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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1947
Page
2
An informal Rotary Club discussion urged planting a set number of young trees annually to replace those removed. The aim is to protect Bristol’s tree lined streets and involve town departments and taxpayers in an ongoing planting program. The Tree Warden welcomes support and notes it would not be costly.
Rev and Mrs Charles B Cooley spent the holiday with friends in Branford Conn Miss Mabel Frink of Providence was the holiday guest of Mrs Ethel Copeland Franklin Street Miss Juliette Bisbane is in Rhode Island Hospital undergoing an appendectomy progressing nicely Miss Eleanor Viera is spending her vacation with her parents on Franklin Street in training at Truesdale Hospital Fall River and will return to duty January 1 Mr and Mrs Joseph Palmer announce the engagement of their daughter Rose to Joseph Cruz Jr of Weetamoe Farm this town Mrs Dennis Pacheco announce the engagement of their daughter Sophie to Manuel Ormande veteran of World War II Mr and Mrs Sebastian Turillo announce the engagement of their daughter Bridget to Robert Dion of Mr and Mrs Edward G Dion of this town Mr and Mrs Edward L Chase of Canton Mass announce the birth of a son Peter Richards Dec 24 at Baker Memorial Hospital Boston Mrs Chase is the former Claire Richards of this town
The family of the late Mary P Silvia thanks relatives friends and neighbors for sympathy and floral offerings tendered during their bereavement.
A brief memorial tribute notes the passing of Vincent Candela with memory and enduring love from family, mentioning daughter Marguerite Candela and their lasting presence in the home.
A heartfelt tribute from a mother father and sister to a son lost, noting ongoing sorrow and the enduring memory of his tenderness and presence. The note emphasizes that life remains changed and that thoughts of him are constant.
Five Downs defeated Kingstown 45 to 26 in Tuesday’s game to run a five game streak. Colt top scorers Margo and Rene totaled 29 points, while Roche led South with 16. The period scores were 10-5, 21-10, 32-18. J V results show South Kingstown won 33-22.
At the December 16 meeting the Town Council approved a Sunday sales ordinance. Victualling licensees may open Sundays without a separate licence, using the new form. The $15 charge requires a $100 bond with real estate as surety. Old permits will be recalled and exchanged once the forms are printed.
The Rev Alexander Fales will preach at the 11 oclock service Sunday at the First Congregational Church. Fales is a local high school graduate Class of 1941 who earned a BA from Doane College Crete Nebraska. In 1945 he was a senior student at Iliff Theological Seminary in Denver Colorado.
Lost or destroyed pass book issued by Austrial Trust Co Permuation Department. Payment stopped and application made for duplicate bank book. Return to bank.
A list of upcoming community events includes a Holiday Dance at St Mary's Auditorium on Dec 27 under C.Y.O. and an New Year's Jamboree at Y.M.C.A. Rockwell Hall on Dec 31 arranged by H1-Y. January 19 and 20 feature an Old Fashioned Minstrel at Suiteras Auditorium by Holy Name Society, January 22 a Bristol Teachers' Association Bridge and Fashion Show, and a Leaves for Japan event announced.
A damaged fragment reports a pass book issue and its stoppage for safety. The note indicates attempts to secure the document and the need to follow proper procedures to protect the holder. No names or dates are legible.
Nancy Baxter highlights fashionable yet practical Needlecraft ideas for girls, featuring two piece outfits, color coordinated wardrobes, vests, leopard cloth accents, matching caps, and versatile belts and scarfs. The article promotes long skirts with moderate lengths and introduces a hooded dress with matching mitts as a chic warm set, with a leaflet no. 2843 available by mail.
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