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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1955
Page
2
Ten million dollars was asked and received for northeast flood victims. Donations poured in from across the nation, showing a broad American sympathy. The relief effort, led by the Red Cross and other groups, reflects the country’s charitable spirit despite the losses suffered.
Congressmen Aime J. Forand urged Bristol to keep plugging ahead with waterfront development after Rotary Club remarks. Harbor Commission and town officials press to revive and expand commercial and private activity along Bristol harbor, despite a court action that could affect funding and timelines.
Rotary Club rehearsals under Mrs M Theresa Donovan address songs for the town’s anniversary pageant. The group plans to sing The Battle Hymn of the Republic and It’s Bristol. Joseph F Bruno and Frank J Sylvia will attend a Prudential sales conference in Montreal September 12 to 14 with 600 managers and agents from 27 New England agencies.
The Red Sox swept Washington in a double victory at Fenway Park to cap Labor Day. Ted Williams provided drama with a late home run in Detroit, boosting fan enthusiasm for the season and the pennant race.
At 1 p.m. Sunday at Temple Beth El Elizabeth Myerson daughter of Mr and Mrs David Myerson became the bride of George J Gollub son of Mrs Sarah Gollub Somerset Mass Rabbi Ruderman officiated Given away by her parents the bride wore a pink nylon tulle cocktail length dress She carried a bible and a white orchid with streamers of white stephanotis The reception was at the Green Room Hotel Mellen after which the couple left for a wedding trip to Washington Virginia and New York They will reside at 11 Buxton Avenue Somerset Mass Both are graduates with one bridesmaid matron of honor Mrs Miriam Hoff man and best man Capt Morris Gollub
Miss Elene Donato, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Donato, married Michael Munroe at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church in a 9 am ceremony. Bride wore ivory Italian silk with fingertip veil and carried stephanotis. groom’s family and local guests attended. couple to vacation in Canada and Niagara Falls before settling in Bristol.
The forecast notes temperatures near seasonal norms from tomorrow through Sunday with Providence normals listed as 65 average, 74 high, and 55 low. Cool weather Wednesday gives way to rising weekend temperatures. Rain chances total over half an inch, likely Friday or Saturday.
Used for short time both items in excellent condition. Coleman oil parlor heater and baby stroller priced reasonably. Call CL 3-8125 for details.
Miss Donna M Ruggiero daughter of Mr and Mrs James C Ruggiero entertained about thirty members of her graduating class from the R I Hospital School of Nursing and escorts at her home Friday evening prior to the Commencement Ball at Barrington Country Club Attendants included the nursing school director student activities director and hospital board trustees Miss Ruggiero chaired the class social committee Commencement exercises will be Thursday evening at Alumnae Hall Pembroke College
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