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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1946
Page
2
Pearl Buck argues in the New York Times Magazine that Americans face global hostility as leaders. She cites atom bomb use, luxury versus global hunger, and bad behavior abroad as reasons, urging educators parents churches to focus on youth character and manners.
This column notes that readers enjoy seeing mentions of visits and forthcoming items of mutual interest. It invites readers to contribute, promising courtesy and cooperation in sharing local happenings and connections.
A requiem Mass for Marion Vieira is set for Thursday morning May 2 at St Elizabeth’s Church. The Bristol Advisory Committee of the Rhode Island Child Service meets at Rockwell House on Monday at 5 pm. Tomorrow night the YMCA Junior Hi-Y Club hosts a talk on Aquatic Safety by Vincent M Santo. The First Congregational Church young married couples plan a Sunday 8 pm meeting at the Guiteras House to discuss forming a Married Couples Club.
Solicitors for the May break fast at First Baptist Church request donations tonight. Barney Immerman of Johannesburg, South Africa, stayed with Mr. and Mrs. David Myerson at 66 Oliver Street. Girl Scout Mariners will swim at Hodgeman Pool Providence tomorrow afternoon and depart by bus at 4:55. A covered dish supper at 6:30 precedes the First Congregational Church annual meeting with business at 7:30 chaired by Mrs Charles L. Pendleton.
Miss Evelyn Lemaire a junior at Rhode Island College of Education was pledged into Epsilon Rho the Rhode Island chapter of Kappa Delta Pi The initiation is set for May 15 and requires junior standing strong scholarship leadership and a high overall record The Rhode Island chapter is the sole Kappa Delta Pi chapter in the state
Aluminum and white metal welding offered at Firestone Service Garage Child Street Warren R I. On and after April 30 1946 I shall not be responsible for any bills contracted or purchases made by anyone other than myself John D Borges Bristol RI.
The family of the late William J Ingram expresses gratitude to relatives, friends, and neighbors for kindness, sympathy, spiritual bouquets, and flowers. Special thanks to Holy Name Society of St Marys Church Bristol Council K of IC Transportation and Shipping of US Rubber Co Bristol Mfg Corp and Friends at Bristol.
In loving memory of father Charles H West who passed away on Mas Ist 1958. Eight years have passed since death and its gloom. Within our house a shining light is gone. Down here I mourn but not in vain. In heaven we will meet again. no death, only a harbor for loved ones. Mary West Tillman
Pocketbook lost near Court Street Garage contains money and papers. Reward to be returned to Mrs Amy Babbitt at 24 Court Street across from the Garage. Call Bristol 1008-W.
Urgent search for a four or six room house on Wood Street for an American family with two children. Apply Box G. Reward offered for information leading to suitable accommodation on the Second Floor at the institution on St. Second Floor.
A mahogany veneer multi Victorian style bureau is offered for sale at 22 Burton Street. A furnished three room apartment suitable for light housekeeping is available to rent at 70 Oliver Street, second floor, with applying instructions.
Large barn on Perry Property at Silver Creek may be rebuilt for business use in commercial G Zone. If not sold immediately, building will be sold for wrecking and material removal. Six room house near bus stops and shopping center in good condition. Apply Box P or call Bristol 814-R. Box R Bristol Phoenix.
For sale several items including a summer cottage 2 miles from center with good location and condition. a three piece bedroom suite at reasonable price. vehicle parts and floor mats for Ford models. motor and poultry farm ads. corner lot for sale at Garfield and Dunbar with sewer water and bus connections. contact A B Nerone in Bristol with telephone number 720.
Classified ads list estimates for plowing by Joseph Estrella Br 218. Window cleaning offered by John E. Merella Warren 1459-W. Piano tuning and repairing by S F Winecombe via Mrs. Cora Anderson Bristol 113-W. Contact after 4 PM.
Russell W. Holt will discuss facts on the lumber and housing situation at the Rotary Club meeting tomorrow. The Misses Rosemarie and Connie Colte of 78 Washington street spent the weekend in Plymouth Mass. James F. Meiggs named chairman of the Fourth of July committee by the Town Council with the council reappointing all other members from last year. The Pro Christo Society meets Thursday evening at Mrs. Charles R. Cooley 256 Hope street with Mrs. Cooley assisted by Mrs. Ian M. Walker and Mrs. William Masters. Katherine Levere and Roswell S. Bosworth returned from the Congress of Poetry at Hunter College New York City with Sister Mary Jean RSM Bay View Seminary and Sister Eloise RSM St Xavier’s Academy.
Mrs. William LeClair has returned from St. Petersburg Florida where she spent the winter. On Thursday evening the Viking Club of the YMCA will conduct a dance in the Y. Regular novena services with Benediction will be held tonight at 7 30 in St Marys Church. Mrs Earl G Sturdevant Girl Scout Commissioner announced extra Girl Scout Cookies available and to contact any Girl Scout.
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