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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1947
Page
2
A postwar poll in Bristol showed veterans favored a war memorial hospital but a study committee found high costs and maintenance burdens outweigh the benefits. Local doctors desire a small hospital and a self sustaining maternity hospital may arise in the future, aiding local pride.
Mrs Laura Sai of Atwater California returns home after visiting relatives. The 20th anniversary Mass for Elizabeth Rosecio Reilly is planned at St Marys Church. Richard Simmons and daughter Nancy of Lantana Florida visit Bristol. Mrs Etta Darrah also visits. Regina Elena Society holds a meeting at 3 pm at Mrs Mary DeFelices home. Dr Hubert Holdsworth returns from a hospital stay. John Mello travels to Azores to visit his brother after 28 years. The Singleton's Club plans a picnic at Our Farm hosted by Admiral and Mrs Gilbert Hoover. Dr Anthony S Thomas Jr returns home after internship. will pursue urology residency in Kansas City. Mrs William M Birtwell visits Bristol for her sister's celebration of 25th wedding anniversary. Dr S E Shuster returns from post graduate research at Temple University. aims to complete degree by September. Burnside Lodge K of C plans meet in July and August. dam bake discussed. Harold Pedkey Jr named chair with two assistants. Farewell party for Mrs Royce Greer hosted by Mrs John Borges. Mrs Roderick East assists. Tony's Wedding committee plans Mt Carmel Parish Hall meeting. Honor Roll lights likely to be lit tonight. Estelle Arruda departs for Camp Hoffman staff duty through Aug 24. Tag day committee chair William P Gladding thanks volunteers. Mr. and Mrs John Arnoldo announce birth of daughter Barbara Ann on June 17 at Lying-In Hospital. Arnoldo formerly Barbara Roderick. Mr and Mrs Michael Ubaldini announce birth of son Wayne Michael on June 24. Ubaldini formerly Josephine Turcala of town.
At 5 30 P M baseball Mt Car Mel faces Quonset Flyers. Boxing bouts at 8 30 P M. 9 12 P M black dance at Reynolds School. 10 12 P M band concert at Common. 11 30 P M high trapeze performers at Common.
Friday July 4 events begin 10:00 AM with church bells and parade at 10:30. Noon Patriotic exercises at Reynolds School followed by sports program at 2:00 PM including a bicycle race. 3:30 PM baseball at Com 500 PM doll carriage parade byfield School 8:00 PM vaudeville show in front of Reynolds School and 9:11 PM band concert at Com.
Rotary Club held its 18th anniversary event at St Michael’s Parish House with over 100 attendees. President John D. Moore introduced District Governor Milton Burghardt who praised the club, a Dornan Brothers show entertained, and door prizes rewarded three members. Engagement announced for Arlene Barbara Christen sen to Joseph Charles Ponte with wedding date pending.
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