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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1948
Page
2
The piece argues the Marshall Plan is worth its cost to restore Europe's economic welfare and morale. It contrasts the plan with criticisms and laments Congress for delaying action while warning the Red menace grows in poverty and distress.
The Bristol Business Civic Association meets at Belvedere Parlors at 7 30 tonight. A Mass honors Liborio Romano at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Thursday 7 30 AM. St Michael sewing group meets tomorrow to finish projects with lunch served. Collins & Aikman Girls Club held a regular meeting with Core Jewelry display by Ruth Stone. Rev Otto Churchill to preach at St Michael Lenten service tomorrow 7 30 PM. United Brothers Lodge No 13 IOOF meets tonight in Odd Fellows Hall with nominations for Noble Grand and Vice Grand. Miss Gladys E Paull visiting Palm Beach. Patricia Ann Drayton fifth anniversary surprise party at 43 East Street with guests from nearby towns. Bristol County Chapter RI School of Design Alumni meets tomorrow in Barrington Town Hall for Sprint session with John R. Frazier. exhibit of paintings and short business meeting.
Parish Hall hosts the Altar Society gathering after the Mission. The YMCA Board resumes business Thursday at 7 30 in the Haffenraffer Room. Bristol Girl Scouts win approval to sell official candy for troop projects. Pro Christo Society meets at the First Congregational Guneral House Thursday at 8. Mrs Carl Carson and Mrs Malcolm Clarke host. Phoenix office workers honor Charles W Cromer with ice cream and cake after production halt for birthday celebration.
Canon Davis calls on all donors to submit reports as the Red Cross Fund Campaign lags, having raised 68 percent of the $4,500 quota. The drive is extended a week with few reports from business, clubs, or residents. Executives announce numerous residential gifts and small donations from individuals, urging broader participation.
A town meeting tabled a recommendation to accept Edward Es Kunz’s offer to sell his Lawless Pier property for 10009 to create a town beach. The Board of Recreation noted mixed support, and a motion to appropriate funds for a beach was also laid on the table.
Mr and Mrs John Freitas announce the birth of a son at the Lying-In Hospital Providence on Sunday March 14. Mrs Freitas is the former Elizabeth M Gifford.
A meeting to finalize plans for the class of 1945 reunion will be held Saturday March 27 at 6 p.m. in the Y M C A. All members are urged to attend.
The Rotary Club meets tomorrow at noon in its new White Rail Riding Club headquarters. The program is undisclosed but will align with St. Patrick's Day. A five member nominating committee led by R. S. Bosworth will present officers and board.
Forty and Eight Bristol County Veiture No 118 meets at the Post Home in Kearney tonight at 8. Plans for child welfare work and spring and summer activities will be discussed during the business session. A promenade follows with span-cake and sausage supper prepared by Chef de Gare Isaac Buffard and Cusine Altmer McNamara.
Xavier heads the Anthony C. Almeida Post VFW after elections at Odd Fellows Hall. New officers include Gerald Aldrich senior vice commander Emilian Desmarais junior vice commander Stephen De Costa chaplain Raymond Desmarais quartermaster Homer Allard officer of the day James F. Riccio trustee for 18 months and William Potvin trustee for one year. Bake planned with Kearney Post American Legion and Lawson Raiola Chapter DAV. Installation set for April 19.
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