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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1942
Page
3
A wartime feature describes troop morale built by mail from home in Africa and highlights Minnie the airplane and the crews who care for her. The narrative notes diverse backgrounds of soldiers, pride in equipment, and the camaraderie during a raid arrival.
Letters from Bristol readers express heartfelt thanks for community Christmas boxes sent to service men. Contributors from Bristol RI Georgia Virginia Newport and Massachusetts note appreciation, morale boosts, and pride in hometown support during the holidays.
The piece contrasts Roosevelt’s praise of rural war sacrifice with Washington’s perceived complacency. It notes Hopkins warnings of civilian labor shifts, debates over war bureaus, renegotiation bills, and proposed cuts to nonessential government agencies to free manpower for victory.
The Victoria College seven piece orchestra the Victorians will play at the YMCA Young Couples Jamboree from 10 pm to 2 30 am on New Year’s Eve. A $25 War Bond prize will be given to a dancer. Crayon Wizard Pitt Parker will present two floor shows. breakfast served at 2 am by Mrs John Connors. Tickets on sale through Saturday at the YMCA or from committee members Hector Massa Pat Raiola Arthur Cordeiro Vincent Securo Barbara Butt Evelyn Lemaire Gladys Brightman. Table reservations required at the Y.
Harry I. Young Jr. son of Mr and Mrs Harry Young of Union Street is serving in the Navy at the Submarine Chaser Training Center in Miami Florida where Seaman Second Class Young enlisted September 4 at Newport. He reported in four weeks ago and formerly painted signs and designed scenery in civilian life. He is among the many in training to man small boats aiding shipping lanes.
Two local men, Francis A Newbold and John R Partington, graduated from Providence College at the 21st Commencement. Newbold, a La Salle Academy graduate, earned a Bachelor of Arts. Partington, from Colt Memorial High School class of 1939, earned a Bachelor of Philosophy and was active in the Aquino literary club and college tennis. Partington is in the Army Air Corps reserve and expects activa tion soon.
Local butcher shop Newman Bros offers extra fancy turkeys large roasters and fresh chickens with fowl and broilers featured in daily meat sale. Sales promote daily Ib. quantities and readiness for holiday meals.
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