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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1945
Page
2
The speaker argues Congress should push private industry to create full employment before relying on federal spending. He urges tax policy that lets firms profit, build reserves, and expand, while ensuring fair labor standards and fair treatment for workers, with government stepping in only when markets fail.
Names make news and local visits are noted in these columns. The public is encouraged to contribute items and share interests, with appreciation for cooperation and courtesy.
Bristol residents note a meeting of the Bristol Garden Club at Mrs. Charles B. Rockwell's Pop Pasquash home with speaker Mrs. Austin Levy. Edmund H Morin, son of Joseph Morin, promoted to Staff Sergeant in Germany and awarded the Good Conduct Medal, expected home in October. Belancik family announces birth of son Steve Anthony on July 80th, former Miss Emily Du Pont Bristol, now in Port Wentworth Georgia. Perry family from San Luis Obispo visiting Bristol for 50th wedding anniversary of John and Mrs. Perry's relative, first Bristol visit in 17 years.
M Boastiman announces a new shipment of Fall hats at Chic Shoppe offering reasonable prices. Dorothy Solidano of 420 High Street is recovering after an operation noted as apperic citis and resting comfortably.
T/5 Clarence J. King of Bristol Rhode Island has reported to the Army Ground and Services Redistribution Station at Lake Placid Club New York after 34 months overseas with the 17th Field Artillery. He participated in the African campaign and was captured in February 1943. He undergoes processing for his next assignment while enjoying the Club facilities and activities.
Mary West Tillman writes a memorial ode on the fourth anniversary of Gordon Harris Tillman’s death, recalling deep loss endured since August 23, 1941. She speaks of love, daily heartache, and faith awaiting reunion in heaven.
Misses Etta Ghimbd Lillian Grimo and Caroline D Amico left last evening for Warren Ohio to visit relatives for a week. Canon Anthony R Parshley is expected back from vacation in time for St Michael s Church services Sunday. Eleanor Rockwell daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles B Rockwell left Wednesday for Bennington College Vermont to resume studies.
Lt Gladys M Speed daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Speed of Bristol Ferry Rhode Island returned to the United States after serving with a United States Army general hospital in England The unit activated in New Orleans in 1943 trained at Camp Pickett and arrived in England in 1944 operating a 1000 bed facility The last patient left in July the year of return Prior to service she was a nurse with the Public Health Association
Mrs. John L. Burke hosts a social evening at Hapoel with guests Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Bolgerton of Brighton Mass. Frederick Sutcliffe sings a soprano solo Come To Me set to Moonlight Sonata with Mrs. Cora Shaw Anderson at the organ. Floral display in Water Company window arranged by Mrs. Wallace B. Smith of the Bristol Garden Club features rustic greens brown berries bright yellow marigolds in a blue vase.
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