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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1946
Page
2
The town teachers through their association urge a general salary raise to be reviewed by the school committee Monday evening and then by the Budget Committee and the financial town meeting. They argue better pay attracts capable educators and justifies ongoing professional development.
Archie Pirri a fireman first class 39 Bourne street Bristol serves on the USS Loy a transport active in both Atlantic and Pacific theaters. The vessel earned fame at Okinawa where gunners shot down six Japanese planes including a night four kill surge. one enemy hit near the ship killing three and wounding four. After repairs the Loy trained for an anticipated homeland assault and postwar participated in the Wakayama Wakamura and Nagoya occupation duties.
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The Goldenrod Girl Scout Troop meets at 1 p.m. Sunday at Buffington's Pharmacy to attend Ice Capades. The Mite Society of the First Baptist Church meets Tuesday afternoon at Miss Anna Pierce's Burton Street home. Births include a son to Mr. and Mrs. Pivin of 710 Hope Street at St. Joseph's Hospital, a daughter Nancy Ann to Mr. and Mrs. Medeiros of 134 Metacom Avenue at Truesdale Hospital, and a son to Staff Sgt. and Mrs. Ira M. Stone of 46 State Street at Ly ing-In Hospital Providence. Cpl. Charles E. West has received an honorable discharge and returned to 94 Union Street. The St. Michael's Church offertory features Rejoice Ye with Jerusalem. The Couple's Club of St. Michael's meets Sunday at 8 p.m. in the Holmes House with speaker Mrs. Lenore Y. Gay, Chief of the Rhode Island Bureau of the Blind. Sgt. Stone is stationed in Dutch Guiana.
Classified ad reports a lost pair of eyeglasses between State and Bradford streets on Hope Street Wednesday afternoon. Reward offered. contact Bristol 423-W.
Pocket watch and fob with seal of Mass reported lost or reward offered by Mr Benevedes of Coggeshall Ave. Telephone 692 J.
Painting exterior and interior paper hanging roofing carpentry remodeling and moving services offered at moderate cost. Sparks and Balfour and Conn advertise prompt service at reasonable rates with telephone contact. Rabbits for sale at 10 Monro Avenue second floor call after 5 pm.
A dense listing of sale items includes a 7 piece carved haircloth parlor set and a Glendale stove with burner, plus an antique bed and more. Also offered are a Phoenix office box for inquiries, an 11 room Union Street house with oil heat, and a Bristol rental needs ad seeking a small apartment. Additionally there are removal sale notices, furniture at reasonable prices, and requests for a cleaner, stenographer, and apartment requests. Street addresses appear for contact.
The Holy Name Society of Mount Carmel Church will receive Holy Communion at 8 30 Mass Sunday. A 5 p m dinner and installation of new officers follows at the Colonial Hotel with Judge Louis W Cappelli as guest speaker and Rev. Joseph Sorzana and Rev. Emilio Donanzan in attendance. Rocco Migliori acts as toastmaster.
The Missionary Society of the First Congregational Church met Wednesday afternoon in the Gun eral House. Three new members were admitted into that organization. They were Mrs. Mildred Drayer, Mrs. Leslie Young and Miss Sarah D Bosworth. After a program of sewing for Dillard University New Orleans, tea was served by hostesses Mrs. Iola Dunbar and Mrs. Herbert Newman.
A poetic plea condemns war and urges peace through Christian teachings. It warns that violence blinds judgment and calls to worship, cherish love, and generosity. The piece contrasts destructive power with God’s love and peaceful living for a hopeful future.
The Vikings beat Providence Y 60 to 34 at the local YMCA to start the Rhode Island YMCA Basketball League season. Santo led with 15 points and Velleca added 14 for the home team.
St Marys of this town edged Sacred Heart of East Providence 64 63 at Guiteras Junior High Gym in a rebound driven, team oriented contest. Moren and Desmarais excelled on the boards as St Marys avenged an early season 64 25 loss. Loretto beat Mount Carmel 43 27 in the other game.
Henry A Beret re elected president of the Y M C A at the annual meeting held Tuesday evening in the Haffenreffer Room. Officers re elected include F Reginald Dimond vice president John G Stewart secretary and Arthur J Genthner treasurer. Board members for 1948 terms include Wesley A Armstrong Roswell S Bosworth Salvador Nunes Henry A Street Henry Wood and Arthur J Genthner. Nomination committee listed. Supper served in Howe Memorial Library.
The School Department invites sealed bids for ash removal from all school buildings from February 1, 1946 to February 1, 1947. Bids must be received at the Superintendent’s office by 4 p.m. Monday January 14. James E. Sullivan acts as Superintendent.
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