06 Aug 1943
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1943
Page
1
The Bristol Buddies Bundle Committee will meet Wednesday at 7 30 PM at the YMCA to plan Christmas packages for Bristol servicemen and women. The group aims to raise funds and gather addresses, with last year’s $3000 goal oversubscribed and letters from soldiers praising the effort.
Col Wellington Furlong told Rotary Club that Allied bombing and battlefield wins in Russia and North Africa are depriving Germany of wheat oil and cotton. He cited Tunisia and Algeria’s wheat as enough for over 20 million, and argued North Africa could base future supplies as operations focus on the Mediterranean and Balkan approaches via Turkey. He urged invasion through the Toe and Heel of Italy to protect Europe’s communications and noted Greece and Yugoslavia liberation could boost global morale. Canon Parshley paid tribute to Charles Otten Jr. and a resolutions committee was formed for his family.
News arrives that Mrs Maria Rodrigues of St Miguel Azores Island mother of Mariano Rodrigues of 22 Second Street has passed away. She is survived by her son Mariano of Bristol two other sons and three daughters all of the Azores Islands 40 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren survive.
Navy inductees announced for July 30 include Louis Salvatore Cap polino and Lionel Joseph Carreira. Army inductees for July 30 are James C Hunt, Leo R Bouffard, Nicholas Pirri, Sorzio F Cice, William L Parmelee, James D McGrath, Manuel F Sylvia, Ernest F Miserandino, and Samuel C Brown. Army inductees for August 3 include Jesse L Rapoza Jr.
Mrs Brightman of 40 Usher Place will chair Bristol Civilian Committee for WAC Recruiting with temporary HQ at 418 Hope Street. Recruiters set Aug 16 17 18 to meet interested girls. Captain Gordon and Lt Bolles discuss enrolling eligible women 20 to 50, no children under 14. Cpl John Francis of 146 Metacom Ave credited with destroying two 88mm cannons in Sicily.
The Bristol Board of Tax Assessors reports a 313,980 rise in assessed valuations for land buildings improvements and intangible property after the 1943 tax book filing. Chair Coggeshall notes a 15 cent rate cut to 2.16 per 100 due to lower levy and end of a 10 year exemption for three industries, with autos down 155,000 in valuations limiting tax loss to 3348.
A long listing names the committee appointed Wednesday to run St Mary's Church festival in the K of C grounds from August 9 to 14. James F Meiggs is general chairman with many members and auxiliary officers named. The program includes novelty booths rides and entertainment with special acts and a Saturday matinee for young children.
Russell C Remington grandson of Frank P Chafee is reported killed in action in a letter from his great aunt Mrs Lena Chafee Stairs of Bristol The note also details Major Cleve E Stairs Salvation Army USO mobile unit director duties in Santa Monica Bay District and his wife Mrs Stairs assisting him They plan to visit camps recreate centers and isolated soldiers distributing literature and operating a nightly motion picture show both have long Salvation Army service and prior war experience
Robert R Levy, U S Army Air Corps instructor at the College of Idaho, is spending a one week leave with his father at 145 High Street. He recently received a letter of commendation from his commanding officer for his success as an instructor.
The drive seeks thirteen billion dollars for national mobilization. It matches an estimated rise in the public debt for the fiscal year.
A reflective piece notes back yard as comfort amid war. Hawkes recalls birds arriving, like orioles on May 7, and the impact of 1938 hurricane on nests. The author contrasts peaceful moments with news of relatives overseas and calls for patriotic work home and on the allotment.
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