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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1944
Page
2
The Bristol Phoenix letters from Bristol boys stationed in India China and Italy honor their sacrifice and support. The piece stresses that soldiers left home and peace to defend freedom and comforts across battlefronts and hospitals. It calls readers to support all agencies aiding troops and their burdens worldwide.
Readers of the Phoenix are invited to submit short items and news of local interest for publication in this column.
Elmer F Rishe was inducted into the Army on March 21. Rev Herbert A Jerauld will preach at St Michael's Church on Sunday on Religion in Industry. Mr and Mrs Monroe E Tocvys Jr announce the birth of a son at Truesdale Hospital Sunday. Rev Anthoni R Parshley to speak at mid week Lenten service at First Congregational Church Wednesday night. Irene Cabral chairs the Second Servicemen Leap Year Dance tomorrow at the Yacht Club by Collins Arkman Girls' Club. Sgt Vader Cabral USMC on furlough with family, veteran of Guadalcanal, now stationed in the U S. George T Ingram Jr S2c of 1008 Hope Street completed basic training at U S Naval Training Station Sampson, NY and was granted leave. Regular weekly religious instruction at First Baptist Church Tuesday at 2 pm led by Rev Arthur W Burdon. Tinscven dance at Independent Hall under Local B-1240 auspices with committee: Salvatore Gigia Joseph Pereira Manuel Viera Catherine Puya Charles Gaudet Wanston Petherston and James Svivia ex-ante.
Estate settlement listing advertises cottage and lot at 17 Bourn Street. Prospective buyers must apply to Hope Realty at 359 Hope Street Room 3 for details and purchase. Lot number 678 referenced.
The St Marys six Mothers Club will meet Sunday afternoon in the auditorium of the parish school. Rev Donald King assistant pastor of St Josephs Church Providence will conduct the Lenten service Tuesday evening at St Marys Church. The service is held with the regular weekly novena to Our Lady of the Roses. Mrs Harold C Peckham Sr of Union Street attended the Alpha Tau Gamma Mothers Club annual meeting held last evening at Mrs Arthur Berry residence in Providence. Sunday morning at 730 a week of retreat for Our Lady of Mt Carmel parishioners will begin Sermons daily until Palm Sunday by Rev John Foley Notre Dame Mission Father of the Holy Cross Northeast Mass.
Mrs Ida May Dunbar 84 Union Street died Wednesday noon after a lengthy illness. Wife of William H. Dunbar she was a lifelong town resident born to John and Susan Caulfield. She attended public schools, joined First Congregational Church and its clubs. Survived by her husband two sisters Mrs Daniel G Coggeshall and Mrs Marty Cole. Funeral tomorrow at 2 from her home, burial in North Cemetery.
Local fuel oil dealers urged Bristol Town Council to retain the Rationing Board office in Bristol. Frank J. Murphy spoke after a petition read by Town Clerk John W. Church. President Huestis cited assurances from OPA officials that the office would stay, possibly relocating to the Post Office second floor or the Court House. He urged local contributions to keep the office in its current location.
Two classic cars with new tires and good mechanical condition offered at Bradford Hardware Store. Also listed: two apartment units on church corner with steam heat hot water and modern conveniences, plus a model Grand kitchen range in fine condition. Contact details and rewards listed for lost item.
Dav old and young chicks like Tegehorns New Hampshires R I Reds Rack Red crosses hatched weekly. Contact Anthony FE Costa Broad Common Poultry Parm Broad Common Road Bristol to let 4 room cottage with steam heat and improvements apply Tel Bristol O11.
Advertises for a woman to assist with housework and care of two small children in Bristol. Good wages offered. Contact at telephone number 866-W between 6 and 7 PM.
The government offered $300 for the right of way through town land for a Warren to Melville Naval Station line. The Council President and Town Solicitor called the offer favorable. Kunz and Eugenes S. Ryoh e renewal of Sunday bowling license from 1 pm to 10 pm noted.
Used typewriter in good condition with telephone contact 957 R. Arthur Sherman Jr. at 45 Cottage Street.
An advertisement for individually designed posture abdominal surgical and breast supports by Mrs. Wm LeClair invites appointments at 875 Hope St with telephone 165 MK. The ad promotes free figure studies and personalized fittings.
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