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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1948
Page
3
Community column laments policing at drum corps event and seeks accountability. Mentions Bristol Fire Department fundraising, Dreadnaught floor plans, waste cans on Main Street, and a clambake misstep. Notes Warren parade, insurance of bands, and upcoming surveys at Andrews School. Comments on politics, comics, and local weekend events.
A Christian Science Monitor piece argues happiness comes from the inner consciousness of God and divine Principle. It cites Mary Baker Eddy, Jesus, and Stevenson to claim true joy arises from spiritual understanding, not material conditions.
August 18 is the annual Rotary Club outing and clambake at Martin Hall. August 22 features a clambake by the Bristol Republican Town Committee at Rego's Farm. August 27 hosts the First Annual Ball of St Mary’s Social Club at White Rail Riding Club.
Eddie Denish led a 25 piece band providing music for more than two thousand townspeople Tuesday evening. The concert at Bristol Senior High School featured American folk ballads and semi classical pieces for attendees in front of the school and in cars on Hope Street. James F. Velleca said the smaller crowd compared to the earlier concert was due to many residents being on vacation.
Word has been received of the death of Mary Talker, daughter of Mrs Maude Talker of Rich and Virginia. She was the granddaughter of Mrs Daniel Crispell, formerly of Charles Street.
The fourth annual VJ Day dance set for this Friday evening will run from 8 to 12 with Jimmy Martin and his orchestra. Third Street from Mt Hope Avenue to State Street will close for intermission entertainment. rain date is the next pleasant evening. The event is organized by president Mrs Mabel Anselmo and an all female committee.
The groom World War II veteran Irene Elizabeth Gallo and the bride H M Gallo were married August 7 at St Johns Episcopal Church Deer Lodge Montana Rev Stanley Welgh officiated The bride was attended by Mr The article notes Rhode Island long official name but provides no further wedding details.
An ode to Chevrolet with claims of a Unitized Knee-Action Gliding Ride for smooth travel on all roads. It touts the Valve-in-Head engine as thrilling and thrifty, claiming record miles, satisfied owners, and proven reliability.
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