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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1946
Page
2
The piece argues the Wagner Act favors unions and criticizes employer overreach while calling for middle ground labor law. It cites Roosevelt’s 1938 view and suggests adopting a Royal Commission style, nonpartisan review, to amend the Wagner Act and related social legislation in a calmer, less political process.
Bristol and vicinity columns remind readers that names make news and visits are noted. Readers are invited to contribute items and share mutual interests in upcoming social notices and visits.
Word arrives that Dr Joseph Brown Cooke died at his Cooperstown home after a long illness. Tech Sgt Nathan Eisenstadt arrives for a 32 day furlough before discharge after 16 months with Military Intelligence at the American Embassy in Madrid. CGO of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church plans a meeting to settle back dues and final funds. YMCA Softball League grants franchises to Bristol Independents, two U S Rubber teams, and Punello’s Studios. next meeting Monday at 8 pm at the Y for teams wishing to enter.
Birth announcements note Beverly June 21 at Truesdale Hospital to Manuel Cabral and companion. a son born to George and Mary Perry of Stetson Street at Truesdale Hospital. Mrs Perry formerly Mary Breen. Kearney Post Bristol to play Stark Parker Post East Providence in Junior Legion League at 6 p.m. on the common. East Providence club includes East Providence and Riverside youths from East Providence High School.
A special communication of St Alban's Lodge F and AM held Sunday morning at 1015 in the Masonic Temple. Members marched to St Michael's Church where they paid tribute to St John the Baptist and St John the Evangelist. Worshipful Master Herbert R Newman led the procession. Canon Anthony R Parshley preached on the saints.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Cicero of 51 Usher Avenue announce the engagement of their daughter Nancy to Albert J Bernard, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Bernard of 6 Bay View Avenue.
Charles Ezra Luther Sr aged 63 died Sunday at his North Swansea home. Born November 24 1882 in North Swansea he managed Herreshoff Farm on Griswold Avenue for 32 years. Survived by six sons one daughter four sisters and one brother. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm from Wilbur Memorial Chapel Warren burial in South Cemetery. Bearers from Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias.
Pfc Peter Checko 22 of the U S Marine Corps died of natural causes at his home in Albany following a 24 hour pass. Born November 1 1923 in Old Forge Pennsylvania he served at Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima. He married Loretta Morin August 5 1944 and is survived by his wife son Walter and brother Leo. Autopsy to determine exact cause. Funeral plans incomplete.
Tuesday evening at St Michael's Parish House residents are invited to a Fourth of July Bridge event. Community members gather to discuss plans, share reflections, and coordinate local activities. The note highlights a scheduled social gathering with a focus on summer events.
Garage available July 1st asking 400 per month at 61 Constitution St. Also listings for a 1 day girl wanted for fame at Cliff Drive Beach Terrace and various notices for motion pictures and wedding photos. A garage business for sale at 15 John Street with auto repair, price 1500.
A collage of listings including poultry brooder details a 12 by 12 stage hot dog stand a sailboat with Marconi rig and an outboard motor inquiries for Robert Manchester and Sam Coppolino a 1931 Chevrolet coupe for sale and multiple jobs including lawn care chauffeur and piano tuning with contact notes and phone numbers.
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