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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1948
Page
2
The text lauds President Harry S. Truman for defeating the odds and winning reelection. It credits him as the fighter who emerged as the dominant factor, and expresses hope he leads with faith, wisdom, and justice for all while wishing him and his family good health in his renewed presidency.
A Bristol column argues the towns 12 000 residents must rally to support the Community Chest after missing its 12000 goal. It suggests education about budgets pledges localize giving and considers higher dues or services while warning higher costs could hurt the vulnerable.
A brief urging local cooperation and courtesy is issued to residents in the Bristol area, emphasizing goodwill and mutual appreciation for community efforts.
Call 44 Senior Girl Scout Troop Robin s Air will meet Monday evening at Scout House 730 pm The first parent teacher meeting of St Michael s Church school will be held Wednesday November 10 In the Parish House at 8 pm Members of Burnside Lodge K P will leave the Hall Monday evening at 7 pm to attend the Grand Lodge visitation at Eureka Lodge in Pawtucket Henry J Sylvia announces the engagement of his sister Catherine B Reilly to Mario T Bozzi They will be married December 11 The Special Armistice Service at 11 o clock Sunday in St Michael s church will be attended by Girl Scouts of the town There will be a costume Halloween party this evening in the Guiteras House sponsored by the Co Mar Cos society of the First Congregational Church Miss Ruth Constance Briggs daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Briggs 98 Church Street was selected as secretary treasurer of the Union College Ky Christian Association and Secretary of the Oxford Club Auxiliary recently At a recent meeting of the Young Junipers 4 H Club held at 996 Hope Street Thursday evening plans for knitting and sewing projects were arranged Refreshments were served The Juniper are still without a leader DDGM Philip A Lyon of Newport and suite will install the officers of United Brothers Lodge No 13 IOOF Tuesday evening November 9th A turkey supper will be served prior to the meeting in Odd Fellows Hall at 630 Mr and Mrs Wilfred Gladue 234 Hope Street held a Halloween masquerade at their home Saturday evening Decorations were in orange and black and supper was served at midnight Guests from Warren Providence Ocean Grove and town were present.
A hospital stay and birth announcements appear along with a church fundraiser and a golden anniversary. Dee Clements recovers from an appendectomy at Rhode Island Hospital. Charlotte Ann Jourigny born November 1, 1948 to Robert A Jourigny and wife. A Congregational Church food sale at the Guneral House tomorrow at 2 p.m.. Y gym basketball classes led by Vincent Grabert begin Monday at 3:30 p.m.. John and Mrs. John Abenante celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Oct 3, 1948 with friends and relatives gifting many presents.
The funeral for Mrs Alice Leona Gifford Rawson 72 died Wednesday at her daughter’s home in Providence was held after 7 pm at C M Connery Funeral Home. A Fall River native born December 31 1875 she leaves a daughter two grandchildren and two sisters Mrs Sadie West and Mrs Clara Smith. Burial was at North Burial Grounds with Canon Daniel K Davis conducting.
Word has been received of the death of Jeremiah Gainey former teacher at the local high school and former vice principal in Holyoke Mass where he served until retirement two years ago He taught here from 1902 and had many friends in this town Mr Gainey visited Bristol periodically.
Narragansett Electric Co. presented estimates to replace 29 incandescent lamps along Hope Street and 17 along Wood Street with 39 and 22 mercury vapor units respectively at annual costs rising by 1538.50 and 1422.50. Council to consult Tree Warden on trimming, review low speed zoning signs, and vote on honoring Bristol Knights of Columbus on Armistice Day.
An advertisement touts a germ killer claiming rapid action with 80 percent alcohol and urges customers to reach and kill germs. It promises a 35 cent refund from any druggist within an hour, highlighting consumer refunds and quick results.
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