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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1952
Page
2
An editorial condemns the Rhode Island primary as a farce with only 163 of 6000 voters participating. It argues the endorsed candidate system and split election days empower party bosses and waste resources, urging two reforms: drop endorsement and hold primaries on one day.
September incidents include Kenneth Seaver pleading guilty to operating under the influence and a $100 fine plus costs after a court appearance. Prosper Chovichio faced trial on assault charges for allegedly slapping Beverly Stabile. Three juveniles held after rocks and sand were thrown at a car near the town beach, with disposition to appear before Chief Ferrara.
Frank Pagano of 31 Garfield Avenue died Wednesday in Fall River after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at C. M. Connery Funeral Home and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Burial in St Mary's Cemetery. He was born July 12, 1883 in Seafati Italy and lived 45 years in town. He operated a Wood Street shoe repair shop 30 years and leaves a large Bristol family.
Local notices list a 7 30 p m Scout meeting at Kearney Post Home and Yom Kippur services at High Street synagogue. Colt Memorial hosts North Providence at 2 p m in a non league game. Births announced for Patricia Ann Garrity and Fred Charles Ferreira. Various meetings include Bristol Narrows Improvement Association and St Marys Bowling League. Military Order of World Wars hosts officers and drive.
Open House at Rockwell House Bristol District Nursing Association September 29 from 2 30 to 5 30 pm. Harvest suppers at Reba Rebekah Lodge October 2 and St Marys Mothers Club harvest auction October 22. More events include a testimon ial banquet for Kearney Post Jr. American Legion Baseball at White Rail October 5 and a rummage sale October 16 at St Michaels Parish House. Community square dances dinners and fundraisers complete a busy Bristol fall schedule.
C Thomas Campagna was seated as grand knight of Bristol Council Knights of Columbus at Wednesday night installation ceremonies, succeeding Bernard J McHugh. Also installed were Edward G Lowrey deputy grand knight Joseph A Cavallaro chancellor David J Ferris recorder William H Sisson Sr financial secretary Anthony DaPonte treasurer Judge Edward L Leahy advocate James J Connery Jr warden Joseph L King inside guard Alfred N Nunes outside guard and William Leahy trustee.
The Bay View Guild held its first monthly meeting at St Mary’s Academy in East Providence with Mrs. William J. Ahearn Jr. presiding. Sister Mary Edward addressed the large group and welcomed Sister Mary Beatrice and other nuns. Marilyn Schreiner thanked the guild for the St Mary’s Academy high school scholarship. A Luncheon Bridge for Oct 2 at Metacomet Golf Club was announced with a full committee named and tickets available by Oct 18. The next meeting is scheduled for Oct 23.
The court will convene in Probatert Room at 10 o clock for hearings on the estates of Maria L Kerr Walter A Kerr Ruth E Kerr and L Spooner. Executors have filed and creditors must present claims at the Probate Clerk's office within legally set times beginning September 26 1982 with notices running through October 3 1982 for several estates including administration grant hearings on October 6 1953 and October 8 1933.
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