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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1945
Page
2
The Rhode Island statehouse sees both Republicans and Democrats maneuvering to undermine Civil Service. Voters must stay alert as leaders push to expand patronage via new jobs while praising merit based administration. The governor reportedly backs strong Civil Service, and citizens favor a reliable, efficient system.
The advertisement urges readers to visit Buffington's Pharmacy for Moone's Emerald Oil. It claims quick relief from foot troubles after one bottle and several short applications, promising complete satisfaction or a full refund.
Five scallop dredges and a four foot triangle rod with five grappling hooks were taken from a boat at the State street dock. A reward is offered for information leading to the recovery. Contact Frank Cunard at 847 Hope Street, Bristol.
Employment ads seek accountants auditors and bookkeepers for light auditing work in the local motion picture industry in the Phoenix area. Part time afternoon and evening shifts with excellent pay. State qualifications time available and telephone number Box M Phoenix Office.
A black handmade cordle bag with white handles containing a black billfold was lost Thursday noon between Colonial Hotel and C A records at 108 Union Street. A $20 reward is offered. Contact Gladys Broderick at Collins and Aikman Corp.
Hope Realty Co seeks a gardener caretaker handyman full or part time with good pay. Apply at 539 Hope street Room 3 or call 678.
Laborers part time on building wrecking apply at Herreshoff Mfg Co Mr Nugent of Swift McNutt Co. A boy for general work in garage Bristol Motors 756 Hope Street Tel 1040. Automobile mechanics permanent Bristol Motors 756 Hope Street Tel 982. A man to help with general farm work Sousa Bros Gooding Avenue Tel Br 369. Inside painting and paperhanging Tel Br 459J-2. For rent four rooms heat furnished Tel Bristol 720 after 6 pm. Antiques for sale Gooding Homestead Gooding Ave Bristol Turn at Highland Casino. Pony for sale Gaetano Aveta 260 Maple Ave Barrington RI Tel Warren 1835. For sale Wilson sewing machine Atwater Kent radio and other used furniture Apply 71 Gooding Lane 5 to 9 pm. 1936 Chevrolet DeLuxe Coupe Bristol Motors Lic No 291. Pre-war Woodland modernistic Oil Range all white porcelain enamel with built-in oil container. Apply 49 Oliver St 3rd floor 3 to 9 pm. 14 house lots with one house of 7 rooms and six wood lots Bay View Perry Plat Dixon Avenue. Reasonable price Mary Oliver 568 Wood Street. A four burner black gas stove with oven Grape presser Rear 37 State Street. Used furniture including GE refrigerator Atwater Kent radio etc Apply 71 Gooding Lane 5 to 9 pm.
The column invites readers to share visits and items of mutual interest. It emphasizes courtesy in mentioning such visits and thanks contributors for cooperation and helpfulness.
Mrs Arthur H Carr reports fish hawks seen at Fish Hawk Farm this morning. A son, Peter, was born March 13 to Mr and Mrs Frank E Rawson of 93 High Street at home. John Richard Cambra born March 20 at Truesdale Hospital to Mr and Mrs John Cambra of 92 Bay View Avenue. Cambras’ former name Christine Sylbia. Ian M Walker and wife of 32 Central Street announce two births, a son yesterday at Union Hospital Fall River and a second son Coll MacLean born yesterday, named after an uncle in Scotland. Home Demonstration Group meets Monday at 8 pm at Mrs George McClure’s Hope Street.
The Corporation of St Michael's Church will hold its annual meeting at the Parish House on Monday evening April 2 at 7 30 PM.
Second Lieutenant John Partington, 23, of Bristol Rhode Island, a bombardier navigator with a Ninth Air Force light bombardment group in France, is awarded the Air Medal for meritorious service in aerial combat against Germany.
The 410th Light Bombardment Group aided Allied air operations in the Battle of the Bulge by crippling German supply lines and communications behind front lines. Before enlisting in February 1943, Lieutenant Partington attended Providence College and is son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H Partington of 98 Constitution Street, Bristol.
March 24 a Congregational Club food sale at Guiteras House. March 31 a Catholic Girls' Club cake sale at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Proceeds support local activities and community projects.
A compact classified notice offers a modern grandfather clock, radios of all sizes, portable sewing machines, electric appliances including a dishwasher and alarm clocks, a sandwich toaster, and a piano tuning service in Bristol and nearby areas. Calls directed to Mrs. Coran Anderson at Bristol 113-W.
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