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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1942
Page
2
Government cannot be counted on to buy equipment for a Day Nursery. The School Department lacks funds to cover added costs, so industries must share expenses. They must decide if a Day Nursery is worthwhile and whether women workers without young children are available. The Recreation Board, Police, and Town Council seek safe coasting areas to protect preschoolers on snowy days.
Local items report Ernest A Merges Jr in the Army Air Corps stationed in Miami. A daughter Linda Ellen born December 16 at Truesdale Hospital to Mr and Mrs Joseph F Williams. Rotary Club directors meet in Police Chief Ferrara’s office at 8. Christmas party set for First Congregational Church December 19 at DeWolf Chapel with a Santa and tree. Patricia Ann Ruotolo born December 19 at Grace Hospital to Mr and Mrs Michael Ruotolo. Consetta Piemontese engagement to Louis Falco announced. Naney Mossop returns from Hannah Moore Academy for Christmas. Rotary entertaining servicemen at 12 15 in St Michael’s Hall. Labor speech at Witham To Connelly. Red Cross Surgical Dressing Dept not open until next Monday. Red Cross Paull House office closes Wednesday afternoon for the week. Baptist Church Christmas party 7 to 9. Rev Herbert D Graetz learns of his father’s death in Indiana. Corporal Harry Ho Bullock on ten day furlough from Miami Beach. Brother Seaman Robert H Bullock to join for Christmas. Seven girls sing carols for shut-ins at St Michael’s despite cold.
Manuel Francis of the US Merchant Marine, listed missing December 1, is seen in a newsreel shown at a Providence theatre. His sister and family confirm the man on deck in a sleeveless shirt, rescued from a sunk merchant vessel, and the family travels to Bristol to verify the sighting.
The notice recalls Clifford Belmore who died December 22, 1940. It honors those who loved him and think of him today, mentioning his wife and children as among the mourners.
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