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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1947
Page
2
Informal town gathering discussed a large scale housing plan. Taxpayers must gather data on costs revenue and developer reputation to present a comprehensive report for year four and beyond before final approval. It should be weighed carefully rather than dismissed as of little value.
A series of parish and civic meetings are planned. The Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church meets Thursday at 8 pm. Bristol County Post No. 9 Legion of Guardsmen gathers Wednesday at 8 30 pm in the Bristol Armory. St Michael's Church choirs plan a February 14 concert to aid a church rehabilitation fund. Miss Louise Falugo and companions hosted a farewell party for Edward G. Nepon of Fall River at Narragansett Hotel Providence with guests from nearby cities. Nepon departs for a Marine base in North Carolina.
Readings of church devotion begin at St Elizabeths Church Sunday 11 oclock Mass. Angela Cirilta returns from operation at St Josephs Hospital. First Congregational plans meeting in Guneras House. Bristol Sewing Guild meets at 322 High Street. Langello announce birth of John William at St Josephs Hospital. Irving Strasutich to speak on United Nations at Rotary Club tomorrow noon. Jeanne Dunbar returns from Truesdale Hospital resumes Bristol Senior High, Mary Hyland to teach intermediate scouting at 2 PM at Mrs Walter St Germaine home State Street. Bristol Voiture meets at Kearney Post Home to plan attendance at PG wreck in Cumberland. Edward J Fitzgerald and others attend RI Institute of Instruction meeting at RI College of Education. Saint Marys notes. DeMolay officers installed at Masonic Temple Riverside. Bristol bus route rerouted January 28 via Maple Avenue.
Nationally advertised fire extinguishers offered by The Company seek capable salesmen to earn real money weekly. Ships from factory to user with wide market including factories schools hotels hospitals churches stores and more. Write for free details Dept M-1 Dayton 1.
The Bristol Salary Committee discusses a revised teacher pay plan noting crowded conditions as enrollments rise and birth rates increase. They compare local salaries with Rhode Island peers and call for maintaining strong standards while seeking state aid without relinquishing local responsibility.
St Marys CYO hosted a Saturday jitterbug contest at the Knights of Columbus Hall on State street. Winners were Eroiano and Anthony De Meow ba with several couples named as runners-up. color prizes went to James Burke and Marie Dunbar. judges included Trudy Trudell Luise Iasiello and Mrs. George Vona. Norman Vermette and William Planagan ran the snack bar.
Miss Emily Rose Formisano and Samuel Robert Campanella wed at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in a ceremony led by Rev. Joseph Sorzana. A reception followed at the New Highland Casino. The couple plans a New York and Florida trip before settling at 58 Collins Street.
Uzelle de Rocha Richardson daughter of Verginio J. de Rocha of Wardwell Farms wed Weir Peck Williams son of Helen Peck of North Providence Saturday at the bride’s parents’ home. Rev Lex King Souter officiated. A small family reception followed. The couple will travel to Nassau for a wedding trip.
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