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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1948
Page
4
Entomologist W Kerr notes the Japanese beetle is established in Rhode Island with outbreaks since 1947. The guide describes beetle life cycle from grub to adult and offers control methods using DDT rotenone lead arsenate and derris powder with spray schedules for trees shrubs fruit and garden crops.
The Unemployment Compensation Board forecasts drastic staff and activity reductions by September due to a Washington budget cut. The agency, citing a $198,000 shortfall from its request and $150,000 from regional approvals, will operate on $520,915 July to December, with Rhode Island taxes covering about $730,000 for the year’s final six months.
Lost or destroyed Pass Book No 36140 issued by Industrial Trust Co Participation Department. Please return to bank. Payment has been stopped and application made for issue of duplicate book by law.
The wedding took place Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the First Congregational Church with Rev. Charles R. Cooley officiating. Miss Miriam Showalter of Kokomo Indiana and John Norman Tuplin of Bristol were married. reception at Rhode Island Country Club followed.
More than 300 persons attended the annual Carr Manufacturing Corp outing held Saturday at Colt's Farm. The program featured sporting events a clam bake and other activities organized by chairman James Butler and committee members Pat Camera Edward Morin Mary LaFazia Rose Perry Mabel Pacheco and Lourdes Correia.
Pattern 9186 offers girls sizes 6 8 10 12 14. Size 10 requires 2 yards of 39 inch fabric. Send 25 cents to Pattern Dept 170 News Paper New York 11 NY with size name address and style number. 138 illustrations in the New Marian Martin Pattern Book for Summer plus a free pattern and directions for a beach bag.
More than 75 spectators watched 43 entries aged 6 to 15 compete in a playground meet resembling a junior Olympic tryout. Prizes will be awarded after the season as Miss Eleanor Lemaire praised high enthusiasm despite heat.
Mary Lou Ferreira daughter of Manuel and Maria Ferreira and Michael Biancuzzo were married at St Elizabeths Church with Rev Roche officiating. Irene Santos wed William Riley at St Elizabeths with Rev Pacheco. reception at the New Highlands Casino followed. The article also notes a school track event won by Mary Mancini and various group track winners.
Miss Germaine E Alves and Louis L Lagarto wed Saturday at 10 AM in St Elizabeths Church. Rev Rocha and Rev Moniz officiated with a reception at the bride’s home. couple to reside at 171 Nunes Bradford Street.
Miss Sarah Ann Almeida daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony Almeida of 63 Mt Hope Avenue married Saturday at 6 pm in St Michael's Church to Stephen D Collins son of Mrs Silas Collins of 171 Bradford Street. Ceremony conducted by Rev Daniel K Davis. Mrs Mary Ferria sister of the bride served as matron of honor and Joseph Ferria brother-in-law as best man. The bride wore a dark green suit with aqua accessories.
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