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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1951
Page
2
A President's remarks reassure fixed income households that the nation is not bankrupt and finances are fair. The piece notes non military federal spending rose from 2.7 billion in 1930 to 27.8 billion last year, highlighting cost concerns for veterans and defense. It critiques spending, suggesting politicians override vetoes to fund disability benefits.
A Civil Defense meeting is set for Tuesday at 8 PM in the YMCA with Gordon L. Fleming to preside. Amuliae Guild gathers Monday at 7 30 PM at Mrs Harold Pedley’s home. Senior year begins for Jim deWolf at Providence Country Day School and Mrs Frederick King recently required medical stitches. Holy Name Society bowling starts Monday at 7 PM at High Street Alleys. Birth announcements include Anthony Allen De Palma born Sept 17 at Truesdale Hospital Fall River and Marie Elaine Machado born Sept 15. Miss Lucy Quito leaves for Tampa to join her sister, Mrs Albert Brunell. Janet Springer begins freshman year at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Cpl George Jamiel to take part in Fourth Year Program at Westover AFB. Marion Elizabeth Farrell enrolled at Northfield School for Girls as it opens its 73rd year. Marriage intentions filed Sept 13 by Yolanda Chionchio and Wilfred J Plante III. Sept 14 by Mary Rodriguez and Fernando Costa. Sept 19 by Muriel Lewis and Charles Sylvester Brady USN.
A fragmented notice lists October 18 Thursday rum mage sale at Vestry Synagogue High Street under Bristol Jewish Community Centre auspices and December 6 Thursday afternoon Christmas Sale and Tea by Ladies Benevolent Society at St Michael's Parish House.
James Lincoln Bullock died after a long illness at 61. The service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Charles M. Connery Funeral Home. He lived at 51 Thames Street and served in World War I. Rev. George H. Smith officiated at North Burial Ground where Battery C firing squad and bugler saluted. Bearers were Murdock McAskill, August Gibbemeyer, Arthur Marz, and Timothy Bullock.
Manuel Luiz Alves died early Monday. Funeral from Sansone Funeral Home at 8 15 AM, high Mass at St Elizabeths Church at 9 AM. Rev Henrique R Rocha officiated with Rev Luiz A Pacheco and Rev Jose J Pimental assisting. Burial in St Marys Cemetery with committal prayers. Pallbearers: Joseph, Frank, James Tavares and Manuel, John, Frank Silvia.
The funeral of Kathryn Frances Troiano was held yesterday from her home at 707 Hope Street at 9:15 a.m. with a solemn high Mass of requiem at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. She was a communicant and Altar Society member, past president of the American Legion Auxiliary unit here, and a noted benefactor for local charitable causes. The service was officiated by Rev Emy DeMattia with Rev Joseph Sorzana and sub-deacon Rev Piccolo Alderico, assisted by Rev William M. Kelly.
The collector of taxes in Burnside Memorial Building announces 1951 taxes due on or before October 1 1951. Office hours run 9am to 4pm including Sept 29. four installments available: Oct 1 1951 Jan 2 1952 Apr 1 1952 and July 1 1952. Interest 7 percent per year on late payments. Taxes arrears on Dec 1 1951 will be collected by law. Amos S G0 Collector of Taxes.
A burial ceremony took place at St Ives Cemetery with Father DeMattia officiating. An Altar Society delegation of six served as honorary pallbearers while active pallbearers included Bristol residents John Colbert Steve DePasquale Leonard Abenante Michael Rucci and Robert Egitto from Somerville and Mark Egitto from Medford. Sansone Funeral Home managed arrangements.
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