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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1949
Page
2
A guest editorial highlights Bristol Rhode Island's unity between industry and community. The United States Rubber Company plant, in operation since 1863, supports over ten percent of Bristol’s population and funds essential town services. The piece argues industrial and civic progress grow from collaboration and shared pride.
Bristol and vicinity report guests including Mrs Alice Kilpatrick of Washington DC staying with Mrs Anne Seymour at Bristol Highlands. Daniel Quinn recuperating after operation at Truesdale Hospital. Pro Cristo of First Congregational Church to meet Sept 8 at 8 pm in Guiteras House.
A surprise celebration marked the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Walter E Briggs of 98 Church Street. More than 50 friends attended at Mr. and Mrs. John Hadfield's home at 895 Hope Street after a weiner roast. Connie Briggs plans to depart for Union College for her senior year.
The family of the late Frank Cruz extends sincere thanks for kindness and sympathy shown during their bereavement. Special thanks to Mount Hope Community Club and the Parts Dept of Crown Mfg Co for floral offerings and spiritual bouquets.
Philip Thibodeau of the Automobile Legal Association argues Labor Day weekend will see heavy traffic as families return home. He says allowing five hours for four hours of normal travel will reduce speeding, lower accident risk, and cut deaths.
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Duffy 60 wife of James F Duffy eminent local merchant died suddenly at her home 78 State street Born in Camden NJ December 2 1888 daughter of James and Catherine Kelleher She was a communicant of St Marys Church Survived by husband son James F Duffy Jr daughter Catherine Grosso four sisters and four brothers Funeral from 117 State street at 815 Monday morning with high Mass at 9 in St Marys Church Burial in St Marys Cemetery
A reader praises coverage of Senator Leahy appointment and notes Bristol connections of past Rhode Island senators including Burnside and DeWolf. The letter recalls Burnside's Bristol ties and recounts DeWolf’s speech about authority and Jamaica rum, ending with a local historian’s quote.
Bruce H. Zeiser president of the Rhode Island Young Republicans addressed the Republican Town Committee noting the group as a path to future leadership and a support mechanism for the party at state and local levels. Dr. John R. Bernardo introduced Zeiser at the Hôtel Belvedere meeting and Zeiser announced that Ray-
iond DeLéo is named a Young Republican vice president for Bristol County and will organize active clubs in Bristol Warren and Barrington. Two resignations were reported with regret at last night's meeting, William I. Baker TIT and Alfonso Rebello. The caravan committee was named with Louis Castrietta as chairman for the Republican Club of Rhode Island annual outing at Rocky Point on Sunday September a. the group approved a spring election campaign financial report by John Brechin Jr. and set next meeting for Friday September 9.
The narrator notes moving just enough to the south to shield the shore and create a protective gap. The tide bucked the wind, whitecaps appeared, and the group felt the worst was over, a visually striking calm after a battering sea.
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