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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1947
Page
2
A town voter asks if a single ballot can support both Republican and Democrat school committee candidates. The town clerk explains the machine permits only three votes for the three seats and suggests removing party labels to reduce confusion by listing candidates alphabetically in a separate column.
The Mite Society meets at Mrs. Mott’s home on Church Street Tuesday afternoon. John and Mrs. McGovern announce birth of son David on February 24 at Truesdale Hospital. Roswell S. Bosworth Jr named managing editor of The Beacon at Rhode Island State College. Mothers Club meets Sunday at 3 in St Mary’s Church auditorium. John and Mrs. Diamond announce birth of daughter Phylis Linda on February 18 at Ly ing In Hospital. Mrs. Diamond is former Helen Capon. Exchange Club gathers at GAR Hall. Former Fire Chief John Grabert to undergo surgery at Rhode Island Hospital. Over 30 Bristol YMCA boys visited Providence YMCA for games and activities yesterday led by A E Agatiello.
Ben Brown Co lists power hay hoists electric water heaters deep freeze cabinets Myers water systems and haying tools De Laval milking machines and farm supplies with contact at 25 Warren Ave East Providence RI Tel EA 4097.
A brief article notes Memorial High School hosts a design showcase on Thursday, sponsored by the Bristol Chapter of the Rhode Island School Cleanup Alumni Association.
The senior Pilgrim Fellowship will attend the Evening Service Sunday and hold a business meeting and social hour in Guiteras House. Tuesday features Lenten services for women at 3 30 and Senior Scouts at 7 30. Wednesday 2 30 Missionary Society sewing. Thursday 7 30 By-Laws Revision at John D Moore home and 8 Pro Christo Society at Guiteras House. Friday 7 30 choir rehearsal.
Columbia Pictures film The Jolson Story opens at the Pastime Theatre for five days March 9 10 11 12 and 13 featuring Larry Parks Evelyn Keyes William Demarest and Bill Goodwin. Stephen Longstreet wrote the screenplay directed by Alfred E Green produced by Sidney Skolsky.
Funeral services were held for William P. McLaughlin 57 of 47 Cottage St died Monday night. A high Mass at St Marys Church followed at 9 am with Rev Charles Curran presiding. State and town officials attended including Henry Alfred and Pasquale Pagnano. Burial was in St Marys Cemetery with committal by Father Curran. Bearers included Willam I Baker Jr and Albert Rosa.
The Pinheiro family expresses sincere thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for sympathy during their bereavement and for the numerous floral offerings and spiritual bouquets. They acknowledge groups such as Ever Ready Fire Co Knock Knock Club Fire Chiefs Club RL U S Rubber Co departments and various community and company groups.
In the Fall River Boy's Club gym the Hives Frojat fall for the second time this season, 62 to 61. Jiggs Butler drew the foul and sank the decisive free throw as the game ended. Betten court led Fall River with 21 points, while Mascena and Camera shone for Bristol.
Mount Carmel defeated St Josephs 61 to 58 at Coral Avenue Gym in a tight East Providence Q.Basketball League game. Vin Camera led Mount Carmel with 14 points while Ed Murphy and Hadrahan topped St Josephs with 17 each. Bristolians held the late edge on free throws.
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