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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1946
Page
2
The piece condemns neglectful parents and calls for state action to separate mentally and morally deficient fathers and mothers. It notes about 1,000 children are in state care with many others in private agencies, highlighting the loss of parental love and guidance.
The Bristol column notes visits and courtesy in social rounds. It invites readers to share names of guests and personal visits, highlighting community courtesy and mutual interest in local happenings.
Miss Jay Santo of High street attends a Spring Fashion Show in New York while Dr Hugh J Murphy of this town vacations in Miami Beach. Hope Circle of Daughters of Isabella plans a whist table for April 4 to aid the Camp Hoffman Girl Scout Fund and the Red Cross. Anthony Agatiello gains full membership in the Rhode Island Track and Field Officials Association to support officiating at interscholastic meets.
A mix of ads lists carpentry repairs sale items and home goods at 296 Hope Street including a modern oak store counter display island and various furnishings. Special buys feature bicycles toboggan an outboard motor and a 5 piece bedroom and dining set with other household items. Scheduled sale dates appear alongside contact details and addresses.
Lot for sale at corner Garfield and Dunbar near a bus stop with sewer water and gas connections. Contact A B Nerone Bristol 720 for details. Also listed items include house lot on Thames Street, 24 inch steam boiler price, wood for sale, and apartment wanted by veteran and wife.
Mrs. Sousa returns from Truesdale Hospital and feels improved. A high Mass for Louis Codola is set for 7 am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Pro Christo Society meets at Guiteras House Thursday. Mrs. Carlson and Mrs. Shaw hostesses. A March 14 luncheon by the Rhode Island Federation of Garden Clubs at Narragansett Hotel features floral arrangements by Mrs. Palmer and Mrs. Bernard Jr. World Day of Prayer participation through Bristol churches planned at Barrington Congregational Church. Kearney Post plans a March 7 dance at the Post Home with Artie Mello and orchestra. Richard Rensehausen chairs. Marguerite Brogan speaks at the Rhode Island Elementary Principals Association luncheon. she is association president. Delivery of a new fire truck to Defiance Fire Company expected in about three weeks. Councilman Serbst and local firemen observe underwriters’ tests of a Maxim pumper in Middleboro.
At the last report meeting the Camp Hoffman Building Fund Committee reported $30,000 collected or pledged toward a memorial to founder Mrs William Hoffman. George S Squibb said the drive will succeed with council and public help. Girl Scouts will hold a cookie sale to support the fund with a local troop contributing $25 after doughnut proceeds.
The funeral for Angela Bruno, who died Thursday at her son Joseph Bruno’s home, was held from Anthony Bruno’s home and followed by a high Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Burial in St Mary’s Cemetery. Bearers included Henry Mono, Peter Mono, Albert Gentile. mourners included ex-Senator Thomas H Byrnes and Postmaster Daniel W Coggeshall.
Manuel Bernard age 52 53 born in St Michael's Azores husband of Mary Medeiros Bernard resident of Bristol for 32 years died after a brief illness in Fall River He worked in the wire division of the U S Rubber Company He is survived by wife Juliet daughter his parents Joseph Bernard and the late Philomena Correria Bernard four brothers in Portugal and two in Massachusetts A funeral will be held Thursday from M onnery Funeral Home 57 Burton street at 815 a.m. with a high Mass at St Elizabeth's Church Pawtucket burial in St Frances Cemetery Pawtucket
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