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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1945
Page
5
Indications show most Bristol County families favor building over buying ready made homes. W J deRocha treasurer Wardwell Lumber Co cites a national trend from Home Planners Institutes indicating 70 percent of future homeowners plan to build. Average spend projected is 7200 dollars for new houses.
Aboard USS Hancock in the Philippines, Machinist's Mate Third Class Edmund Faria mails a letter and photos of his land and water borne ducku vehicle, named after his daughter, while awaiting discharge near Christmas. The ship’s wartime record spans Wake to Kobe, with 723 enemy planes, 14 ships, and 31 merchants downed.
The Most Rev Francis P Keough presided at St Marys Church on Sunday with Rev Vincent Griffin preaching and Benediction given by the Bishop. Various priests and students assisted as chaplains and servers while many names of confirmands and sponsors are listed in details.
Colt Memorial defeats South Kingstown 25 to 6 on November 3 at Guiteras Field. Sal Carulli scored from the 10 yard line after a drive featuring Velleca McGinn and Carulli. Velleca added a 30 yard rushing TD and a successful extra point on a Raiola pass. Celone plunged for a third Colt TD and Velleca added a 70 yard scoring run. South Kingstown’s Sekata broke Colt’s no-score streak with a 60 yard run. Colt’s leaders included Bernardo Rodrigues Mirabassi Desmarais Moren. Colt meets Rogers November 12 Armistice Day at 2 p.m.
The Rt. Rev. Granville Gaylord Bennett presided and preached at St Michael's Church on Sunday night. An instrumental trio provided music before and during the service. A social hour with music, entertainment and light refreshments followed in the Parish House, arranged by a committee led by Mrs. Donald Matheson.
Calendar items list events from November to December across Congregational Church St Marys Mother s Club and St Michaels and First Baptist churches. Turkey supper at Guiteras House November 7 followed by rummage sale November 9 in Guiteras House. Whist November 13 at K of C Hall. December includes annual Xmass sale and bridge in Parish House, a fancy work and food sale by the Mite Society.
Junior Hi-Y prepares an Amateur Night with singing harmonica acts and novelty performances. Hi-Y inducted ten new members bringing total to 25 under Chair John Massano. Senior basketball league candidates will meet at 7 with first varsity practice after. Junior Gym class runs Tuesdays and Fridays at 330 with 35 boys. Norman Ferreira plans indoor track and baseball programs. Junior Y League first class two Saturdays hence for junior members.
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