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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1946
Page
4
Rogers Free Library announces new circulation titles across multiple genres. The list includes non fiction works by Betty MacDonald and Lillian De La Torre, fiction by James Hall and Daphne du Maurier, biographies, mystery series, and children's books from various authors.
Carmela Fusco celebrated her 72nd birthday Sunday at 157 Bradford Street with a buffet luncheon at 6 pm. A three layer cake was presented by Mrs Mary LaFazia. Guests included Mr and Mrs Alphonse Pol Mr and Mrs Ralph Aquino Miss Frances Poli Mr Albert Poli and Mr and Mrs Paul Bruno of this town and Providence.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Sampson of Cliff Drive Beach Terrace took a motor trip to Manchester New Hampshire on Sunday to visit an old aunt on Elm Street. A prior paper story of a large fire prompted the trip. They found the fire nearby but their relatives were safe and the couple returned the same day.
The Mariners of the MS Vigilant voted for an assistant yeoman, Margaret Guevremont, aboard at 7 bells. After classes, Midshipmites Anne St Germain and Mary Lee Cantwell served refreshments and the group ended with the Mariner's Taps.
Kearney Post No 40 and its Auxiliary plan an 8 PM promenade at the Post Home on Franklin Street with new PGs to be admitted and a state wreck event on February 24. A follow up Valentine Party with games dancing and refreshments is set for Thursday at 8 PM, led by the social committee, and a weekly dance series begins February 28 with a local orchestra.
Mrs Jerome Squatrito, celebrating her 37th wedding anniversary, was surprised Saturday evening by more than twenty friends at the New Highland Casino. She received a gold chain and cross along with several other gifts as they gathered around a large wedding cake, candles, and flowers.
Survivors of Mrs Hortense Ayres who died Tuesday February 12 include her husband one daughter Mrs Hilda Reis of this town with whom she lived four sisters in St Michael's Azores and one more relative or context truncated in the notice.
The Crusaders defeated the Saints 31 to 17 at Guiteras gym on Thursday night to snap the Saints winning streak. July August and Carmile combined in the second and third periods to set up winning shots for DeLeo and the Crusaders, who led 9-4 after one period. Top Crusaders scorers were DeLeo 13 and Verna 9. Castro and Andrade each had 7 for the Saints.
Edward Mello a Bristol Rhode Island native served as pharmacist's mate third class aboard the destroyer escort USS Wilhoite. The ship named for a fallen pilot fought in the Atlantic Mediterranean and Pacific driving escorts and convoys with USS Bogue in Escort Division 51. The Wilhoite earned commendations while joining the Pacific Fleet in August 1945.
T Sergeant John Murgo husband of Elena C Murgo of 53 Usher Avenue Bristol Rhode Island is among veterans returning to the United States aboard the USS Drew a Magic Carpet transport. The ship left Saipan January 30 and is due to arrive in San Pedro around February 13. The USS Drew and sister ships maintained supply lines to Allied forces across the Pacific.
In a February 13 1946 note from Samuel A Hall Ft Lauderdale Florida he writes of Rotary Club attendance in Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale and a speaker on Keeping America American. The clipping notes Samuel A Hall of Bristol RI caught an eight pound albacore in the Annual Fishing Tournament at Tia Juana and other fish records are listed.
Grade 5 pupils at Reynolds School presented a Washington Program featuring a flag salute and sung national anthem. A historical four scene play The Doll That Saved an Army showcased characters from Mrs Robertson to Washington’s messengers with a cast including Rob ert Souza Joseph Simmons Irene Logie and many others.
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