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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1945
Page
2
The article explains how wartime tax policy blunts the impact of strikes on major firms like General Motors. High income tax rates mean workers profit less from higher earnings, while corporations may see refunds if profits fall versus last year. Government aimed to spur reconversion and maintain jobs, though union leaders triggered the strikes.
Community columns list courtesy visits and local items of mutual interest. Readers are urged to share messages about guests and social events to keep neighbors informed and connected.
Offertory at the 11 o'clock service will feature Garrett's Pre pare Ye the Way of the Lord sung by the church choir. Dorinda Dixon of 85 High Street arrives this afternoon for a three week holiday. Cpl Michael Orefice of 631 Wood Street was discharged at Fort Monmouth on Dec 12. The Mite Society of First Baptist will meet Tuesday at Mrs Otis Bailey's Collins Street home to collect coin calendars. T Sg t William J Dwyer, son of Mr and Mrs William T Dwyer of 92 Burton Street, is back at Camp Murray in Tacoma seeking Christmas home. Rhode State College Glee Club opened its year with a concert in Edwards Hall. Fred Lopes, a returned veteran, sings with the double trio. Other Glee Club members from Bristol include Miss Mary R Ferrara and Mr and Mrs Russell C Hawkes.
The Countryside Garden Club plans its Christmas Party and Dinner Tuesday night at the New Highland Casino. A second annivers ary requiem Mass for Pfc Paul James Connery USMCA is set for 8 am tomorrow in St Mary's Church followed by a committee meeting for the Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella at the K of C Hall at 730. Mt Carmel Junior CYO Baseball champions travel to Bernard Studio Providence for portraits after their basketball game in East Providence Sunday afternoon.
The inter patrol track meet was postponed to next Monday due to stormy weather. Six events include shot put potato race 25 ft dash hop skip and jump paper bag relay and broad grin. A Board of Review for advancement in rank is at 7 p.m. Cub Scouts Pack 14 Christmas party is next Wednesday December 19 at 6 30 p.m. Bring a wrapped gift for the tree carol singing games and skits with refreshments. Den Chiefs meet Monday to finalize plans. Bugle and Drum Corps meets Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. with a corps meeting after Thursday rehearsal to plan winter activities.
Rogers High School edged Colt Memorial 42-40 at Rogers gym in Newport. Colt led through three quarters, but Rogers surged late. With 1:07 remaining, Rogers hit two foul shots to take the lead and seal the win.
The funeral of Mrs Anna Rinaldi 66 of 7 Roma Street followed a high Mass of requiem at Mount Carmel Church Bearers included Salvatore Alture Matthew Troiano Pasquale Cirillo John Ligeiro Manuel Cabral Nicholas Ferrara Frank DeRiso all of Bristol and Louis V Santo of Barrington Members of the Holy Rosary Society attended the services Six members were honorary bearers The burial was in St Marys Cemetery family lot Adolph Giglio conducted the rosary at the graveside
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