23 Nov 1948
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1948
Page
1
Postmaster D W Coggeshall calls on residents to mail greeting cards and gift packages as early as possible, warning of a heavier Christmas mail volume than 1947. He advises mailing by December 10 for in state and out of state cards and parcel post, with window services readying staff and equipment for peak demand.
Bristol District Nursing Association opens its 1948 Christmas Seal Sale to support tubercular work. Mrs Nathaniel G Herreshoff chairs the sale committee with a long list of members and a victory banquet planned for December 3 at Midway Steak and Lobster House. Eighty percent of nets stay for local district nursing efforts to fight tuberculosis.
Miss Evelyn Carter of the Bristol District Nursing Association released Dr. Frank A. Merlino’s statement explaining that miniature chest X rays are sufficient for screening and diagnosis. He notes a magnifying view and selective large X rays for abnormalities, outlining practical benefits over large films and confirming adequacy for medical use.
Sorin and de la Fuente violin and piano duo open Bristol Community Concert series at Colt Memorial High School on December 1. The all‑community Christmas plan seeks $1,000 funding via fund drives, merchant underwriting, and city support, with decorations, carols, and a helicopter Santa planned if Navy maneuvers allow.
Ralph McCaw's 95 yard kickoff to touchdown sealed a 7-0 Bristol victory over Riverside Crescents at Guiteras Field. Benny Esposito added the extra point as Townies maintain pace near league leaders Manton Hawks while Crescent errors and penalties hampered scoring efforts. The tense clash drew about 900 fans and set up next week's showdown with the Mohawks.
State Education Director Dr Michael F Walsh will be principal speaker at Bristol Parents Teachers Association reception for Bristol school teachers in Colt Memorial High School Auditorium. He will discuss Some Problems of Modern Education followed by a brief Q A. A short business session will precede the program with bylaws and rules for order voted on. Families invited. Musical program by Miss Joan Doyle.
Joseph Petty publisher of the East Greenwich Pendulum announced today that the National Editorial Association will hold its 1950 convention in Rhode Island. He said the event will bring at least 600 newspapermen from across the country to the state after a prolonged push by the Rhode Island Press Club.
Reynolds School fifth grade staged Book Week events featuring poems recitations and plays. Notable performances included The Story Book and Good Book Week recitations, a Page and Jim Hawkins Treasure Island play, and Those Exciting Comic Characters with a large cast.
A Tag Day fundraiser for the All-Community Christmas Fund is set for Thursday at Colt Barrington Field during the football classic at Guiter as Field.
Olga Jass Olga a Czech born memory prodigy tours the United States. He calls out telephone numbers from the audience and performs memory feats including dating far back and determining days of week. Ingrid Bergman childhood tale adds a note on school obsession and acting talent.
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