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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1944
Page
1
Bristol County Water Company manager William H Streit warns that Bristol County has only a 30 day water supply as industries in war work require 24 hour water. He urges households to conserve, fix leaks, and avoid waste to keep plants operating and support the war effort.
Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps scored 271.75 points to win the Rockdale event at Northbridge Massachusetts. They won appearance, but Millbury Girls School won the drum minor. Drum Major Walter Machado placed second in his category. The group plans a Sept. 17 Webster contest and holds a rehearsal tomorrow in Scout Hall.
The Bristol Yacht Club hosted a formal dance praised as the season's most colorful. Flags of Allied Nations adorned the main room as attendees in gowns and uniforms mingled with an orchestral performance led by Georges Trudeau. Labor Day clambake will end summer activities with Herreshoff races to follow. reservations close tonight.
Staff Sergeant Hilario B Moniz informed his parents that he received the Distinguished Flying Cross the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters and a Presidential Unit Citation after completing 25 missions over enemy territory He serves as an instructor at an aerial gunnery school in Northern Ireland and has European Theater service since September 5 1942 A Colt Memorial High School graduate formerly with Aratex Co he lies among the war veterans.
Word comes that 2nd Lt Norman A Des Lauriers U S A 32 of Bristol was killed in action August 6 in France becoming the twenty sixth Bristolian lost in the war. He was born Worcester Mass January 27 1912 lived in Bristol since 1918 attended Brown University class of 1933 worked for James Hanley Brewing Providence before Army service July 3 1942 trained at Fort Benning served in infantry overseas many months and leaves his mother Mrs John G Des Lauriers and sister Mrs Claire McIntosh of Bristol.
Hubert F. Hill chairman of the Public Beach Committee said the state engineer cannot assist with site selection and plans. He may contact a marine engineer from a named list to prepare a feasible beach and swimming site, with a report due by September 15. The panel, including local officials and school leaders, plans to assign roles on property rights financing engineering and related tasks.
Mr Jones of the Warren USES warns that Allied advances and material shortages strain Army Navy and Air Force procurement. He notes Bristol County faces severe labor shortages moving equipment from the area and urges all adults to visit the USES office at 8 Church Street Warren to learn available full or part time jobs.
From Guam PFC William F Conley writes home detailing frontline combat with the 21st Marine Regiment of the Third Division. He describes beach landings, night Banzai attacks, close calls, captured Japanese items, heavy rain, and general conditions before noting limited mail and forthcoming homeward plans.
J William Wood treasurer reports Salvation Army drive totals at 308.17 toward a 1000 goal. He notes early contributions are strong though major gifts are still expected in the coming days as the drive nears its close. Final report will come later.
George L deWolf son of Francois L deWolf of 217 Hope Street is a member of Brown University's honors program advisor Professor Charles A Baylis said the program offers a broad study plan emphasizing mastery of fields. deWolf a physics honors candidate is a seventh semester student and has been on the Dean's List.
A farewell banquet honored Jack Reed supervisor of winders and spinners at the Collins and Aikman Bristol plant. About 60 guests attended at the Hotel Warren including Joseph Farrell plant manager and Albert T. Fusonie with Mrs. Fusonie. Co chairmen Mildred Coggeshall and Emily Middleton organized the event as Reed leaves after 10 years for a new position.
Bristol Common saw several short whirlwind events Saturday afternoon as wind whipped dust and debris into the air. Residents noted the unusual activity and improved seeming strength of the gusts.
Readers recall French resilience under German occupation as recounted by Joseph Kessel in the New York Times. Anecdotes include a butcher boy, a baron who mourns Jews, a Jewish householder aiding patriots, and a fearless student agent parading with a V for victory on the Champs Élysées.
An elderly mother hides a German photo of her son in the army and refuses to implicate him. The Gestapo searches a lawyer’s apartment. a crumpled photo is swallowed to protect her son. She is freed after exposing the truth and a noble, civic Parisian character shines through.
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