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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1940
Page
4
A reporter describes the hidden French war effort beyond the Maginot Line, detailing frontier outposts near the Vosges, patrols, and the tense quiet of night operations. He notes disciplined French gunners, logistics by horse, and factory work fueling tanks and uniforms, showing national resolve and efficiency in wartime.
W P A Jr League Hustlers beat Blue Rangers 29 27 to climb to second place. J Cordeiro and F Murgo starred for the Hustlers while Freitas and J Vollaro led the Blue Rangers. Referee Wright, scorer Romano. Upcoming games list April 15 16 17 with Bees routing Depot 30 13 to clinch Class B title. Capt N Mancier named Bees standout with Capt Abner Dion for Depot.
A collage of philosophical quotes and aphorisms from various authors, noting ideas on perseverance, opportunity, benevolence, and hard work. References include Goethe, Eddy, and Schiller through paraphrased maxims about effort, patience, and mastering simple tasks to achieve difficult skills.
The funeral of Manuel Henry Fernandes, active Bristol parishioner and former public aid director, was held at St Elizabeth's Church. The service featured a solemn high mass celebrated by Rev. Henriano Rocha with Deacon Rev Antonio Reb belonadorf and Sub-deacon Rev Albino Martin. Fernandes, 54, died Saturday night after a long illness at his home 427 High Street. He lived in Bristol since 1916 from Trinidad and worked 15 years in National India Rubber Company's packing department before joining Bristol Manufacturing Co. Surviving are his wife Maria, two daughters Alexandrina and Lydia, a son Joseph, four brothers, four sisters, and several extended relatives. He was active in Republican circles and in efforts to attract new industries to Bristol.
Upcoming events list for April to June includes a Guiteras Memorial junior high operetta on April 18 19, a April 20 food sale by Congregational Club, May 6 Loggia Principessa Elena 40th anniversary dinner dance at New Bristol Casino, May 17 first annual ball by Bristol Fire Department, May 23 24 Oh Bahi by Doric Club, May 24 annual Charity Ball by Bristol County Lions Club, May 30 Portuguese-American Civic League charity cotton ball, June 3 Italian Women's Socialites Club annual dinner dance benefiting a tonsil clinic.
Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell star in Howard Hawks film HIS GIRL FRIDAY with Ralph Bellamy and Gene Lockhart. The second feature SABOTAGE depicts a wartime labor front clash with foreign spies as industry battles to protect manufacture and commerce.
A short recipe from Jones' Store on Cor Woods and Congregational Streets claims lemon juice can ease rheumatic pain quickly. The item appears as a brief consumer notice or ad listing the remedy and location.
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