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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1946
Page
2
Amid scarce soap and meat shortages, Rhode Island housewives salvaged 83 249 pounds of fat last month. Officials urge wider fat collection from all meats and every kitchen source to support soap making and other essential goods.
A friendly col umn invites reader submissions about guests, activities, and organizations. It notes that mentioning friends and events provides pleasure and usefulness to the community and asks for courtesy and cooperation in contributing.
Local notices list bowling leagues starting at High Street Alleys including the Collins and Aikman Girls Club and the Young Women's league. Military family updates report sons leaving for Paris Island boot camp and a new birth at Truesdale Hospital plus two more newborns at Lying-In Hospital.
Alvin Bullock and Nancy Romano appear at 15 Gooding Lane and 711 Hope Street respectively. George Ayers Jr. and Mary Delgado are found at 17 State Street and 22 Bourne Avenue. Ernest Rolfe is at 724 Hope Street. Theresa Cavallaro and Albert Bernard with Nancy Cicero are at 196 State Street and 51 Usher Avenue.
Parish house hosts Ivy Guild fall gathering and harvest supper for members only on October 8 Tuesday. Community notices list related church events including a Communion breakfast October 13 and a Bingo Party October 18 at St Mary Church Auditorium. A Christmas Sale is planned for December 7 by Mite Society at First Baptist Church.
Poem tribute from Mrs George LeMaire's family recalling a beloved mother. The message speaks of a cherished photo in their hearts, more precious than silver or gold, honoring her memory.
Manuel Almeida states he will not be responsible for debts contracted in his name other than his own after September 25, 1946. He signs at 12 Ryan Ave Bristol R. September 25, 1946.
Eva Alma DesLauriers 66 widow of John G. DesLauriers former director of public aid died after a long illness at 1305 Hope Street. Born in Southbridge Massachusetts April 29 1880 she leaves daughter Claire McIntosh Pawtucket and daughter Anna Caneault Webster Massachusetts. Her son Norman A. DesLauriers of the U S Army was killed in action August 6 1944. Funeral tomorrow at 8 15 from C M Connery Funeral Home 57 Burton Street and 9 oclock high Mass at St Marys Church burial in St Francis Cemetery Pawtucket.
Antone Garcia Goulart 66 died at home on 9 Rock Street after a long illness. Born August 28 1880 in Fayal Azores he was the son of Joseph Garcia Goulart and Jennie Louise Concer tina Goulart. Survived by four daughters Mary Silvia Clara Mello Frances Goulart Phoebe Goulart, three sons Antone Joseph John Goulart, two brothers Frank and Joseph Goulart. Funeral Monday from 815 followed by 9 o clock Mass at St Elizabeth Church. Burial in St Mary's Cemetery.
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