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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1947
Page
2
The piece credits Providence police for arresting three bandits at a restaurant robbery but condemns new Saturday bank closures for increasing cash on hand and boosting break ins. It urges better juvenile guidance and community responsibility to steer youths away from crime.
The history highlights Guadalcanal Tarawa Saipan Tinian and Okinawa as key Second Marine Division actions. It notes initial assaults on Guadalcanal, December reinforcements, a decisive Tarawa fight, Saipan breakthrough and capture of Garapan heights, Okinawa feints and subsequent landings, and final mop-ups with the 8th Regiment joining others on June 18, 1945.
The Couples Victory Club will meet Thursday night at 8 at Mrs. Mary Amaral’s home 15 Third street. Bertha Roderick Laura Balzano visiting with Mr and Mrs Leon O Lemaire Jr of Jamestown NY. The Cabrals of 34 Thames street announce the birth of Victor George Jr at Truesdale Hospital. Our Lady of Mount Carmel CYO team will face St Francis of Providence tonight at Corn Avenue Gym East Providence with a 7 15 start and 6 15 departure call by Coach Topazio
Bristol and Providence civic groups announce meetings tonight and tomorrow including the Bethel Jewish Center and Holy Name Society events. Rotary Club speaker, Philatelic Society, and Excelsior Tennis Club gatherings are listed along with bridge play at Mrs Baldwin's and St Mary’s Society sessions.
In Andrews Gym Ascoli five aims to close the playoff series by defeating Bristol Manufacturing Corp after a 36 34 first game win. If Ascoli wins the series ends. Bristolite team can win but would not be an upset. Also at 7 15 St Elizabeths seniors meet Our Lady Mount Carmel seniors undefeated this year.
Coming events list in St Mary's pupil organized program Sunbonnet Girl on March 16 17 18 at St Mary's Auditorium Sunday Monday Tuesday April 18 at Colt Auditorium Bridge event by St Mary's Church Bridge Committee.
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