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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1951
Page
6
The St Marys C Y O Teen Age Dancing Club meets in the rectory to map dances for the season. The first event is set for October 27 and is open to Bristol teens aged 14 to 19 with Rev Alfred Ferrara as advisor. Balloon dancing is planned and dances may be held on Mondays.
About 150 members attended the season's first PTA meeting at Rockwell School. Headmaster Herbert Spink of St. Andrew's School in Barrington spoke on seeking world peace through churches and schools and urged parents to engage in PTA and other educational groups. Edward J Fitzgerald, superintendent of schools, introduced him.
The funeral for Sgt Anthony Michael Cappucci, Bristol’s first Korean War casualty, with military honors, was held from 17 Prospect Street to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery. Cappucci, born November 2 1921, died near Hwachon Korea April 23. He served in World War II and was recalled November 3 1950.
Funeral services for Mrs. Beebe Hale Smith widow of Charles A. Smith of Seekonk Mass were held Sunday at 2 o clock at the George M Wilbour Jr Memorial Chapel in Warren Burial was in Thomas Cemetery Swansea She was born in Swansea Sept 26 1895 daughter of the late William J and Mary Hale She was a member of Bristol Chapter DAR and the Order of the Eastern Star in East Providence She leaves two brothers Daniel of Swansea and Harold of New Rochelle NY
Consolidated after tax earnings reach 3.30 per share on 1,856,000 for the first six months of the year ended Sept 1. President Albert R. Jube notes some orders improve but call the gain recent and uncertain in permanence amid textile industry weakness and high inventories.
The Rhode Island Department of Agriculture announces an extended deadline for the annual Food Preservation contest entries to October 27 1951. Rhode Island residents may compete for prizes including a silver covered vegetable dish. Winners display at a Horticultural Show at the University of Rhode Island Kingston on November 3. Entry blanks available from Mrs Susan T Broadfoot Greenville and male entries go to Miss Violet B Higbee Kingston by October 27.
A humorous dialogue about sweetbreads in a roadside truck cold box. A produce man doubts the product and price, while the narrator explains recipes and origins and weighs the luxury of $2.69 for a small package. The exchange reveals confusion and reluctance among customers and vendors.
The Little Church on the Neck lists rector Rev John N Sinclair with address 842 Hope St. A weekly schedule includes Matins at 7:30 am and Mass at 8:00 am daily, plus a 10:30 am Sung Mass. Trinity YPF meets 3:30 pm, altar society and guild evenings, and Saturday events.
Canon Daniel K. Davis serves as rector at St Michael's Episcopal Church. Sunday worship includes Holy Communion at 8:00, Children's Eucharist at 9:30, and a 11:00 sermon with Holy Communion.
Edith S. Sampson, Alternate US Representative to the UN General Assembly, advocates bond purchases as the key funding method. She argues buying bonds lends money to the government, offers interest, and strengthens national security and prosperity for all Americans.
The Bristol County Voiture No 1188 Forty Hommes et Eight Chevaux completed its annual officer installation plans at the regular promenade held Wednesday evening in Kearney Post Home. Grand Chef de Gare Raymond Fuche and his suite will lead the ceremonies at 8 o'clock with programs of speaking, entertainment, refreshments, and dancing. Visitors from Newport Voiture 1109 Blackstone Valley 1166 Providence County 252 Kent County 1144 and South County 1129 will join in. A Red Feather donation was made after the promenade, followed by a social hour. C E Burns organized the collation and Chef de Gare Walter C Walander presided.
The Bituminous Coal Institute distributed information on coal to as many as 45,000 teachers in the just closed school year. The program aimed to educate educators about coal usage and industry developments across the region.
Reverend Frederick F Driftmier leads services at First Congregational on High Street with Divine Worship at 11 00 am and evening fellowship at 5 00 pm Junior and Senior Pilgrim Fellowships meet at 7 00 pm Weekly activities include Co Mar Co Society Tuesdays at 1 15 pm junior and senior religious education. Explorers Scouts Wednesdays 7 30 pm at Guiteras House. choir practice Thursdays 7 30 pm. Pro Christo Society 8 00 pm. Flower Committee rummage sale Friday 9 30 am. Co Mar Co barn dance 8 00 pm. and a Sunday School party for the Junior Department on Saturday 7 30 pm.
Walter W. Swanson listed as guest preacher for Sunday morning worship at 11 o clock. Amincae Guild marks 25th anniversary at 122 Church Street at 630 PM hosted by Mrs Zeferino Vidéiia.
Rev Henrique R Rocha pastor Rev Luiz A Pacheco assistant pastor Rev Jose Pimental assistant pastor Wood Street Tel Br 10178 Sunday Masses 7 8 9 10 and 11 high Daily Mass at 7 am
Rev Charles C Curran pastor and Rev Alfred T Ferrara assistant pastor listed for St Mary's Wood Street telephone 10381. Mass schedule includes high Mass at 10:45 am with daily Mass at 7:30 am.
The notice lists Daily Mass at 7 a.m and weekend services at 8 30 9 30 and 10 30 high at Our Lady of Mount Carmel with Rev Joseph Sorzana and Rev Emy DeMattia listed.
Bristol Rhode Island schedules a Special Financial Town Meeting for October 26 1951 at 7 30 PM in the John Post Reynolds School House. Voters will decide on borrowing up to 100000 for sewer projects bonds and related costs. They may also authorize planning board spending of 536 28 for this year and consider a recreational site report without funding.
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