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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1942
Page
4
A poetic meditation by Gertrude Curtis Ryan contrasts the speaker's steady blood with a wish to restore life to a wounded youth in battle. The verse references Valley Forge and the universal dream of liberty, urging courage and freedom as the nation faces conflict in a distant front.
Troops plan week long stays at Camp Yangoog with Recall Week set for the final camp period. Scouts sign up with Commissioner George R. Fish by August 20. Drum Corps prepares three rehearsals at Scout Hall and Troop details include a Treasure Hunt at Camp King Philip and a fall Round-Up committee. Scrap collection continues with the First Troop organizing pickup at 749-W or 910.
Manuel L Alves 19 of 20 Perry Pl Bristol son of Mr and Mrs Manuel Alves Frank V Myers 28 of 37 Congregational St son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Myers and Elmer A McNamara son of Mr and Mrs Elmer McNamara 402 High St are on seven days leave after completing basic Naval training at Newport Naval Training Station They will be assigned to a Navy school shore base or ship in the U S Fleet Alves is a carpenter and painter Myers was a Durfee High School foreman at a cotton textile mill and served as a Bristol police officer McNamara graduated Colt Memorial High School in 1940 and worked as an inspector at Collins Aikman Corp All are enlisted in the Naval Reserve
In this feature by Younghill Kang the Korean people, 22 million strong, confront a harsh Japanese occupation under a governor general. The piece details police state tactics, torture, and loss of rights, arguing Japan’s aim is Asiatic slavery and predicting broader implications beyond Korea.
Sealed bids for general construction including heating plumbing and electric wiring will be received until 12 o'clock noon Tuesday August 25 1942. Bids to Bristol Town Council and Howe Prout Architects Providence RI. Plans may be examined at the architect's office and copies cost 15 dollars refundable to non winning bidders if returned in good condition within ten days after bid opening. By order Town Council John W Church Town Clerk.
Probate Court of the Town of Bristol appoints guardian JOHN C BUCKLIN for Patrick Walsh and requires creditors to file claims within six months from the first ad. Guardian Bond to be filed and formalities completed. notice dated July 27 1942 at Providence Rhode Island with clerk JOHN W CHURCH.
Notices from the Probate Court of Bristol dated July 28 1942 announce guardianship of William Alton McKay and the estate of William J O Conor. Executor William E Maree filed a statement of legatees and assets, with a hearing set for August 17 1942 at 10 oclock in the Bristol Probate Court. Publication required twice weekly for two weeks in the Bristol Phoenix.
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