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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1944
Page
2
The piece argues youths should return to school after summer work in war industries. It cites Paul V McNutt urging continued education to defeat enemies and secure freedom. The opening of school is called a D-Day for a better world, with older brothers as examples.
Community notices invite readers to share visits and events. The column explains that mentioning guests and mutual interests helps neighbors stay informed and connected. It invites contributions and thanks participants for cooperation.
Mrs Mary Borges left August 20 for Monterey California to join her husband Pvt Joseph Borges stationed there. Pvt Walter Sousa USMC returns home on 30 day leave from Ireland duty. parents Sgt and Mrs Frank J Sousa 177 Mt Hope Ave. Ensign W A Dane promoted to Lieutenant junior grade, husband of Virginia Dane and son in law of Pricherchins 19 Garfield Ave. Harold E Connery promoted to Ensign in Navy, formerly torpedoman first class, stationed at Newport.
For sale a high chair in perfect condition. Contact George Robel Dixon Avenue off Naomi Street.
Mrs W K McMillan travels to Washington for two weeks while Miss Louise Bonvicin and Miss Ann Sousa spend the week in New York City. Rev John T Borek of St Casimir's Church will speak at the Rotary tomorrow noon. Several residents plan travels to Pittsburgh and Gardiner Maine. The Democratic Town Committee meets tonight at 8 in Bristol County Court House.
Cub Pack No 14 will meet for the final outdoor session of summer at Scout Hall in uniform with supper at 5 30 p m Transportation will be provided and Den Chiefs will run the program P O W S will meet Saturday September 2 at 7 30 p m at Scout Hall to plan fall and winter activities Candidates will be elected and Most Worthy King Walter Machado will preside
The local Legion wound paper drive committee meets at 8 PM in the Post Home on Franklin Street to finalize plans for the drive September 10 as part of the national campaign September 3–10 Adjutant George R Fish serves as committee chairman. Officers for the year will be elected at a Friday meeting in the Post Home with nominations open from the floor. A social hour and collation follow the business session Membership officers report 1945 dues are now being collected and current membership stands at 134 toward a 1944 quota of 123.
The Dog House Club held its first annual clambake at DeWolf Farm on Sunday with Francesco Del Toro, Count of Italy, as guest of honor. Joseph Paull was elected president for the war, with William Alger as vice president, Salvatore Cavallaro as treasurer, and Joseph Almeida as secretary.
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