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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1951
Page
2
Bristol is proud of its strong active P T A and its role in supporting local schools. Next week the association will campaign to add parents to the rolls to fund more child welfare projects and widen participation in meetings.
Daniel F Mahoney Jr on 30 day leave visits family at 87 High St. A daughter born Sept 25 to Mr and Mrs Joseph Brum at Truesdale Hospital Fall River, their fifth child. American Legion Auxiliary meets 8 pm at Franklin St post home. penny social to follow. Little League officers meet at 8 pm in YMCA. Bristol Women’s Club at Gunera House 8 pm Monday. Marriage intentions filed Oct 1 by Victoria Morra and Vincent Santo. Air Recruit Robert H Randall completed boot at Bainbridge MD, on 14 day home leave. William Wood urges Salvation Army drive donations, quota $800, drive ends soon. Son James Francis Duffy III born last Saturday at Truesdale Hospital. Elwin A Hill and wife celebrate 50th anniversary with open house next Tuesday at 927 Hope St. William Wallace Jaycox USN left for eight month cruise aboard USS Hyman. Immigration Inspector and Mrs Charles LaVoie Jr with son Charles III USN visit 106 State St. former’s home is Alburg Springs VA.
The Rev. Warren Ward of St. Stephen's Church Providence urged daily living aligned with church teachings for spiritual revival. He spoke at Holmes House to the Ladies Benevolent Society of St. Michael's Church as plans were announced for harvest festival donations, Christmas sale, and a yearly program schedule led by Mrs. Henry Wood.
Notice to holders of licenses to keep for sale and to sell intoxicating beverages under Rhode Island laws expires midnight December 1 1951. Applications for license or renewal due by 4 PM October 18 1951 with a $200 advertising fee. By order of the Town Council. John W Church Town Clerk.
The Board of Fire Engineers invites bids to pave a floor area of about 180 square yards at Dreadnaught Station with two inches of cement or hot patch. Contact Chief Norman Servant for details. Bids will be opened October 15, 1951. the board may reject any or all bids in Bristol.
A list of October to December fundraisers and social events across local venues. Dates include rummage sales, card parties, fashion shows, a food sale, a bridge event, and a Christmas sale with teas. Sponsoring groups include St Marys Mothers Club, Women’s Guild, Ivy Guild, Bristol Jewish Community Centre, Bristol Women’s Republican Club, Eastern Star, Flower Committee, Women’s Democratic Club, Ladies’ Benevolent Society, and others.
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