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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1953

Page

2

United Nations Week and the Case for Peace Through UN

The article defends United Nations Week, noting UN efforts amid global clashes. It cites UNNRA UNESCO WHO UNICEF and other aid programs as solid achievements while acknowledging criticism over sovereignty and religious aims. It urges continued support and action through the UN, contrasting pennies to peace with arms spending.

United Nations Week UN Week World Organization Korea Israel UNNRA World Health Organization International Children’s Emergency Fund

Red Feather fund drive defends volunteers against slander

The piece denounces rumors of charity fund misuse during Red Feather campaigns. It praises unpaid solicitors and community leaders who organize drives with minimal costs, urging the public to support Red Feather and its member agencies while scolding detractors.

Red Cross Democratic Party Red Feather

Red Feather Dance And YMCA Activities Planned

The next Red Feather dance is set for Saturday night at the YMCA. YMCA leaders urge groups to contact Hector Massa about gym floor access while Raul Alves leads the Junior Hi-Y in promoting Red Feather posters. Activities include basketball, indoor baseball, volleyball and more as the town readies for community events.

YMCA Hector Massa Raul Alves Tom Brown

October Harvest Festival and Community Events Schedule

A detailed list of Bristol area events from October 21 to December 2 including Harvest Festival at Trinity Church, rum mage sales hosted by multiple groups, fall bridge games, dances for teens, masquerade balls, food sales, Halloween activities, and Christmas bazaars. Highlights include events at Vestry of the Jewish Synagogue, St. Michael's Parish House, Trinity Women’s Guild, American Legion posts, Masonic Temple, and Kingsmen Drum Corps.

Trinity Church Jewish Synagogue Bristol Jewish Community Center Fall Bridge Bristol Democratic Women’s Club The Children of Mary Sodality Independent Hall Bristol Sunshine Society St. Michael's Parish Kearney Post No. 6 American Legion Franklin Street Bristol Narrows Improvement Association White Rail Hope Circle D of Ferris Dry Goods Trinity Women's Guild D of I K of C Hall Masonic Temple Mount Hope First Congregational Church White Rail Riding Club Bristol Junior Chamber of Commerce Congregational Church Kingsmen Santo Christo Hall Ladies Benevolent Society St. Michael’s Parish House

Police report of multiple accidents on Hope Magnolia and Bradford streets

Three separate crashes are reported. Henry Matarese and Manuel Cadima collide on Hope Street when Cadima turns left blinded by sun. Peter Benevides and Michael Balzano collide at Franklin and Magnolia with injuries and vehicle damage. Florence Moore and Augustine Cirillo collide at Bradford and High Streets during morning traffic.

Henry R. Matarese Mt. Hope Avenue Hope Street Bradford Street Manuel Cadima Court Street Bradford Cadima William Cashin Hope Matarese Peter F. Benevides Thompson Avenue Magnolia Street Michael J. Balzano, Jr Oliver Street Franklin Street Franklin and Magnolia Balzano Franklin Benevides Florence Moore Augustine J. Cirillo State Street Bradford and High Streets

Speeding Fines Reported From Fifth District Court Session

Eight motorists were fined for speeding at a Fifth District Court session presided by Acting Judge Joseph D Accard. Alvin E Elder Jr and Ignazio Balzano pleaded guilty to 55 to 60 mph on Metacom Avenue and were fined $10 plus costs. Others including Merriman R Barnes Donald A St Jean Edward Dolida and Murt C Thompson faced $5 fines and costs for speeding. James L Fowler and Armando Ciambrone also were fined $5 and costs after guilty pleas.

Fifth District Court Joseph D Accard Alvin E Elder, Jr Bradford Street Ignazio Balzano Metacom Avenue Merriman R. Barnes Bristol‘Narrows Donald A. St. Jean U.S Navy Edward Dolida

Funeral for Delphine C Martin at St Elizabeths Church

Delphine C Martin died suddenly of a heart attack and was buried after a funeral service at Joseph Sansone Funeral Home and a high Mass at St Elizabeths Church. Local political committees sent representatives and a police escort led the funeral procession. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery with committal prayers by Father Rocha.

Delphine C Martin Metacom Avenue Joseph Sansone Wood Street St Elizabeth's Church Henrique R- Rocha Massire Virgilio Oliveira Joaquim Lawrence Martin Republican Town Committee St. Mary’s Cemetery Father Rocha

Funeral for Assunta Brollini Held at Our Lady of Mt Carmel

The funeral of Assunta D Angelo Brollini wife of Vincenzo Brollini was held from her home to Our Lady of Mt Carmel for a 10am high Mass of requiem at St. Marys Cemetery Fr Emy DiMattia assisted and read committal prayers She survives with her husband a daughter four grandchildren and four great grandchildren born May 30 1870 in Teano Italy she came to the U S 52 years ago and lived with her daughter for eight years in town and Providence

Assunta D’angelo) Brollini Vincenzo Brollini Anthony J. Bruno Burton Street Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Emy DiMattia St. Mary’s Cemetery Joseph Pereira Matthew Cicciola Charles Rupp Michael Rucci Teano Caserta Italy Brollini Carmine Anna D’ Angelo United States Providence

Card of Thanks for Kind Sympathy and Flowers

We thank our relatives friends and neighbors for their sympathy and for tending us during our recent bereavement and for the beautiful flowers and spiritual support following the passing of Jessie St Seccin.

Jessie St. Seccin

Confirmation at St Mary's Church Largest Parade of 147

The Most Rev Russell J McVinney D D Bishop of Providence confirmed 147 boys and girls at St Mary's Church Sunday afternoon. Parish Father Charles H Lynch welcomed the bishop marking his fifth anniversary and urged the youth to keep faith amid worldly temptations. Ronald Pansa presented a gift to the seminary expansion fund.

St Mary’s Church Russell J. McVinney Providence Charles H. Lynch Ronald Pansa Emy D Mattin PSSC Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church Henrique R Rocha St Elizabeth's Church William Kelly St Columban'’s Benediction Edward Hughes Clyde J Walsh St Wary’s Mercy Bristol Joseph Kelly Robert Newbold Vincent Griffin Thomas Kelly Alfred Ferrara Knights of Columbus Robert J Connery Mary A. Connery Manuel Aguiar Francis Butler Thomas Brown Ronald Belmore Deocia Borate Jeses) Breylin John Carratura Gaetano Caizzi Albert Carratura Philip Gonners

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Orlando S Boogie Mooridas Trinity Miollow Frank Matzek Providence Journal Rotary Club Bristol Highlands Women’s Republican Club Richard G Stoehr Ridge Road Catherine Hornby Lawrence Cheetham George E. Dion Jr Bristol Volunteer Firemen Veterans’ Association Dreadnaught Anthony DeMeo Joseph DeMeo Co H 39Th Infantry Regiment Ft Dix Colt High Boston College Domenic Marabello Prospect Street Rita Roger Williams Hospital, Providence Marabello Laura Carreira East Providence Jerry Stephen O'Donnell Neck Emma Rounds Skunk Club Burnside Lodge R. of P Odd Fellows Hall High Street Rhode Island Raymond A. Thomas Albert P. Russo Domenic V. A. Capone John L. Rego Alfred R. Rego R. L Diplomatist Club Cirol Bozzario Bay View Avenue Paul Bruno New Henry A. Street Y.M.C.A Gilbert M. Congdon Jr R. I. School of Design Ris.d Narragansett Hotel Sen. Green al Capp James L. Rusconi Prudential Insurance Company Warren G. E. Connors Roger William Rusconi Sanford Gertz Taunton Mass Bristol Senior High School Midway Steak & Lobster House Rose (Tufarolo) Sousa Beadice Joseph Mazza Rose Tufarolo) Sousa Olympia Proto) del Toro Martha DiMezza de Leo Victoria (Mansi) van Vosst Eva (Brown) Oberlin Kathleen Doris Joseph Texeira Euclid J Demairs Delphine Correira D’angelo St.Mary's Church, Sun Robert Pires Kenneth Pimental George Pires Robert Pansa Robert Payne James Reilly Ronald Reilly Edward Rinaldi James Ruggiero Peter Sousa Anthony Sansone James Sylvia Edward Sousa James Serpa Joseph Serpa James Sullivan Joseph Tavares William Tavares Owen Trainor John Tufarolo William Tucker Domenic Vaccaro Charles Vermette Stephen Witherell William Walsh Ralph Wilcox Marie Andrade Elaine Andrade Marjorie Aguiar Mary Almeida Elaine Beausoliel Nancy Bullock Barbara Barlow Suzanne Brown Frances Bullock Noreen Butler Patricia Barlow Esther Bowler Ann Burke Cynthia Burke Marilyn Casse Margaret Clayton Julia Card Lois Card Jane Clayton Kathryn Clayton Sharon Dupont Frances Duarte Doris Duarte Janice Demers Bernice Rego Harriet Runaldi Alberta Remieres Ee Maureen Ryan Alicia Hivan Bette Sweet Nancy Securo Anne Schell Patricia Silva Maryann Sherman Carol Simmons Jean Souza Stella Stanzione Irene Saucier Priscilla Serpa Linda Staton Phyllis Stanzione Martha Seyer Catherine Stanzione Dorothy Sylvia Paula Tattrie Mary Jane Vorro Patricia Valley Katherine Wilcox Lois Wallace Chevrolet Bisbano Church ST Lynn Florence DeWolf Ave Ranklin ST Chied McLellan Bisckwell John St R. G. Heerpret Ton St Albany Tince Guick Warren Jewelers Mainer Warren Ralph Ralph Caizzi Call Brewe Winecombe Robeson St Fall River Mrs Orland Bisdano E. L. Watson Co., Inc R. I. Tel Sorin Cathe Oor Burton Breens Calico Constitution ST Prenda J.E. Connors Priteril
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