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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1942
Page
3
Editor urges postals with names to complete an Honor Roll listing. The letter lists dozens of local names, inviting cooperation from families and friends to finalize the tribute for Buster residents and veterans.
The First Bristol Troop marked Boy Scout Week with a War Time Night meeting in Scout Hall observing daylight saving time. Patrols held meetings, conducted inspections, and staged drills, games, and a dramatization of Scout Law deeds.
The Bristol Vikings invite Tony Gomes and the Cape Verde Whalers, leaders of the New Bedford League, to the Y Thursday evening. Gomes is a popular figure in Bristol and many friends will greet him. The Vikings expect a fast, clean game with a solid team record behind them.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Mary Amaral who died Saturday after a long illness. The service began at 8:30 at her home 327 High Street, with a high mass at St Elizabeth's Church. Burial followed in St Mary's Cemetery. She was 30, born in Texeira Island Portugal on September 12 1912, married to John Amaral. Survived by her husband, father, brother John Roderick and sisters Dorothy Roderick and Evelyn Medeiros.
Grace Hazzard Jackson wife of Isai ah Jackson of Saratoga Springs New York died in Providence February 9 She was born in Bristol daughter of James F and Mary Freeman Haz zard She was a member of the Church of the Saviour Providence and the Friendship and Love Society of New York Survived by husband a daughter Ora B Jackson and a son Frederick Bradie of Bristol Funeral services will be held at the Wilbur Memorial Chapel Warren Thursday at 10 AM Rev Moore Brown Providence will officiate Burial will be in North Cemetery
The article lists numerous enrolled women by name across classes Twelve to Seventeen, with instructors including Dr. C Paul Bruno and Dr William L Serbst. Meetings occur at Red Cross rooms and various homes, detailing class locations and participant rosters.
A column from Feb 1942 lists Bristol, Rhode Island, youths in Battery C 243rd AA Fort Getty. Corp Joseph A Arouca forwards a Bristol honor roll with thanks for the hometown paper. Some names have moved to other locations.
Olsen and Johnson bring the stage hit Hellzapoppin to the screen with Martha Raye Hugh Herbert Mischa Auer Jane Frazee and Robert Paige opening at the RKO Albee Theatre Providence tomorrow February 11. The film features unprecedented comedy and Olive Hatch Water Ballet with Father Takes a Wife also playing.
Edward Murphy of East Providence aged 95 died Sunday at home after moving from Bristol. He worked for years as a shipping clerk at the local railroad station. Funeral services are at 2 PM today with burial in North Cemetery. Rev. Herbert D. Graetz will officiate. he is survived by two grandsons and a granddaughter, all of East Providence.
A nostalgic critique argues Florida communities grew rich on Northern money creating a luxury fueled Miami boom. It warns the war economy will force a return to hard work and permanent industry to survive after tourism and leisure wealth fade.
Councilman Michael W. Pasquarelli left for camp after enlisting in the U S Army Quartermaster Corps. His departure will not leave a vacancy since he hopes to attend sessions until his term ends in 1943, though he is unsure he can manage.
Councilman Pasquarelli decided to enlist after weeks of consideration joining Bristolians marching behind Uncle Sam. Friends describe him as a fine example of young American manhood and proud to serve country at war.
At a First Baptist Church Amicae Guild meeting plans were made for a turkey supper to be served in the church vestry on February 26. Mrs Henry Luther was elected chairman and will be assisted by Mrs Dorothy Davis Mrs Pauline Bullock Mrs Dorothy Mott Mrs Margaret Battcher Mrs Hattie Alger and Mrs Mary Bailey.
Greta Garbo appears in a dual role in MGM comedy romance Two-Faced Woman at Pas Time this week. She transitions from ski instructress to glamorous rival to win back her husband played by Melvyn Douglas, with Constance Bennett and a strong supporting cast.
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