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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1945
Page
2
The nation begins a new era after fifteen years of war influence. Unity in the United Nations is urged to counter aggression and preserve peace. Citizens should maintain a strong military and police, study the causes of dictatorship, and honor veterans with observances while considering a multi faith community thanksgiving service in Bristol.
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The Knights of Columbus announce their annual outing and clam bake set for Sunday at St Columban's Seminary. Lorraine Gladue and Carmella Russo are vacationing in New York City with no further details provided. Mr and Mrs Nelson R. Cherry host guests Mr and Mrs N Berry Durfee of Providence. Mount Hope Gideon Camp to hold 8 o'clock meeting at Sidney F Kullberg's Beach Terrace home. Frank Aiello and wife of 413 High Street report their son Frank Aiello Jr. Stm. 2-c in the USMS arrived in France on August 3 aboard the Louis A. Milne.
Eleanor Lemaire of Hillside Road to serve two week jest at Carp Hoffman. A Service of Thanksgiving is set for 10am Sunday at the Synagogue on High Street. Sgt Jane DeWolf WAC stationed at Fort Sheridan is visiting with her parents-in-law Dr and Mrs Harold DeWolf of High Street who hosted a reception at 132 High Street in honor of Sgt DeWolf. Her husband Master Sergeant Harold DeWolf Jr is with the U S Army in Italy.
Solid Fuels Administrator Harold L. Ickes announces limits on Buckwheat No 2 coal deliveries to 90 percent of a consumer’s normal annual needs for the year ending next March 31. A further 5 percent cut is imposed on No 1 Buckwheat shipments from wholesalers to retailers amid reduced anthracite production and strikes. Consumers are urged to accept at least 25 percent of annual requirements in reclaimed or run-of-oven beehive coke to avoid cold winter conditions.
The Bristol Yacht Club held a swimming meet at the clubhouse with races for ages 7 to 17. Winners include Franny DeWolf, Van Tingley, Ann Haffenreffer, and Joey Kinder in various dashes and diving events, plus tying finishes and a notable aquaplaning display by Commodore R. F. Haffenreffer. Refreshments followed and prizes were awarded.
Pvt. Robert E. Tetreault and Mary E. DeCosta spend time at home before orders. Tetreault plans to depart for California and the Pacific area after a seven day leave, while DeCosta, a member of the WAVES, visits her mother as she is stationed at Brooklyn Naval Hospital in New York.
Mr and Mrs Chas Sylvester and son Gordon of Portsmouth NH spend a few days with Mr and Mrs Chester Myers. Mr and Mrs Oliver Weeks of Hampstead LI visit. Pvt Fred W Cleaver on furlough from the Army Air Force at home on Monroe Avenue after duty at Las Vegas NV, to report to Lowry Field Denver CO.
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