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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1947

Page

2

Halloween Party Drive Promises Fun If Bristol Youth Help

Aimed at Bristol boys and girls with nicknames Johnnie Billie Tony or Tom a community asks youths to join a Halloween fundraiser. A parade at Guiteras Field followed by a YMCA dance seeks funds for prizes ice cream and activities. The letter urges fair play and good sportsmanship and invites leaders to rally peers for a large crowd Friday night.

Guiteras Field Y.M.C.A Johnni Johnnie

Residents note one side parking on Hope Street

The letter from two local truck drivers thanks town officials for one side parking on Hope Street praising safer driving and convenience. They defend the measure against critics and urge it remain long term. It mentions nearby residents and local businesses, with no dates.

Hope Street

Portsmouth Post 18 Installation Attended by Kearney Post

Kearney Post notes its acceptance of an invitation to Portsmouth Post No. 18 and Auxiliary Unit installation ceremonies on Saturday at 8 PM in Legion Hall Portsmouth Rhode Island. A drum corps committee meeting is set for 8 this evening to organize a testimonial dinner for the Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps planned for early November. The next Kearney Post gathering is scheduled for Friday evening November 7 at 8 in the Post Home. The revised by laws will be presented for acceptance and new standing committees for 1948 named, with post officers installation arrangements to be completed.

Kearney Post Bristol Boy Scout Kearney

Welcome Sign Erected by Bristol Rotary Club

The Bristol Rotary Club will erect an attractive Welcome to Bristol sign on the lawn of Zuiteras Junior High School near Hope Street south of the own bridge. School Committee has granted permission and organizers will ensure the sign matches its surroundings.

Brisol Bristol Rotary Club Zuiteras Hope Street

Canon Davis Instituted Rector at St Michael’s Church

Rev Granville Binoy of Aee Bulbeopal presided at the 11 am Sunday service as Canon Daniel K. Davis was instituted rector of St Michael’s. Bishop Bennett urged parishioners to attend regularly and support church activities. An evening reception honored the new rector and Mrs Davis, with parish officers, committee chairs, and many members contributing to decorations and entertainment.

Granville Ichad Binoy Aee Bulbeopal Bennett Anen Davis Davis Walls Howe J. Winthrope DeWolf Howard R. Newman

Bristol Indian Lore class resumes with new costumes and dances

The Bristol Indian Lore class meets November 1 1947 at 7 p.m. in Scout Hall under Director Richard K Selmore and assistants. Bristol Troops registered scouts may join. After a three week break instructor William H Buffum will lead rehearsal of the Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps at 7 p.m. recruits meet for instruction at 6:30 p.m.

Scout Hall Richard K Selmore Bristol Troops William H. Buffum Bristol Boy Scout Scout Hall

Beds Wanted by Public Welfare Director

Public Welfare Director Orlando Jrisbano seeks two sprung beds for two families. With limited funds he hopes discarded beds may be found in attics and donated. Telephone number 400 for contact.

Public Welfare Department Orlando Jrisbano

Twelve Sea Scouts Visit Quonset Point for Navy Day

Twelve members of Sea Scout Ship Kearney visited Quonset Point Naval Air Station for Navy Day celebrations. They toured the USS Kearsarge aircraft carrier and observed a helicopter. While waiting for a fire demonstration, a nose wheel on an Army plane folded, causing a brief excitement.

Kearney Felix Scott Theuonset Point Naval Air U.S. S. Kearsage

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