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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1945
Page
2
The town eyes a special Welcome Home celebration funded by a set aside $10,000. The council will form a volunteer committee to plan a multi day Fourth of July style event after World War II. The Legion funds the effort so no fundraising is needed. The aim is to honor returning service members with a detailed, long term program.
The Young Women's Catholic Club resumes meetings the first week of September. Countryside Garden Club to meet at Mrs. Serbst’s Pappasquash home Saturday at 1 30 and Thursday at 6. Our Lady of Mt Carmel faces Our Lady of Loretto East Providence for the Eastern Division CYO Championship on the Common. Miss Dorothy Soldano of 429 High Street underwent surgery at Truesdale Hospital Fall River. Miss Marion S Cole returned home after a week at Cosmopolitan Club New York City.
Vacation arrivals and calls from Center Harbor Glen Ridge and Webster highlight a Prudence Island social roundup. Notices include family visits clambake at Hog Island V J Day service 125 attendees and upcoming Home Demonstration Circle meeting plus Cub Pack 14 activities.
A lat fe barn or garage in fair condition offered for rent or sale. Contact 396- R or write to PO Box 364 Bristol, R for details.
John H. Tucker Jr writes to the Bristol Phoenix praising the local rationing board at 473 Hope Street for courteous treatment and sound judgment in handling gasoline and fuel oil matters after rationing ended. He thanks all involved and signs off sincerely.
Local U S team from Uz ether Company beat a Lowell Plant squad 20 to 9 in a loosely played Sunday game at Guiteras Field. Bristol guests were hosted by Lowell a week earlier with dinner and lodging. After the game players showered at the YMCA and enjoyed a chicken dinner at New Highland Casino.
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