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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1953
Page
4
Roswell S Bosworth noted as publisher of The Bristol Phoenix in the Bristol area during October 1953 with no additional context or events provided.
Roger W Pigeon proposes to have attorneys and stenographers at next Wednesday's special town meeting to oversee tax study clarification. Supporters say revaluation is essential for founder finance, while critics risk sabotaging the process.
The piece argues that Clarence Manion calls privatizing TVA, sparking concern among Republicans in the South who benefited from low power rates. It praises public power as essential, warns Ike against right wing pressure, and emphasizes TVA’s public investment and low costs. It criticizes Manion’s nationalistic views and urges caution within the party.
Bristol residents report a series of community events including a special Monday water meeting at the White Rail, births at Roger Williams Hospital, Halloween parties at Trinity Church and St Michael's, and upcoming social and civic activities across Our Lady of Mt Carmel, Trinity Church, and local clubs.
The funeral for Joanne E. (Wren) Sullivan widow of James E. Sullivan was held at 8 am in her daughter’s home on Ferry Road followed by a high Mass at 9 am in St Mary’s Church. The Very Rev Msgr Charles H. Lynch celebrated the Mass with a large clergy and lay attendance including Bristol and Warren officials and school leaders. Interment was in St Mary’s Cemetery with committal prayers by multiple priests. Bearers included Bristol and Warren school superintendents and local officials.
The funeral of Maria Carmella Fusco 83 wife of Alfonso Fusco was held from Sansone Funeral Home to Mount Carmel Church with high Mass of requiem. pallbearers named include Lanus Chrailo Michael Cavallar Francis Feder no and Albert Garcia.
Almorinda Barboza Corte 46 wife of Antone Corte of 189 Mt Hope Ave died Wednesday in Truesdale Hospital. A native of St Michael Azores born July 19 1908 she worked in Col l iuss Aikman Drawing Dept and was a St Elizabeths Church member. Survived by husband three daughters two grand children three sisters and two brothers. Funeral from her home at 9 am Saturday with a 10 am requiem Mass at St Elizabeths Church. Interment in St Marys Cemetery.
Notices show multiple Rhode Island and Connecticut estates with hearings in November 1953 and deadlines for filing creditor claims. Names include Gaetano Aguiar, Mary Pivin, Margaret Hirst, Maurice Kearney, Edward Leahy, Charles Curran, Harriet West, Evelin Bache, Albert Cioffi, and John W. Church as Clerk. Real estate sale in Bristol and executors named with agents appointed.
James P White 30, of 42 Hillhurst Ave Providence drove a northbound sedan into a Short Line bus near Colt Drive Hope Street. Passenger Fred W Thistle 26 suffered minor bruises. Bus driver Ernest Mercier said White slowed to 25 mph to pass, then pulled center lane as the bus passed causing a sustained sound. Police logged the Newport incident at 2:30 am Thursday Oct 26. A second report notes paint damage to a club coupe at Constitution and Wood Streets last night.
Classifieds describe a combination oil and gas stove named Florence Heater with price 11 10 and a 1938 Ford pickup in good mechanical condition. Also listed are an electric washing machine with wringer and drain pump, a Glenwood gas and oil stove with fuel pump, tank and excellent condition. Listings include contact numbers and brief location notes.
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