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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1953
Page
2
A Legion official’s public remarks trigger a discussion on the United Nations as a flawed but necessary body and on veteran benefits. The piece notes mixed views within the Legion, critiques marches toward pensions, and urges veterans to recognize their political influence and shared interests with taxpayers.
Society meeting at St Michael's Parish House on September 17 Thursday at 8 pm features speakers Salvatore Russi and others with nominees for vice president secretary and treasurer. Governors include Thomas Grtacie Crabbet Savino Dougas Crellin and Albert Dubuc attend.
Funeral for John Sousa Philips of 5 Reid Street held at Joseph Sanso ne Funeral Home at 10 am with a requiem at St Elizabeths Church. Rev Vorpil Oliverra officiated and committal followed at St Marys Cemetery. Bearers included Annibal Estrea Anthone Cabral and John Vadtoria of the Don Luiz Felipe Society and Francisco F DaSilva Jt Christian Camacho and Gabrial De Castro from the Madeira Protective Association. Honorary bearers from both clubs also attended.
The funeral of Mrs Ida Pace wife of Frank Pace of 37 Forest Street Providence was held at 8 am yesterday from her residence followed by a high Mass of requiem at 9 am at Holy Name of Jesus Church on Camp Street Providence Burial was at St Marys Cemetery in this town
Obituary fragment records the funeral for Germaine Spaulding with mentions of relatives and ceremonial details. The readable text references a wake, kin named Faye and Anat, and a street address. remaining details are unclear.
Antonio Garcia Sousa died after a long illness. Born December 15, 1885 in Teveria Azores he lived 45 years in town. Burial was in St Mar's Cemetery after a Mass of requiem at St Elizabeths Church. Survivors include wife Mary Sousa three sons George Wood Harold Roe Joseph Sousa a daughter Emily Cabral Warren a brother John and two sisters Mary Sousa and Adeline Mello.
The Bristol Highway Department urges residents to call in discarded refrigerators or ice boxes for pickup. Highway Surveyor Reynolds Northup and Commissioner Jeremias Andrade ask households to report such items for removal and disposal by department trucks.
The move was prompted by the deaths of children earlier this summer and three separate tragedies occurring about the same time as communities seek steps to address safety and mourning.
The Boston Herald recounts war and disaster photography from Cape Cod shipwrecks and a Civil War era cannon raid, detailing how photographers staged scenes and the risks they faced. It notes how presidential photo coverage, including Coolidge, influenced public sentiment with a celebrated Mayflower trip. It cites Mr Hill on image ideation and the challenges of live reporting. It also mentions Eisenhower’s budget plan to cut back programs while balancing the federal budget by year end.
Classified housing notices show multiple properties for sale or rent including a two family six room house with baths, a four room cottage, a three family house, and an eight room cottage. Also listed are antique items and personal sale notes with contact details and mortgage options. Listings emphasize immediate occupancy, owner sales, and cash or commission arrangements. Local streets include Franklin Street and Wood Street with various lot sizes and central heating notes.
The Ristol Planning Board announces a public hearing in Burnside Memorial Building Council Chambers on September 19533 at 8 pm regarding the Pasqual Pagnano Plat off Hope Street. All interested parties may attend and be heard. Manuel Prenda, Sec. 1815.
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