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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1946
Page
2
The article stresses the taxpayer's crucial role in local government and explains four proposed town expenditures totaling over 60 000. It argues attendance is essential for informed approval, noting town meetings are businesslike and informative, with each vote counting despite skepticism about impact.
Local items column invites readers to contribute visits and events. The col umn emphasizes courtesy, inclusivity, and the value of mentioning guests and mutual interests.
John L. Silva, motor machinist's mate second class, 164 Woodstreet, discharged honorably at Charleston personnel separation center South Carolina. Domenic Vitello requests all team captains meet at 8 this evening at the parish house for the Catholic Charity Drive. George T Ingram, Bristol Council Grand Knight, named delegate to the National Knights of Columbus Convention in August in Miami Florida.
A couple desires a furnished insulated dwelling with a bedroom living area bath kitchen and gas stove for year round rent free occupation. They offer to grow vegetables and flowers in a small plot at Upper Tumits and Waite to cook for the owner part of the year and perform light housekeeping. Respond in writing to Box R Bristol Phoenix.
Expert photography projectors furnished by appointment. Other pictures by appointment. Phone Warren 41005-R.
Bristol Republican Town Committee holds meeting tonight. Oscar I Bergstrom takes over as Bristol YMCA secretary. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church hosts a 9:30 AM Mass for Biagio Del Toro and the 11 AM offertory features St Michael's choir. Bristol CYO plans baseball and softball practice, a May 25 YMCA dance, and births announced for Elaine Ingrid Levy and Joyce Ann Xavier.
Councilman Henry F Serbst staged a one man walkout at the Town Council meeting after a clash with President Huestis over the 70000 incinerator appropriation. Serbst had proposed locating the facility at Minturn Farm and left as the session ended without further action.
A fragmented catalog lists songs and artists including Patsy Garrett Glenn Miller's Orchestra Perry Como Frankie Carle Bob Hope and Shirley Ross Hildagarde and Carmen Cavallaro Wayne King Gene Autry Johnny Mercer and others tied to a venue on Wood Street with portable electric items referenced.
The Wardwell Boatyard and its buildings including the house were sold by Samuel Co Wardwell to Pawtuxet Marine Corporation. The transaction transfers ownership of the complete estate and related facilities.
A garbled ad page lists Buffington's Drug and Hope Drug with a 24 hour service number 1074. James Coit offers a seven passenger limousine for hire for all occasions at 51312 Wood Street in Bristol Rhode Island.
Bristol Community Theatre Group plans its May 21 gathering at 7 o'clock in the YMCA to elect officers for the coming year. Bobby Kinder will perform magic, with hosts Don ald F. Morrissey and Mrs. Joseph C. Kinder welcoming attendees.
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