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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1939
Page
5
A long feature lauds Gang Busters for mobilizing a mass audience to aid law enforcement. Since its start the program claims 110 criminals captured with police cooperation nationwide, using dramatized scripts and realistic sound effects to educate the public on crime costs and police work.
A Professor Quiz program at Guiteras Memorial junior high featured eight grade students with Margaret Du Pont as Professor Quiz and Edward Laws as chairman. The event included sketches, monologues, piano pieces, and an orchestra under Theresa Donovan. Plans for a bridge and hobby exhibit at Guiteras House March 1 were announced by the Netopian Society with tables for sale and objects such as hooked rugs and needlepoint on display.
Regular army reserve provisions allow voluntary inactive status for thousands of soldiers returning to civilian life. Eligible ex-service members under 36 may enlist in their last discharged grade or prior grade, with options based on arm of service and length of time served. Reserve members receive $24 yearly while inactive, with $800 quarterly reports and a $3 per month bonus upon active duty, up to $150. Eligible applicants should apply at the Providence recruiting station.
The U S Rubber Co team faces the Sacred Heart Grads of Pawtucket in the last Sunday home game of the season at the recreation hall. Leo Mansi is expected to boost the US team as they finish on their home court before moving to the local manufacturers' league. A preliminary game starts at 2 20 pm.
Bristol Mfg Co stay unbeaten with a 30 24 win over Collins & Aikman while US Rubber Co edges Carr Mfg 23 21 to tie for second. Leo Mansi shines for US Rubber as Duffy Gomes and Levy keep Carr in the hunt. Bill Simmons is fouled out in the fourth. Next week US Rubber meets Collins & Aikman and Carr faces Bristol.
The composer Ernie Burnett, once forgotten after World War I gas injuries, revived by a radio tribute in 1927. Paul Whiteman played My Melancholy Baby in memory of Burnett, sparking a late recovery and renewed public activity. Burnett, Cincinnati born with a European musical education, endured illness years, and later joined ASCAP. He remains closely linked to his hit, now earning income from public appearances and licensing.
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