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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1946
Page
2
A reflective piece urging Bristol residents to examine family relationships community kindness and self improvement. It questions parental guidance, friendship, and duties at home and work, urging readers to write a better personal record for the coming year and to contribute positively to Bristol.
A brief community note urges readers to use a column of interest and expresses appreciation for courtesy and cooperation. It appears as a civic or social column item with no identifiable individuals or organizations. The readable lines suggest a prompt for public engagement in a local feature.
The Burnside Lodge Knights of Pythias will elect officers on Tuesday January 7. The Defiance Hose Co annual election is postponed to the following Wednesday due to the holiday.
An itemized late 19th or early 20th century classified advert promotes ceiling plastering from 3 dollars, wallpapering from 5 dollars per room, bathroom redecorating from 15 dollars, room painting and wallpapering, and carriage whitening from 25 dollars. It lists Geo S Sparks and John E Merella contact details with addresses for cleaning and window services.
Lost notice seeks return of a woman's small gold Bulova wrist watch. Reward offered. Contact 78 Washington St.
A Teen Age Center mass meeting is set for Thursday at 7 30 in the Pirates Ship to plan a winter program and form new committees. Rose Campanella and James L Rodrigues announce their engagement, as do Betty Charlyne Park and Charles H McKay whose wedding date is TBA. A fire at George Kenna’s home on Constitution Street caused by an oil stove burner flooded flare but caused no damage per Acting Fire Chief Harry Gray.
Miss Henrietta Dorothy Phillips daughter of Mrs Maria S Phillips of 65 Usher Avenue became the bride of Louis Joseph Azza son of Mrs Maria P Azza of 152 Lincoln Avenue West Barrington in a 9 AM ceremony at St Elizabeths Church The rite included nuptial Mass and a single ring ceremony The bridal party wore formal attire and the couple planned a reception at the New Highland Casino Their home will be 152 Lincoln Avenue West Barrington and they will take a wedding trip to New York.
Rev Celone funeral services were held Saturday for Paul Celone at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church with a high Mass of requiem. Attendees included school officials, athletic coaches, state and local leaders, and a large delegation of athletes. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery with a Sons of Italy delegation as honorary bearers.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Xavier of 31 Roma street announce the engagement of daughter Marguerite Marie to Louis Amaral son of Mr and Mrs Frank Amaral of 127 Market street Warren The announcement was made on Christmas Eve.
The Bristol Town Council will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber on Tuesday January 7 1947 at 7 30 to discuss the Hope Street firing problem. All interested may attend and express views. By order Town Clerk John W Church. 12-27 31 1-3
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