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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1945
Page
2
An editor argues for intelligent consideration of universal military training noting veterans hospital experiences, President Truman’s stance, and the need to keep the nation strong without becoming a warlike power. The piece calls for equal service, no exemptions, and action to deter future aggression such as Hitler while limiting war injuries.
A community column lists novena at St Marys Church, All Saints Day masses at St Michaels and Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and a Hallo ween party. It notes several births and discharges from the Army, donor thanks from Bristol Home for Aged Women, and various visits and meetings including Rotary Club and Regina Elena Society events.
South part of town rooms to rent with Bristol 59 contact. For sale live poultry and fowl at 424 RM Simao & Sons Poultry Farm 188 Metacom Ave Bristol RI. Bengal combination store iron pre war materiel call 1610 Hope St. Turkeys live or dressed orders for Thanksgiving Xmas 87 Kinni Catt Ave Tel Warren 973. M Babs crib scaple and an attress in excellent condition 80 45 Woodtown Ave Tel 720 1432. Ford Super De Luxe 2dr heater good condition 30 day guarantee no trade. Bristol Motors Ford dealer 756 Hope Street 982. Glenwood white enameled stove combination gas burner dual oven new complete selling before Wednesday Cal 729 W or 83-W.
The Columbine Troop hosted a Halloween party on Oct. 25 with prizes for Mary Louise Adams for most original costume and Doreen Ferreira for funniest costume. Ice cream cake and doughnuts were served by the refreshment committee as Bingo and musical chairs entertained all. Scribe Betsy Moren.
A series of church and community events include a Turkey Supper at Guiteras House on Nov 7 hosted by the Congregational Club, a Nov 9 rummage sale at Guiteras House by the Flower Committee, a Dec 4 Xmas sale and bridge in the Parish House by the Ladies Benevolent Society, and a Dec 6 fancy work and food sale by the Mite Society of the First Baptist Church.
The funeral of Mrs Katherine Doran wife of the late Joseph Doran of 18 Bourne Street occurred yesterday. It began at 8 15 am from Charles M Connery Funeral Home Burton Street and a high Mass of requiem followed at 9 am in St Mary's Church. Bearers were Harry R Gray Anthony J Nunes Andrew Dunbar and Edward Byrnes. Burial was in St Mary's Cemetery.
Mercury 4-hr sedan sale warranty no trade Bristol Motors Ford dealer 756 Hope Street. post ads for stamps cleaning jobs housing labor and trucking Rhode Island ads include Ashes removal services Berkshire Spinning Warren job openings Brick and lumber mentions mixed with unrelated line items Bristol area listings and addresses.
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