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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1945
Page
4
A heartfelt poem recalling enduring love through the year. The speaker asks a beloved to remember them in summer, autumn, winter, and spring, describing shared memories of home, vows, and lifelong devotion across changing times.
Mt Carmel swept the first game of the best of three series 4 0 behind star pitching by Tot Carulli who allowed four hits in seven innings and kept East Providence off base Sayles started the offense with the first Mt Carmel hit driving in all three runs in the first frame The fourth inning produced the fourth run on a walk bunt and wild throw The second game set for Sunday at East Providence
Private First Class Manny Cardoza of Bristol Rhode Island recalls the armored car Sad Sack and other equipment that carried the 35th Infantry Division from St Lo to Mortain. He notes the vehicle logged 18000 miles and remains ready for more as troops prepare to redeploy from Camp Norfolk near Reims France.
Miss Louise Rounds daughter of Mr and Mrs Archibald Rounds of 8 Umen Street married Lawrence Zets son of Mr and Mrs John Peters at St Elizabeths Rectory on August 4 Rev Henrique Rocha officiated A reception followed at the bride’s grandmother’s home on Pierces Avenue The couple will reside in Texas while the groom is stationed there Both are Colt Memorial High School graduates and former Bristol US Rubber Company workers
Bristol Rotary Club released the list of committees for 1945 46 under President Albert T Fusonie. Notable pairs include Community Service chaired by Frank J Sylvia with Dr Joseph Pine and Police Chief Anthony J Ferrara on the panel.
The Troop spent Tuesday as guests of Mrs Olson on Hope Street. They will meet at Buffingtons Drug Store at 10:00 am for a bus trip to Beach Terrace. Each girl should bring lunch, bathing suit, and bus fare. be there at 10 sharp. Dolores Fonseca, assistant scribe.
Edward H. Barry state that Rhode Island faces a shortage of containers including paper bags egg cartons cardboard boxes and milk bottles. Public cooperation is urged to use reusable bags return cartons and bottles and assist salvage efforts while relief programs coordinate with retailers wholesalers and local agencies.
Aviation radioman Victor E. Trask of Rhode Island served aboard the USS Astoria, earning recognition as the light cruiser battled from Guadalcanal to Tokyo. The ship, with Admiral Halsey, sank Jap planes, rescued seven airmen, and held an 80 day continuous underway record in strikes near the Tokyo area.
In Boston a surplus property officer transformed 1000 decommissioned rifle scabbards into leather soles. After removing side stitching, 2 1 3 square feet of sole leather emerged, enough for 5800 pairs of women’s shoes, turning swords into plowshares and prompting a private chuckle from commerce officials. Bids for sole leather are expected to draw interest.
Evening events at the Friendly Circle G A R Hall Hope feature 8:15 p m card play with two to four cards per round. Night gatherings invite local players to participate in 1 00 dollar totals.
Antonetta Pepe of Bristol Rhode Island has qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Frank Pepe. Creditors must file claims with the Clerk within the legal period beginning August 10, 1945. John W. Church, Clerk.
The Bristol Town Court appoints Hezekiah W Church guardian of Animary C D Church, a minor, and states bond qualification. All creditors must file claims with the Clerk within six months from the first advertisement. John W Church, Clerk. Notices dated August 20 1945 with subsequent notices to 8-24-31 and 9-7.
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