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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1948
Page
2
Local physicians in Bristol respond to criticism about Sunday access by stating a simple telephone call secures help. The article cites a recent drowning where a doctor arrived promptly and the Emergency Rescue Squad supported the effort, though the victim could not be saved. It lauds doctors for long, demanding hours and ongoing commitment to community health.
Sunday traffic on the Mt Hope Bridge was the heaviest in years. The Daughters of Isabella Mystery Ride bus will depart from K of C Hall Wednesday at 6 o clock. Various community notices follow including hospital stays promotions and local calls for aid.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Samp of Beach Terrace return from a motor vacation to New Hampshire visiting Manchester Laconia Samp Sunset Lake Port Ware and Mount Washington cruise. The 21 Club July 13 meeting at White Rail Riding Club named no new committees with J E Pine presiding. Summer Activities Committee includes Mathias Brito Reily Lamson George St Angelo John Andrade and John Shaw. Sick Committee named J E Pine chair Mathias Brito Bot Suzman. A veranda dinner followed.
Mrs Celia E Akin died after a long illness. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 2 00 p m from Charles M Connery Funeral Home Bristol with Rev Charles R Cooley officiating. Burial in North Cemetery. She was born in Providence July 29 1887 and was part of Eastern Star Daughters of Rebella Lodge and Daughters of the American Revolution. Survived by son Russell B Akin Jr of New Jersey sister Miss Cora Hall and brother Edwin Hill both of Bristol and two grandchildren.
The article reports that the typical American dairy consumer uses about 187.4 quarts of milk in a single year. It notes implications for dietary patterns and dairy industry demand.
Mr and Mrs George G Krauzer of Manchester New Hampshire announce the engagement of their daughter June Edith to Maynard Shulman son of Mr and Mrs Philip Shulman of 574 Wood Street Miss Krauzer is a graduate of Russell Sage College Troy New York and attends the New Hampshire School of Accounting and Commerce Mr Shulman is a graduate of Rhode Island College of Education attended Rhode Island State College and is a student at Tufts College Dental School in Boston He served three years in the U S Army Air Forces in the European Theater during the war.
A reader defends Bristol physicians detailing a weekend call pattern and accessibility for family medical care. The letter explains a rotating schedule, ensuring patient access. The Rhode Island Civil Service announces open exams for Chief Division of Research Finance with salary range and application details due July 30, 1948.
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