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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1942
Page
3
The narrator recalls Ma Holmes’s parlor where shelves held Old Canton Blue ware, Bohemian glass, and a grandmothers clock. A mahogany workstand, button strings, and a wide dining table reveal a life among family heirlooms, piano chairs, and a curious antique clock face.
The Bristol Knights of Columbus carnival thrives with lights, booths, bands, and free admission. Chairman Meigs promises two major acts Freskellar the magician and Marvin Jugeling, seen outdoors for the first time, with no gate charge and ongoing entertainment for all ages tonight.
A Bristol column from August 27 1942 urges the community to form a Bristol Servicemen Fund to honor returning and deployed soldiers with small gifts like candy cigarettes writing paper and greetings. The writer asks neighbors to contribute and discuss ways to boost morale and show home support.
Letter to the editor thanks Bristol Twilight League organizers for a successful season on the Common despite only three teams. The writer commends fans, recreation value, and specifically lauds Frank I. Doran Otis M. Baiter and Dr. Charles Callery for their faithful service.
War Price and Rationing Board approves permits for tires tubes typewriters and bicycles. Listings include individuals defense workers newspaper delivery drivers and various trades with quantities of retreads tires and tubes and new tires for tractors trucks and farm equipment.
Scouts of Troop Four meet at Scout Hall at 7 PM with possible outdoor segment if weather allows. Drum Corps rehearses at 7 PM preparing for tomorrow’s engagement and next week rehearsals lead to a Bristol Common performance September 6. They also perform at Roger Williams Park September 27 and face a drum corps contest at Northbridge Mass on September 13. First Troop plans an outdoor Camp King Philip meeting at 7 PM with a mystery program and a Fall Roundup on September 14. Pack 14 adds new member after Camp King Philip meeting as plans for more recruits develop. Final outdoor meeting occurs Wednesday at Camp Yawgoog Recall Week ends with Church Day program. Camp Yawgoog closes next Monday.
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