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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1945
Page
2
Bristol praises the local Rationing and Price Control Board as it closes its office on September 30 and transfers duties to a central Warren office. Members served without pay, resisting political pressure while enforcing directives to fairly distribute scarce goods during wartime.
To settle estate seeking buyers for 54/10 acres of rich farm land on Broad Common Road at 1600 dollars and two Wood Street lots near Valley Street plus a Pros pect Street large lot and 11 platted lots with town water sewer gas and electricity available. Buses for small farm house and other buildings on 515 acres included.
Local notes highlight visits and social happenings in the Bristol area. Community members share courtesy mentions and mutual interests in upcoming gatherings and arrivals.
The Mite Society of the First Baptist Church meets at Mrs Fred Mott's home Tuesday at 2 PM. Town residents Pfc Edward D'Alessio and Pfc John Perry are arriving in the U S. Sgt William L McCaughey has completed an ocean voyage to Okinawa. Lt Charles B Rockwell arrives in New York after serving in France. Mrs Dora Hasbrouck hosts William Greene of Twenty Nine Palms as a guest. Staff Sgt Herbert E Francis Jr heads to Baer Field Indiana after furlough. The St Michael's Church offertory will feature My Soul Is Athirst for God sung by A Gray. Rhode Island Day observed by Bristol Chapter DAR at Redcrest. Jane Perry and Eleanor Lemaire return from Camp Hoffman medical camp assignments.
Dark brown Cairn terrier missing in Bristol vicinity. Call Bristol 17 if found. a reward is offered for the dog’s return.
A brown leather wallet and a black key case with several keys and identification papers were lost yesterday before noon. Owner requests return to Buddy Jodres at 39 Usher Place, offering a reward if found.
Brick mill construction lumber including hard pine timbers planking sheathing windows etc Apply at job Berkshire Fine Spinning Warren RI Swift McNutt Co of RI.
Experienced woman to do housework one day a week Preferably Fridays or Saturdays Apply Sept 4th Mrs Mellen 443 Hope St across from Buffingtons Drug Store WANTED Five room tenement by adults Must move from present location Ralph Lever 14 Brown street Warren A housekeeper Middle aged lady to do housework and care of one child With room and board 20 Leave name at Phoenix Office
Help wanted for inside work and sewing shirts. Good hours and good wages offered. Apply at Eavorite Laundry located at 495 Wood Street. Telephone number partially readable.
Dr Joseph E Pine spoke on chiropractic history and practice at a Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday noon. The report also notes local family updates, military returns, and a Plymouth-Bristol area outing for area children.
Our Lady of Mt Carmel and Sacred Heart of Boston prepare for a Tuesday 2 30 pm game on Boston Common under the Boston Board of Recreation. Mt Carmel star Mike DelPiano will pitch against John DiCaesare of Sacred Heart as managers Bruno and Rev M Conrad anticipate a tight duel with a listed Mt Carmel lineup.
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