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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1948
Page
2
An editorial lauds President Truman for decisive leadership amid Cold War tensions. It credits his timely message to Congress with backing Europe’s recovery, notes Soviet opposition to the Marshall Plan, and stresses bipartisan patriotism over party politics.
A civic feature seeks reader input on local prosecutions and activities. It asks friends to read about ongoing cases and to contribute stories or information. The piece emphasizes courtesy and cooperation from the community.
Bristol civic groups announce Holy Rosary Society mass on Palm Sunday March 21 at 7 o clock. Key meetings include Singletons at Holmes House after the Cantata and Cup Defenders Association drive planning with James St Angelo as chair. Alexandria library reports Congressional Quarterly editions available for reference.
Barbara Anh Rawson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Rawson, 29 State Street, is at Charles V Chapin Hospital. Co Mor Co Club holds regular meeting at Cuiteras House Sunday after church service. Tenth anniversary Mass for Edward W LeClerc at St Clarys Church Saturday 8 AM. Mr and Mrs Charles H Newman and daughter Emily Lou now live on Paine Avenue Bristol Narrows. Mount Hope Gideon Camp meets at Sidney Kullberg home 17 Beach Road Wednesday March 23 at 8 PM. Homer A Palin secretary.
A large gathering of relatives and friends celebrated the Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Frank Mansi of 22% Wood Street at the Colonial Hotel. Michael Pasquarelli acted as toastmaster and introduced officials and friends who offered congratulations.
Edward J. Fitzgerald and Stephen W. Hopkins head the slate for president and vice president with A L Johnston and Charles H. Liscomb named for treasurer and assistant treasurer. Directors to include Eastman Hall McIntosh Murphy O Rourke and past president Sylvia. Election set for March 31 with terms starting July first at the White Rail Riding Club.
Bristol Y M C A leaders met to discuss funding strategies to preserve a broad youth program. Dr Samuel D Clark praised the expanded activities and outlined a new Saturday morning program for boys aged 7 to 9 as part of ongoing efforts to extend services despite lower income. Attending were Clark Rockwell Street Armstrong Bosworth Sylvia Capone Hall Barr ett Stewart.
Final Lenten Meeting Tuesday afternoon featured Canon Davis and the Rev Charles R Cooley discussing The Value of Christian Humility. The session was the last in a series held at St Michael's Parish House under St Michael's and First Congregational Church auspices with a tea served by the following committee.
A class reunion planning session is scheduled for Saturday March 27 at 6 p.m. in the YMCA. All members are urged to attend to complete the plans.
Application for license to keep for sale and to sell intoxicating beverages filed under General Law 1938 and amendments. Class B-Victualer White Rail Riding Club Club House west side Metacom Avenue.
The Young Junipers 4-H Club attended Bristol County Parents Night at Barrington Town Hall on Saturday evening March 13. Members participated in a handkerchief parade demonstrated sewing boxes and sang. Achievement pins were awarded for satisfactory 4-H work to June Hadfield Emily Perry Cecilia Perry Nancy Masters and Margaret Manchester. Peggy McCarthy presided in the leader's absence.
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