 4 pm. Spanish Dominican Consulates hosted Senor Don Zu is Medina of Bogota at the Bristol jars over the weekend.
Bristol Rhode Island acts under Chapter 343 to condemn two parcels in Bristol for a new Rockwell School. The Bristol School Committee, as Building Committee, filed a description and plat dated September 11 1950 with the Town Clerk. Parcels I and II total 86 804 square feet with a two foot wide strip along Hope Street as described on the Knoll Meadows and Helena V Goff Estate plats. Dated September 21 1950 Chairman Wilfred M Hamill signatory.
Miss Ethel Wi Bakeett, daughter of Mr and Mrs Riedic Bar rett of AST Shimmer Brrett Bristol, Miss Mary E Williams of Bristol and Miss Anne C Clowes of 45 Inion street join Pembroke College Providence as freshmen. Coach Ed Finn plans to sharpen down field blocking with a practice tonight at 8 p m. Support the Red Feather.
Funeral services for Robert Lairfax Munro 321 High Street were held at First Congregational Church Saturday at 2 PM. The Rev Frederick F Driftmier officiated and burial followed at North Burial Ground. Munro a longtime church deacon and banker was honored by both church and town leaders.
The obituary note honors Mary R. Almeida born October 3 1949 and mourns her mother’s memory. It expresses ongoing remembrance from her son George and memories of her loving smile and gentle face.
A heartfelt obituary verse honors Mary R Almeida with a note from her husband Manuel. The poem recalls loneliness after her death on October 3 and the enduring memory of a loving wife, describing a once happy home and unforgotten love.
Amos S Gorham, Collector of Taxes, announces 1950 town tax due by October 2 1950. Payments may be made in four installments at Burnside Memorial Building from 9 a m to 4 p m on specified dates. Interest 7 percent per year applies to late quarterly payments.
The Assessors of Taxes announce a poll tax of 100 for 1950 due Sept 1 to Oct 2. Applies to all residents 21 or older with six months in Bristol, regardless of US citizenship, if registered or eligible to vote.
Miss Barbara Lois Pilling marries Elden Ray Beals at Calvary Baptist Church Providence in a 3 PM ceremony. The bride wore ivory satin with cathedral train and Juliet cap veil. groom is son of Mrs. Percy R. Beal. After a Montreal Niagara Falls trip the couple will reside at 1302 Hope Street.
Frances Bottigleri daughter of Mr and Mrs Antonio Bottigleri of 14 Murphy Avenue married Henry Francis Lombardi son of Mr and Mrs Peter Lombardi of 184 Waseca Avenue Barrington at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Bristol. The Rev Joseph Sorzana PSSC officiated with Mass celebrated by Rev Alex J Peloso PSSC. The wedding featured maid of honor Miss Pauline Fraettarelli and bridesmaids Miss Delores Lombardi and Miss Josephine Santos. Best man John Belanger with ushers Peter Bottigheri and Joseph Silvia. The bride wore a satin gown with mandarin collar and beaded front and long train. She carried a prayer book with stephanouis and a white orchid. A reception at the Midway House followed and the couple plan to reside at 14 Murphy Avenue after a New York trip.
Miss Julia Viola Alves daughter of Mr and Mrs Manuel Alves of 20 Baker Street Bristol marries Alpert Altrea Laroche son of Mr and Mrs Jean Laroche of Warren in a Saturday ceremony at St Elizabeths Church Bristol The Rev Henrique Rocha and others assist The couple plan to reside in Bristol following the wedding
Mrs Ethel Hartley wife of Albert Hartley formerly of Bristol died in Philadelphia in her 60th year. She leaves her husband a son Charles of Warren RI a daughter Mrs Irene Hu and two grandsons Ronald A and Robert A Hull of Bristol. Funeral services will be held tomorrow in Philadelphia where she will be buried.
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