Red Cross calls Bristol women to volunteer aid
The Providence Chapter of the American Red Cross seeks two million surgical dressings by July 1 with Bristol local branch participating. Mrs Henry Wood urges volunteers at Red Cross headquarters Hope and Church streets with daily hours 10 30 to 4 and evenings 6 30 to 9 from Monday to Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wood
Red Cross
Providence
American Red Cross
Hope and
Church Streets
Bristol Community Notes and Visits Highlight Week
The Home Demonstration Group meets at Mrs. Madeline Almeida’s home on Burton street. Miss Roberta Dixon of New York visits Bristol with her parents the Dixons for ten days. Mr and Mrs George B Perry and infant Bradford visit the Breens. The Bristol Council of Defense display at Narragansett Electric Company window. Anthony J Asciolla to be stationed at Newport after graduating from Keystone Radio School. Mrs Jane D Reynolds, Bristol Children's Home matron, ill at Truesdale Hospital. James G Carns Jr visits town. former Bristol Rotary member attends its meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeline Almeida
Burton Street
Roberta Dixon
New York
Frederick M. Dixon, Jr
Bristol
Bristol Council of Defense
Narragansett Electric Company
Hope Street
Anthony J Asciolla
Barrington
Keystone Radio School
Bedford Springs
Newport
Jane D. Reynolds
Bristol Children’s Home
Truesdale Hospital
James G Carns, Jr
Bristol County Water Company
Bristol Rotary Club
Miscellaneous small ads and notices from the Phoenix
A mixed batch of classified items lists automobiles, real estate rooms to let, help wanted for a bookkeeper, bicycle sales and repair, a fishing rod for sale, baby gates, a deep fat fryer, furnished room inquiries, a piano for sale, a 1937 two door car with new tires and battery. Listings mention contact boxes and local phone numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Hope Avenue
Local navy recruit and community notices from Newport
G David Robert Earle sworn into the U S Navy in Providence on May 15. Alexander S Fales a Doane College student visits family in Newport. Farmers report frost damage to tender plants. State Guard dance set for tomorrow evening at the State Armory. Pvt James F Powers arrives safely in England, wife notified. Lt and Mrs John D Hogan Jr announce birth of son John D II M on May 17 at Truesdale Hospital. Commander James Benson USN visits Newport. on temporary duty on the west coast. John R Bernardo Jr home from Sampson N Y after basic training. Cpl George E Morris leaves after first furlough. stationed in Seattle with the Transportation Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Hogan, Jr
John D IM
Truesdale Hospital
Hogan
Dorothy St Angelo
Newport
James Benson
USN
C Paul Bruno
Church Street
Commdr Benson
West Coast
Cpl
George E. Morris
Manuel Morris Jr
Cpl Morris
Seattle
Washington
Transportation Corps
Relief for Foot Pain with PODAL Ointment Ad
A grocer ad promotes PODAL greaseless antiseptic ointment for burning tired feet. It claims fast relief of inflamed skin tissues and easier work and sleep. Sold for 50 cents at Buffington's Pharmacy Hope Drug Co and other drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffington’s Pharmacy
Hope Drug Co
Singer Sewing Machines for Sale and Parts
$10.60 prices and listings for sewing machines in any condition plus supplies parts and motors. Advertises E Cuffe location at 258 Franklin Street Fall River Massachusetts for contact or purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer
E. Cuffe
Franklin Street
Fall River
Mass
Employers Cautioned On Child Labor Under Federal Rules
Miss Miriam Fuhrman of the U S Department of Labor warns employers that 16 is the minimum age for work in manufacturing or processing areas during vacations and school terms. Minors 14 and 15 may only do non processing office work up to 8 hours daily and 40 weekly. night work is restricted by age. For farm work or uncertainty, contact school, youth organizations, county extension offices, or the State Department of Labor in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Fuhrman
Children’s Bureau
U. S. Department of Labor
YWCA
Ym.c.a
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Camp Fire Girls
Boy's Club
County Extension Farm-Labor Office
State Department of Labor
U S. Department of Labor
Washington Street
Boston
Massachusetts
Arthur P Samson Completes Navy Course
Arthur Paul Samson an 18 year old son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Samson of 38 Bay View Avenue graduated from an intensive Basic Engineering training course at the Service School exercises in Great Lakes Illinois He was selected for specialized training based on his recruit training aptitude test scores Graduates from the twenty specialized courses at the Service School move on to sea shore stations or advanced schools for active duty or further training
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Paul Samson
Arthur Samson
Bay View Avenue
Great Lakes
Barbara Moren Named Centennial Committee Chair
The Young Women's Club of the YMCA announces Barbara Moren as chairman of the Centennial Committee. Members are to be named later and a meeting is planned for Tuesday evening at the Y. The club will host a public entertainment during the centennial observance at the YMCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Club
YMCA
Barbara Moren
Funeral of Miss Mary B Murphy
Funeral services for Miss Mary Bridget Murphy of 222 Wood Street were held Wednesday morning at 8 15 from her home followed by a solemn high mass of requiem at St Mary’s Church. Rev Michael L Ryan celebrated with Rev Vincent J Griffin deacon and Rev Joseph E Fitzpatrick of Philadelphia as sub deacon. Bearers included Police Chief Anthony J Ferrara and others. Internment was in St Mary’s Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bridget Murphy
Wood Street
St. Mary's Church
Michael L. Ryan
Vincent J. Griffin
Joseph E. Fitzpatrick
Philadelphia
Anthony J. Ferrara
John Kiernan
James Murphy
Rodney Simmons
Wilfred Hamill
George Solomonese
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Individually designed posture and support products advertised
An advertisement offers custom posture, abdominal, surgical and breast supports with a free figure study. Readers are invited to contact Mrs. Wm. LeClair at 875 Hope 81 by letter or phone 165 MK to book an appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. LeClair
Hope
Window Cleaning Service Ad
Professional window cleaning for house, office and factory. Reliable service with attention to detail. Contact Warren at 1459 W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
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Bristol Phoenix Publishing Company
R. I
Bradford St. Corner
Thames
Roswell S. Bosworth
Nancy D. Bosworth
Phoenix
Olan
Eges
Bristol, R. I
Europe
Herbert G. Lally
Pleasant JT
EB. A. Skinner
Mms Insurance
Hope St
Bristol, R.u/I
U. S. Employment Service
George B Perry
Bradford
Hugh P Breen
Don Luiz Fillipe
Lincoln Hall
Usher Avenue
Cottage Street
Box H
Bristol Phoenix
Thames Street
Maple Street
A. A. Edmonds
Gates
Bristol Yacht Club
U. S Rubber Company
Portsmouth
David Robert Earle
Thames ‘Street
U. S. Navy
Alexander S. Fales
Doane College
Crete
Neb
Metafom Avenue
Company G. R. I State Guard
State Armory
James F. Powers
Thames St
Pvt
England
John R Bernardo
John R. Bernardo
High Street
Sampson, N. Y
Ighest Prices
Wallace Motors
St. Warren, R. I. Tel
Devoe
Kem
Bradford Hardware Store
Bradford ST
Babbitt
Arthur P. Samson
Navy
Mary B. Murphy
ST. Elizabeth’s Church
Congregational Club
Guiteras House
Kearney Post
No. 6
American Legion Relief Fund Legion
Franklin ST
Bristol Real Estate
A. A. Edmonds CO
Bents
Spencers
Brush & Spray
U. S. Army
U. S
Wpe Shipyards
Drestol
Rhode Island
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