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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1951
Page
4
Readers ask about VA eyeglasses eligibility for service connected needs and hospital care. Textbooks from GI Bill education are theirs to keep. Other questions cover GI Bill deadlines, WWI era eligibility, on farm training applications, and how to inquire for benefits.
United Nations forces in Korea will receive five day recreational leaves in Japan on a rotating group basis. New Zealand troops in Korea have adopted the Black Diamond shoulder patch as a distinctive insignia.
The article promotes the Basic Seven food guide to plan well balanced meals that are appetizing and economical. It explains grouping similar nutrients and interchangeable items within groups, emphasizing leafy vegetables as Group I and citrus and tomatoes among Group II.
John P Ramos son of Mr and Mrs Augustus Ramos of 75 Bay View Avenue is stationed at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island South Carolina undergoing basic Marine training. A Bristol high school graduate he volunteered for service February 23. During a ten week program he will learn precision drill combat tactics chemical warfare and field hygiene at the famed base.
The Girl Scouts Brownies Troop 11 held a meeting on Wednesday afternoon to start a new project weaving baskets from colored crepe paper strips. A favorite song and dance “Rig-a Jig-Jig” was featured.
A meeting of the Girl Scout Leaders association will be held Thursday April 5 at 8 o'clock in Scout House. The principal business of the meeting will be discussion of an outdoor cookery.
The Marigold troop held a Tuesday meeting on March 27 at Scout Hall on Burnside street. They read stories and served refreshments to their younger brothers sisters and friends, hosted by leaders Mrs James Bernard and Mrs Earl Pimental.
The Cardinal Birds troop gathered yesterday at Mrs Jo seph Dupont's home. The girls sang birthday greetings to troop member Mary Allen and played games. Scribes are Gloria Richardson and Vivian Araujo.
The Brownies of Troop 12 gathered at Scout House led by Mrs. Max Phenes. They completed Brownie bags and raised more money for the Juliet Lowe fund. The group repeated the Brownie promise and sang the Brownie smile song with Patricia Bi ancuzza serving as troop scribe.
Louise Murray aged 15, daughter of Mr and Mrs George H Murray of 856 Hope Street, finished the indoor junior season with six medals. She placed second in the 440 freestyle at the New England Amateur Athletic Union meet on March 24, third in the 440 freestyle at Pawtucket on March 26, second in the 1500 meter at Providence Central on March 28, and second in a 400 yard relay at East High School in Pawtucket on March 30.
Non-commissioned officers will again wear the large chevrons used after World War II and overseas service bars for Korea return. One bar will be earned for each six months of service, mirroring the WWII system.
A Treasury ad promotes the Payroll Savings Plan for U S Savings Bonds. It urges workers and self employed individuals to enroll at work or via Bond a Month at banks to build a savings pyramid by 1961. It asks readers to compare past earnings and project future growth through steady contributions.
An all request radio show for Army troops is transmitted nightly to Korea from Japan by the Armed Forces Radio Service. The program invites service members to request songs and features announcements for American personnel stationed in Asia.
Eight helicopters launched simultaneously from the USS Valley Forge on December 27 marking the largest mass takeoff of this type in Navy history. The milestone demonstrated coordinated air power as the craft departed in unison from the carrier deck.
In a 24 hour period an Army post office in southern Japan processed and forwarded nearly 90,000 pounds of mail from Korea to destinations worldwide.
Lost pass book number 31085 issued by Industrial Trust Company Bristol Branch. Application made for duplicate book.
Washington officials rushed to respond after a bogus message from India claimed imminent bombing of U S cities within 24 hours. The prank led to swift checks and frantic calls before officials confirmed the signer was a tourist on Thanksgiving in India.
The grizzled Yankee manager Casey Stengel, after two pennant runs, hopes for another strong season. He notes the draft and trades will reshuffle rosters, cites Whitey Ford’s loss to the Phillies and Tigers as example, and recalls guiding his team through DiMaggio’s 75 game absence and numerous injuries.
Casey Stengel outlines a challenging 1951 for the Yankees while noting a veteran, family team core. He praises players like DiMaggio and a strengthened pitching staff, cites aging stars, farm system gains, and a determined coaching group as the club faces an unsettled baseball year.
A columnist tosses eight teams California Michigan Texas Tennessee Kentucky Oklahoma Clemson and Miami as likely 1952 January bowl participants. Michigan is unlikely to return soon, with Stanford fading from West Coast hopes, while Washington UCLA USC loom as future Rose contenders and an unsure USC remains a wildcard.
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