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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1944
Page
2
An editorial notes the plan to board up storefronts on V Day and warns it may not mark true peace. It reflects on lasting victory over Japan, the need for humble celebration, and remembrance for those not yet home, urging restraint and hopeful, purposeful behavior after victory.
A column note explains that Bristol and nearby residents will be pleased to see visits and items of mutual interest included. Readers are invited to contribute items to share with friends and neighbors.
The Ivy Guild will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday at 7:30 in the Holmes House. Mr and Mrs T L Johnson Jr are among recent arrivals at Oyster Harbors Club on Capt Cod Osterville Mass. The bi monthly communion service will be held Sunday at 11 in the First Congregational Church. Rev Herbert D Graetz will deliver the sermon. Edward Bernard of 6 Bay View Avenue has been promoted to corporal. Cpl Bernard has been in France since D Day. James Toplin torpedoman second class of 108 Constitution Street returned to his duties with the U S Navy after a leave with his family. Eileen Costa of Broad Common Road entertained classmates and Laytex Dept workers of U S Rubber Co at her home Saturday evening with a hot dog roast.
The Bristol D A R chapter votes to turn custodianship of the East Burial Ground back to town authorities after spending 4448.81 on upkeep. They suggest Bristol Historical Society may assume responsibility for the historic site. The council also discusses a tree removal dispute and honors postwar planning moves.
16 room house in town center for sale likely suited for two or three families. Oil burner. Asking price 9500 dollars. Call 561 M. Pian o Tuning and Repairing S. F Winecombe. Call Mrs Cora Anderson Er istol 113 W
The family of the late PFC Louis M Proto expresses sincere thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for the sympathy and kindness shown during their bereavement.
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