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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1947
Page
2
The unsettled conditions in Bristol's large industries affect workers families and communities. Rumors and uncertainty weigh on laborers and their households as they consider future employment. Those unemployed rely on benefits but must decide whether to seek new work hold on or move on.
A brief note invites readers to use a column of interest to all, thanking the public for courtesy and cooperation. The editor suggests the feature covers local society, events, and practical information for residents.
Several groups schedule meetings this week including Collins & Aikman Girls Club at 7 30 p m Monday in Plant J lounge Home Demonstration Group Tuesday night at 7 30 in Knights of Columbus Home State street Vestry of St Michael s Church Tuesday 8 p m Holmes House. Births announced Ria Lynn Slocum May 2 Truesdale Hospital and Joyce Aguiar May 5. Mt Carmel CYO opens season tomorrow 3 p m against Silver Lake Providence. Oscar I Bergstrom YMCA leader to speak at St Michael s 7 30 Sunday. Ivy Guild annual meeting and supper Tuesday 6 30 p m St Michael s parish house. Co Mar Cos meeting Sunday 8 p m Guner as House address history talk by Rev Cooley. Election of officers to follow.
Bristol Twilight League officials met at the YMCA with team managers to discuss the upcoming game details. The next meeting will be held Saturday night in the YMCA to release complete information.
Cranston Superintendent Clarence W. Bosworth told Rotary Club members that teacher training programs are underenrolled while teaching salaries lag behind other fields. He noted Rhode Island faced a 1915-era funding crisis and urged state aid increases to raise teacher pay by 600 dollars annually. New members Rear Admiral Gilbert Hoover and Orlando J Bisbane were welcomed.
North Kingstown 6 hit pitching by Tom Commiskey blanked Colt 2-0 at Wickford. Bristol’s Louie Massano pitched well but received little run support as Frank Bruno and Savy Mancieri produced the only bright spots with two singles and a double and single.
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