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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1948
Page
2
Town Council praises Highway Department for snow removal while noting delays from unusually heavy storms and cars parked on highways. An eight year old ordinance banning all night parking has lapsed. public opinion opposes enforcement but a revised law giving police emergency powers is urged to restore road clearance efficiency.
Fragmentary note requests court and public cooperation. It mentions an ongoing matter of interest and urges readiness to assist, without detailing the case or participants. The text emphasizes collaboration and perceived importance to readers in the community.
Mrs. Frank Bruno returns from St. Josephs Hospital while Joseph Arouca welcomes daughter at home. Margaret Pedro undergoes appendicitis operation with satisfactory progress. Arnold Angell Alger born to Martha Elizabeth Johnson and Frederick Alger. Local post gains five new members at Anthony Almeida Post 237 W.F.W. Holy Name Society and Senior Choir stage a minstrel show. Bristol Teachers Association hosts Bridge and Fashion event. Open House at New England Telephone on Court Street. National Crime Prevention Week planned by Bristol Exchange Club with a $5 Infantile Paralysis Foundation donation. Martha Graham, R.N., injures shoulder in ice fall near Bristol District Nursing Association. Henry B Newman Jr promoted to sergeant on 20th birthday.
A catalog of popular songs and performers including Dick Haymes Frank Sinatra Sammy Kaye Guy Lombardo Louis Prima Woody Herman Eddy Howard Eddy Arnold and Westly Tuttle highlighting I ll I I I Love You Now Get Out Don t Bother To Cry and Mail Order Mama in a nostalgic high tempo collection of era tunes.
Gladys Brightvisit is appointed as representative from this day for the Rhode Island association. She will participate in the National Hearts Association campaign next month to raise funds for research education and community service.
This column outlines that letters are published only if the writer identifies themselves to the editor. Names need not be published with the letter in The Phoenix. The section invites timely topics on welfare and public interest.
A Bristol resident praises Reynolds G. Northup and crew for clearing roads during two snowstorms. The letter notes plowing at 1 p.m. the first day and 1 a.m. the second, with additional work Sunday afternoon, commending timely and effective efforts that let residents leave by motor each morning.
In loving memory of a dear husband and father who died January 2 1918 in Newport. He lives in memory still for all these thirty years. Sadly missed by wife and children Madeleine Cristiano Kathryn Trciano Minnie Egitto Rose Barbato Marian Barcari Marco Cristiano and Elenora Mancini.
Peter A Orefice of this town returned home aboard the U S Army Transport Eric G Gibson. He served with the 36th Armored Infantry Regiment and was killed July 14 1944 at St Lo France. He was 26 born Nov 30 1917 educated locally. Survived by parents Roger and Bridget, three brothers and three sisters. Funeral at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church with burial in St. Marys Cemetery. Date to be announced.
John J. Condon aged 81 of 98 Church Street died last Sunday. His solemn high Mass of requiem was held at 8 a.m. at St Marys Church officiated by Rev. Charles C Curran. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery with committal by Rev. Austin J. Smith. Bearers were William T. Dwyer William Leahy John Connors Joseph Lewis Edward J. Rinaldi and Edward Newbold.
Lost or destroyed Pass Book No 33112 issued by Industrial Trust Co Participation Department. Please return to bank. Payment has been stopped and application made for issue of duplicate book as allowed by law.
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