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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1959
Page
6
Frank Centazzo recalls the 1945 Indianapolis sinking scene. Rescue efforts began after a ten mile oil slick spotted by a survivor, with 316 of 800 men surviving. Seaplanes, ships, and heroism defined the grim aftermath, including Captain McVay’s later postwar vindication and enduring pride in sailors’ courage.
A student council runs a Valentine themed fundraiser with donations from youngsters and attendees. The event drew positive participation and generous contributions toward a children's charity.
The Wednesday evening Lenten series continues tomorrow at 7 30 o clock in the First Congregational Church. Rev Albert E Hutchison will speak on His teachings The Kingdom of God the next in the Gospel according to St Luke discussions. The devotional program will be conducted by church school faculty members.
Louis J. Raffone, 19, of New Haven, Connecticut, pleaded guilty at a Fifth District Court special session to reckless driving on January 26. He received a fine and costs. The accident report notes Raffone, attached to the U S Cotton, fell asleep at the wheel, veered left on Hoge Street, struck a utility pole, rolled the car, and suffered severe injuries with the vehicle completely demolished.
Famee Vi Rielly aged 17 son of Mr and Mrs James D Rielly arrived home from Amitillo AFB Temad after five months of service. He completed a Supply Records Specialist Course and will depart on the 24th to be stationed at Headquarters Sacramento Air Material Area AMC McClellan Air Force Base California.
The biography notes Pap service with Robert E. Olmeted Agency in Providence of Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company active in life insurance affairs. Mr Peirce, past president of the Life Underwriters Assoc of Greater Providence and member of National Association groups, earned Chartered Life Underwriter in Sept 1950 after five exams. He holds National Quality Award, serves on committees, and is a member of Thomas Smith Webb Lodge Turks Head Club and University Glee Club. He is married with two children.
In the South grade intramural league a Lakers team improved to 5-1 after a 10 point win over the Celtics. Lakers scorers included A DiPietro 24, J Russo 10, G Manuel 6. Celtics led by P Thorn 16 and R Correia 10, others zero or single scores. Paul Gray was the final scorer and Joe King timed.
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