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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1946
Page
2
A devotional call urging Americans to rededicate themselves to faith in God and in the nation. It recalls the Christian foundations of the United States and asks for guidance, strength, courage, and understanding to continue the faith of the Redeemer.
Joseph Sousa, son of Mr and Mrs Antone Sousa of 24 Catherine Street, returns home for the holidays. He is a freeman at Boston College. St Marys Mothers Club held its annual Christmas party Sunday afternoon in the church auditorium. Christmas tableaux were presented by seventh and eighth grade pupils of St Marys School.
JUST RECEIVED shipment includes Christmas tree light sets bulbs trimmings and ornaments plus toys Ames pin ball sets and last minute shopping items. Also notices shoe shine parlor taken over by Gabriel Nastri at 483 Hope Street and various service ads for lamps tires piano tuning ceilings and cleaning services with contact details.
Local residents report a Navy assignment leave for Capone USN 74 at Annapolis while plant operations shift to a 10 day schedule. Birth announced for Jacquelyn Ann Aiello at Truesdale Hospital with former Katherine Puya. parties hosted by Mount Hope Chapter officers and by Mrs. Lillian Fuller for Lorraine Medeiros. Scout troop plans a Providence trip. weather could delay. Thomas H Black named corporation secretary in the Secretary of State office. Bristol teachers gain $600 state aid endorsement from two groups. Local boys travel to Newport YMCA for basketball and swimming. escorted by officials. Christmas party held at First Baptist vestry with carols and refreshments supervised by church leaders.
The town board backs condemnation to acquire a 27 acre shore front on Asylum Road for a beach. Secretary Carl T. Carlson to urge Bristol legislators to pass a condemnation bill allowing the town to buy the land from the Colt Estate. Support also comes from the Republican Town Committee and American Legion post. A $1800 appropriation at the town meeting would hire a woman supervisor for summer common programs, per two summer recreation supervisors Anthony E. Agatielos and Vincent J. Santo.
Edward Ellsworth Wilkinson 85 of 39 Byfield street died Sunday after a long illness. Born December 2 1861 in Bristol he worked 49 years at National India Rubber Co rising to foreman. He was a Republican and St Michael's Church member. Survived by son Edward J Wilkinson daughter Lillian M Wilkinson two grandsons Frederick E Wilkinson and Edward J Wilkinson Jr and two great grandsons. Funeral Thursday 2 pm from his home with Canon Anthony R Parshley officiating. Burial in North Cemetery.
Representatives of Bristol County Voltare No. 1188 Forty and Eight visited the Bristol Children's Home last evening delivering gifts and refreshments. The party was led by James A. Sisson with members Howard I Martin Issac Bouffard and ex officio Manuel P Goulart assisting.
Rank Bs Pours scouts advanced to second class rank and two recruits dubbed tenderfoot scouts during Stock Taking Night at Scout Hall. John Cardoza Robert Perreira William Enos and Raymond Sartini earned second class. Manuel Sousa and Roland Mello became tenderfoot with badges. Bob Cat patrol led with 32 points and inter battalion contest. plans for Camp Yangoog weekend trip and 34th anniversary party next Monday. Junior staff officers led the program with Rich ard Belmore John Estrella QM John Sylvester and Green Bar scouts.
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