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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1940
Page
2
An official Bristol notice clarifies that painting property does not raise assessed values or taxes. Authorities emphasize paint is a maintenance expense, not a capital outlay, and a paint campaign can build community pride and civic spirit without tax hikes.
The Girls Friendly Society of St Michael's Church held a successful sale Tuesday afternoon in the parish hall on Hope Street. Booths included May baskets, peanuts, cake, fancy table, and candy with coordinators named for each stand.
In loving memory of James Clarke who passed away May 3, 1937. Treasures remain with love and sincere regard. We who love you best will never forget and hold you dear with tender memories.
Readable items show church groups meeting at homes on Collins Street and K of C Hall State Street. Also reports Mrs Anna Andrade hospitalized with pneumonia. social events include Hope Circle card party and May breakfast by First Congregational Church Men’s Union.
A garage is advertised for rent at 70 Church Street with a $3 monthly rate. Prospective tenants are directed to apply at 60 Church Street.
A cottage for rent at the southeast corner of Howe Street and Burton Street is available through Mrs. DeWolf. Inquiries should be directed to Box A Phoenix Office.
Rentals offered for a renovated nine room cottage with steam heat and a two car garage. The listing notes a low rent of 25 dollars monthly and a greatly reduced sale price with a 44 percent mortgage. Public notice mentions conversion into apartments and references Gam well Ingraham and Mr Tuttle in the local property listing.
Soci ety notices show Josephine as chairlady with Mary Florenzano co chair on the committee. The 15 members include Lucy Margo Philippa Pirri and Panzarella. May 20 meeting set Aug 23 24 lawn party. Anne Camera chairlady Theresa Turillo co chair Lucy Massano Fannie Langello Anne Squatrito Lucy Castigliego Josephine Pante Rose DeLuca Mary Turillo Catherine Camera Josephine Russo Connie Antinucci Christine Camera and Anna Matroney ex officio.
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