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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1942
Page
2
The government uses price ceilings and war bonds to keep living costs down while funding the war. Rising wages push demand for scarce goods, so citizens are urged to invest now, storing wealth for a “rainy day.” Buying stamps and bonds supports war costs and later supports household needs as factories run longer and price controls hold.
Samuel Naroditsky visits New York relatives while family news records Anthony J. Marine’s Army service at Fort Devens Massachusetts a newborn daughter for Mr and Mrs Paul E Leach of Lebanon Springs New York Mrs Leach former Frances May McGovern of Bristol Kathleen Brito earns Acrobatics diploma in Providence Christ story to be shown at First Baptist Church May 25 Fireside Club committee named Classification Day at Rotary Club Colonial Hotel Ivy Guild May supper and meeting at St Michaels Parish House committee chairs listed
Lt Matthew A Capone from this town is promoted to Captain at the Chemical Warfare School Edgewood Arsenal Maryland. The Pro Christo Society of the First Congregational Church plans a regular meeting tomorrow evening at Mrs Arthur Rae home Ferry Road. Copies of the Flag Code from Kearney Post American Legion were given to Bristol families by local Air Raid Wardens Sunday. Gas concerns postpone the Girl Scout Mariners swimming at Hodgman Pool Providence indefinite. Mariners meet as usual in Scout House at 730 Wednesday evening.
Arline Vaille Marcus wed Maynard F Suzman in Temple E-Manuel Providence on May 10. Bride a Rhode Island College of Education graduate. Groom at FortGetty Jamestown RI with 243rd CAC Harbor Defenses. Colt Memorial High School graduate. Thomas H Warner 86th birthday celebrated at High Street residence with friends and relatives.
Plans for a military whist affair are being made by Rebekah Lodge No 12 at the organization's head quarters on High street. A communion breakfast for the Senior Children of Mary Sodality was held at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish Hall after the 8 o'clock mass. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Clon Gil of Newtonville announce the birth of a daughter Barbara Let May 8 at Newtonville Hospital. Mrs. Hugh Holmes and daughter Betty Ann of Franklin street visit sister Mrs. Emily Buglio in South Braintree Mass for two weeks.
Help wanted for general housework in a live at home position. Wages five and a half dollars weekly nine eighteen per week. Apply Rox Bristol Phoenix.
For sale seven live roosters weighing 6 to 12 pounds each at Stiva's Poultry Farm located at 177.
Recently renovated four room cottage with running water and access along Good Sea Avenue to Hope Bay. Includes direct sea proximity with sewer and bathing facilities nearby. Availability listed for rent.
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