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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1946
Page
2
Chief Moses Moore says the Bristol Fire Department faced twelve still alarms and six general alarms this month all due to grass and brush fires. He proposes dedicating crews to burnable areas to reduce needless calls and safeguard equipment and volunteers.
Community interest column highlights visits and courtesy notices as residents share social events. Readers welcome items about guests visits and mutual interests in this local newspaper column.
At St Michael's Church on Wednesday night the preacher will be Rev William M Bradner Rector of Trinity Church Newport. For the offertory at the 11 o'clock service Sunday morning the choir will sing When Morning Gilds the Skies an anthem by Alfred Whitehead Vernon. Wordell has returned from overseas with his wife and young son and will move back to Adamsville soon. Mrs Henry Vieira and son Henry leave for Haywood Cal after eight months with the Kings at 110 Vernon Street Warren. Mrs Earl G Sturdevant attends the National Girl Scout Convention in Atlantic City as Bristol Council delegate. about 2000 delegates expected.
For sale: two 25 gallon hot water copper tanks three pas vulcans one No 3 percent take bottle. Apple 36 Washington street brooder house and run set off ground suitable for chicks or turkeys can brood 200 Nicks. Call 83 W 1M. Man uel Alves 192 Metacom Ave. Black and white English Letter 2 years old male reasonably priced. Call 5 Roma St or phone 909 Corner Lot at Garfield and Dunbar Avenues near bus stop sewer water and bus connections. A B Nerone Tel Bristol 720.
Job offers include a truck gardener position with good hours and pay for a man with experience. Also a boy over 16 is sought to work on a poultry farm after school. Apply to V J deRocha Wardwell Farms Box 53 Bristol RI Wood for Sale list fireplace and store length call Bristol 1158-W.
Dr Hugh J Murphy returns from Miami Beach while Glen and Mrs Smith head home from Florida. John Valente born March 18 in Santa Barbara. Sgt John S O Connor discharged at Fort Devens after 1943 enlistment. Thomas S Crowley discharged after two years in the South Pacific. Union Lenten service planned at St Michaels Church with Rev George E Lombard. Couples Club meeting at Holmes House to discuss Boy Scout Cub Pack. St Michaels church school teachers conference setup led by Roy W Howard of St Dunstan's School.
April 1 to 6 designated Army Recruiting Week in Rhode Island. Regular Army enlistments exceed prior totals but officials say success relies on public understanding of the need for a strong volunteer force to ensure national security and world order. Public officials educators business leaders and clergy will cooperate to present facts to encourage greater support.
Funeral services for Mrs Felesbina Castro widow of Antonio Castro were held at 8 15 am from 127 Bay View Avenue followed by a high Mass at St Elizabeths Church at 9 am Burial was in St Marys Cemetery Bearers included Manuel Carvalho William Alves Marian Martin Manuel Carreiro Manuel Vieira and John Perry Rev Henrique Rocha officiated. Card of thanks from Mrs Mary Amaral Barboza 93 Bay View Avenue dated March 21 1946.
C W Weaver successor to E W Weaver advertises remodeling roofing and jobbing services at 202 High Street Bristol RI telephone 477 3 for local construction work.
The Kearney Post No 6 American Legion held a mass initiation of 79 WWII veterans into the order, led by the Degree staff of the 4th District Rhode Island. Senior Vice Commander Arthur J Marley headlined, promoting the GI Bill and Legion goals. A social period followed with October dance actions noted.
A compact clash of eras features Louie Prima and Kay Kyser on stage with Stan Kenton and Bing Crosby linked by playful showmanship. The program weaves in McNamara's Band and Warsaw Concerto while Carman Cavallaro and Les Brown add vivacious instrumental backing.
Two sailors from the USS Macon stationed in Newport were jailed overnight for revelling on Bradford Street. Frank A. Holland faced a charge for breaking a window at 21 Bradford Street and Salvador Gaves for placing a traffic sign on the road. A naval legal officer will try the case after Judge William T. O'Donnell and Clerk James B Linehan set fines. Martin accepted $2 in damages and the pair were handed to the officer for disciplinary action.
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