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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1946
Page
2
The piece warns that post holiday wage demands could spark inflation and unrest as prices rise with labor costs. It cites AFL leaders skeptical of widespread wage hikes and calls for responsible labor leadership to balance union interests with sound labor management cooperation.
A fragmented OCR style note uses quirky phrasing about cooperation and collaboration. The readable bits hint at a column and editorial theme rather than a clear news event. No identifiable people or organizations are readable in full.
A scheduled x ray and chest clinic will be held at the Rockwell House on Monday at 1 30 in the afternoon. Ribeiro's Gift Shop at 211 State Street advertises porcelain figurine lamps with Dunhall shades and glassware sets. Mr and Mrs Allan Warner announce the birth of a daughter at Union Hospital. Mrs Warner is the former Doris McPherson of Thames Street.
Community notices include Mrs Harriet Almeida hospitalized at Memorial Hospital and memorial Mass for Carola Giusti in Lucca Italy. St Marys Mothers Club meets at 2 30 Sunday in the auditorium. Christmas gift buys feature Waltham Evgin watches and alarm clocks. Knights of Columbus New Year party planned at the K of C Home with John Eagan chairing the committee. YMCA league games moved to morning 10 o clock during holidays. Nut League shifts from Wednesday to Friday 10 am. Our Lady of Mount Carmel CGO hosts annual Christmas Party with chicken dinner and mystery ride led by Phyliss Vescera and assistants.
The C. and A. Girls' Club annual Christmas Party took place at the White Rail Riding Club. Attendees enjoyed holly decorations, a roast beef dinner, carols led by Mrs. Rounds, and Santa Claus James Riley distributing gifts at nine. Notable guests included Joseph Farrell and Albert Johnson with their spouses, Samuel Lukens, and several other local residents and officials.
The Board of Fire Engineers Bristol Rhode Island will accept sealed bids for Wax-Gum double jacketed fire hose and Wax-Gum rocker lug hoses with brass couplings. Bids due by 7:30 PM Monday December 30 1946 at the Dreadnaught Fire Station.
Bristol high school basketball opened its season with a 53 to 36 win over Coventry after losses to De La Salle and Colt Alumni. Dick Rene led Bristol with 22 points and Eric Dober added 13 as Bristol built and held a five point cushion most of the game. The junior varsity also won 34 to 24, claiming its second straight victory.
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