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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1941
Page
5
Miss Geisler of 14 Union Street married Mr Warthen of Kensington Maryland and Hartford Connecticut in a Hartford ceremony Wednesday. Warthen is a University of Maryland graduate and a Veterans Administration utility officer. They will reside at 16 Owen Street West Hartford after September 8.
The second annual outing of the Colony of Marifredonese of Bristol was held August 31 at the Town Beach for St Mary of Leponto. A dinner followed with about fifty families attending including Mr and Mrs Gaetano Pargo and family of Fall River Mass Mr and Mrs Gaetano Nicola Principe of Quincy Mass and Mr and Mrs Ralph Palma of Naugatuck Conn Committee members were Joseph Palma Frank Borgia and Louis Troiano
Brown's Garage at 34 Roma St Bristol serves motorists with full repair service. The owner Mr Brown is highlighted for his daughter the state's only woman automobile mechanic, praised for ignition and tune up expertise and auto supplies.
Caroline's Beauty Salon at 137 Bradford St Bristol offers finger waving permanent waving and modern beauty culture services. Appointments are courteous and prompt with expert advice and reliable service praised by satisfied customers under the "My Lady Fair" theme.
The James J Garvin Laundry in Bristol advertises soft water processing and high quality work. It is described as a popular, well known local firm expanding its service across the community. Management claims knowledgeable staff can be trusted for guidance on any laundry needs.
Local scout troops plan fall and winter indoor meetings and fall roundups. Troop Four and First Troop schedule initial indoor sessions at Scout Hall with social hours and new staff announcements. Sea Scouts meet at Windmill Point for a post season get together. Cub Pack No 14 hosts a fall roundup at Scout Hall with new recruits and tenderfoot preparations.
St Marys Church announces committees for its annual card party to be held October 17 at Colt Memorial High School auditorium. Co chairmen are Mrs George H Baldwin and Miss Catherine Severe with subcommittees led by chairmen including Mrs R G Newbold Tickets and Mrs J F Connell Tables among many others and a wide roster of aides and special features.
The Navy outlines the distinction between the regular Navy and the Naval Reserve. Regular enlistment lasts six years while Naval Reserve service is four years. Reservists receive similar training pay and treatment and are released as soon as possible after the emergency, regardless of remaining years.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Charrette of Pawtucket Rhode Island announce the engagement of their daughter Jeannette to Roderick Herrick son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Herrick of Pawtucket Miss Charrette is a Colt Memorial High School graduate Class of 1937.
A coming events notice for Friday October 17 details an annual card party to raise funds for St. Mary's Church. The event supports church programs and community outreach with proceeds directed to the parish.
A scanned page lists numerous discounted food items from vegetables to meats. Highlights include California pea beans 2 lbs for 15 cents, Birdseye peas 23 cents, large Bartlett pears three for 10 cents, Sunkist oranges 33 cents a dozen, and various meats such as large roasting chickens 35 cents per pound and veal cuts. The advertising note blends fruit, canned goods, and fresh produce with price points.
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