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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1947
Page
2
The piece cites October 1837 reflections on soaring prices for essential goods. It laments nine shillings a bushel for meal, butter at twenty five cents a pound, nine to ten dollars per barrel for flour, and accuses speculators of exploiting hardship amid abundant harvests.
Officials urge courtesy and cooperation in Bristol vicinage operations. Community leaders stress respectful conduct, smooth interactions with residents, and orderly processes to support public services and safety.
Mrs Charles O F Thompson visits her son Lawrence in Chattanooga Tennessee. Round Robin Beetle Race at Yacht Club set for September 20 and 21. Lawson Raiola Post Disabled American Veterans meets September 22 at Lincoln Hall to elect officers. Engagements announced: Louise Arpaia and John Marine. Harold S Greene daughter Jayne Claire to George Ingram Jr.. Ann Carol Iasiello to Dale A Schafersman. Births listed: Jessica Mae Perry. Bruce Richard Rowe. Manuel Jr Travers. a son born Sept 12 to Alfred W Epper. Manuel Travers and others noted. Navy officer William R Trotter guest of grandmother. later stationed aboard USS Perry at Newport. Rotary Club speaker Lucien Capone Jr to address. Pack 14 Den Chiefs meeting and Troop Four roller skating party noted.
Bristol residents announce several births at Truesdale Hospital including Noreen daughter of Albert and Mrs Crabtree and Gregory son of John and Rose Raposa. Local residents report hospital admissions and family visits including Herculano Mefeiros at Truesdale and Danny Rene visiting from Springfield College.
The First Bristol Troop held a Stock Taking Night at Scout Hall at 7.30 pm. It was the first indoor meeting since May and part of a series leading to the Fall Round-up Meeting. A staff meeting followed to outline plans for the fall months.
The Deijabet Hose Company plans an 8 PM visit to move member Joseph Andrade’s home at 180 Wood Street for a memorial. Virgil Medeiros and Mary Victoria announce the birth of their son Virgil Jr on September 13 at the lying-in hospital. The Pro-Christo Society of the First Congregational Church meets September 18 at 8 PM at the Gune rs House with Mrs. Gilbert Shaw and Mrs. Howard House as hosts. Lucy Saviano and Ernest J Frederick wed. the couple will reside in Wyoming where the groom attends the University of Wyoming.
Coming events list notes Old Timers Night barn dance at St. Marys auditorium on Sept 26. A roller skating party under St. Marys CYO on Oct 8. A card party sponsored by Mt. Hope Chapter OES on Oct 16 at St. Michaels Parish House.
William E F O Rourke died at 33 Richmond Street after an long illness. Services are at 8 30 a m at his home and 10 a m at St Mary s Church with burial in St Mary s Cemetery. He longtime U S Rubber Co employee born August 4 1878 and survived by his wife son William M an architect of Warren two brothers Peter J of this town and Herbert of Brookline Mass and two grandchildren. He was a Bristol Council and Knights of Columbus member.
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