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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1948
Page
2
Citizens confront a dire Community Chest shortfall as Bristol trails with only 2,923 raised of a 12,000 quota. Co chairs Hopkins and Murphy urge workers to intensify efforts, urging local action to support youth, the sick, the aged, and other agencies relying on donations. Do something yourself.
Call 44 Columbine Troop 3 will meet Thursday at 3 30 p m in Scout Hall. Fall Y Guest Days drawn 37 seventh grade girls last week. James Bullock and Joseph Cardosa appointed crew leaders at SSS Kearney. Rhode Island Firemans League names Robert J. Anderson to legislative committee. Gremial Daughters of Portugal to meet at 42 Cottage Street tomorrow evening. Halloween committee meets Thursday at 3 in Legion Hall. Surprise birthday for Mrs Gloria Rodrigues at 15 Prospect St Saturday. St Marys Social Club Harvest Hop attracted 100 at church auditorium. Mrs Mabel Belanger led arrangements. Five Saturdays noted in Rabbit sheds at Manuel Sardinha 10 Gray St. Portuguese Club. Fire house status undetermined.
The Senior High school held a blue and silver balloon dance sponsored by the Gremial Daughters of Portugal to aid its scholarship fund with 125 attendees. Mrs. Mary Nunes chaired the arrangements committee for Friday's event.
Mee Wise's group will meet in the Scout House tomorrow at 3 30. A first anniversary Mass for the late Maurice Leahy is set at St Marys Church at 7 30 a m Saturday October 30. Garden Club meets at Mrs Arthur H Carrs home tomorrow at 2 30 with Miss Maribelle Cormack speaking on birds.
Dr Bernardo, chairman of the Republican Town Committee, urged Bristol voters to back Republican candidate Frank J Sylvia to defeat Democratic State Senator Daniel G Coggeshall. Howard C Olsen spoke at a Women’s Club event during a Herald Forum visit. The rally drew about 75 people despite wind and rain, in Cup Deponed Hall.
Bristol Voters The General Public Assistance Merit System accepts applications through November 5 for open competitive exams for social worker and senior social worker roles with respective pay scales. Positions exist in Public Welfare departments across Burrillville Cranston Cumberland East Providence Little Compton Newport Pawtucket Providence Smithfield Tiverton Warwick and Woonsocket.
Applications may be obtained from the municipal Departments of Public Welfare or the Merit System Supervisor at the State Department of Social Welfare 40 Fountain Street Providence 3. The Merit System exam runs concurrent with the State Civil Service exam for the same class. applying for one does not constitute applying for the other.
Pass book no. 16850 lost or destroyed from Industrial Trust Co Bristol Branch Participation Department. Return to bank. Payment stopped and duplicate book issued as provided by law.
Gov Dewey visits Rhode Island in campaign finale. Friday at noon a parade forms at High and Washington Streets Bristol and travels to Providence joining the auto caravan at Jackson Street. Free bus transport from Colt High School area 10 to 10 30 a m with contact numbers supplied.
Joseph Fusco advocates for Sylvia and Coggeshall while Thomas Hazard pushes a strong Bristol vote. The rally promotes unified Republican control in both state houses, with Hazard contributing to the Cup Defenders fund and local leaders and Cup Defenders officials coordinating the event.
Odd jobs, carpentry and general work listed for Bristol contractors Bullock and Powell. No clear event or outcome stated.
Sealed bids are due by 8 p m November 15 1948 at the Office of the Board of Fire Engineers Bristol for a new concrete floor at the Hydraulion Station Plans and specifications available from the Clerk of the Boards Bids must be sealed and marked Hydraulion Station Floor The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids or accept the bid best suited to the town of Bristol R I
Town Council of Bristol Rhode Island will hold a canvassing session at the Memorial Building on October 26 1948 at 7 30 PM to inspect and correct voter lists to be used for the election held after the first Monday in November.
A list of upcoming events includes: Oct 28 Halloween Frolic by St. Elizabeth’s Sodality at Independent Hall. Nov 5 Chowder and Clamcakes by St. Mary’s Mothers Club at K of C Hall. Nov 11 Armistice Day Banquet by Kearney Post at Legion Home. Nov 11 Dance by Tri-Hi-Y at Rockwell Hall. Dec 3 Rummage Sale by St. Mary’s Mothers Club in the auditorium. Dec 8 Annual Bazaar at Congregational Church.
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