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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1942
Page
2
Chairman Walker of the Salvage Committee receives strong backing from Bristol residents who credit him and his team for diligent work. The group rejects misunderstandings and vows to continue fabricating sound plans for collecting scrap and handling proceeds with leadership from Mr Walker.
Bristol Garden Club met at the Belvedere Hotel on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs George A Dodge presenting Christmas Decoration ideas. She showcased wreaths and room arrangements she crafted for the audience while a carol group led by Mrs Nathaniel G Herreshoff Jr and others performed. A Creche scene was arranged as members sang Silent Night and Ted was served after the program.
The Bristol area hosts multiple meetings and social events this week including the School Committee regular session at Colt High School Library, Mt. Hope OES bean supper at Thackery Hall, and Bristol District Nursing Association at Rockwell House. Engagments and births also appear with Evelyn Sylvia and Henry J Sylvia III, and William Joseph Alger born at Truesdale Hospital.
The committee names an event at the Y M C A on December 31 from 10 p m to 2 30 a m to be held for young couples. Hector Massa Pat Raiola Arthur Cordeiro Vincent Securo Barbara Butt Evelyn Lemaire and Gladys Brightman are listed as organizers. Tickets are available at the Y M C A or through committee members after today with table reservations advised.
The St Marys Mothers Club will meet Sunday afternoon at 3 in St Marys Auditorium. Election of officers is on the agenda. Mrs C Paul Bruno chairs with committee members Mrs Albert Ethier Mrs Donat Gladue Mrs John L Burke Mrs Russell Head and Mrs John Rohrman. John Burke acting Colt Highs School principal will speak on the Formation of the Victory Corps. The school children will perform a Christmas play and refreshments will follow.
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