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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1946
Page
2
Independent shell fishermen contend with a union drive on the waterfront, fearing loss of boats and daily catches. They oppose compelled union membership while arguing for fair enforcement of the law and impartial public officials.
A Bristol column asks residents to send in information about their activities and memberships in local organizations. It emphasizes courtesy and cooperation and invites readers to contribute details about themselves and their groups for the benefit of all.
The Altar Guild of St Michael's Church meets Tuesday at 7 45 p m in the Holmes House. Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella meets Monday in the K of C Hall on State Street. Mt Hope Chapter O ES plans an Old Timers Dance at 8 p m Monday in the Masonic Temple. The Co-Ma-Cos of First Congregational Church hold their fall meeting at the Guieras House at 7 45 p m Sunday September 8. Holy Rosary Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church will receive Holy Communion as a group at 7 a m Sunday. An All Request Concert by the Altar Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel will be at their first Fall meeting Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs George Perry and two sons Bradford and Stephen of Stetson Street Fall River visited Mr and Mrs Hugh P Breen on High Street over the weekend. Antonio Cabral chairs the Portguese Beneficials Association Don Luiz Pilipe annual outing Sunday at Rego's Farm Bay View Avenue. Rev Charles L Pendleton Jr arrives this weekend at the home of his parents on Franklin Street. He has served as chaplain in the US Army in Germany for two years.
The Ivy Guild of St Michael's Church will meet Tuesday evening at 7 30 in the Holmes House. Mrs Ella Frances Gray will display her collection of dolls from foreign countries and give a brief historical sketch at the Ivy Guild gathering.
Readable events list notes a Sept 8 clambake at Minturn Farm and Sept 26 police ball at New Highland Casino. Local readers are invited to attend these social functions hosted by civic groups.
The Bristol School Committee invites bids by 4 00 PM Thursday September 12 1946 for removing red copper gutter and relining with lead coated copper on Colt Memorial High School Hope Street Bristol RI. Work includes expansion joints and debris removal. Bidder must provide staging and insurance. Secretary Edward J Fitzgerald. 96 10
Bids for the construction of a gravel road extending Roma Street by 900 feet in Bristol Rhode Island are due by 4 00 PM on Tuesday September 17 1946 at the Town Clerks Office. Blue prints and specifications available after September 10 1946 from the Highway Department. A performance bond is required. The Town Council may reject all bids.
The vestry of St Michael's Church will meet Tuesday night at 8 o'clock in the upstairs room at the Holmes House.
Job listing for a male hospital night attendant at the Rhode Island Soldiers Home in Bristol Rhode Island. Salary shown as 1200 dollars yearly minus maintenance 840 dollars net pay. contact phone listed.
Funeral services for Mrs. Walter M. Hayden who died at Quincy hospital were held Tuesday afternoon at First United Presbyterian Church in Quincy. Rev. William Nicoll officiated with burial at Mt Wollaston Cemetery. She was born in Bristol to Angus and Christine MacLeod and lived in Quincy for 28 years. survivors include her husband Walter M. Hayden, two brothers and five sisters of Quincy and Franklin, Massachusetts.
Lost gold identification bracelet please return to 5 Easterbrooks avenue. A white beagle hound and a small black Cocker Spaniel with white stripes on chest are described for recovery. Contact Bristol Phoenix Bain for details. FOR SALE Outboard motor Champion 4 HP in good running condition. 1937 Chrysler convertible A-1 condition with new tires radio and heater. 48 Center street.
A woman is sought for light housework and care of two children daily from 8 am to 4 pm for about 50 days a week. Also many ads offer folding shirts at Favorite Laundry and window cleaning services. Other postings invite girls and women to take orders for dresses, piano tuning, and window cleaning with contact details in multiple locations.
The 400 by 30 foot tension project on Charles Street will be available at the Highways Department Office after September 10, 1946. Officials note the site offers space for work related to road construction plans and related public notices.
Bristol Rhode Island clerks office announces concrete curbing on Wood Street north of Bay View Avenue. Work runs along both sides for about 1350 feet starting near the Wood Street area.
Tree Warden Joseph C Kinder announces a public hearing for F J Murphy's application to remove a public shade tree at 231 Wood Street Bristol Rhode Island. Hearing scheduled September 7 at 4 PM in 317 Hope Street Bristol for objections and comments.
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