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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1949
Page
3
The Bristol County Council of Church Women planning committee met at Warren Baptist Church to arrange World Day of Prayer on Friday March 4 at 2 p m The Lord is Thy Keeper will be the theme The host church will lead the worship Rev Donald Thompson pastor will speak and a moving picture The Road to Missions will be shown Mrs Frank Child of Barrington president presided over the meeting
The scrubs overwhelmed Coventry 80 41 as Colt led by the Margo DiMeo and Russo trio wrapped the game by the third period. Guito added 10 points amid Coventry's struggles as Coventry J V trimmed their yearling squad 31 26 15 11 41.
The piece surveys Miami and Florida resorts amid postwar shifts. It notes rising aviation industry growth, sustained tourist activity, and changes in resident demographics as retirees mix with working families. It highlights costs, housing, and the enduring climate as draws despite a cooling economy.
Announcement from Bristol lists Sgt Joseph Hichard Ferreira USAF son of Constantino and Mrs Ferreira of 183 Mt Hope Ave and Miss Peggy Alverdus Stoddard daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack W Stoddard of 953 Market St Pascagoula Miss to wed tomorrow at 8 15 AM at Our Lady of Victories Church in Pascagoula The couple will honeymoon then reside in Illinois near Scott Field following their wedding trip to New Orleans and other destinations
The Bristol Republican Party on February 28 1947 issued a policy statement as their election platform. Five major items guided later actions including moving the town dump from the North End Wood Street area to reduce residential impact.
February 12 a food sale in St Marys Auditorium by St Marys Mothers Club then a series of town events. The Town Council expands recreational facilities on Bristol Common and sets a beach area at Burton Street foot after a negative Town Meeting on Colt Drive Beach purchase. Police coasting areas to be set during Benefit Basketball and winter events feature Stars vs All Stars. Plans begin for a park at Wood Street North end. Wednesdays in Town Hall open government. Veterans Units assist in housing ideas. Budget concerns note tax structure review to avoid burden while funding improvements. February 18 Valentine Dance at Bristol Yacht Club and a Bridge event for Bristol Womens Republican Club. February 17 and 19 Girl Shy play at Gulleras School. February 19 ham and bean supper by Hope Chapter No 6 C E S Thackery Hall. February 23 Bristol Rangers banquet at Midway. February 24 Waltz Night at St Marys Auditorium. March 19 St Patricks Day Dance by Battery A at Teranston Street Armory.
The Bristol Girl Scout Council met at Mrs. John D. Moore's home to plan spring activities. They will hold a cake sale at Narragansett Electric Co local office, an all day sewing meeting for Overseas Relief on March 10 at Mrs. Salvatore Massano’s home, and a rummage sale at Girl Scout House on April 22. Hostesses were Mrs. James McKenna and Mrs. Howard House.
C Battery 243 AAA AW Bn starts clearing out and moving about five tons of equipment to a new two year lease storage site at Walker's Cove after a public zoning hearing. The unit also plans to revive its bi monthly newspaper The Flak with Ed Travers as editor and Ed Oliver as assistant editor. A military funeral was held Wednesday for Martin D Shippee, 49, a World War I veteran and Bristol resident, with firing squad from C Battery 243rd AAA AW Bn and burial at North Cemetery.
The fall term ending January 29 attendance list from Superintendent Edward J. Fitzgerald names students by grade and school. Reynolds School lists Grade Five to Grade One. El sie Borges and Carmine Balzano among others. Oliver, Burton, and Taft schools listed with grades and entering students.
Saint Michael’s Church schedules Holy Communion at 8 a m Septuagesima Sunday Holy Communion followed by Church School at 9 30 a m Morning prayer with sermon by Canon Daniel Davis at 11 a m Young People’s fellowship meets in Parish House at 7 30 p m Ivy Club meets in Parish House Tuesday at 3 30 p m
Robert E. King of 1101 Hope St departs for Thomsonville Conn to attend the funeral of his brother S Sgt John Howard King killed on Luzon January 27, 1945. His family notes another brother Leroy Francis King died when the destroyer Warrington sank off the Virginia Capes in September 1944. Surviving are his parents and three sisters.
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