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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1940

Page

2

C and A Expansion Boosts Bristol Employment and Tax Revenue

Bristol welcomes Collins and Aikman Corporation expansion as townspeople anticipate more jobs, higher tax revenue, and a safer economic outlook. Treas. Rockwell promises the project will proceed, enhancing opportunities for young residents and supporting local expenditures since 1932. The venture underscores the plant's pivotal role in Bristol's economy.

Collins and Aikman Corporation Bristol Rockwell

Church Activities at Local Congregations This Week

Lists of services meetings and youth programs for First Baptist Union St Elizabeth's St Mary's St Michael's Our Lady of Mt Carmel Trinity Chapel and Congregational Church with mass times, scout activities, gym and parish hall events and society meetings scheduled through the week. Includes dates and leaders such as Rev Burdon Graetz Rocha Parshley Sorzana Beauchamp and various troop leaders.

St. Elizabeth's Church Henrique R Rocha Blessed Mother John Daponte Daughters of Mary St. Mary's Church Michael I. Ryan Mystical Rose Paul Bruno Claire Richards Jo William Crowley St Mary's Parochial School St. Michael’s Episcopal Church Anthony R Parshley Ivy Guild Paul Thompson First Congregational Church Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Joseph E. Sorzana Michael Ascoli Trinity Chapel John P. Beauchamp Mr. Beauchamp

Special Rates For Men In Service For Holiday Travel

Uniformed personnel of the Army Navy and Marine Corps will receive reduced round trip coach fares at one cent per mile on The New Haven Railroad for holiday travel. The offer runs from December 14 to January 14 with a fifteen day return limit. Officers and enlisted may buy tickets with an official furlough fare certificate from commanding officers.

Army Navy Marine Corps New Haven

Bristol notices and events mingle with Christmas plans

The Bristol community hosts a Christmas party by the Home for Aged Women with Pearl restrung beads and rosary repairs. Girl Scout puppet show and a food sale are planned by Taft School Club. Battery C, 243rd Coast Artillery friends host a card party for the athletic fund. An art display features Mrs Wardwell’s Lilies at Rogers Free Library. Various lodge, church, and club events are announced along with civic meetings and travel notes.

Girl Scout Troop 2 Taft School Club Albert Alder Eldena Beals Bristol Battery C 243Rd C Fort Wetherill Jamestown Warren Post American Legion Battery Athletic Fund Samuel C Wardwell Rogers Free Library

Hit and Run Strikes Michael Sicignano on Hope Street

Michael Sicignano, 57, received a slight left ankle injury when a speeding black sedan struck him near Sam the Showman's store at Hope and Bradford streets. The car fled east on State Street as two passersby, Frank Cahr and Frank Girard, helped. police and Dr Antonio DAngelo reported the incident.

Michael Sicignano Hope Street Bradford Street Sam Sicignano State Street Sicesano Frank Cahr Roma Street Frank Girard Antonio F D’angelo

Rev Herbert Thursday St WJAR Sermon at 8:30

A church program notes devotion periods led by Rev Herbert on Thursday at 8 30 at St WJAR with R S Bosworth also listed.

Herbert R. S. Bosworth

Domenic Troiano Elected President of Local Club

Domenic Troiano was elected president of the Provincia Di Foggia Citizens' Club in their Wood Street quarters. Officiating officers include Paolo Armellotti as vice president and Leonard De Luca as corresponding secretary with Pasquale Scattino as financial secretary, Antonio Guida as treasurer, and Luigi Troiano as janitor. Police Chief Anthony J. Ferrara will install the officers Sunday morning, January 5, at 10:30.

Domenico Troiano Provincia di Foggia Citizens’ Club Wood Street Paolo Armellotti Leonard de Luca Pasquale Scattino Antonio Guida Luigi Troiano Anthony J. Ferrara

La Bella Sicilia Society Elects Officers in Poli

Scola ri Scolaro was elected president of the La Bella Sicilia Society in Poli Hally on State street. Other officers include Campagna Carmelo as vice president Tindaro De Luca as corresponding secretary Antonio Campagna as financial secretary Angelo Pirri as treasurer. Trustees are Procopio Giovacchino Cupolo Antonio Pirri. The council for the year features Gustav Carmelo Panzarella Angelo Michele Campagna Giacomo Pirri and Punziato De Pasquale. Buttligliere Antonio is sick committee chairman Nu ziato De Pasquale sergeant at arms. Doctor Antonio F. DeAngelo serves as physician.

Bartalo’‘Scolaro la Bella Sicilia Society Poli Hally State Street Campagna Carmelo Tindaro de Luca Antonio Campagna Angelo Pirri Procopio Giovacchino Cupolo Antonio Antonio Pirri Gustav Carmelo Panzarella Angelo Michele Campagna Giacomo Pirri Punziato de Pasquale Buttligliere Antonio Nunziato de Pasquale Antonio F. DeAngelo

Ford 1937 8 pickup model 73 with 11000 miles

Listing offers a Ford 1937 8 pickup model 73 with 11000 miles in like new condition for 325 dollars. Inspection at George Brooks 1242 Hope St Bristol 149 WT E Starrett Executor 9 Westminster St Providence. Also includes rental and sale notices for an apartment and a baby carriage with contact details and multiple ad lines.

FORD George Brooks Hope St Bristol Starrett Westminster St Providence

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