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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1945
Page
2
A writer questions a seven member state board and a $50 license to become an automobile dealer arguing government should not preempt market entry. They warn of broader controls on groceries aspirin seed stores and tax permits and urge postwar deregulation.
Bristol and vicinity columns highlight courteous mentions of visiting guests and personal travels. The note invites readers to contribute items of mutual interest, stressing cooperation and courtesy in sharing social happenings.
Notices announce a meeting of the Fourth of July Committee in the Burnside Memorial Building at 8 o clock this evening. Also reported are Mr and Mrs Wallis E Howe returning to 221 Hope Street after wintering at The Minden, plus a Sunday Couple's Club meeting at Holmes House with Providence William L Connelly as speaker. Another item notes the birth of a son May 7 at Truesdale Hospital to Frank Myshvy and Mrs Myshvyvy of 33 Cooke Street. Herbert F Newman of 1606 Hope Street, formerly with Herreshoff, now with John H Wells Inc Naval Architects and Marine Engineers in New York City, works on vessel design and construction supervision.
Classified notices list items for sale and services including a 1940 Ford Tudor sedan from Bristol Motors with a 30 day guarantee at 756 Hope St, a Pontiac concerns slipcovers, 8 week old Red Bullets birds, an Universal electric store set at 4000, oak dining room set, a Barstow white enamel kitchen range, and nurseries and outdoor plants from Mariano Pasqua. Contacts provided.
Ivory Grenwood enamel range offered with Ian Lynn oi burner and drum included. Price available on inquiry. Call 226 W or 148 Bradford Street for details.
Biltrite baby carriage and hot water heating system for garage with corner lavatory and aquastat. Dodge four door by sedan with heater. Bristol Motors at 756 Hope Street calls for applicants with postwar permanent opportunities. Herreshoff Boatyard advertises cranes boilers and materials. Piano tuning by S F Winecombe. contact Mrs. Cora Anderson Bristol 113 W.
The Altar Guild of St Michael s Church meets Monday at 8 pm in the Holmes House. Amicae Guild of the First Baptist Church gathers Monday at Mrs Harry H Bullock s Hope street home. Hope Circle D of Isabella to receive Communion Sunday at 8 am Mass then breakfast in K of C Home. committee chaired by Mrs Marguerite Jordan to meet at 7 30 pm in the church auditorium. Bristol County Water Authority first meeting tonight in Warren with reps from Bristol Warren and Barrington.
A joint installation ceremony at the Rhode Island Soldier's Home hosted by Little Compton Post No 37 American Legion and its Auxiliary welcomed new members From the Second District officials to department leaders attended and spoke during the event An inspection tour of the home preceded the ceremony and proceeds from the event included donations of old convention canes to Newport Naval Hospital and cigarette supplies for hospital duffle bags commandant Chester O Williams and Mrs Williams hosted the evening
Rev Arthur M. Dunstan of St Mark's Church Warren spoke at the Rotary Club on Wednesday about Comparing the Old With The New. Guests included Sgt Anthony Roderick S Sgt Michael Balzano 2nd Lt Anthony Agatiello Capt Harold McCaw Mark DeWolf Warren Rotary Club president and Manuel Mendoza of Dighton.
The funeral of 73 year old Frank Goff who died suddenly at his home on Catherine Street was held this afternoon at Smith Funeral Parlor in Church Street. The Rev Arthur M Dunstan officiated. He was the son of James and Susan Goff and a former Collins and Aikman employee who retired two months ago due to illness. Survived by wife, a son Frederick Foster, two daughters Mary Newman Garvin and Ella Lemaire, and several grandchildren including James Riley Arthur Riley and Carolyn Rich.
Willard Russell dies in Bakersfield California on April 28. He was the son of the late Otis Munro and Hannah Waldron Munro.
Office of Defense Transportation invites commercial vehicle operators facing maintenance problems and curtailment to contact the District Manager F. S. Eggleston. He said relief is unavailable and his Providence Rhode Island office at 235 Hospital Trust Building is open for inquiries.
The funeral for Mrs Elizabeth Coggeshall wife of Senator Daniel G Coggeshall was held Tuesday at 2 PM in the First Congregational Church Rev Herbert D Graetz officiated She was a longtime member of the church and active in Mt Hope Chapter OES Reba Rebekah Lodge and was connected to Bristol civic leadership Burial followed at North Cemetery
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