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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1944
Page
3
Thursday Mrs Thomas Adams, leader of the Goldenrod Troop, addressed members of the Columbine troop on travel. She shared many interesting incidents from her experiences.
The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Bishop Hendricken Assembly held a dinner at the Bristol Council Home with principal speaker Rev. James Gilsenan and 125 members. Governor Howard McGrath and numerous clergy and civic leaders attended, while toastmaster William T. Dwyer and soloists Lucien Capone and Otto Alletag performed.
The soldier recounts a near plane crash and a mighty explosion near his tent at Anzio. He notes fires, scattered troops in various states of dress, and a loudspeaker order for surgical teams. He signs off with keep em flying from Cpl Sal Palumbo of the Aux Surg Gp.
District Commander Tracy M Chapman of Newport led the Second District American Legion meeting at the Kearney Post No 6 Legion Home. District officers and auxiliaries from Block Island to East Providence gathered with post and auxiliary members for business, dancing, and a gift presentation to Mrs Anne Carpentier.
A reflective essay arguing that postwar prosperity depends on national unity across farmers and manufacturers. It notes farmers oppose high tariffs while northern manufacturers favor protectionism, and urges lowering tariff barriers to boost exports. It cites that 18 percent of workers are on farms and 82 percent elsewhere, with 43 million workers earning about 100 billion dollars. It emphasizes shared national interest and mutual trust for economic revival.
Colt baseball plans its 1944 opener against Providence Country Day School in East Providence announced by John L. Burke acting principal of Bristol Senior High School. The revised schedule lists games from April 28 at Barrington to June 13 at Warren with several away matches and a June 6 open date.
A Philadelphia writer extols the Florida Keys as a frost free winter resort with mild temps, abundant fishing, and improved transport. He notes Henry Flagler’s railroad, its conversion to a highway, the new long water pipeline to Key West, insect control advances, and early wealthy year round residents in Islamorada and Upper Matecumbe.
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