Soldier's Christmas Letter from New Guinea to Dad
An American soldier in New Guinea writes a Christmas note to his father, reflecting on family bonds, loss of his mother, and hopes for reunion. Sgt Russell C Hawkes recalls his school days at St Andrews in Barrington, praises his father, and shares prayers for peace and good cheer. He asks his father to stay strong, mentions sending money, and signs with love from Bristol.
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Russell C Hawkes
Pacine
St Andrews School
Barrington
Bristol
Tesse Viera
Thames Street
Oklahoma City
Okla
Signal Corps
Thinker Field
Phoenix
Bristol and Vicinity Local News Notice
Readers of the Phoenix are invited to submit short items and news of local interest for publication in this column.
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the Phoenix
Bristol News Roundup of Personal Milestones and Town Notices
A Bristol column reports William Gablinske arriving overseas and Capt O Paul Herzig transferring to Camp Devens along with numerous engagements, appointments, and holiday acknowledgments. Also noted are the Christmas party plans at St Michael's Church School and a Red Cross Blood Bank event coordinated with Providence.
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O. Paul Herzig
Fort Huachuca
Arizona
Camp Devens
Church School of St. Michael's
Harley VS. Tingley
Bristol
The
Red Cross
Blood Donors Service
Boston Metropolitan
Waterman Street
Providence
Rhode Island Hospital
Taft School Pupils Present Christmas Play
Taft School pupils performed Christmas in Rim Land in the school auditorium under Miss Annie Tobin’s direction. The Thursday afternoon matinee drew crowded with parents and guests who greatly enjoyed the annual school program.
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Taft School
Annie Tobin
Taft School Club
Mechanics Wanted for Defense Work at Providence Plant
Several experienced automotive mechanics sought for vital defense tasks. Bring usual small tools and join at 1200 N Main St Providence for good pay, ample overtime, and excellent working conditions.
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N. Main St
Providence
Payroll Savings Plan Promotes War Bond Purchases
The U S Treasury urges the public to join the payroll savings plan for regular war bond purchases by New Year’s Day. Citizens are asked to curb spending and save, aiming to beat a ten percent target as part of the drive.
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U.S. Treasury Department
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Bristol Phonia
Bristol Phoenix Publishing Company
R. I
Roswell S. Bosworth
Bradford St
Corner of Thames
Phoen
Phoenix News
Julio F. Xavier
Wood Street
Perry's Spa
Hope
F. Mahoney
Wm J. Maisano
Guisti’s Spa
Bristol, R. I
New Guinea
Hawkes
Dad
Mother
Edo
Son
Uncle
Merry Christmas
Buffington’s Pharmacy
Herbert GC
Pleasant JT
Fall River
Mmsnsurance
Hope St
Bristol and Vicinity
William Gablinske
John Gablinske
Court Street
Friendly Circle
Leonard Wantte
Fort Devens
Ernest Bo Wante
Noyes Ave
Elmer FE. Angell
Bristol Zoning Board
Fara Dixon, Jr
J Floyd Huestis
Perry J McCarthy
Peck Avenue
Corinne
Robert H Ray
Frank Ray
Gas City
Indiana
Ray
Newport
Domenie Roderigues
State Street
Arlene
Manuel Richard Alves
August Alves
Alves
Jennie Vaccaro
Goodings Lane
Theresa
Harold Cardoza
John Cardoza
Charles Street
Cardoza
New River
Noc
Andrew A. Wilcox
High Street
Andrew A. Jr
Truesdale Hospital
Mary Martin
Thompson Avenue
Lily
Joseph da Ponte
Seraphin DaPonte
Perry Plat
Amicae Guild of the
First Baptist Church
Arthur W. Burdotn
Robert H Drake
Ulysse Forget
M. D
Main &T
Taront
Howra
Warren
International Harvester
Hope Realty CO
Hope Street
Tel
French Coal Company
Tel. Williams
Salvador Nunes
Mt. Hope Ave
Grete
Grete’s
Hope and
Franklin Streets
Ferrycliffe Farm
Glen South
Charles M. Connery Funeral Home
Burton ST
Axsalv At
Employment Office
Bradford
WAR Bonds
Mfg Co
Cutler Street
Stephen W. Hopkins
Easterbrooks
Seth Paull Company
Phoenix Office
Franklin Street
Congregational Street
Faulkner
5Th Street
R. I. Tel
K. K. H. DeWolf
Suzman’s Store
Household Paper Products CO
Vernon A Gray
Bristol County Water Company
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