This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1945
Page
2
The article notes that early warnings about the conference breaking up proved unfounded as delegates continue day by day. It emphasizes the difficulty of creating a global peace organization, compares it to framing the US Constitution, and stresses the need for shared commitment to the rules to ensure lasting peace.
Edward Louis Carreira, 17, a seaman second class, trains at the U S Atlantic Fleet Motor Torpedo Boat Squadrons Training Center in Melville Rhode Island. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Manuel Carreira of 143 Bay View Avenue and a Bristol High School graduate formerly employed by U S Rubber Co Bristol.
Herman Grabert Jr son of Mr and Mrs Herman Grabert of 97 Franklin Street was guest of honor at a Sunday evening party at his home Friends attended and gave gifts Games were played and refreshments were served by his mother in celebration of his twelfth birthday
A brief note invites readers to submit items of local interest for inclusion. It highlights the usefulness of columns that cover community notices and the value of cooperation and courtesy from all contributors.
Rain falls as Town Council holds monthly session this evening. A mass for Sgt Walter A Morin is set for Saturday at 8 o clock at St Marys Church. Catherine Severe of Union Street becomes Brown University Alumnae Club Bristol County program chair. Mary Ascoli of 20 Lincoln Avenue learns her son Lawrence is promoted to Major in the Quartermaster Corps in Belgium. Cpl William J Conley USMC and Pfc William J Bottomley USA speak at Rotary Club tomorrow. Conley veteran of Bougainville Guam and Iwo Jima. Bottomley served in Germany and was a German prisoner for months. S Sgt Russell C Hawkes returns from the Philippines after 39 months overseas and receives honorable discharge at Camp Devens. He was employed at US Rubber Company before enlisting in 1941.
Manuel Viera of 205 Franklin street rushed to Truesdale Hospital and now resting comfortably. Margaret Rodrigues of 118 Franklin street celebrated her 20th birthday with a surprise party hosted by Mary and Amelia Rodrigues. Frank P. Correiro of Gooding Lane bought the O Shea property on Metacom avenue for 6900 dollars, a house barn and nearly 10 acres. Capt Samuel D. Clark and Mrs Clark with son Jeff visit Miss Gertrude Drury on High street. Clark just returned from Burma medical unit and was a practicing physician here.
Reynolds Northup of the Highway Department says the Tin Can Collection is not complete and results are discouraging. Two and a half tons were taken to East Providence with another ton waiting and at least a half ton more expected, totaling about four tons. The February collection had better results.
The Bristol Historical Society appointed committee heads for the East Burial Ground care. The first meeting is Thursday at 8 in the Council Chamber with Rev Anthony R. Parshley presiding. Members include John W Church, Miss Agnes Herreshoff, Benjamin M MacDougall, Lucien Capone, Miss Gladys Paull, Mrs. Sebastian Bernard Jr., Charles O. F Thompson, Robert J. Connery, and Miss Mary Spooner.
Memorial Day finders should return the flowered pin with white crystals to the Phoenix Office or to Mrs Mary L Alves at 20 Perry Place. The item is a valuable gift from a daughter.
Otis M. Bailey Bristol Rhode Island building inspector and retired shipbuilder plans to mass produce a wire device that supports strapless bathing suits gowns and aprons after World War II He recently saw a Stars and Stripes item noting his 1945 hobby into a possible business The piece mentions his Rhode Island School of Design approving his wire bodice and a strapless gown design.
Mrs. Charles E. West reports from 94 Union Street that her husband Pvt. Charles E. West of the 1st Marine Division is stationed on Okinawa. He describes living in a Jap tomb and cooking alone, with gardens hills and scenery, and notes frequent air raids and shelling. He mentions a Bristol man Frank Russo on the island and their occasional nights together.
Bristol County residents will witness a two part演 demo Here’s Your Infantry at Burrs Hill Park. The unit performs simulated battle with Jap pillbox and explosive effects to support the 7th War Loan Drive. Canvass for war bond sales led by Carl H. Witherell on Sunday June 10 with volunteers.
Julio Freitas, 29, was injured Sunday night when a car driven by Police Chief Anthony Ferrara struck him at Main and Water in Warren. Freitas walked into the path of the car. he was taken to Rhode Island Hospital by Chief Ferrara and treated for a compound fracture of the right leg.
Mr and Mrs Delphine C Martin of 7 Metacom Avenue announce the engagement of their daughter Irene to Ralph De Felice Sle son of Mr and Mrs Jack De Felice of 271 Wood Street scheduled for Friday evening.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.