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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1949
Page
4
A health article argues cancer is often curable if diagnosed early and treated promptly. It warns fear and belief in incurability keep people away from medical checks, noting one third of about 170000 annual cancer deaths could be prevented with early detection through regular doctor visits.
The council grants transfer of the School lunch program from Mrs Mary Pehgira's Public Welfare office to the Department of Education. They plan a Sunday meeting with the Bristol Business Civic Association and others to discuss shower and toilet facilities at Kunz's Pier. An invitation is accepted to St Mary's Parish 75th anniversary on April 24.
Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps and Kearney Post No 6 drum corps committees completed plans for a concert and review at Guiteras junior high auditorium on May 19 to aid the corps equipment fund. A pep banquet is set for May 26 before the drum corps season opens with a May meeting scheduled April 25 at 8 PM in Kearney Post Home.
April events list shows a rummage sale hosted by St Michaels Church and a Friday anniversary dance at St Marys Auditorium. It also notes a bingo night by Don Luiz Filipe in Lincoln Hall and a rummage sale by St Marys Mothers Club, plus a Penny Social at St Marys Auditorium.
In loving memory of a dear father Michael Balzano who passed away three years ago today. Please God bless our Father who You took from us and broke our hearts. God knows how much we miss him and counts the tears we shed. Someday we shall see his face again. From wife and children.
Public auction ordered by the Bristol Probate Court to sell the Florence L Slade estate. The April 16 1949 sale at 11:00 am will occur at the Bristol property described as Bay View Avenue and Thompson Avenue with 100 foot boundaries. Purchasers must deposit 10000 in cash or certified check and pay the balance at delivery of the guardian's deed.
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