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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1951
Page
2
The American Legion asks for one dollar from many to fund a town kids party aimed at channeling youthful energy. Schools and businesses support the effort as Bristol strives to reduce property damage on Halloween, noting progress though not perfection.
A University pamphlet reports that partial enforcement of traffic rules raised revenues and earned respect. In Lebanon Missouri a first manager turned a 52000 deficit into a 41000 surplus in two years and boosted wages. Stigler Oklahoma saw income from services outside property tax double.
The article notes that Goethe visited Saarbrucken in 1771 as asphalt and ammonium chloride were extracted from coke ovens, and states that modern American plants extract thousands of chemical products from bituminous coal during coking.
Cpl Elizabeth Torry WAC visits the Torry family at 329 Hope Street while stationed in Washington DC. Brown University student Robert Arruda elected president of the Spanish Club and a sophomore seeking a BA. Charles M Lewis to speak at Newport Rotary meeting. he is a former WWII POW. Carmine Maisano and wife vacationing in Bristol during Congress adjournment. Sydney E Daniel USN participates in Atlantic Fleet exercise aboard USS Steinaker with mock invasion drills near Vieques and a North Carolina amphibious assault. Roland C Clement of Audubon Society to present Waterfowl Situation talk at Roger Williams Park Museum Friday 8 pm. Fourth anniversary Mass for Jerome Squattro at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church tomorrow 7 am. Colt-Fairhaven game canceled due to rain.
Dr. D V A Capone, chairman of the local Red Cross blood program, says a December visit by the bloodmobile to Bristol is planned. A quota of 286 pints is set, requiring two days in town, with unit capacity of 150 pints in six hours.
Mrs Margaret Lar son Alves 48 wife of Anthony Alves 1 Alma avenue died after a one day illness in a Fall River hospital She was born December 27 1902 in North Easton Massachusetts and lived here 44 years She was a communicant of St Elizabeths Church and Holy Rosary Society She leaves husband son Edward a brother James Larson and several nieces and nephews Funeral from Charles M Connery Funeral Home Friday at 8 am with high Mass at St Elizabeths 9 am Burial in St Marys Cemetery
The 24 year old Vincent Monafo of First Street was honored with a military funeral from Sansone Funeral Home and a high Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Bearers included local and out of town names while sailors provided full honors and taps at St Marys Cemetery.
The funeral of Antonio Rapoza Borges Jr. of 41 Thompson Avenue was held at Sansone Funeral Home and St Elizabeth's Church after a fatal auto crash last Saturday. He was 26, survived by his father Antonio Sr., a stepmother, two brothers, a sister, and a Bristol-born family. Burial followed at St Mary’s Cemetery with local bearers.
The funeral for Mrs Gerarda Marino 71 of 5 Goulart Avenue was held from Sansone Funeral Home at 8 AM, with a solemn Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. The Rev DeMattia presided, assisted by Rev Ulderico Piccolo and Rev Sorzana, with committal prayers read. She was born Feb 15 1880 in Pontenza Italy and died Friday at St Anne's Hospital Fall River after a short illness. She leaves three daughters Lucy Lapriere Pasquale Madonna and Joseph Cabral among others.
A calendar of local events including bridge games and fundraisers hosted by the Women’s Democratic Club Kearney Post American Legion St Michael’s parish and other groups. Activities covered span Oct 30 through Dec 8 with sales socials lectures and dances.
The U S Rubber Bristol plant held its first annual banquet Sunday at Midway House honoring its 25 year club. More than 200 active and retired employees were feted. The event listed 249 members total with 162 still active and 87 retired.
Cleaning of coal began 25 years ago but only after World War II did it gain popularity as the coal industry emphasized product preparation for better utility value. Washing and drying plants are now more widely used at bituminous coal mines.
The obituary lists sons Anthony and Salvatore of this town, John of Waterbury Conn., Peter and Gaetano Pastore of Bristol, stepson Joseph Marino of Philadelphia, two brothers Paul Virggiano and Nicholas Capece of Brooklyn, plus 33 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Active bearers were Gaetano and Gennaro Lopriere, Larry Marino and Pasquale James and Thomas Madonna.
Potatoes are abundant on the October list from the US Department of Agriculture as harvests rise in late producing states. For four servings per pound, look for firm smooth potatoes with minimal blemishes and avoid green spots sunburn. Recipes include ham stuffed baked potatoes and cheese topped spuds served with tomatoes and crumbs.
The Federal Power Commission reports utilities now burn 108 million tons of bituminous coal yearly, a new high for the nation as power plants push output.
40 8 Conducteur Remieres Grand Correspondant John Silverman and other grand and past grand officers attended along with Frank W. McCaffrey National Vice Commander of the American Legion Mrs Mary Dilley Department Sergeant at Arms of the Women's Auxiliary and voyageurs from Bristol County and New Bedford Voitures. A social hour followed in the home dugout with refreshments and dancing until late. Walter C Walander led arrangements with assistance from Manuel P Goulart Mabel Belanger and wives of the 1188 voyageurs.
An In Memoriam poem remembers Girolamo Squatrito who died October 31 1947 and reflects on family sorrow and memories of his kindness as a devoted father.
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