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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1948
Page
2
A Rhode Island House bill would require readers to publish their names when letters to the editor are used by newspapers. The measure, sent to the Senate, faces criticism as a waste of time and an unnecessary intrusion on a long standing journalistic custom.
Community column notes appreciation for cooperation and local service. Readers are urged to share helpful acts and sheds for the benefit of all, with ongoing interest in civic affairs and mutual aid.
Local birth announcements include a son born to Mr and Mrs John J August March 14. Community groups report meetings from German Daughters of Portugal to DAV and IOOF, with speakers, elections, and planned events. Socials cover birthday parties at 29 Collin Street and a penny social at St Marys Church Auditorium April 6.
The funeral of Joseph Mello aged 63 of 18 Bay View Avenue was held Monday morning from his home. A requiem high Mass was celebrated by Rev Luiz A Pacheco, assistant pastor of St Elizabeth's Church. Bearers included Joseph Anlarde, Joseph Cruz Almeida, Abe Viera, Manuel Ferreira, Edward Correia, all of this town, and Frank DeMello of South Dartmouth, Mass.
George Fish and associates report pussy willows blooming and robins near the plant. They note first sightings of a swallow or fist long after winter snow, praising the wooded area as a bird sanctuary adjacent to the facility.
Troop Three BSA met last Tuesday to map out reregistering and the upcoming Pow Wow. Future meetings move to Tuesday 7 PM under supervision of Asst Scout Master Edward Oliver and Scout Master George Borges with JASM Joseph Almeida and Joseph Castro assisting.
Upcoming events list notes the Senior Class Operetta Marianne performing Thursday April 1 and Friday April 2 at Colt Auditorium.
Arch ie Nashing Rounds Archie Harding Ross 34 of 114 Union Street died Sunday at Rhode Island Hospital after a several month illness He was born June 25 1913 in town and educated in public schools He was a cabinet maker and former post office employee He was a communicant of St Michael's Church Survived by widow Louise one son Frederick mother Mrs Augusta Rounds and sister Mrs Lawrence Perry Funeral at James E Connors Funeral Home 997 Hope Street Wednesday at 2 pm Rev Daniel K Davis of St Michael's Church officiating Burial at North Cemetery
Commissioner George R. Fish of the local Scout organization announces a town wide collection of old newspapers and magazines on Sunday April 18. Residents are asked to store materials due to a national paper shortage and may contact Scout Headquarters or Commissioner Fish to arrange pickup if storage is not possible.
A meeting is scheduled for Saturday March 27 at 6 p m at the YMCA to finalize plans for a class reunion. All members are urged to attend.
The funeral for Capt Charles Sumner Nettleton of 32 Dimond Avenue who died Wednesday at Riverside Nursing Home after a long illness was held Sunday at the George M Wilbur Jr Memorial Chapel in Warren. The Rev Charles R Cooley officiated. Bearers were Col Albert Moren Henry B Newman George Beaulieu and Robert Horning. Burial followed in North Cemetery.
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