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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1946
Page
2
The Corpus Christi mayor hosted a Complaint Week inviting citizens to submit criticisms with signatures. About 2,200 residents sent in nearly 9,000 items, highlighting streets, sidewalks, and garbage collection as top issues. A 100 page report categorized these items for city officials.
This society column invites readers to share notices about themselves and organizations they belong to. It emphasizes that mentioning guests and friends costs nothing and brings pleasure, asking for cooperation and courteous submissions.
Catholic Gurls Organization to Prudence Island for a Sunday trip to Carmela Russo’s home with 9 30 a.m. boat arrival. Levy’s Music Center at 35 State Street promises new records phonographs and radios. VFW Post 237 receives ten regular army rifles from Columbus Ohio for drill. Mr and Mrs Rene visit relatives and plan a Maine trip then Springfield YMCA College. Mr and Mrs Michael Rudich announce births son Charles Lubin in memory of brother killed in action. Rev James Clinton to preach at First Congregational Church service at 11 with duet offertory. John Marine discharged from Army returns home. James Connery travels to Miami for K of C convention. Tuplin USNR discharged and at home in Bristol Highlands after Philippines service.
A skiff owner must present identification and complete payment to process the advertisement at 2 Howe Street. The notice emphasizes proper documentation and timely payment for registry or permit actions.
Readable ad for a home and surroundingPelham sale listing mahogany five piece bedroom set maple dining room living room furniture gas range maple breakfast set and dishes. Also lawn ornaments lumber and plywood from Silvitas Woodwork Shop at 191 Metacom Avenue. Call 244 Roany day at noon.
The Bristol Yacht Club schedules an auction and raffle tomorrow afternoon at 4 30 with a 3 30 preview of antiques and modern articles. A kiddies fish pond is available and members may bring a picnic supper or enjoy Captain Chases’s chowder and fritters.
George T. Ingram Past Grand Knight of Bristol Council Knights of Columbus No 379 was honored at a Wednesday meeting at the K of C home on State Street. He received a traveling bag from Grand Knight Norman J Vermette and departs for the National Convention in Florida as a state delegate. James J Connery Jr was elected treasurer. Plans for a clam bake at Bayberry Farm on August 25 and a Welcome Home Dinner for returning veterans were announced. Officer installation is set for October 23. Refreshments followed the meeting.
Miss Evelyn Rose Dorsi and Manuel Joseph Cunard wed in a Saturday morning double ring ceremony at Holy Angels Church Barrington. The bride wore a white satin gown with net skirt and Lily of the Valley crown, with her twin Anne Dorsi as maid of honor. Reception followed at Lincoln Hall with guests from Rehoboth California Warren Barrington and Bristol. They plan a New England motor honeymoon and will reside on County Road Barrington. The bride works for Bristol Manufacturing Corp and the groom, Colt High School 1945 graduate, is employed there.
Boston Red Sox invite Bristol Summer Recreation program youths to attend Tuesday's game. Those planning to go must contact Director Vincent Santo or Anthony J. Agatiello by next Monday noon.
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