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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1948
Page
3
A memoir-like fragment recounts a college era voyage with Will Trotter and a Girls Guild, detailing station trips, choir performances led by Archie, and musical mischief. The narrator discusses changing voices, lessons from Will, and the lasting bond with mentors and fellow students.
Rhode Island State College features gardening tips and seasonal planting ideas for weekend readers. Coverage includes plant selection, soil preparation, and curb appeal enhancements suitable for home landscapes.
A health column note announces sponsorship by the Bristol District Nursing Association and signals a focus on public health topics for readers.
The text advises not to diagnose or treat illness at home and to follow a doctor's instructions precisely. It shifts to home gardening, detailing strawberry bed preparation with soil spading, compost, lime, and fertilizer, plus plant selection, spacing, and care for first-year development and runners. It emphasizes weed control, bed placement, and securing plants with simple supports.
A cake sale was held at Mt Carmel Church by the C G O of Our Lady of Mount Carmel last Sunday. The committee includes Ann Abenante chairman Rita Cupolo Grace Jorro Jo Ann Squatrito and Therese Velleca. Tomorrow's meeting moves to the school with a food gasket award and bowling games planned before the gathering.
Mrs Henry Brelsford hosts a candlewick shower at 28 Steenwich Street Providence in honor of Miss Sella Brelsford who will marry Norman Abrahams this Saturday afternoon. The Mite Society meets tonight at Miss Anni Pierce’s Burton Street home.
Lou Maisano pitches a two hit game leading the Bristol A A to a 6-1 win over Hy-Test Oil at Merino Park as Ed Massa drives in key runs. Gubata allowed ten Bristol hits as the local club built a late five run rally in the ninth to seal the victory. Manager Mike Topazio plans batting practice ahead of Saturday’s opener at Guiteras Field against a Naval Reserve squad.
William E. Ragsdale of Newport was elected Grand Master at the 6th annual session of the Grand Lodge of the O O F held in East Greenwich High School gymnasium last Saturday. Other officers elected included Herbert N. Davis of Providence deputy grand master Wallace C Dennis of Warren grand warden Raymond L. Mark haw Cleaanur and arand canratarere
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