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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1953
Page
2
An analysis warns of a deadly Labor Day weekend on U S roads with hundreds killed and thousands injured as motorists ignore safety rules. It urges strict caution, urges drivers to pause at crash sites, and emphasizes following safety guidelines to reduce the toll.
A former American Legion national commander denounces the UN and recent Legion conventions for warlike rhetoric and political opportunism. He praises Kearney Post in Bristol for patriotism and public service and urges responsible members to oppose irresponsible convention utterances at higher levels.
Wedding congratulations for Burtadas on their 25th anniversary and thanks for gifts. Birth announcement for Elizabeth Ann Ricker August 30 at Grace Hospital Detroit. Local families visiting, and a note that Mary Ribeiro and Anthony Ribeiro accompany them to Norfolk. Cub Scout dens plan fall meetings September 16 at den mothers homes. Field executive Edward Micarelli resigns to study for priesthood. farewell banquet September 10 in Cranston. First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts omit meeting next Monday due to holiday. Richard Means returns from Linesville visit. Rev Driftmier to preach Sunday at 10 in First Congregational Church.
Funeral services are held for Mrs Adeline P Sousa with a Requiem Mass at St Flabeths Church and interment at St Mars Cemetery. Priests and bearers named include Varguio Oliveira, Car mone, Joseph Andrade, Manuel Sousa, Alexander Keposa, and Frank Sousa, with family members from Brot, Serkonk, and Barrington.
The R I Diplomatist Club begins a new year with a Friday meeting at the International Institute Providence. Dr Manuel Renasco of Managua Nicaragua will speak. Alfred R Rego Dominican consul and school committee member is club president inviting any interested attendees.
Ida Pace nee Panzarella of Providence died after a long illness born October 18 1896 in Montemaggiore Belsito Italy She came to the United States 48 years ago settled in town moved to Providence in 1929 She was a Holy Name of Jesus Church parishioner and Tabernacle Society member Survived by husband daughter Christina Rosiak son Joseph F Pace two grandchildren four brothers and one sister Funeral from her residence Monday at 8 am solemn high Mass at 9 am Holy Name of Jesus Church burial in St Marys Cemetery Bristol
Mrs Emma Giles widow of Captain John E Giles died at 72 at her Pearl Street Marblehead home. She was mother of Shorton Giles, co director of Martin Hall School for Speech Correction. Funeral held this afternoon at Marblehead Episcopal Church with burial in Waterside Cemetery family lot.
The piece notes a Bible verse about fish and vegetables in Egypt and explains cucumbers likely originated in warm Indian hills and valleys near the Bay of Bengal and the Himalayas. It mentions Mr. Piper and a lighthearted aside on pickled peppers, tying cucumbers to ancient plant origins.
Ancient names and travel advances spread cucumbers across cultures. Di Ho BB Tristram notes their long history in Bible lands and the habit of eating cucumbers with the rind on. Columbus introduced them to the New World in 1494, with DeSoto and early settlers growing them in North America. The piece highlights skin-on eating and uses in salads and pickles as fall approaches.
Public hearing set by the Bristol Planning Board for September 3 1953 at 8 pm in the Council Chambers Burnside Memorial Building regarding the Pasqual Pagnano Plat off Hope Street. Also multiple real estate and antique listings including nine rooms and two family houses plus open evenings sales and various furniture and appliance ads.
The Bristol Planning Board will hold a public hearing on September 24 1953 at 8 in the council chambers Burnside Memorial Building regarding Lot 304 off Fatima River Cedar Crestores Plat. All persons interested are invited to attend.
Apartment features include living room bedsum kitchen bath stove near heat and hot water. First floor nice location close to routes and buses for adults no children. Write to BOE or to address given for rental inquiry. Small tract of farm land wanted in Bristol.
Lost or destroyed pass book 28709 issued by Industrial Trust Co Participation Department. Return to bank. Payment has been stopped and application made for issue of duplicate book as provided by law.
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