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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1945
Page
3
Private first class Neema Brouillard of Bristol Promoted at Davis Monthan Field Tucson AZ. Pfc Brouillard entered service March 1944 and serves as an aircraft engine mechanic with a heavy bombardment combat crew training base.
Dorothy Holt Anne Mast Gerald Mast and Marguerite Wardwell de Rocha juried into the 6th Annual Exhibition by Rhode Island artists at the Museum of Art RISD. Ninety-one works accepted from 299 received across sculptures paintings watercolors drawings prints enamels and pastels. show runs through Sunday May 6 with daily hours posted.
Two World War I veterans were made members of Kearney Post No 6 American Legion at a Friday meeting. Plans for Rhode Island Independence Day on May 4 honored World War II veterans, and a May 20 plaque dedication for Brig. Gen. Luke H. Callan was set. Delegates to district Middletown May 14 and department Providence June 24-25 were chosen with alternates listed. Members of the past will attend a testimonial dinner for Department Commander Chester A. Follett and Auxiliary Commander Anna Loisella, followed by a banquet for National VP Frank McCaffrey.
Pvt Augustine Ramos son of Mr and Mrs Augusto Ramos of Bristol Rhode Island arrived at Keesler Field Mississippi where RAF Training Command medical and psychological tests will determine his suitability for pre aviation cadet training.
Sgt. Domenic Zaccardi of the 3rd Ranger Battalion visiting Bristol urges local workers to boost wool top production for the Army. He cites acute shortages limiting worsted fabrics, trousers, jackets and socks, recounts North African to Italian campaigns, and notes Army reliance on Bristol-origin wool in combat gear.
A Bristol Rhode Island telegram from Collins and Aikman urges workers, denying rumors of cuts while warning that 2205 roles are needed in eight months to meet minimum Wool Top production for Allied forces. General E B Gregory emphasizes soldiers could suffer without adequate clothing and calls for increased output.
The $3,000 memorial fund established for the Bristol District Nursing Association is re named Patty Rockwell Moorhouse Fund not Paddy Rockwell Moorhouse Memorial Fund as previously reported. The gift was made by the late Mrs. H Wilson Moorhouse.
Funeral services for Joseph Bento Rodrigues were conducted yesterday from 19 Coggeshall avenue with a high Mass of requiem at St. Elizabeths Church Reverend Henrique Rocha celebrated the rites. Bearers listed from Bristol and Warren, burial in St Marys Cemetery.
Edwin Pioterek United States Navy of 501 East Park Street Toledo Ohio and Betty Inez Alsbach of 263 Valleywood Drive Toledo Ohio. Charles Albert Teaney United States Navy of 1003 East 77th Place Cleveland Ohio and Rose Abate of 14 John Street.
The General Eisenhower medal paper drive gains full Salvage Committee backing after a meeting. National Boy Scouts of America launches a two month collection. scouts earning 1000 pounds get the medal. George R. Fish Reynolds Northup and Hubert F. Hull joined a committee to assist. End of month sees Salvage trucks available for scouts. Donations of 15 dollars go to each of four scouts who aided the last drive, and 25 dollars to the Bristol Rotary Club scholarship fund.
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