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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1944
Page
3
A Bristol service member writes home dated March 21, 1944 thanking residents for a Christmas package received during ongoing movements. He recalls an invasion voyage, calls the gift a “Wonderful Party” for the Japs, and mentions meeting Bristol native Pat Guida abroad.
Wind rain and holidays push the kite flying contest to Sunday afternoon at 1 30. Entries open to boys and girls under 16 using self made kites. Prizes include a trophy and two medals. Contest sponsored by Awashanks Herd PO WS of Bristol with Walter Machado Manuel Torres Jr Edward Oliver Grant Hirons George R Fish leading the planning. Panthers Win Rating Contest themes praise for uniformed patrols and several awards noted.
A soldier writes to his sister from the front describing a near death experience after a clash with the enemy. He credits a Bible with saving him, recounts his buddy's courage, and notes a spiritual revival among his unit and even their general. He urges sending Bibles and prayers to sustain troops and asks readers to publicly promote faith and prayer.
B W Wall will be toastmaster at a May 5 reception honoring Rhode Island's three Republican mayors. Charles Maloney announced a statewide organizing effort by the Young Republicans of R I at Narragansett Hotel with plans for a buffet supper and talks on business labor and social welfare. Mayors Ernest Dupre William G Lind and Albert P Ruerat will speak. Bert Wall of Bristol was named the speaking program toastmaster.
Public relations officers urge youths 17 and older signed as aviation students in the Army Air Forces to join the State Guard for advance training. Lt White says ground soldiering skills are now essential as flying cadets may be transferred to ground forces. Enlistment requires weekly two hour drills and monthly camp in Arcadia Rhode Island, with contact at the Armory on Wednesday evenings or by phone Bristol 833 R. Text notes 4 F deferments offer service in state forces and calls Barrington Warren.
Attilio Topazio son of Mr and Mrs Enrico Topazio of 141 Bradford Street graduated last week at Lehigh University Bethlehem Pennsylvania after completing the advanced engineering course in the Army Specialized Training program begun last June Dr C C Williams Lehigh president praised the group for conduct scholarship and purpose while in training Commandant Colonel George Easterday presented the diplomas Topazio a Bristol High School graduate attended Rhode Island State College before entering the Army.
April 29 event listing shows the Fifth Annual Ca Vel Ball at the Hotel Warren under the auspices of the Collins and Aikman Carls and Mens' Clubs. Also listed are a rummage sale on May 20 and the Second Annual May Dance of Co G RIF State Guard at the State Armory Church Street.
The Kearney Post Auxiliary selects Mrs Anne Seymour Mrs Elizabeth Goulart and Mrs Ethel Copeland as delegates to the District and Department Conventions. Alternates are Mrs Catherine Noronha Mrs Madeline Kenna and Mrs Hope Cate. Nancy Simmons to attend Girls State April 12 13 at the State House. Members attend Past Presidents Parley Elmwood Providence. A $5 donation to the clubmobile is approved. A bean supper and a poppy sale are planned for May.
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