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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1942

Page

4

Ten Percent War Bond Drive At Bristol Manufacturing

Bristol Manufacturing plans a labor management drive to shift at least ten percent of payroll into U S war bonds. Local 220 official Frank Carmone Industrial Relations Manager Anthony Nunes and Supt George Felix lead a Labor Management War Bond Committee with equal management and labor representation. Campaign runs noon August 24 to noon September 14 with direct employee solicitation and speeches by a noted actor or actress and union and factory leaders stressing bonds as a vital wartime cost.

Bristol Manufacturing Frank Carmone United Rubber Workers Anthony J. Nunes George D Felix Felix Nunes Carmone Messrs Felix and Camille Peters J P. Quartaro Firmino D’andrade Hilda Felicia Alice Recupero John A Sousa Alfred Soares Fourbuckle Antone Silvia Calender Michael Antinuces Shearling John Bettencourt Aviation Assemble Dorothy Malafronte George McKenzie August Perry Shell Aviation Emma Arruda

Church School Pupils Hold Enjoyable Lawn Party

The first to third grade pupils of St Michael's Church School held a lawn party on the Rectory lawn Thursday afternoon supervised by George S Pailthorpe parish secretary Winners in events included Balfoon race Charlotte Jester John Matheson George Cabral Potato Race Robert Getchell Jane Terra Scavenger Hunt third grade Robert Getchell Three legged race Edith Boutsher and Peter Kinder Pin the Donkey's Tail John C Howland Jr Games led by Miss Mary Pinch Miss Barbara Butt Miss Clara Herreshoff and Mrs John G Stewart Ice cream sandwiches cakes and punch served by Miss Janet McCaw Mrs Williaam Pinch Mrs Freda Schach and Mruv Metta Nelle.

St Michael’s Church School George S Pailthorpe Charlotte Jester John Matheson George Cabral Robert Getchell Jane Terra Edith Boutsher Peter Kinder John C Howland Mary Pinch Barbara Butt Clara Herreshoff John G Stewart Janet McCaw Williaam Pinch Freda Schach Mruv Metta Nelle

Manny Aguiar Promoted to Corporal in Tucson

Ceutral entered service June 1942 at Green Bay Wisconsin. Aguier, son of Mrs Willerma guitar of John Street, this town, has been promoted to corporal this week at the Davis Monthan Field in Tucson Arizona.

Vianna Aguier Willerma Guitar John Street Davis

Pitcher duel as Marshall shuts out Defenders

Foxy Marshall held the Defenders to one hit and no runs in a rare pitching duel. Del Piano allowed four hits but received little support as costly miscues fueled the offense. A postponed Monday clash looms with the Y, who lead the standings at 6–4, with a possible championship if results hold.

Foxy Marshall Sammy del Piano Sammy Cordiero Marshall Esposito Pansa Bristolites

War Bonds support Army beds and sugar ration changes

War Bonds help fund Army medical beds costing about 22 dollars each with elevating springs and field hospital cots. The Treasury urges buying War Bonds ten percent of income. Stamp No 8 consolidates sugar ration into a ten week period Aug 23 to Oct 31, with no bonus rate and Month-aligned timing to move stores.

Army Medical Corps Red Cross Angels of Mercy S Treasury Department Kenneth Bo Backman OP Admintrator OPN Backman

Collins & Aikman Earns Minute Man Flag Recognition

Collins & Aikman Corporation Bristol Rhode Island receives a certificate of award for 90 percent or more of its employees participating in the payroll savings plan for War Bonds. The Treasury letter invites the firm to fly a Minute Man Flag or display Minute Man banners and order from listed manufacturers.

Collins & Aikman Corporation Minute Man Albert T. Fusonie Roderick Pirnie War Savings Staff

Nursing Association Fund Reaches 1078 Dollars

The Bristol District Nurses Fund total now stands at 1078 dollars. Additional contributors will be named in Tuesday's paper.

Bristol District Nurses Fund Bristol District Nursing Association

K of C Carnival Opens in Bristol With Nightly Attractions

The Bristol K of C grounds on State Street are being converted into an amusement area for a four night carnival starting Wednesday August 26. Chairman James F Meiggs and volunteers are erecting booths and arranging for a new headlining act each night through local booking agencies.

State Street James F Meiggs Tas Committee Meiggs

Civilians Sought as Student Instructors for War Training

Thousands of civilians are invited to join as student instructors to train Army Navy air service technicians. Eligible men include those with one year of college or experience in engine metal work welding machinist photography or radio work. Training lasts 3 6 months at Army or Navy centers in Illinois with pay 16 20 a year. After training instructors may earn 2 000 rising to 4 600 with promotions. Applicants may contact the US Employment Service Warren or Civil Service offices for details.

Air Force Army Navy Marston United States Employment Service Office Church Street Warren Civil Aeronautics Administration Illinois U. S. Employment Service Air Service Civil Service Commission US Employment Service Roosevelt

Pearl Harbor Film Show Set for September 6 at Bristol Plant

Bristol Manufacturing employees will view actual Pearl Harbor bombing footage on Sunday afternoon September 6. Beamed by Beacon Oil Company with Lincoln Hall Usher Avenue as likely site, the event also features William H. Smith’s dedication film and clips from the Fourth of July parade. Speakers include Plant officials and Pasquale Gallucci of URWA CIO.

Bristol Manufacturing Pearl Harbor Beacon Oil Company Lincoln Hall Usher Avenue Wiliam H. Smith Army BMC Pasquale Gallucci URWA CIO

Bristol RI Invitation for Bids on General Construction

Sealed bids for general construction including heating plumbing and electric wiring will be received by Bristol Town Council until 12 noon Tuesday August 25 1942. Bids addressed to the Bristol Town Council may be delivered to Howe and Prout Architects Providence Rhode Island Plans may be examined at the Architects office and copies bought for 15.00 each with refund to unsuccessful bidders upon return in good condition within ten days after bid opening.

Bristol Town Howe & Prout Turks Head Providence Rhode Island Eee Council Ohn W. Church

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