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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1942
Page
3
A wartime diary describes brutal Atlantic seas with damaged gear and scarce food. The writer notes storms, a sinking Norwegian ship, submarine alerts, and a perilous chase across dark waters toward Iceland, while troops plan gifts for loved ones as orders redirect them to return and keep Britain supplied.
Local notice states free estimates have been submitted for a project at Church and Witherell. Contact Conmection for details and scheduling.
Colt, coached by Allen, edged Cumberland 7 points in a close Class C game at the Andrews gym. Andy Vollaro led Colt with high scoring while McKee of Cumberland trailed with 12. Colt aims to finish atop the Eastern Division and meet Cumberland in the Class C playoffs at the Rhode Island Auditorium. Coventry next faces Colt on the same floor. Coventry beat Cumberland by a similar margin earlier.
The Bristol All Stars defeated the Dribblers 36 30 on Monday night. The All Stars rallied in the final period to secure the win in a tense junior basketball game.
Under the Friendly Circle auspices the G A R Hall on Hope Street hosts bingo every Monday night at 8 00 P M Admission 25 cents includes 2 cards additional cards 1 cent each or 3 for 25 cents Door prize Kitty and specials offered prizes announced during the game
Ethel Hawks reports a golden wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Archie Hawks at their Newport Beach home. The couple wed January 27 1892 in Kansas City Missouri and celebrate fifty years of marriage with friends. Their son Major Montgomery Wad dell Hawks US Air Service could not attend.
At a Tuesday meeting of the newly organized Mother's Club of St Mary's Church the Welfare chair was given to Mrs Frederick Serbst, the Program chair to Mrs John St Angelo, Publicity to Mrs Norman Vermette, and By-Laws to Mrs Harold Gifford. Each chair will be aided by five members and the Executive Committee. The next meeting is February 17 after Novena services.
Hope Circle D of I hosts a shower for the Little Sisters of the Poor and plans to observe the 25th anniversary of the order on March 15. A social committee for the February 16 meeting includes Miss Mary Callan and Mrs Pauline Langello as co-chairs with several members named.
A Bristol native and former B H S student Archie McLean Hawks sends greetings and asks printing of notes about life in Bristol from 1870 to 1886. He recalls childhood years, people who lived or visited, and his memories of those magic years.
Town Council discussed updating faithful performance bonds for Town Treasurer William Angevine and Tax Collector Amos Gorham after a prior embezzlement case. Attorney Capone urged new bonds, noting current ones from American Surety Co. have 23 years of coverage and gaps against defalcations.
The Mariner Ship Vigilant held an investiture evening presided by Mrs Harold C. Peckham with Mrs Earl Sturdevant as guest. Six girls earned pins marking full Midshipmites with Virginia Marshall advancing to First Class Scout status and set for a later award. The night closed with oath, flag pledge, singing, and First Aid instruction from Mrs Briggs.
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