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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1942

Page

3

Joint Installation for Kearney and Warren Posts in Rhode Island

The American Legion held joint installation ceremonies for Kearney Post No 6 and Warren Post No 11 at the Kearney Post Home on Franklin Street on Friday evening. District Commander William Hindle installed Commander Frederick W. Coggeshall and officers, with auxiliary officers installed by Mrs. Frank Boyce. The event featured a meritorious award presented to the post, and Kearney Post ranked second among 67 statewide posts.

Kearney Warren American Legion Franklin Street Legion Wiliam Hindle Tiverton Frederick W.coggeshall Donat J. Gladue Leroy L. Dean Francis T. Cuomo George R. Fish Frederick A. Garvin Albert A Edmonds Domenic Mascola America Vona Manuel P Goulart William T. Cashin Bertram W. Wall Frank Boyce Harry Bullock Laura Sousa Anna Lombardi Hope Cote Helen Condon Walter Carr Lillian Carnes National Executive Frank E. McCaffrey Cranston

Ruth Hazeldine Watson Named Assistant Leader

The Columbine Troop announces Mrs Ruth Hazeldine Watson as assistant leader. At Thursday's meeting they made Christmas presents including sachets and tree decorations.

Ruth Hazeldine Watson Columbine

Ten Bristol Boys Complete Basic Training

Ten Bristol youths completed basic training at the U S Naval Training Station Newport and will receive further orders on return from a short leave. Names include Pasquale Parisi and John B Troiano with family addresses and prior employments listed, among eight others.

Bristol U S. Naval Training Station Newport Pasquale Parisi Domenic Parisi Church Street Colt Memorial High School Collins and Aikman Mills John B. Troiano John Troiano Hope Street U. S. Rubber Company Salvatore Abate Andrew Abate Catherine Street Collins and Aikman Corp Charles C Abate Frank Abate Orchard Avenue YM. C. A Edward S. Almeida Eva Almeida Sherry Avenue Joseph C. Ferreira Joseph Ferreira Doran Avenue James E. Toolin Nora A. Toolin Constitution Street Joseph M Cappucci Domenic Cappucci Prospect Street Joseph I Sousa Emma Sousa Franklin Street Lawrence D'Amico Fortunato D’amico Third School Street

War Stamps And Bonds Sold In Schools In Nov

Pupils of the Senior High School sought a total of 2074.45 in War Bonds and Stamps during November. The report by Elmer S Mapes shows totals for Senior Junior and Elementary Schools with per capita rates and overall school sales.

Elmer S Mapes Guiteras

Young Couples Jamboree Tickets Now On Sale

The Young Men's Christian Association announces tickets for the Young Couples Jamboree on Thursday night December 31 from 10 p m to 2 30 a m at the Y. Hubert F Hill Y M C A secretary says floor show arrangements are complete and reservations must be made with Mr Hill at the Y. Tickets available from committee members or at the Y. sales end December 26. Committee members include Hector Massa Pat Raiola Arthur Cordeiro Vincent Securo Barbara Butt Evelyn Lemaire Gladys Brightman.

Hubert F. Hill E Y. M.C A Mr Hill Hector Massa Pat Raiola Arthur Cordeiro Vincent Securo Barbara Butt Evelyn Lemaire Gladys Brightman

Dear Editor Calls for Action on Pond Skating

A Bristol reader asks the editor to address gangs of boys harassing girls at ponds while skating. The letter condemns piling on and desecration of winter fun and urges parents and authorities to intervene to stop the misconduct and protect skaters.

Bristol

Sansone Re-elected President of Mount Carmel Holy Name Society

Joseph Sansone was re-elected president of the Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church for a second term. Officers elected include C. Paul Bruno as vice president and James Sarzano as secretary. The meeting honored members joining the Army and Naval Cadets and planned a Christmas charity donation and victory letters to overseas members.

Joseph Sansone Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel C. Paul Bruno James Sarzano Michael D. Ruggiero Louis Nastri Frank Bruno John Cortellessa Ralph DeFelice Joseph Sarzano Angelo Mascena Antonio Cupolo Peter Cristando John Balzano Father Sorzana Emilio Donanzan

Saviano Admitted To Honors Program At Brown University

Gabriele A Saviano son of Mr and Mrs Vincent J Saviano of 48 Constitution Street has been admitted to Brown University second semester honors program. The announcement by Professor Charles A Rawlis notes honors study offers freedom from routine requirements and opportunities for independent research in biology. Saviano prepared at Colt Memorial High School Hy field of concentration is Biology.

Gabriele A Saviano Vincent J. Saviano Constitution Street Brown University Charles A. Rawlis Saviano Brown Colt Memorial High School

Netopian Society Christmas Party Planned by Church Group

The Netopian Society of the First Congregational Church will hold its annual Christmas Party on Thursday at 8 o'clock in the Guneras House. Members and friends should bring a 10 cent gift for Santa's bag. Committee members are Mr and Mrs Guy Sullivan, Mrs Leo H Monteith, Rev and Mrs Herbert D Graetz.

Netopian Society First Congregational Church Guneras House Guy Sullivan Leo H Monteith Herbert D Graetz

War Bonds urged to fund final victory and aid families

Treasury Department message calls for sacrifice and wartime support. Irene leads to urging investment in war bonds and pledges a family budget adjuster to reach a ten percent target by New Year.

Irene

Bristol D A R Chapter Celebrates 51st Anniversary

Bristol Chapter D A R marks its 51st birthday with a party at the Chapter House. The group votes $25 to the blood plasma program and raises funds to stock supplies for the occupational shop at Ellis Island U S Marine Hospital. Delegates chosen for the Spring Conference include Mrs Samuel A Hall and Mrs Samuel C Wardwell.

Bristol Daughters of the American Revolution U. S. Marine Hospital Ellis Island Samuel A. Hall Samuel C Wardwell Frederick G Perkins Charles O F Thompson Charles R Blackmar, Jr Evelin C. Bache Mabel B Salisbury Howard W. Church John J Brechin, Jr Richard J Simmons Edward D Kunz Lena D Morris Hall Helen Church Cora M. Hill Alice B. Almy John J Brechin Jessica MacDougall Charles H Smith Robert F Munro

Bristol K of C to Meet Monthly and Convert Heating

The Bristol Council Knights of Columbus voted to switch its heating from oil to coal and to hold one meeting monthly instead of two. The service flag for members in the service was displayed, bearing sixteen stars. Augustime B Nerone serves as Grand Knight.

Bristol Knights of Columbus Nerone Knight of the Council

Funeral Services For Mrs. Philomena Peters

Funeral services for Philomena Peters of 100 Mt Hope Avenue were held at her home and St Elizabeth Church. Burial followed at St Mary's Cemetery with four grandsons as bearers. She was born in Faryal Azores and lived here 62 years, widow of Anthony Peters, and member of Holy Rosary Society. Surviving daughters, son, and seven grandchildren.

Philomena Peters Mt. Hope Avenue Maxis St Elizabeth's Church Henrique Rocha St Mary's Cemetery Holy Rosary Society Joseph Bisbano Fred Bisbano John Bisbano Joseph Peters Peters Anthony Peters Faryal Azores Joseph Mary Gloria Grillo Mary A Anna Peters Joseph Bisbane Raymond McQueary Colorado Springs Col Joseph A Peters

Vitamins War Work Urges High Vitality and Energy

Public health notice urges Americans to eat energy boosting foods as wartime industry drives demand for strength. Readers are encouraged to prioritize nutrition to support victory efforts and maintain stamina during long labor hours.

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