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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1948
Page
2
James F Meiggs declines reappointment to Bristol Fourth of July Committee causing regret among townspeople. Known as Mr Fourth of July he chaired the committee for years guiding donations and event success. A wartime inquiry and a son’s overseas letter influenced his decision amid council session controversy.
A friendly note invites readers to use the colors and items in a shared column. It asks for courtesy and cooperation and suggests the content is of use and interest to all in the Bristol area.
Bristol teen Eleanor T Munro of 321 High Street joins Lasell College choir members for Lasell Night at Symphony Hall Boston as part of a Pop Concert program. The event honors the Orphean Club of Lasell with several selections on the program.
A series of community notices includes St Marys Mothers Club set for a Tuesday church area meeting after Novena services. Daughters of Isabella host a social Monday at 8 pm in K of C Hall with a May Basket drawing. The I am an American contest judges meet tonight at Holmes House at 8 pm to judge 183 essays. Bristol Garden Club meets May 19 at 2 30 pm at Mrs Raymond Makowsky home with Ruth Gilmore speaking on conservation. Mrs Wallis Howe returns home from Jane Brown Memorial Hospital. Colt High East Greenwich baseball postponed to Monday 3 15 pm at Zulteras Field.
Gratitude to the sender of photos from the Santo Christo celebration honoring Manuel Vieira Jr at 11 Second School Street. The note thanks the community for sharing the mementos and support.
Ruerat argues that state government equals big business and must be run with decisive, costed leadership. He urges voters to scrutinize candidates records, including his own, and choose the governor who can cut waste and avoid bureaucratic paralysis.
At a joint meeting four volunteer fire companies outlined Firemen's Memorial Sunday observances for June 13 with two groups to finalize plans. Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company will march to St Marys Cemetery with chaplain oversight and grave decorating by Joseph E Paul Oliver J Leimare and Alec Guivremont. Dreadnaught Hook Ladders and Hose Company named William Simmons William Butler and Oscar Al Rishe to decorate graves in Bristol Warren Fall River and Portsmouth. Hydraulion and Defiance Hose Companies will finalize plans at their next gathering. The third annual Firemen's Ball was set for October 29 with venue to be announced.
Mr and Mrs Luke H White of 11 Milk Street announce the birth of a son Mathew Henry at Union Hospital Fall River on Sunday May 9th.
Judge Edward L. Leahy, chair man of the Special Gifts Committee, reports 34 donors gave 846 to the Catholic Charities appeal through his committee. Contributions came from industrial firms and Bristol residents not reached by parish committees, with belated gifts still accepted after May 12.
Nationally advertised underwriters approved extinguishers offered to schools hotels restaurants churches and many other establishments. Straight commission with weekly profits and company support. Build a home based business in your city with 80 years in operation. Write for free details Dept T-7 Daytona Ohio.
Mr and Mrs Clyde L Pendleton of 124 Wood Street announce the birth of a daughter Cheryl Jean at the Lying-In Hospital on Monday May 10.
Mr and Mrs Domenic Giusti of 174 Wood Street announce the birth of a son at Newport Hospital. Mrs Giusti is the former Elizabeth King.
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