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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1948
Page
2
The Navy urges men aged 17 to 30 to enlist as thousands of billets expire next July. Fill The Fleet Week runs Feb 22 29 to recruit amid offers of free food lodging medical dental care clothing and training. Navy life promises security steady income and retirement benefits plus world travel and long term service.
Community notice invites readers to share activities and interests in a local column. The item asks for courtesy and cooperation from readers and mentions the column serves Bristol and nearby areas.
Miss Barbara Ann Rawson is under observation at Truesdale Hospital. Various community items follow including a spaghetti supper fundraiser, church services, Rotary and IOOF meetings, a bowling match, a four year old injury update, and upcoming town budget discussions expected to top $470,000 with numerous department line items.
A reminiscence details Will Moshipmite the Choirmaster who taught by example not lectures. He led by example in sports music and charity organizing impromptu concerts and later Opera efforts. He funded meals trips and medical care for boys, shared gear and meals, and mentored many future choirmasters.
At the St Marys Club board meeting in the Church Auditorium last Thursday A Paul Samson was named assistant to chairman A C Nerone Plans for a future roller skating party were approved Members unable to attend should notify Secretary Miss Louise Lastelle three days before the next meeting Bristol County residents aged 18 or older may join at the monthly second Thursday gathering.
Mr and Mrs Donald Van Voast announce the birth of their son William Robert on February 18 at St Anne s Hospital Fall River He is the 18th grandchild of Mr and Mrs Frank Mansi and the first grandchild of Mr and Mrs William Van Voast Mrs Van Voast is the former Victoria Mansi
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