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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1943
Page
2
The Army lifts dim-out restrictions as home fronts crave light while skies stay tense with fires explosions and searchlights. Submarine warfare gains optimism from new detection methods though casualties rise, and authorities warn against complacency.
Stagnant air allows influenza particles to linger and infect through droplets. Ventilation protects healthy animals in experiments and supports reducing human spread. Prophylactics like quinine, nutrition, rest, and vaccines may lower incidence, though mechanisms require study.
Mrs Samuel Kinder rests comfortably at Jane Brown Hospital after a week post op. Vestry of St Michael's Church holds monthly meeting at Holmes House this evening. Town Councilman Pavl Herzig and wife return from Syracuse visit. Nelson G Beals left Friday for Scott Field after a 12 day furlough with family. wife Doris Gladding accompanied him. Dr William Hazen to give illustrated lecture on Awakening India at Guneras House. Women’s Missionary Society sponsor. A colored movie shown by Burlereh Cheney at Rotary Club noon tomorrow. Armistice Day committee of Kearney Port American Legion holds final pre meeting 15 minutes before post meeting Friday at Legion Home. naval officer hero to be named for Armistice Day exercises. Shirley Ann Jarvis hosts 42 friends Sunday for a birthday party with gifts and games.
A maroon 4 passenger La Salle convertible roadster is offered for sale in Bristol. In excellent condition with a listed price. contact details at 33 State Street for inquiries.
Automobile for sale a 1927 Ford sedan in good condition with a rebuilt motor. Also includes a large gas range warming closet and Davenport table as part of household effects. Apply at 72 Main Street Warren or call Warren 914-W.
Four small apartments in a quiet exclusive Bristol area ready for occupation include two one bed units and baths two rooms and bath two rooms and bath three rooms and bath with private sandy beach. Rentals moderate and furnished options with garage on site. Contact Box F Phoenix Office or visit 17 Mason Avenue second floor for viewing. Apply 572 Main Street Warren or call Warren 914 W. Piano tuning and repair also listed by F Winecombe Mrs. Cora Anderson Erristel 113 W.
Advertisements announce specially designed posture abdominal surgical and breast support products. It invites readers to schedule a free figure study and contact Mr. Wm LeClair at 875 Hope St by mail or telephone for an appointment.
Job ad seeking a laundress to work on premises twice weekly. Requires furnishing references. Address: Laundress, Brawer 300, Warren, RI.
Funeral services for Warren B. Baker were held yesterday afternoon at the home of his daughter Mrs. Richard R. Cornell at 6 Central Street with Rev. John P. Beauchamp officiating. Born October 11 1857 in Fall River he worked as a carpenter there before moving to town 30 years ago to work on the Colt estate. He died in a Providence hospital leaving two other daughters Mrs William Wood and Mrs John H Wall in town five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Bearers named were William Remieres Frank Pearce Prescott Hoar Thomas Mieges and Fred McCuauley. Burial followed in North Cemetery.
War stamps totaling five dollars were purchased to honor a list of servicemen. The names include Joseph Bisbane Jr USN Pacific Fleet, George A Cote USN Aleutians, Bertram M West US Army Sgt Camp Stewart, Alfred Ro Pierce NY, Elmer A Angell Jr Scott Field, William R McMillan Ib Army Air Force England, Anthony M Roderick US Army Air Force New Guinea, Norman Belmore USN co postmaster San Francisco, Nicholas Pumello USS Murphy at sea, Frank Pumiello USN Camp Endicott, John Jordan Prt Clifford JT Belmore Fort Bragg, Wiliam Holmes New Orleans, Manuel Sousa Jr Fort Sheridan.
A WW Ortner, Bible lecturer at GAR Hall, argued that 333 Old Testament prophecies were fulfilled in Christ, inviting consideration of the evidence. A hymn sing led by James Bursey preceded the lecture, with Providence choir performing special numbers and hand-painted slides. Next Sunday Ortner plans to discuss why God does not kill the Devil.
The Hospital Service Corporation reports October 1943 enrollment of 28,500 new members, over four times the prior record and totaling 175,700 subscribers. The growth places the local plan 18th among 77 nonprofit hospital service plans in the American Hospital Association roster.
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