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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1948
Page
2
The piece recalls postwar debates over a Universal Draft Act to mobilize all people for war. It notes the act never passed, yet wartime controls caused imbalances and inflated costs. It argues the nation drafted some but not all resources, leading to injustices and lasting price rises.
A brief public notice invites readers to use the steady column and share their activities for the column. It asks for courtesy and cooperation and explains the column aims to interest all readers.
Mrs Elizabeth Watts visits at her mother Mrs Henry N Boynton's home in Upper Longfield on May 28. The Singletons plan a Sunday 3 pm picnic at Fish Hawk Farm, home of Miss Janice Carr. Capone Jewelry Store advertises Hohner Chromatic harmonicas and Marine Band harmonicas. Fourth of July Committee holds its regular meeting at 8:30 pm in Burnside Memorial Building. Colt High Sacred Heart baseball game at Guiteras Field postponed to next Wednesday due to rain. Junipers 4-H Club meets at YMCA with plans for farewell party for Mary Jane Terira on June 3 from 4:30 to 7:45 pm. Miss Martha Graham and Miss Thyra Carlson of Bristol District Nursing Association go to Chicago for the American Nurses Association convention next week. Delegates from St Michael's Church attend the RI Convocation at St Mark's Church, Warren, May 24. Auxiliar y to Kearney Post American Legion assisting with poppy sale for Veterans Welfare and children. Hope Royal Arch Chapter No 6 convocation set for Wednesday at 8 pm in Masonic Temple with Elisha Holley presiding. supper served at 6:30 pm for a small charge.
Stephen Collins age 47 of 171 Bradford Street was severely injured when his 1940 coupe crashed into a tree on County Road near the Barrington Police Station. He was rushed to Truesdale Hospital in the Sessick Memorial Ambulance and listed in danger with fractures and internal injuries. Identification was delayed until his stepson Amherst Pettis, of 417 Bradford Street, reported the crash after seeing the wreck while a bus passenger.
A May social hosted by Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella at K of C Hall featured nine tables of bridge. Prize winners were Mrs Clara LeClair Mrs Frances Gue VRermont and Mrs Margaret M Connery with consolation to Mrs Alma Bailey. May basket awarded to Mrs Ann Rodman.
The YMCA in Rockwell Hall will host a Sports Award Night on Tuesday June 15. The event includes refreshments by Carl Carulli and film showings by Andrew Pozzario, highlighting baseball stars and Inside Baseball. Merit certificates will be given to over 125 boys for participation in track touch football basketball and baseball leagues, with Y letters and emblems for team winners. The Frank O Rene award will honor a ninth grader showing achievement in two sports and exemplary sportsmanship.
Mrs Mary Ferreira DeCosta, 164 Siegel Street, wife of Ru f ino DeCosta, died Tuesday in a Fall River hospital after a short illness. Born in St Michael Azores June 1 1883, she had lived in town over 40 years and was a member of Don Luis Filipe Society and St Elizabeth's Church. Survivors include her husband, three sisters Esther Ferreira Florino DeCosta Elizabeth Correira, and two brothers Samuel and Dennis Ferreira. Funeral from Charles M Connery Funeral Home Saturday at 8 15 am with a 9 am Requiem Mass at St Elizabeth's Church. Burial in St Mary's Cemetery.
The Cumberland nine snapped a five game skid by beating Colt Memorial 6 to 4 at Valley Falls on Monday. Keenan drove in three runs and tied the score in the second as Colt starter Hogan faltered before Keenan shut the door with 12 strikeouts after replacing Cabral. The winning run came as Lou Margo relieved Cabral.
The funeral for Seaman Joseph Pirri of the United States Coast Guard was held from 39 Bourne Street at 8 15 this morning with a high Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery with Kearney Post 6 and Coast Guard members participating in the firing squad and committal service.
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