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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1947

Page

5

Holy Name Society Elects 1948 Officers at Mt Carmel

The Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church elected officers for 1948 at the annual meeting in the parish rooms. Officers include President C Thomas Campagna Vice President Alphonse Morra Secretary Joseph F Panone Treasurer Domenic Perroni Senior Consultor Frank Miserandino Consultors Dr D V A Capone John Fasano Marshal Anthony Negro Spiritual director is Rev Joseph Sorzano PSS.C The installation will be at the Communion breakfast on Jan 11 The sick committee for January is Louis Nasta Jordan Sousa and John Fasano.

Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church Joseph Santull John Cortellessa John Fasano Louis Nasta Joridan Sousa

Portuguese Independent Club elects new officers

The Portuguese Independent Club elected officers at a Saturday meeting in their hall. Manuel Fernandes was named President with Manuel Cordeiro as Vice President and Edward Alves as Secretary. Joseph F Castro became band leader, with Anthony Tacate as assistant leader and manager. The group plans a banquet on Sunday January 4 at 2 30 PM.

Manuel Fernandes Manuel Cordeiro Edward Alves Manuel Silvia, Jr Anthony Rodigues Mariano Dos Santos Joseph Oliveira Fred Frank Joseph Carreiro Joseph F Castro Anthony Tacate

Employment Figures Reflect Good Conditions in Bristol County

Improved business conditions across Bristol County plants lower unemployment to about 600, the Warren State Employment Service reports. 175 are women, with many openings for females while male positions total 425 in the active file and only 60 unfilled openings remain. The office urges employers to list all openings, especially for men, at 8 Church Street, Warren.

Bristol County Figuers Walter J Geary Warren U. S. State Employment Service Geary Mr Geary Imales Galesperson RI State Employment Service Church Street

Coming Events For Senior Class Holiday Dance And Play

December 17 and 18 feature the Senior Class play Dont Take My Penny in Gui tears Auditorium. December 27 hosts a holiday dance at St Marys Auditorium under CYO auspices.

Guitears CYO St Mary's Auditorium

Editorial policy for Timely Topics letters

The column invites written comments on town welfare and Timely Topics. Letters to the editor may be published only if the writer identifies themselves to the editor, though publication of the name is not required.

The Phoenix

Unwanted Child Reply to Poem Sparks Housing Plea

A Bristol Rhode Island reader responds to J C Alger’s Phoenix poem, expressing desire for sunshine and comfort but forced to stay where they live to care for children. The writer asks Alger to help locate a house in Miami for their family.

J C. Alger the Phoenix Miami Daily News

Rhode Island Probate Court Brings Estate Hearings in Bristol

State of Rhode Island Probate Court of Bristol holds hearings in the Probate Court Room at 10 o clock on listed dates for estates Joseph Hall will probate guardians accounts for Emily French Margaret Callan Annie Callan and Sarah Callan named executrices creditors must file claims by law starting December 12 1947.

Probate Court Hall Joseph

World Relief Sunday Aims to Aid Needy Europe

December 14 designated as World Relief Sunday as churchgoers bring warm clothing and bedding to Protestant churches for collection at 577 Westminster Street. Rev. Daniel K. Davis of St. Michael's Church joins stores and merchants on the drive for clothing soap candles and toys to aid Europe and Asia through the Overseas Relief Center and related service committees.

Overseas Relief Center Westminster Street Daniel K. Davis Overseas ‘Relief Center For Church World Services American Friends, Unitarian and Universalist Service Committee

A humorous note on renting with children in mind

In verse a tenant warns the editor about high rents and poor conditions while a landlord jokes about families and pests. The dialogue hints at a harsh rental market and the fear of bringing a child into such a home amid mosquitos and roaches.

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