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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1952
Page
2
The Citizens Charter League promotes the Bristol charter as a well run business model with town stockholders electing directors who hire a full time town manager. The school department mirrors this system and spends about 233000 annually, highlighting efficiency without criticizing past officials.
Announcements include the birth of Jordan Allen Sousa at Roger Williams Hospital to Mr and Mrs Jordan G Sousa of 159 High St and the birth of Paul Michael Gladue at Patrick Air Force Base. Also notes Halloween events, a Civil Defense meeting, school closures for Teachers Institute, and local obituaries and club meetings.
Kearney Post 9 of The American Legion will combine the Armistice Day observance with the Past Commanders dinner on Monday evening November 10 1952 at 7 o'clock in the Post Home on Franklin Street. Ralph M. DeLeo heads the Past Commanders dinner committee and Albert A. Edmonds chairs Armistice Day observance. A memorial service honors diseased veterans since World War I. An orchestra will provide music for dinner and dancing. The principal speaker may be a Past National Executive Committee member and Past Department Commander.
Members of the Bristol Aerie of Eagles attended a Mass at St Brendans Church in Riverside Sunday in memory of Charles A Duquette former Bristol Aerie president. The observance was announced today by trustee Joseph S Qualey.
Miss Severna Teresa Gaizzarelli daughter of Mr and Mrs Gaizzarelli of 53 Penn Street Providence and Mario Cristiano Troiano son of the late Mr and Mrs John B Troiano of 707 Hope Street Bristol wed on October 13 at Holy Ghost Church Providence The Rev Flaminio Parent officiated The bride wore a lace and satin gown with cathedral train and orange blossom crown They left for a wedding trip to Quebec Montreal and Niagara Falls The couple will reside at 707 Hope Street Bristol
In a Bristol Phoenix letter referencing a Wall Street Journal piece from October 3 1952, Mrs Alice B Morgan argues the slogan hides debt risk. She warns many Americans live on small fixed incomes facing reduced dollar value, asking how long the nation will claim prosperity while vulnerable groups lose capital and benefits.
A sequence of community events includes a Penny Social on October 28 by the C and A Grails Club at club quarters Thames Street, a square dance October 31 by Beach Setrace Improvement Association at Rockwell School, a November luncheon at St Michael's Parish House, a Rum Mage Sale November 6 by the Flower Committee of the Congregational Church at Guiteras house, and multiple fundraisers through November 14 including baked goods sales, clothing sales, and bridge events at Trinity and Bristol venues, with Christmas bazaars on December 6. Various groups host fundraisers to benefit church, school, and civic causes.
Antonio Mascena of Prospect Street retires after 32 years at the U S Rubber Co plant. A testimonial at the Santo Christo Club featured a Boston rocker and a smoke stand presented by colleagues in the insulating department. Committee members were Anthony Medici Edward Pasqua Louis Asciolli and Gilbert Ferrara.
Michael A. DeLeo former national commander of the Italian American War Veterans will present the Veteran's Viewpoint on the Rhode Island Veterans Home bond issue. The broadcast on WEAN Friday at 7 45 p m is sponsored by ITAM state commander Frank J Infrate and discusses improvement and development of facilities for the home ahead of the November 4 vote.
The article notes a whispering campaign against the charter and questions the publicity given to the new charter. It suggests success hinges on informing the public about developments. The Home Rule effort in Bristol shows an interesting picture and the outcome will be known next Tuesday night.
The family of the late Rose Costa Pinheiro Maher notes bereavement and thanks friends for flowers. Expressions of sympathy include arrangements and tributes from relatives and colleagues. The note references Mrs Maher’s connection to local ties and enduring memory within the community.
In memoriam for Emily Raposa born 1947 died 1952 with pastoral prayer for peace and rest. The verse asks the Lord to grant her a task in heaven and keep her busy mending robes and rompers, with two daughters Lorraine and Eleanor named.
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