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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1947
Page
2
Norman Hibbert heads to Alaska as a wave of migrants pours in with hopes of work but faces scarce jobs and high living costs. Fairbanks reports warn newcomers need cash and a plan to survive the rough start and long term settlement.
Mr and Mrs A Ramsey Trotter arrive from Madison Wisconsin for the holiday. Mr and Mrs M E Toews announce the birth of son Norman at Truesdale Hospital Fall River. The Madeiros announce son Ronald John born last Friday at 7:00 am in Fall River. Kathleen Cadile born last Wednesday night in Providence hospital. Captain VanK Thomson assigned as chaplain to the 43d Division RI National Guard after overseas service with the First Marine Division.
Mr and Mrs Martin of one town Mass report the birth of a second son on June 27. Gee Martin, former Miss Donalda Soucier, is the mother. Anthony C. Almeida Post No 237 VFW will meet at 8 p.m. at the Eagles Hall to discuss Fourth of July plans. The Auxiliary attended the State Convention in Providence with Mrs Helen D Williams, Mrs Arthur Belmore, and Mrs Katharine Bottomley. Williams named Aide of the State Dept by incoming President Mrs Louise Cinquegrano.
YMCA built a 16 hit attack led by two homers and four doubles to overwhelm Collins & Aikman 18-4 on the common. Andy Vollaro added a homer and two singles as seven C&A errors fueled the rally to boost YMCA’s lead to two and a half games. St Elizabeth’s visits Ascoli next, seeking its first win of the season tomorrow at 6 pm.
Notice to advertisers sets the noon deadline day before publication for display ads and urges cooperation.
Mrs Raymond S Brightman announced prize winners and patronesses for the Fourth of July Bridge at St Michael Parish House. Table prizes went to Frances Dunbar and a long list of winners. three door prizes to Mrs Henry Serbst, Mrs Charles Cole, and Mrs Harry W Munro. Floral arrangement donated by Bristol Garden Club won by Mrs Louis Beauregard. Donations of 15 dollars from Edward Clay and 1 dollar from Albert Johnson were also announced.
The Boy Scout Division forms for the Fourth of July parade at Scout Hall at 9:30 am. Troops Cub packs Sea Scout ships and the Bugle and Drum Corps meet there at 9:15 am. Out of town troops assemble at Scout Hall. Troop Four holds a Thursday meeting to finalize July 4 and outdoor plans. Also announce a Treasure Hunt at Camp King Philip and camping applications for Yangong on July 21. Paper collection by scouts set for Sunday July 13 with final plans after the Fourth.
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