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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1944
Page
2
The Providence Journal urges delaying any action in Congress on compulsory military training until veterans return home. It argues returning soldiers, their children, and the nation should have a say, questioning whether training will truly shape boys into men and how a long war affects American life.
Local notes describe reader visits and courtesy columns. The piece explains visitors and items of mutual interest, inviting contributions from readers and highlighting shared social interest.
A parade of church groups and civic clubs announce meetings and events from St Marys Church to the Guneral House. Highlights include Rotary Club speaker John D. Moore of Narragansett Electric, Christmas parties, Girl Scouts Frolic, and a Christmas box ritual for Ellis Island. Military updates note Sgt Duffy on furlough and Seaman Rene's 20th birthday visit.
HI Y Club Benefit Fund totals 239.50 with $250 goal in sight as last night's YMCA gym dance raised about 50. The YMCA donated the gym and orchestra members volunteered their services. Orchestra members included Louise Teixeira Frank DeLuca Norman Kerr Joseph Correira and Anthony Maciel. Arrangements were led by Harold Manchester with Albert Ostersberg Anthony Ferrara Joseph Ferrara Matthew Madoza and James Celone.
The funeral for Mrs Caterina Santo of 40 Bourn Street occurred Saturday morning at 8:15 from her home. A high mass of requiem followed at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church with Rev Emilio Donanzan celebrating. Bearers included Ralph DeFelice Alphonse DeFelice Salvatore Masano. Burial was in St Mary's Cemetery with committal rites by Father Donanzan.
Pastime Theatre hosts a one night premiere for war bond purchasers featuring the film Marriage Is a Private Affair starring Lana Turner. The plot tracks Theo West through romance marriage and a moral test as officers circle her. Cast includes James Craig John Hodiak Frances Gifford Keenan Wynn and Natalie Schafer with strong supporting performances.
The pupils of St Michael Church School present a pageant titled Christmas by S Morton Giles as part of the annual Christmas party on December 27 in the church. The party follows in the parish house. Older church school members meet tomorrow at 7 with Mr Giles and committee members.
Manuel Duarte Rebello died at his daughter Mrs Mary Oliver's home at 56815 Wood Street aged 86 He was born October 12 1874 in St Michaels Azores and came to Bristol in 1904 He worked for U S Rubber until 1934 He leaves wife Elizabeth died 1939 two sons Manuel Jr and Frank and three daughters Isabelle Sylvia Madeline Martin Olympia Furtado Funeral services set for 8 15 am at Mrs Oliver's home and 9 am at St Elizabeths Church burial in St Mary's Cemetery
Clarence Hawkes offers a new child friendly history told through Mr Turtle with illustrations by Olga Gnos. The book covers Pilgrims Revolution first steamboat and early American details praised by multiple papers for charm humor and imaginative appeal.
The First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts honor late Assistant Scoutmaster and Sea Scout Mate John Freitas AMM 2c USN killed in the Pacific. The ceremony places a gold star on the honor roll and lights a candle as a wartime remembrance. Panthers lead in contests as inter-patrol rivalry tightens with the final day looming. the 32nd anniversary banquet is planned for January 1 with a film to follow.
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