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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1944
Page
2
The article cites wartime needs and logistics showing gasoline and petroleum products directed to combat, with daily losses to front lines and overseas shipping dominated by fuel. It notes high consumption by planes and armored units, stressing constrained civilian supply and the imperative to conserve fuel.
The weekly Kearney Post bingo moves to tonight due to Ash Wednesday. Guests include Mrs William Broqua of Bronx and Mrs Margaret Hackley of Pearses avenue. Various notices list church services, military prayers, and local visits including families in Providence Warren and Bristol.
Public notices list food and fuel ration stamps with validity dates and point values. It details Meats and Fats stamps, Green and Blue processed foods stamps, Sugar stamps through March 31, shoe coupons, fuel oil periods, gas stamps through May 8, and tire inspection deadlines March 31 and February 29.
In the K of C Hall on State Street a door prize drawing was held. Winners were announced and distributions prepared for the event attendees.
Charles R. Beals remains under observation at Truesdale Hospital Fall River. Rhode Island Press Club meets at Oates Tavern Providence with Roswell S. Bosworth of Bristol as president. Dr. Carl Woodward will speak at Rotary Club. Rotary International marks 39th anniversary born February 23, 1905. Catherine Elizabeth Cheetham celebrates sixth birthday with a Valentine themed party at home.
Reynolds School sixth graders under Miss Mary E. Carmone presented a Friday program honoring George Washington. The event included a flag salute, a play, pantomime, a Mozart minuet, a pageant about Washington, songs, and stage management by students with announcer Catherine Malloy.
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