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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1945
Page
2
The Beach Committee urges reconsideration of its resignation to allow continued work on the public bathing problem. They emphasize learned site costs and taxpayer concerns, the need for a businesslike discussion, and broad community support from both youth and older residents for progressive facilities.
Readers are reminded that local items of interest about visits people and their friends are valued. Columns invite cooperation and appreciate contributors for shared news and courtesy.
X ray clinic set for Rockwell House Monday October 22 at 2 pm. Mite Society of First Baptist to meet Tuesday at Mrs Bertram Bullocks home. Mr and Mrs James Watson of Providence announce the birth of a son. Mrs Watson is Christine Young of this town. John J Medeiro S2c has completed leave and returns to Corpus Christi Texas. Joseph A Jackson RM3c discharged after 38 months service 30 in the Middle Eastern Theatre. Charles M Young arrives in San Francisco with the Third Fleet for 60 day leave. Allan Richard Martin born at Truesdale Hospital to Manuel and Delia Sousa Martin. Rev Earl E G Linden of Akron will preach at First Congregational Church Sunday 11 am. Next Sunday William E Stone will preach while interim pastor George E Lombard serves. S Sgt Ralph T Church discharged and home last week. Richard Paul Pacheco born at Lying-In Hospital to Henry and Charlotte Sousa Pacheco. Hope Circle D of I to install Sunday 3 pm. Lt Arnold Dryer Jr of Byfield Street on leave and may be discharged soon. Anthony Slim Roderick ex Colt High football player now tackle at Rhode Island State College. Fire Chief Moses Moore announces Ever Ready Fire Company pumper back at station after three months away for repairs.
A group of housewives asks Editor Bosworth to publish a local directory of shops in each town section that will accept used fats. They note wartime token systems are gone and fear entering unfamiliar stores to hand over fats. They request clear guidance and transparency.
The Ladies Benevolent Society hosts the annual Christmas sale and bridge event at the Parish House on December 4, 1945. The Mite Society of the First Baptist Church holds its annual Christmas sale on December 6, 1945.
Margaret McGann and Elmer A. McNamara wed at St. Michael's Church on Monday evening with Rev. Anthony R. Parshley presiding. Attendants included Vivian Hill and Charles Manz, with families and WAVES service details noted. The couple plans a New York honeymoon before military assignments resume.
Mr and Mrs Michael G Jamies of 55 State Street announce the engagement of their daughter Josephine Joan to S Sgt Albert J Falke son of Mr and Mrs William Falke of 27 Holman Street Attleboro Mass
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