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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1945
Page
2
Residents reflect on ending the war, trading lives for a temporary rise in unemployment at home. They emphasize patience during reconversion as industry restarts, noting a pent‑up demand and resolve by labor, business, and government to reemploy and produce goods for peace.
Bristol and vicinity columns highlight courtesy visits and social items. Noting guests, acquaintances, and events of local interest, these notes encourage community sharing and timely inclusion of readers’ notes.
Mrs Edward Walsh and daughter Mary visit Mrs James J Duffy on State street. Miss Anne Perry of Elm Farm sails to New York then visits Miss Bernadette Gagnon of Ozone Park L I. Pfc Roland J Pouissant arrives today at New York aboard SS Coaldale Victory. Mr and Mrs Merril H Boynton of Cleveland arrive to stay two weeks with Mr and Mrs Henry W Boynton of Upper Longfield. Holy Rosary Society holds high mass for soldiers souls at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. Mrs Meliuel Raposa of 48 Oliver street leaves for a week in New York. Dr Joseph E Pike to speak at Rotary Club meeting. Miss Clara Seyer and Miss Margaret Manchester visit relatives in Maplewood New Jersey for two weeks. Bento Cabrao of 400 Thames street enlisted in the United States Navy on August 24 at Providence station. He has two brothers in the Navy. Mrs Austin Levy to speak to Bristol Garden Club at Point Pleasant home of Mr and Mrs Charles B Rockwell. Fireman First Class and Mrs Joseph Brayton announce birth of daughter Rebecca Ellen at Truesdale Hospital Fall River. Brayton overseas. Harry Hadfield Jr of 837 Hope street marks his eleventh birthday with friends and refreshments.
Brown leather wallet with papers valuable to owner. Bristol Yacht Club Regatta. Reward offered. Red rimmed semi harlequin reading glasses lost a week ago at Pastime Theatre. Return to 1181 Hope Street, Bristol 271 R.
Miss Pauline Cardoza was guest of honor at a Sunday shower at her home 53 Charles street. Hostesses were Mrs. M Cardoza Mrs. T Cardoza and Mrs. F Cardoza. She will marry Albert Currie Hopper Thursday at St Elizabeths Church at 10. Friends and relatives are invited.
Part time housework sought for a girl or woman three mornings weekly. Phone number Br 18 provided for inquiries.
Nazaire J Gamelin 60 died Sunday in a Fall River hospital after a heart attack. He lived 35 years in Bristol and worked at Collins and Aikman. Burial at St Marys Cemetery follows a high Mass at St Marys Church. Survived by Adeline Desmarais, two daughters, two sons, two brothers and a sister. A son Arthur was killed in Italy long ago. Funeral details provided.
Mt. Carmel defeated Our Lady of Loreto 4 to 2 to claim the Eastern League CCO championship at East Providence Recreation Field. Pitcher Mike DelPiano hurled a four hitter with two hits including a home run, backed by solid hitting from Bernardo Bruno and others as Mt. Carmel seeks the State CYO title and a challenge from a Boston team.
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