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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1949
Page
2
The town honors retiring Bristol council members for ten years of service during wartime and postwar challenges including rising costs and the Hope Street parking dispute. Mayor-elect Samuel D. Clark leads a gracious transition, stressing civic unity and continued faithfulness in governance.
Public message urges courtesy and cooperation in Bristol area to assist community resources and mutual aid efforts. Clear call for locals to engage politely and helpfully for shared benefit.
The Anthony C Almeida Post VFW will elect officers at its 8 p m meeting Monday in Fellows Hall Jdd Fellows Hall. The MCA Board of Directors meets Monday at 7 30 p m at the U
A town report notes 223 youngsters seen by the school nurse in February with 64 needing dressings and 68 treated at the Providence Brown Clinics Dental division. The Brown-Pembroke Orchestra will accompany a Pops concert in Alumnae Hall on April 26. Patricia Ann Brayton celebrated her sixth birthday with a party at home for playmates.
A late winter storm brought a steady snowfall today as the Boston Weather Bureau warned totals could reach six inches before it ends. The advisory urged Florida visitors to extend their stay, reflecting widespread travel disruptions and caution for the storm’s progression.
State Senator Richard H. Lee of Newton Massachusetts will deliver the third in the Lenten Sermon series at First Congregational Church. Pastor Rev Charles R Cooley announced the 7:30 pm service with Rev Cooley officiating. Lee is a veteran lawyer and legislator widely known in Massachusetts civic life.
Three Bivouac gun crews were selected in preparation for C Battery two week bivouacs from July 23 to August 6 with the 243 AAA AW Bn R.L.N.G. Summer training continues as Captain Raymond J. Makowsky announced flat plans for Army Day on April 6. Drill teams and guns were sent through their paces as trophies for the best line soldier and best service company soldier were displayed for awards on Army Day.
The C A Girls Club met in Plant J Lounge and moved forward plans for a Spaghetti Supper on March 31 in GAR Hall. An Easter Basket prize drawing is set for early April with Mary Meena and Jean Tatro on the drawing committee. The group also contributed to the Red Cross.
Very Rev. Arthur Roebuck of St John’s Cathedral will deliver the sermon at St Michael’s Wednesday evening Lenten service Canon Daniel K. Davis announced. A social hour will follow in the Parish house overseen by Miss Lillian Coe and Miss Barbara Newman.
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