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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1945
Page
2
Town Council urged fish dealers to unite and propose a plan to dispose of fish cuttings and surplus. Health officials warned of a health menace from a neglected dump near Asylum Farm with decayed fish, odor, and flies. Dealers should appoint representatives to present a practical solution in a frank council discussion.
Brief roundup of visitors and social items in the Bristol area. Notes mention guests, visits, and social courtesies of residents, inviting further contributions for community columns.
Michael Topazio visits his parents on Bradford street during a 30 day leave. Rev Halsey DeW Howe preaches at St. Michael’s Church at 11. An anniversary Mass for Sgt Dominic Cirillo is planned at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 10:30. John P Gilroy is promoted to Master Sergeant in the Air Corps Ie Shima assignment. A town wide paper drive is scheduled for Sunday focusing on the town compact area. The offertory anthem at St. Michael’s will be The Pillars of the Earth by James Rogers sung by the choir.
Police Chief Anthony J. Ferrara came back Wednesday from a two week vacation. S Sgt George Luther of North Swansea Mass is on a 30 day furlough at home. The Mite Society of the Baptist Church will meet Tuesday at 7 30 pm at 932 Hope Street. First Class Private Anthony Rego and Mrs Rego announce the birth of a daughter Judith on Sept 8 at Truesdale Hospital Fall River. T5 Daniel L Verrity returns to Greenport L I after visiting his sister Mrs Honore Mousseau 656 Hope Street. Verrity recently came back from Europe where he served with the Army. Bobby Kinder led a Rotary Club meeting with magic feats. Attendees included John R Williams Joe Gammons Mirron Adams Pvt R S Bosworth Jr and Russell C Hawkes of Bristol.
Reverend Herbert D. Graetz will resign as pastor with resignation taking effect after the second Sunday in October and begin duties at a Lake Worth Florida parish on November 1. A committee from the Standing Committee church congregation and allied groups will interview candidates and secure a successor. Robert F. Munro was elected moderator. The Deacons will arrange a farewell party and arrange pulpit supply until a new pastor is chosen.
Royce Milton Greer age 29 of Sea View Avenue Touisset Mass Mary Elizabeth Suddeth Sea View Avenue Touisset Alfred Joseph McKenzie United States Army of 272 Thames Street Isabel Valante 22 Bay View Avenue Touisset.
Joseph D Santos describes a leave on an LSM near Kume Shima and Tori Shima. He notes friendly natives, rustic thatched houses, rice mills, and curious children drawn to candy during a sightseeing ride with fellow sailors.
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