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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1939
Page
2
Bristol debates creating a town planning board to prepare and maintain a master plan guiding long term development and major improvements. Advocates argue advisory power can influence street planning and future growth, while stressing commitment and civic duty for board members amidst local funding considerations.
The St Rita's Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church met at Miss Anna Squatrito's home to plan a spaghetti supper on March 9 in Parish Hall. Anna Squatrito and Mary Turillo were named co chairs of the arrangements committee with several listed helpers. The next meeting is scheduled for March 2 in Parish Hall along with a social organized by Catherine Camera with Virginia Matsano Mary Eurice and Emily Mont.
Coming events announce a Thursday March 9 turkey supper hosted in Gutteras House by the Women's Missionary Society.
Mrs Amasa Williston visits her son William in New York City while Mrs M Theresa Donovan remains bedridden with a severe grip. An illustrated tuberculosis talk is delivered at Colt Memorial High School by Dr William Shields. Bristol Democratic Town Committee plans a Bradford street meeting with workers and checkers. An anniversary sale is promoted by Bristol Wallpaper Store at 205 Hope Street. Rhode Island American Legion Auxiliary units sponsor a cinema night at the Rhode Island Soldiers Home organized by Commandant Lawrence A Mooney with donations from Richard J Dennis, Providence Post and Cranston Post auxiliaries.
Nine room cottage on a main street offered in excellent condition. Includes a large total and requires $350 down payment.
Mrs. Charles Burke hosts Gulls who entertain Countryside Garden Club members tonight at her High Street residence. Mr. and Mrs. Wallis E. Howe welcome guests for the weekend including Mrs. Campbell of London and Mrs. Carleton of Hanover. A son born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. S James Allen of West Barrington at the Lying-In Hospital Providence. The baby is named after his father. Mrs. Allen was formerly Miss Muriel Hodgdon of this town. A whist tonight by Mrs Annie Gablinske at Union Street supports Kearney Unit American Legion Auxiliary. Dr Rodrigo P Cunha Rego denies plans to move his practice from Bestof, citing repeated rumors.
Warren A Huston Bristol high school incoming physical director will speak at the Cup Defenders Association social on Wood Street. The program is run by Joseph Rich and Orlando Brisbane. Huston also speaks at the Bristol Colt Andrews Alumni meeting at Colt Memorial High School Auditorium Monday. Plans for the St Patrick Dance next month are finalized at the Alumni Association meeting chaired by Jack Marsden with social hosts Genevieve Pagnano Laura Balzano Ruth Molasky Antonetta Campanella.
The funeral of Miss Margaret M Caanauch aged 59, a native of this town who died Monday in Barrington, was held at 8:30 yesterday morning from the Ponterai tome of Charles Mc Connery. Rev Michael I Rian officiated at a high mass of requiem at 9 o'clock in St Mary's Church, followed by committal at St Mary's Cemetery. Bearers were Martin Mansi, Edmund Iemaire, Donald Morrissey, and Erasmo Mancini of this town, and James McCann and Ulric DaNaire of Warren.
The notice invites readers to receive the Green Magazine The Smart Set Magazine and American Weekly Magazine each week with the Boston Sunday Advertiser These complete sections are regular weekly features available to subscribers.
Unofficial event tonight brings Bristol Y M C A’s 1902 basketball veterans to watch East Greenwich Academy face Bristol High School. Attendees include Bert Smith and fellow former players, many now aged, with Police Chief Ferrara among guests.
A reader requests a loan to copy the picture of the building that once stood at the Hope and Church streets corner opposite St Michael's Church. Signed Char ls O F Thompson.
Troop 5 of the Boy Scouts met at St. Michael's Parish House under I M Porter Jr. Plans call for a hike to Camp Birch Bark tomorrow with 9 o clock departure. Scouts will be tested on fire building cooking and tracking then a field meet in the afternoon featuring Buck Bark Patrol led by Dean Armstrong and Pine Tree Patrol led by Bill McCaw.
A readable fragment lists various grocery items with prices including Ovaltine 43c, Yeast 63c, Nigol 59c, California Syrup of Figs 49c, Patch's Kondremul 89c, Fitch's Shampoo 1.00, Drene Shampoo 0.47, Absorbine Junior 0.60, Omega Oil 0.30, Omega Owl 0.65, and Pinex 0.54 contextually from a mid century store circular.
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