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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1948
Page
2
The Zoning Board of Review weighs creating additional Industrial H district space to accommodate returning veterans pursuing small or large industries. The aim is to avoid spot zoning and ensure orderly planning while prioritizing existing industries and readying Bristol for future growth.
A fragment shows a friendly note asking readers to use the column and promising courtesy and cooperation. It references activities and a sense of community engagement in Bristol and nearby areas.
The Pro Christo group meets at 800 in the Guiteras House, the Missionary Society sews at 1 30, Gremial Daughters of Portugal gather at Miss Alice Sousa’s Monroe Avenue, and the Ladies Benevolent Society sews Feb 18 at Holmes House with lunch served. United Brothers Lodge meets at Oddfellows Hall, with the Past Grands and Past Chief Patriarchs Association meeting afterward. The Couple Cluth of St Michael's Church postpones to Feb 24 featuring George R Beane. Vigilant Scout Mariner Ship meets 6 pm tomorrow. weather chart prep requested. Paralysis Cabinsign total drive collections reach $1,050 to date. Mrs. Frederick A. Sutcliffe will sing on WRIB at 11 am tomorrow. Mary Murphy writes songs Somewhere With You and All The Things You Are. Mrs. Frank A. Rounds accompanies. The Singletons of St. Michael's host a Valentine Party at Holmes House with heart decorations and refreshments.
Commander Peter E Donnelly of the 243rd AAA Group will inspect Battery C 243 AAA AWBN Group Wednesday at 7 30 PM at the State Armory to assess readiness for the annual armory inspection by the First Army. The rifle team begins training this week for the battalion window rifle meet in April at Cranster Street Armory. On February 25 a ceremony will present Victory and American Defense Medals at the Armory.
Mr and Mrs Vincent Monaro announce the engagement of their daughter Josephine to Fran Balzano son of Mrs Angelina Balzano of 155 Franklin Street New York City the couple will wed in coming months at Bay View Avenue household doors close to the harbor news notes indicate a formal betrothal in progress
Samuel E Shuster of 559 Hope Street Bristol was among 480 graduates at Temple University midwinter exercises. Shuster earned the Doctor of Surgical Chiropody from the School of Chiropody as the 105th birthday of founder Russell Conwell was celebrated. The Founder's Day Dinner featured Gov James H Duff as principal speaker.
Anthony Perry of 890 Main Street Warren reports a theft from his parked car on Bradford Street last Thursday evening. A spare tire and a flashlight were stolen and the car’s email wiring appears ripped from the vehicle.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Vorro announce the birth of their second son, Paul Lugene, on Valentine Day. Mrs Vorro, the former Anna Carullo of Warren, is mentioned in the notice.
A letter from February 9, 1948 to The Phoenix praises the This and That column and Knott's Berry Farm at Buena Park California recounting visits and free shows. The writer notes traveling from Pasaden a California and plans to move to Bristol via St Petersburg Florida after March first.
A letter from Harold Williams Scout Executive of Narragansett Council thanks the editor for support in making the 38th Anniversary celebration a grand event. He praises Rhode Island people for their kindness to the Scouts.
Bridget Murphy 74 of 601 Wood Street died after a long illness. Born in County Wexford Ireland on Sept 27 1873 she lived in Bristol 57 years and was widow of Hugh Murphy. Survived by son James J Murphy and daughter Mrs Wilfrid Hamill. Funeral Wednesday with burial in St Marys Cemetery.
Upcoming events list includes The Toreadors by St Mary's Pupils in St Mary's Auditorium March 14 to 16 with matinee on Sunday plus John Goette commentary Russia vs America in Asia March 22 at Colt High Auditorium and the Senior Class Operetta Marianne at Colt Auditorium April 1 and 2.
A memorial note honors Annie Massano noting a lifelong remembrance sparked by a cherished photograph. The message mentions daughter Betty, son in law Frank, and grandchild Lola, with the sender promising to treasure her memory forever.
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