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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1946
Page
2
A high distrust of government controls grows among Americans as pressure mounts to lift price controls on meat. The piece notes women clash at meat counters, injuries to children, and Kremlin endorsement of the Democratic Party, highlighting Communist influence and its impact on industrial peace and party standing.
Reynolds Northup was treated to a surprise birthday party Wednesday evening at his State street home. Guests from New Bedford Norwich Anthony and Bristol enjoyed games dancing and singing. Miss Margaret Horton sang Irish folk tunes. Refreshments were served by Eleen Northup and Mary Wilkinson. Mr Northup received several beautiful gifts.
Bristol Senior High School students held their annual Halloween party in the Colt Memorial High School auditorium decorated with black and orange crepe paper. The student orchestra led by Ennis Bisbane provided the music. Richard Rene won best costume as a buxom girl, Louis Arpaia earned most original as Carmen Miranda, Edward Travers as Mrs George Washington won funniest, and Josephine Anania took the door prize.
The Co Mar Co of the First Congregational Church hosted a Wednesday night dance at Fenners Barn in Swansea with about forty couples in attendance. A good time was had by all.
The Bristol area lists Girl Scout calendars, church announcements, hospital visits, club meetings, festival plans, births and society events. Highlights include National Girl Scout Week calendar sales, Harvest Festival support for St Elizabeth's Home, church services and rallies, and VFW and Jewish Center activities.
Mr and Mrs John B Rohrman of 38 Collins street were surprised Wednesday evening by their children and in laws to celebrate 35 years of marriage. A coral and white decor theme featured an orchid corsage for Mrs Rohrman and a handmade satin puff for the couple. Toasts followed a family dinner as a long distance blessing from Father John Rohrman in Nacogdoches Texas added a special note to the gathering.
A reader comments on G I Joes questions and Mr Connerys highway work praising the cleanup program. The letter lauds the maintenance department for safer cleaner streets and extends congratulations to Connery for his efforts and continued progress.
A Newport judge known for his anti liquor stance and Democratic ties discovers a rear car compartment containing half a rack of empty beer bottles and a poster for a Republican rally. He comments that one item would suffice but two together push him over the edge and he discards both promptly.
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