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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1944
Page
1
Pfc. Nicholas M. Ascoli of Bomber Command writes home from a South Pacific base praising home comforts and shared memories. He thanks Bristol readers for the Bristol Phoenix and Christmas packages, recalls U.S.O. entertainment with Ray Milland, and notes the absence of women, longing for home dances, and pride in service.
The YMCA Bristol hosts an 7:45 pm session forming a Community Theatre group. Morton Giles will discuss “How to See a Play” and invite volunteers from makeup, scenery, acting, costumes, and business roles to plan the project. Attendees at a previous meeting included Theresa Donovan Pit Cales Earl Mathewson Anne Mast and James Meiggs.
Lieutenant Robert K. Barron 21 grandson of Mrs. Eva Makowsky was killed February 17 near Hanoi China serving with the U S Air Force. He enlisted in World War II as the first Andover student to join the armed services and served in the Royal Canadian Air Force Royal Air Force and American Air Force. He left a mother Mrs Ethel M Barron a brother Richard at Maxwell Field Ala and a sister Joan 15.
Kenneth Wilson of the Providence Chapter Red Cross will attend a War Ford Campaign Committee meeting Thursday at 4 PM in the YMCA library. Rev Arthur W. Burdon chairs the committee and lists sub-committee heads including AL Johnston, Mrs Earl G Sturdevant, Howard K. Newman, Heron Edward L. Leahs, Roswell Bosworth, TVA Capone, and Mrs Gladys Mo Briagheman.
The Bristol Lace Works secretary Mr Cry will join the Marine Corps at Parris Island after resigning as committee secretary. The committee will be temporarily disbanded with Albert Fusione named custodian of about 200 bundles left from last year. Fusione will oversee reorganization next fall and decide on gifts for servicemen.
Providence attorney Gurney Edwards argues for a specialized juvenile court with two judges, trained investigators, and full-time focus to avoid stigmatizing youths. He cites Broomhead Bill provisions and cost offsets via reduced adult jail costs. The March 2 rally at the Providence Biltmore features Gov J Howard McGrath and Austin H McCormick discussing US and RI juvenile law.
Charles F Treanor Seaman Second Class of the 101st Navy Construction Battalion reports to Camp Peary Virginia for transfer to a Navy approved college under the V-12 program. Treanor, son of Mr and Mrs F J Treanor of West Englewood New Jersey, was among five finalists selected in a periodic examination for officer training. He attended St Marys Parochial School in Bristol for five years and is regarded as a valuable unit member.
The US Rubber Company team faces the Footwear Division of the Naugatuck plant in a charity game dubbed US Rubber Night at the Y M C A. The Bristol plant Employees Association hosts the event inviting all employees and families with supper for visitors and local players at 46 Welock.
Announcement states the birth of twin sons to Mr and Mrs Dennis Morris of 33 Cook Street Fall River at Truesdale Hospital. Mrs Morris is formerly Miss Filomena Tamburro.
The Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella will hold a meeting at 7 30 o clock tomorrow night in the K of C Hall Mrs Lena McKenna chairs the group with Mrs Margaret Connery as co chairwoman The chowder and clam cake dinner chair is Mrs Bridget Lewis with Mrs Anna Connors as co chairwoman Other members include Mrs Ann Trudell Ethel Connery Catherine Gibson Margaret Garvin Helen Byrnes Elizabeth Dwyer and Lena McKenna Waitresses are Mrs Natherine Jottomley Rose Preble Muss Margaret Callan and Mrs Johanna McClure ex officio
Cpl Leonardo Guida and Pfe Ayres M daSalvia from Bristol Cities serve in a field artillery unit now in England. They train daily with long hikes and organized athletics as pre invasion prep for the Fortress of Europe. The unit received a large allocation of service ammunition as a Christmas present for range practice.
Early morning blaze at 12 20 in a Mt Hope street house owned by Mrs Lucy Puya caused slight damage. Fire departments responded to the general alarm. occupants include Joseph Coccio on the first floor James Aiello on the second floor and Mrs Puya on the third floor. The property is insured.
Tales from Stars and Stripes recount Lt. Joh V. Lemmon piloting a Fortress through a violent cumulo-nimbus storm. The crew fought to control the doomed craft as winds reached 200 mph, gauges failed, and they pitched upside down before escaping the storm at 18 000 feet.
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