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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1956

Page

4

Christmas Dinner in Our Hall by Army Personnel

A local Army hall hosts a holiday dinner for married personnel and families. Sergeant First Class Bert Haney praises the event, while Ray from St. Petersburg, Florida, now in Bristol, recounts his military service from 1938 to 1961 and his transition from Sergeant First Class to Warrant Officer, sharing hobbies of golf and leisure time.

lJeave Bert M. Haney Boston Rotary Club of Ray St. Petersburg Florida Mister Raymond Elli Bridge Street Bristol Germany Frankfort Atlantic Army Sone John Ll. Lorenz

Bristol News Miscellany Recaps Local Events and Elections

Bristol notes recount a 1941 Christmas display on the Common with 830 lights, a town council borrowing plan of 18 361 dollars under the State Unemployment Relief Law, and community leaders including Joseph Kinder and John Edmonds. It mentions a future Unity Revue benefit, Lions Club secretary election, and a Holy Name Society president.

Mouth Yohnston Beistel Hope Vane Abilities & Rice Mets A. Williston Aes Roc Bai M. Theresa Donovan Reacher Notary Club Bristol Nee Ne Jonechaean Edmonds Defense Council O. Paul Herzig Defense Daniel W. Coggeshall

Membership Ceremonies Held for Pioneer Troop Girls

An official candlelight membership ceremony for the Pioneer Troop girls took place Wednesday night at First Baptist Church, followed by a banquet. Rev. Walter Swanson led the service. troup members include Valarie Woodward Phyllis Manchester Kathleen Keith Susan Gibson Catherine Hinson Shirley Cokling Carol Andrews Wendy Pedley Ray Ann Favre Janet Rego Elaine Rego Denise Weekum Susan Barlow Betty Heeky. Mrs. Hilda Woodward is troop guide with Mrs. William Manchester as assistant guide.

Pioneer Troop First Baptist Church Walter Swanson Valarie Woodward Phyllis Manchester Kathleen Keith Susan Gibson Catherine Hinson Shirley Cokling Carol Andrews Wendy Pedley Ray Annn Favre Janet Rego Elaine Rego Denise Weekum Susan Barlow Betty Heeky Hilda Woodward William Manchester Esther Campbell Greta Luther Olive Luther

Scout Contest Close Battle in Troop One Christmas Party

In the annual inter-patrol contest of Troop One BSA Shawnees and Pioneers clashed for lead at the Monday event. Mohawk led by Michael Murgo earned 90 points, Shawnee had 29, Pioneer 25, Hawk 15. Gifts under the tree, games, carols by Walter Checko, and a short meeting set next week to conclude the contest. Scoutmaster George R. Fish announced refreshments and staff leaders Frank Del Toro George W. Northup Michael Margo John Reis.

BSA Michael Murgo Hawk Walter Checko Ollowing Monnday Mantel Torres Jr Frank del Toro George W. Northup Michael Margo John Reis George R. Fish Rand

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