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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1947
Page
2
Gilbert C Hoover president of Bristol town council proclaims October 27 1947 as Navy Day. He urges all Bristol citizens to observe the day and honor the Navy veterans of World War II and the peace time Navy.
John S Knight told Chicago advertising leaders there is a subtle campaign to discredit press and capitalism. He argued no system has matched capitalism’s living standards and warned Americans to guard against calls that would replace it with Communism or socialism.
Diatheria clinic set for Wednesday October 22 at Rockwell House with Dr Thompson from the Child Hygiene Division in charge. Sremial Daughters of Portugal hold their monthly meeting Wednesday at 830 p m at Miss Julia Ferreira 42 Cottage Street. Rotary Club guest speaker Rev Daniel K Davis talks about field mission work in Oklahoma tomorrow. Bristol Advisory Committee of the Rhode Island Child Service holds fall meeting Monday October 27 at 5 m at Rockwell House to elect officers. Bristol Historical Society meets Monday October 27 at 8 p m in St Michael Parish House. Two films shown New England Yesterday and Today and This Is New England. St Albans Lodge members attend 7th District Smoker at Newport Saturday October 25 1947 meeting at Masonic Temple 730 p m. transport by those with cars requested. Laymen's Sunday observed at First Congregational church this Sunday with speakers Donald E Clements Clyde L Pendleton Gordon Brown John D Moore. meditation by E85 he by Mrs LeRoy's D Bell 963 Hope Street to undergo operation at Rhode Island Hospital. Ship Shop on Hope Street notes shipments of children's hats. Engagement announced Miss Clare E Baker daughter of Police Captain William I Baker Jr to Edward H McCallum of local police department. Mr and Mrs Donald E Hasbrouck announce birth of son Peter Garritson October 19. Mrs Hasbrouck is former Marguerite Mathewson. Bristol Council Knights of Columbus meets tomorrow at 3 p m at K of C hall State Street. speaker James Flynn of Pawtucket Council K of C Insurance Rhode Island.
The Armistice Day Committee led by Past Commander A R Edmonds announces a memorial service Sunday evening at Legion Hall on Franklin Street. Details of the program are pending but to be announced soon. The annual Armistice Day banquet at Legion Hall is planned for the evening. A joint Traffic Committee and Hope Street merchants meeting will be held tomorrow at 8 pm in the Council chamber, chaired by Ralph Finder.
Pfc John Mattes of 9 Magnolia Street Bristol Rhode Island serves on occupation duty in the Tokyo Yokohama area after enlisting in July 1946 and training at Fort Knox. He entered the Army with the First Cavalry Division which fought from Australia to Manila and Tokyo under Major General William C Chase and Lt General Robert L Eichelberger.
The Mount Hope Chapter J.E.S. will hold a food sale Saturday afternoon October 25 in Thackery Hall over Bell's store. Mrs Harry Kebrek chairs the arrangements assisted by Mrs William Marshman Mrs James St Angelo Mrs Arthur Wiese Mrs Emil Klein and Mrs Reynolds Northrup ex officio.
A 1941 Willy’s Walk‑in truck and a 1939 International Panel present good condition options. Includes a sedan with full equipment. Buyer inquiries welcome for details and pricing.
Bristol County Water Company reports slight water discoloration may occur in parts of the service area during flushing of mains and fire hydrants. Hydrant inspections start in Barrington and will take about two weeks with a five week overall project.
Providence Y M C A board hears concern over demoralization and value of honest work. Town Council proposes 15 duplicate street name changes and prepares to hear objections at tonight’s meeting. Directors elect William DeLong Hall to fill the Haffenreffer vacancy with reform-minded leadership.
Miss Lucille Elizabeth Burns daughter of Mr and Mrs John J Burns of 183 High Street Pawtucket and Al thonse Sirois of 8 Manchester were united in marriage yesterday at 9 01 am in St Marys Church The family of the late Nev Raymond Beaulieu nephew of the groom attended The ceremony was followed by a reception at the bride's parents home The bride wore an ice blue satin gown and orchids The couple will live in Pawtucket after a wedding trip through the South
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