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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1947
Page
2
The State Alcohol Control Board prohibits Sunday dancing in licensed establishments, a rule Bristol Town Council did not create. The ban also affects Saturday nights, since venues lose late hours. Police and Town Solicitor confirm the regulation is state issued, with private dances allowed only if the venue is closed to all business.
Birth notices announce Diane Gilroy on December 1 and Marilyn Baker on December 15 at local hospitals. Engagement and new-home invitations note Dorothy Morris and Barbara Campbell hosting carol events. Christmas parties and gatherings are planned by Pilgrim Fellowship, St Michael's Couples Club, Countryside Garden Club, and Mount Hope Community Club with Santa gifts and refreshments.
A Saturday gathering at the Legion Home on Franklin Street from 2 to 5 pm will feature food and a display. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Poe stock announce the birth of a third child at Bruce Cortellessa, with a daughter also reported.
A Bristol Telephone Operators Christmas party at the White Rail Riding Club featured guests Harolld E Marr and Rob ert S Hayes. Santa Claus, revealed as John Colbert, distributed gifts amid dancing and music by Miss Mary C Quinn, with committee chair Helena E Wells and members Rita Colbert Dorothy M Foster.
The Golden Red and other troops held Christmas parties and investures. Members listed include Therese Velleca Olive August Lenora Re ro Dorothy Travales Constance Achilli Katherine Amaral and leaders Amery Tattrie Anne Borges Eleanor Caboire Dorothy Cabral and Mrs Donald Clements. Boxes of woolen garments soap towels candy and games were sent to Italy China Greece France Poland and the Netherlands as part of the World Festival of Friendship. Meetings resume the week of January 5.
Public thanks to those who sent cards gifts and good wishes during hospital stay gratitude to blood donors and volunteers who could not give wishing everyone a Very Merry Christmas from Joseph F Pannone Bristol RI
In loving memory of a dear husband and father who died 20 years ago today. Sadly missed by wife, daughter and sons. We extend thanks to relatives, friends and neighbors for sympathy and floral offerings. The family of the late Edward Mighori.
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