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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1944

Page

2

Honor Roll tribute urges local war service names

The Bristol Phoenix urges relatives to submit names for the town Honor Roll honoring men and women in service. The new list, displayed at the Burnside Memorial Building and due by Friday May 19, requires submission to the newspaper office. omissions can occur if families do not provide names, with examples of three fallen Bristol youths noted.

Burnside Memorial Boston Bristol Phoenix Bristol

Births and community notices from Bristol area

A son was born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Stanzione of East State street at St Joseph's Hospital Providence. Mr and Mrs Antonio Miranda announce a daughter born May 10 at Truesdale Hospital. The Mite Society of First Baptist Church will meet Tuesday evening at 30 o'clock at Mrs Jed Mott's home. Rumors say Hey Bonnie Hall Middleton estate Poppasquash was being purchased by a local physician. The Fourth of July Celebration Committee first meeting is called for this evening by James F Meiggs at 8 in the Town Council Chamber. Girl Scouts bound for Camp Hofrman urged to return applications to Mrs Earl G Sturdevant. Scout Commissioner applications due this month.

Ralph Stanzione East State Street St Joseph's Hospital Providence Antonio Miranda Goodings Lane Truesdale Hospital Mite Society of the First Baptist Church Jed Mott Church Street Middleton James F Meiggs Camp Hofrman Earl G Sturdevant

Kearney Legion Posts Revived and Members Named

The Kearney Squadron of the Sons of the American Legion was revived at Kearney Post No. 6, inactive for five years. Joseph Bruno, Joseph Edmonds, and Joseph Enos will revive it with free membership for former members and sons of active servicemen. James A Sisson was named delegate and Bruno alternate to June conventions. John J Nappi was welcomed as a Legionaire.

Kearney Sons of the American Legion Kearney Post American Legion Joseph Bruno Joseph Edmonds Joseph Enos Squadron Sons of Active Legion Armed Services James A Sisson John J Nappi

Women's Club Officers Installed at YMCA Ceremony

Newly elected Young Women's Club officers Flora Fusco president Helen Preble vice president Mary Shaw secretary Juli Alfano treasurer were installed at the YMCA during a Wednesday ceremony. Membership has grown from 14 to 85 since formation. Refreshments followed with 50 members attending a Melville Training Station dance. chaperons were Mrs Ralph F Kinder and Mrs Gordon P R Small.

Young Women's Club The YMCA Flora Fusco Helen Preble Mary Shaw Juli Alfano Charles Tappero Melville Traiing Station Ralph F Kinder Gordon PR Small

Ask grocer for Post's Raisin Bran cereal

A shopper requests Post's Raisin Bran from the grocer noting a magi combination of crisp toasted wheat and bran flakes with California seedless raisins.

Grocer Post

Rev James J Goodacre obituary notes long pastorate

The Rev James J Goodacre longtime pastor of the First Congregational Church died Wednesday morning in Taunton Massachusetts after a long illness He was born July 18 1856 and served as pastor from 1918 to 1929 He lived at 6 Trinity Park Oak Bluffs with his wife Margaret McCaughey Goodacre He retired fourteen years ago and previously led churches in Berlin St Hamilton and Winthrop He is survived by his wife a daughter Mort Kelly of Thompson Connecticut one grandson one great grandson and two great granddaughters Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 2 PM from George M Wilbur and Sons funeral home Warren Burial will be in North Cemetery Westport

James J. Goodacre First Congregational Church Taunton Mass Margaret McCaughey Goodacre Trinity Park Oak Bluffs Mr Goodacre Congregational Church New Bedford Hotel New Bedford Bristol Berlin St. Hamilton Winthrop Mort Kelly Thompson, Conn George M Wilbur and Sons Warren North

Wanted to Buy a House or Cottage in Bristol

A reader seeks to purchase a house or cottage in Bristol Box Hill area. Offers and details should be sent to the contact listed in the notice.

Bristol Box H

Individually designed posture and breast supports

Free figure study offered by Mrs. Wm. LeClair at 875 Hope 81. For appointment, call or write. Telephone 1.5 MK.

Wm. LeClair Hope

Play Safe Raisin Bran Ad Promotes Gentle Bulk

The Post promotes Trymew Post's Raisin Bran as a new cereal option to add gentle bulk to daily meals and help maintain regularity. The copy emphasizes mild laxative-leaning benefits and everyday enjoyment.

Singer Sewing Machines for sale with parts and motors

Ten dollar asking price for Singer sewing machines in any condition. Also offers supplies parts and motors. Address listing E Cuffe 258 Franklin Street Fall River Massachusetts.

Singer E. Cuffe Franklin Street Fall River Mass

Mrs Joseph Paul Pacheco Returns to Bristol

Mrs Joseph Paul Pacheco formerly Anna Bel Cruz daughter of Mr and Mrs Josep Cruz of Weetamoe Farm has returned to Bristol after spending weeks in New York with her husband S K 2c who is on sea duty He will stay with her parents a few weeks and later will make her home with her sister in law Mrs Gregory Duffy of Mt Hope avenue Mrs Duffy's husband is in the Navy.

Joseph Paul. Pacheco Anna Bel Cruz Josep Cruz Weetamoe Farm Bristol New * York S.K. 2c Grégory Duffy Mt. Hope Avenue Navy

Investment property with utilities and 12 lots for sale

A listing for a five family investment property with town water gas and electricity, plus a large lot and car garage. Rents are $81 per month. For sale at 12 house lots in a good location with town water gas electricity available. Buy now and plant then build after the war. Asking price $2,000.08.

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