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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1948
Page
2
The piece argues that Soviet pressure in Czechoslovakia mirrors Nazi era tactics, though without marching feet. It recalls Dachau and wartime repression, attacks freedom and independence, and criticizes Wallace and Taft for praising or resisting military strength amid Communist encroachment in Europe and America.
The item lists various local happenings including a YMCA Teen Town party at 7 pm, a spring hats launch at Chic Shop, a Couples Club meeting at St Michael's Holme House, and a St Michael parish address by Jack Ellsworth. Also notes on education leaders returning from Atlantic City, a Browns ville visit, and Class of 1932 reunion plans at Colt Memorial High School.
The family of the late John Benigno extends sincere thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for sympathy and floral offerings during their bereavement including spiritual bouquets.
A solemn high Mass will be sung in St. Elizabeths Church tomorrow morning February 28 at o clock for the late Giovanni Relatives and friends are waved to attend Mrs J Floyd Huestis Girl Scout Commissioner and Mrs Karl G Sturdevant Publicity chairman attended the Public Relations Workshop of the R I Community Chest Inc and lunch at the Biltmore Hotel yesterday
The First Bristol Troop Cub Pack 14 and Sea Scout Ship Admiral John R Edwards re registered with the national organization for 1948. The First Troop hosts a Family Night marking the troop 35th anniversary. The Bristol Drum Corps participates in a Rhode Island meet at the Cranston Street Armory with bugling and drumming contests. The corps holds practices, uniform inspections, and a business session next week. An anniversary reunion and dinner are planned for March 13 at Kearney Post Home. The First Troop also schedules a work day at Scout Hall to finish improvements and exterior painting depending on weather.
Lost or destroyed Pass Book No 36010 issued by Industrial Trust Co Bristol Branch Participation Department. Please return to bank. Payment has been stopped and application made for issue of duplicate book in manner provided by law.
Ralph M De Leo of this town has been qualified and appointed by the Veterans Administration Guaranteed Loan Division in Providence as one of its building inspectors in Bristol County on residential construction under loans from the division He was also named an appraiser for this division De Leo a local contractor is presently Assistant Building Inspector in this town a post he was given by Building Inspector Otis M Bailey.
Two story brick multi unit in Bristol with 1st floor two bedrooms parlor living room kitchenette and bath. 2nd floor seven bedrooms parlor kitchen and bath. All hardwood floors steam heat one car garage lot 150 by 200 immediate occupancy. Best offer takes it. Bristol Rhode Island. Tel 1275 M.
Bristol Photography Club promotes a 24 hour service with free roll development upon joining. Members receive a free 5x7 enlargement every 10 rolls or a 3x5 enlargement if preferred, plus no charge if photos fail. Reprints priced per roll. Stop at.
The second annual Gold Medal basketball tournament sponsored by the Bristol YMCA begins March 15 at 8 o clock in Andrews Gymnasium Bristol. Anthony Massano heads the committee and says quarterfinals are March 15 and 16 with semifinals Friday and finals Saturday March 20. Local entries include Ferncroft Ascolis and Bristol Vikings, with out of town powers like Barrington Townies Riverside Barons and Tiverton joining. Awards include about 60 medals for victors and outstanding players at the final.
The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy and kindness during the recent bereavement. They thank the American Legion Independent Club Collins Aikman Corp the Bristol Mig Co office ward and Packing Room and many who sent floral offerings and spiritual bouquets.
Albert E. Alder was elected Chief Patriarch at the Wampanoag Encampment No 9 LO OFe last evening. Gardiner, West as High Priest. Angelo Perry Senior Warden. Joseph H Perry Jr Junior Warden. John G Stewart Scribe. Fred J Bartlett Treasurer. Officers to be installed March 11 by D D G P Herbert N Grant with guests from Warren. Grand Patriarch Albert S Hull and others are expected.
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