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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1945
Page
4
Weather forecaster proved nearly right as heavy December snow rolled through causing road crews to toil all night and into yesterday. Despite equipment failures and stranded cars, main streets stayed navigable and utilities remained online while mail and holiday deliveries faced delays.
Names make news in this Bristol vicinity column as guests visits and local items are shared. The note discusses courtesy and cooperation from contributors and the interest readers have in mentions of friends visits.
Dr and Mrs Samuel Hochman announce the birth of a daughter on December 16. Mr and Mrs Joseph Luiz announce a son born December 17 at Truesdale Hospital. James V Puya, son of Mrs Lucy Puya, has been honorably discharged from the Army. Captain Raymond Makowsky returns to Bristol after overseas service. MT Hope Gideon Camp to meet tonight at Otis Bailey’s home. St Mary’s School holds a Christmas party as holiday closes.
Donations to the American Legion Christmas Fund will be acknowledged in these columns. Listed contributors include Manuel Sousa $2.00, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Duffy $5.00, C A Girls Club $5.00, W Frederick Williams Jr $3.00, total previously acknowledged $520.61.
A brown leather billfold containing licenses and papers of value was found at a local theatre on the afternoon of December 14. The finder may return it to A Stanzione at 11 Second Street in Bristol for a suitable reward.
Exterior and interior painting with roof carpentry remodeling and paper hanging offered by Sparks and Balfour at moderate cost phone 1122-W.
The Senior Children of Mary of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church held their annual Christmas party in the church parish hall. Entertainment included dancing carol singing and games with refreshments. A $100 check for the parochial school building was presented to Rev Father Sorzano. Also attending were Rev Father Donanzon and the Religious Teachers Filippine.
Christmas candles glow in windows across private homes and public sites. The Carr Mig Corp display shines with care while the Soldiers Home tower glows red as a beacon. The Cup Defenders headquarter at Catherine and Wood Streets adds to the festive scene with bright lights.
The Goldenrod Troop notes a very successful rummage sale and Christmas party. They plan a Sunday gathering at Buffingtons at 1:30 for a trip to the Ice Capades led by scribe Barbara Lombard.
Roderick Pirnie, chairman of the U S War Finance Committee, urged Christmas bond purchases in the final five shopping days. Rhode Island aims to meet its Series E Victory Loan quota this December and views bonds as gifts with a future. Final Drive figures will be issued January 3 and officials hope the E Bond goal is reached.
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