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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1947
Page
2
Beardsley Ruml, a leading economist and proponent of pay as you go taxation, predicts the next downturn will arrive in April 1948. He warns it will be short, no single trigger, sparked by a public declaration that this is not a recession but a low mood.
Stewart Smith, head of Stevens Home for Boys in Swansea, mass, told Rotary members they can shape boys lives. He urged adults to show interest, saying a future president may be among today’s youths.
The Spring Rummage Sale conducted by the flower Committee of the First Congregational Church will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in the Guneral House. Mr and Mrs William F Duffy announce the birth of a son William F Jr yesterday at Lying-In Hospital Providence. Mrs Duffy is Rosamond Jackson of Brownsville Texas.
A 1947 letter from Bristol Town Council expresses condolences to Misses Janet and Jessica MacDougall on the death of their father, Benjamin M. MacDougall. It notes his service to the town as Second Councilman in 1909 and President in 1910, signed by Gilbert C Hoover Rear Admiral U.S.N. (Ret'd) President.
At last night’s annual meeting in Gul teras House Mrs Nathaniel A Glad ding Jr was re-elected president. Officers include Mrs Gilbert Shaw as vice president secretary Mrs Howard L House and treasurer Mrs Robert M Huey. Hostesses were Mrs Arthur J Wiese and Mrs Malcom Clarke. The nominating committee consisted of Mrs Thomas C Jannsen and Mrs Charles Loring.
The First Congregational Church holds a sewing meeting organized by the Ladies Aid Society for members and guests. Attendees are invited to bring materials and assist with community projects.
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