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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1948
Page
3
Members of the Civil Air Patrol from Rhode Island and nearby states returned from a two week encampment at Westover Air Base Massachusetts joining waves of cadets. They gained flight time in C 47s C 46s and AT 6s and observed base operations and aircraft.
Mrs. and Mrs. Andrew Marshall Jr of Taunton Massachusetts announce the birth of their first child a son on August 15 at Morton Hospital Taunton. Mrs. Marshall is the former Miss Lydwina Sousa of Bristol. Judy Feeeman No 3 Minx Hal jsey Herreshoff No 4 Sweet Sixteen Fred Gross No 5 Gremlin Frank Pardee No 6 Raggady Ann Ann Haffenreffer.
Bristol veterans council and town leaders discussed arranging a meeting with Charles J. McCabe to review housing needs under the federal housing act. They aim to poll veterans and non veterans on home types and locations and plan a follow up FHA financing discussion.
The author notes a Connecticut horticulture visit focusing on squash. A UConn variety reportedly produces more and earlier fruits than standard types, with seed expected in small quantities next year. The observer plans to watch its availability closely.
The War Trophy Safety Committee formed by the Treasury Department Army Navy Air Force and the National Rifle Association aims to address dangers posed by pistols hand grenades bombs shells machine guns and civil war trophies to the public.
Democritus, a great Greek physicist, proposed that the atom is the basic unit of all matter and the foundation of the universe. His idea marked the first systematic report that matter is composed of indivisible particles.
John Conti, 16, of 93 Anooka Avenue Barrington reported to Bristol police he was punched in the stomach and rendered unconscious for several minutes at the Hope and Bradford Streets corner while waiting for a bus. He could not identify his attackers. officers McCallum and DiLauro searched the area but found no trace.
A compact notice lists events at Bristol and Rego’s Farm on August 27 a Friday. It mentions the St Mary’s Social Club and White Rail Riding Club activities with local names and locales.
Mr and Mrs Alfred A. Perry announce the birth of a daughter named Patricia on August 14 at the Lying In Hospital.
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