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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1945
Page
3
S Sgt Uriel Sousa of Bristol voices pride in his hometown and asks local paper to publish stories. He describes battles in the Pacific including Guam Leyte Ormac Okinawa and honors fallen Warren and Bristol men. He thanks Bristol for Christmas bundles and notes rest camp life in the Philippines with entertainers.
Brigadier General Clarence P. Kane will present the Army Navy E flag to the Providence Plant of United States Rubber Company in Newark New Jersey. August 24 acceptance by plant manager M G Burnett. Attending guests include Governor J Howard McGrath and Rubber Company president Herbert E Smith. Music by an Army band and Miss Mary O Neill will sing America.
Corporal Manuel T Medeiros serves in the 22d Quartermaster Cold Storage Platoon which received the Meritorious Service Unit Plaque for superior performance and high standards of efficiency. The unit, activated at Fort Benning in 1942 as the 283rd Quartermaster Refrigeration Platoon, served overseas at New Caledonia under Major General Maxwell J Murray.
Richard A Moren is on a 30 day leave under the Army Redeployment Program with his mother at 1030 Hope Street Tec He entered the Army September 3 1943 and served six months overseas with the 160 Arm d Signal Company 20th A D He fought in the Battle of Southern Germany earning the Combat Star European Theatre Ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal He attended Colt Memorial High School
A patriotic verse urges readers to do their part for victory in the war effort. It calls for perseverance and support so Uncle Sam can win the fight.
A Bristol reader writes to editor Bosworth urging gratitude for soldiers overseas. The letter recalls hardship from the Pacific front, condemns civilian complaints about meat and gas, and emphasizes the unseen sufferings of those serving abroad.
Mt. Carmel Parish members enjoyed the annual outing Sunday at Town Farm on Metacom Avenue. Chair Frank Miserandino led a large volunteers list including Mary Punioello, James Velleca, and many others coordinating beverages, cakes, crafts, and transportation. Music by Samuel Ferri accompanied a sunny, well attended event.
Reynold's School canning center ferried over a thousand containers of meat fish fruits and vegetables in the first half of the season. Items canned last week include chicken soup macaron meat balls and sausage in tomato sauce. Center hours are 9 to 5 Monday through Friday with evening appointments via Mrs Albert Battcher.
Dear Mr Bosworth it has been quite some time since we six Bristol boys have written to you expressing our gratitude to ward your newspaper We enjoy reading it no matter how old the issue may be They are serving in France feeding front line troops in their vicinity They serviced the Fighting First Division since landing and remain with them Pete Cavaleiri from Bristol is noted as a division member They enclose a commendation from the Quartermaster Section of the 1st Army and hope to return home together after the war to celebrate the 4th year.
A narrator recalls help from Frank and Cousin Wash on a small boat project. They plan repairs and paint, with Julia Green assisting in the kitchen. The tale follows tides of eagerness, a near shipshape promise, and a hint of romance as the crew eye a next day painting session.
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