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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1946
Page
2
The piece argues inflation grips real estate as lumber shortages and high profits push prices beyond reach. It warns families to avoid buying or building, citing Miles Colean who says stay out of the housing market until conditions improve. Relaxing OPA building restrictions could help, the article suggests.
Bristol and vicinity social column highlights visits births anniversaries and club meetings. Notable items include Grace Perkins visiting in Shhémerville and Daniel Crispell celebrating a 50th wedding anniversary, Leigh Franklin Coachrane born this morning, and Ruth Sanford joining Washington Post. Also upcoming Garden Club meeting with speaker on drama in flower arrangements and various hospital, travel, and civic notices from Bristol, Warren, and Providence areas.
Lost two strand imitation pearl necklace on Wood Street between Burton and Bradford Thursday. Sentimental value. Please call Bro 1116 J or return to 3 Howe Street 2nd floor. Dog lost Sunday night a young rabbit dog white with black and brown spots named Duke. If found call Br 682 J.
A jumble of ad lines lists eyewear from Apple and others, plants and flowers such as Red Velvet and Lavender Lady, furniture including beds and a living room suite, a 12 ft cedar and oak skiff for sale, and a piano tuning service in Bristol with contact details.
Advertisement for window cleaning by John E. Merolla offering services for houses offices and shop windows in Warren contact 1459-W to arrange cleaning promptly.
The Bristol District Nursing Association records July totals: Gen care 39, Met care 3, J.H. 2, C. & A. 2. General visits 209, Met 68, J.H. 6, C. & A. 6. Natal 26. Tuberculosis 10. Clinics: Child Welfare 4 with 50 babies, Tonsil 1 with 8 patients. Office treatments 34. Social calls 2.
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