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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1941
Page
2
The piece notes December 15 as Bill of Rights Day per President Roosevelt's proclamation. It highlights the 150th anniversary of the first ten amendments and Rhode Island’s role in ratifying the Constitution, urging democracy minded institutions to observe the day and reflect on rights and their living worth.
Town records list transfers of several parcels of land and improvements. Transactions include Armando to Wilfred J Beauregard at Bristol Narrows and Lena R Dunbar to Samuel Fanara with buildings on Oliver Street, plus Keene to Carmelo Gusto and Speranzo to Martinez transfers at Little Narrows and Hope East.
The Vikings start the basketball season at the YMCA on Thursday night facing Ashton of Fall River. Coach Magee questions how rookies will fare as a capacity crowd is expected, with stars Jimmy Duffy Edward Sousa Slim Roderick and the Grabert brothers leading the team. Dancing will follow the game.
Bristol community items list meetings at the Girl Scout House and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Altar Society. Also notes the Bristol Women's Democratic Club gathering at the county courthouse and local social happenings including a surprise birthday for Miriam Meyerson and a Rotary Club talk by Lou Pieri. Local garden and fruit anecdotes appear alongside naval training updates and Armistice observances.
Five room house for rent with garage oil burner and living room fireplace. Bathroom has a shower. Apply 12 Constitution Street.
Joseph Sansone was elected president of the Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in the parish hall on Congregational street. Louis Nastri remains in the Senior Consultant role while Dr. C Paul Bruno is named Vice President and Orando Jrisbane Treasurer. Other officers include Frank Bruno Junior Consultant James Salzano Marshal Ralph DeFelice. Plans were made for a Holy Communion in a body on January 11 with Frank Bruno heading the arrangements assisted by Ralph Simonelli and others.
Members will meet at the hall tonight at 7 30 p m then march to 32 Franklin street to pay respects to their departed comrade Frank T Hill Captain Oliver Lemaire presides
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