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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1944
Page
2
The Salvage Committee proposes an open-air swimming pool anchored by a $500 Government Bond. The pool would be shallow at one end and deep at the other with public hours and supervision to teach swimming, offering safe recreation for children and adults alike. Funding would require ongoing contributions and long term planning, but the idea endures as a community goal.
The Ivy Guild and Vestry of St Michael s Church meet this evening in the Holmes House. Mrs William Gablinski and children William and Ann visit her father Herman Thiele in North Attleboro Massachusetts. John D Hogan Jr promoted to first lieutenant in a Chemical Warfare unit in Normandy. Mrs George Watson of East Brain tree visits cousin Mary McShane in town. Frank M Dimond at Prudence Island summer residence July August. Misses Alice and Anna Ferreira return from vacation at Asbury Park and Long Branch New Jersey. Mr and Mrs Wallace L Mossop open summer home in Bristol Colony Prudence Island. Miss Joann Carroll travels to Brooklyn to visit aunt Mrs Thomas Frokedale.
Bristol community notes show residents with traveling visits, military service, and family celebrations. Announcements include births, promotions, and furloughs, plus club meetings at Kearney Post Home and Knights of Columbus hall.
On Saturday July 15 at 1 PM cows in various stages will be sold, followed by over 40 horses and ponies at 3 PM. Benjamin Ladd Cook hosts with Pasquale De Pietro as foreman and Witter Brothers as salesmen. Consignments accepted from responsible consignors. Rehoboth 47-Ring 11 and Robert Woodward Auctioneer.
Salespeople and factory workers receive relief for sore feet from PODOL greaseless ointment. The cooling formula soothes inflamed skin and is available for 50 cents at Buffington's Pharmacy and Hope Drug Co. and other drug stores.
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