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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1944
Page
2
A Providence Walsh Kaiser shipyard incident shows a girl forced from her job and union membership for not donating to a Roosevelt for President fund. The piece argues unions should not mingle with politics or compel contributions, praising unions for improving conditions while urging discipline for pressure tactics.
Local items column invites readers to submit notices and items of mutual interest. Readers are encouraged to contribute content, as community updates and near-term happenings can benefit all residents.
The Couple's Club of St. Michael's Church meets Sunday at 8:30 p m in the Holmes House and the Altar Guild convenes Monday at 7 30 p m there. Mrs Pardee Jr and daughter Nancy will winter with her father at 51 Union Street Wilson Luther of Sherborn Mass. had a surprise party at his Eliot Avenue home for his birthday. George and Mrs Luther of North Swansea received a dinner set for their 20th anniversary at the Griswold Avenue home of his parents. Pvt Arthur G Marz returned to Camp Butner after a 21 day furlough at home on 180 High Street and after overseas duty with the 5th Army in Italy where he was wounded near Rome.
Classified fragments show a for sale listing a near new all wool pile rug and a brass array of requests including a stroller, a nursery day helper, a house cleaner for the Bristol Chapter and a 4 room tenement. Also seeks a class photo copy for Bristol High School 1941 and a piano tuning service. Bruising mix of personal ads and service requests from Bristol area readers.
Fragmentary notice lists a surgery and breast support inquiry. It mentions Mrs. Wm. LeClair at 875 Hope St and phone number 165 M as contact details for a free figure study and related medical posture concerns.
A local window cleaning service advertises professional site work for houses offices and factories. The offer includes clean panes for homes offices and industrial facilities with a focus on thorough service and reliable scheduling.
The Amicae Guild of the First Baptist Church plans a Monday 7:30 PM gathering at Mrs. Margaret Battcher’s home on Garfield Avenue. Earl P. Rounds on 15 day leave with parents at 1 Constitution Street. Sgt Robert A. Moren on leave from the Marines. father Lt Cal A. Moren serves in France.
Private Feeley, son of Mrs. Muriel Fitzmaurice and 20 Park Street Warren, spent a five day pass in Rome with the 34th Division. He praised the Coliseum and the Vatican calling it a swell city and a real leave town. He has served six months overseas as a rifleman and earned the Good Conduct Medal and a Bronze Battle Participation Star.
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