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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1944
Page
3
Foot sufferers gain relief from podol, a greaseless white ointment soothing inflamed skin. Salespeople and factory workers seek cooling comfort at Buffington’s Pharmacy and Hope Drug Co plus other local drug stores.
Ian M. Walker chairs a one day scrap drive due to heavy rain, collecting eleven and three fifths tons of waste paper and 1850 pounds of rags. The effort saw strong town cooperation and use of four Highway Department trucks plus private volunteers including Frank Perry and J Floyd Huestis.
Miss Beatrice Pacheco was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower held at her home Sunday afternoon. Over 100 guests attended and she received many beautiful gifts. Hosts were her mother Mrs. Manuel Pacheco and Mrs. Michael Cavallaro mother of Frank Cavallaro who will marry Miss Pacheco on July 8.
James F. Meiggs announced a present war hero would attend Bristol Fourth of July events. The rally features the Seabee swing band Lt Henry Fonda and Freckles from the Seabees, plus a seven act vaudeville finish.
Miss Hilda Cruz daughter of James Cruz and John S Perry son of Mr and Mrs Phillip Perry wed in St Elizabeth's Church Cranston Rev Henrique Rocha officiated the ceremony. The couple plans to reside at 13 Fenmore Street Providence after a June 30 home reception. The bride a Collins and Aikman employee and the groom a World War II veteran at Quonset Point.
Saturday morning Miss Elsie Rich daughter of Mr and Mrs Mannato Rich married Pvt Anthony DiSano son of Mr and Mrs Peter DiSano in Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church with Rev Josegeh Sorzana celebrant. The couple plans to reside in town while DiSano resumes U S Army duties at Fort Standish Boston. The bride works at Best Made Dress Co Warren.
In the Industrial Softball League United States Rubber Victory Shift defeated Independents 2 to 1 and US Rubber Engineers beat URWA 8 to 4. A protest was filed over the Victory Shift vs Engineers 11 to 1 result.
The Bristol County CYO girls softball league opened with Sunday rain postponements. Mount Carmel edged Saint Elizabeth's 3 2 in a tight junior game. Saint Marys of Warren forfeited after not appearing, giving St Marys Club a win. Mount Carmel and Saint Elizabeth's each won later matches.
Highway Surveyor Richard Connery reports 410 dollars spent on a town mosquito-control project. Six workers have toiled three weeks, clearing 13 975 feet at Mill Gut in Poppasquash. The 2 000 dollar appropriation funds the effort to extend to other town areas.
The Yacht Club hosted a Leap Year dance by the Collins and Aikman Girls' Club attracting servicemen from Newport Price's Neck Prudence Island and the local Coast Guard ship. Irene Cabral chaired the committee with assistants Laura Sousa Alice Walsh Peggy Morris Peggy George and Marjorie McCann ex officio.
The Home Demonstration Group met at Mrs Elton Pierce home to re elect officers. Mrs Johanna McClure was reelected president and Mary Mancini secretary treasurer. Madeline Almeida Lena Wells were leaders and Margaret Connery scribe. Plans for an outing August 17 at Mancini home on Church street were made.
Mrs. Charles M. Connery announced that the Countryside Garden Club will send four bouquets weekly to the Newport Naval Dispensary. The project follows a statewide garden club policy and invites participation from those who can provide flowers, contact at Burton Street home Wednesday evening or Thursday afternoon.
Junior and senior members of the Bristol Yacht Club were mystified by Robert V S Kinder a pestidigitator de luxe. He delivered a brisk patter and astonishing tricks during Sunday evening's performance. Invitations go out for a July 3 formal dance with a famous Boston society orchestra and a large attendance is anticipated.
The Catholic Girls Club composed of girls from St. Marys Our Lady of Mt Carmel and St Elizabeths Churches organized at the K of C Hall on June 6 with officers elected President Jennie Tasiello Vice President Irene Sousa Secretary Virginia McLaughlin Treasurer Lucy Carulli Advisory Committee Eva Byone Helen Preble Mary St George Laura Aiello and Ida Puya.
Collins & Aikman Corp announced purchase of 250000 in 5th War Loan Bonds with 50000 allocated to Rhode Island plants. Bristol receives 40000, Barrington 5000, Centerdale 5000 as the distribution plan.
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