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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1944

Page

4

Senor Basketball results and local club notes

Collins Aik man led last night with 50 URWA 29 US Rubber Co. 57 Prudence Island Bluejackets 43 Norman Ferrara top C A with 22 Jot Martin led URWA with 11 Tappero Finn and Keith scored for US Rubber 18 16 14 Massa showed sports films to Hi club members in a brief meeting refreshments served Miss Jean McGeary reports on the 69th State Convention of Mass and RI MCAs The Y club will continue basketball and knitting under Mrs Gordon Small and Mrs Frederik S Bartlett Bake sale success funds service men St Patrick’s Day dance March 15 Radio program Here’s To Youth airs Saturdays noon on NBC in cooperation with youth groups through April 8 March 4 study The Melting Pot Boils on race and faith tensions in wartime youth

Senor Basketball League Collins & Aikman URWA US Rubber Co Prudence Island Bluejackets Norman Ferrara C&a Jot Martin Tappero Keith Finn U.S. Rubber Pont Massa U. A National Broadcasting Company

Forward with Faith as Divine Guidance for Difficulties

The Christian Science Monitor urges relying on God and divine Mind to guide through problems large or small. It cites Moses and Israel, cites Science and Health, and asserts truth uncovers error while harmony follows from steadfast faith in God's omnipotence. Peace and confidence replace fear.

God Israel Moses Red Sea Pharaoh Mary Baker Eddy Jesus

Letters From Servicemen Warm Morale Across Home Front Mail

Readers share thanks for Cheer Up Bundles and Buddy Gifts sent to servicemen overseas. Letters praise the thoughtfulness of friends and family, note arrival routes, describe enjoying treats and sweets, and express hope for homecomings and warmer times.

Bristol Charles Bottasher APO New York

Kitty-Door Prize Tickets at Bristol K of C Hall

Bristol notices advertise Thursday night events at the K of C Hall on Thames Street. Tickets sold 25 cents with an extra card for 1 cent, proceeds benefiting members in service. Event begins at 8 o'clock.

Bristol Host Hails England Visit From Local Man

Joseph P Mazza writes from abroad detailing travels in Scotland and England during wartime. He describes Bristol, England sending greetings to Bristol, Rhode Island, notes dry humor among Britons, and mentions plans to visit Stratford on Avon and enjoy dances like the Waltz and Fox Trot.

Atlantic Ocean Merry Old England Scotland England Marshman New England Old England Bristol Britains Iceland Shakespeare Stratford On Avon

Snookie Becomes Major Dear Mr Bosworth Thanks Note

A long handwritten message thanks Mr Bosworth for help in obtaining a long awaited goal. The writer describes military schooling and duties on a troop train trip across several states, noting weather, accommodations, and a sense of home despite heavy work and travel. The letter ends mid sentence with anticipation of upcoming plans.

Dollar Daring Investments and America's Job Engine

The piece extols bold investments as job creators and nation builders. It cites James A. Patten, who funded Alaska's first fish cannery, creating hundreds of jobs and prosperity, arguing entrepreneurship spurs progress despite risk. It contrasts high taxes with ongoing venture rewards and notes Patten later shifted to government bonds.

America China India James A. Patten Patten Alaska Humanity

Soldier Messages From Barracks No 13

Pvt Ruth Alger writes from Fort Oglethorpe Georgia that she is now Major of Barracks No 13 and bids farewell to "Snookie" while noting her Army unit and permanent retirement details.

Ayer Regge Snookie Ruth Alger Wac-Tc Fort Oglethorpe, Ga

Odille Desmarais Engaged to Leo Brule

Mr and Mrs George Desmarais of 65 Constitution Street announce the engagement of their daughter Odille to Staff Sergeant Leo Brule son of Mr and Mrs David Brule of 453 Child Street Warren

George Desmarais Constitution Street Odille Leo Brule David Brule Child Street Warren

Jennie Federico Engaged to Lloyd B Fuller

Mrs. Josephine Federico announces the engagement of her daughter Jennie to Lloyd B. Fuller QM 2c son of Mrs. S C Clem ent of Largo Florida.

Josephine Federico 15 Conk Street Jennie Lloyd B. Fuller S. C. Clement Largo Fia

Obituary of Mrs Mabel Liscomb 63 Bristol native

Mrs. Mabel Louise Liscomb wife of Charles H. Liscomb died at 88 Burton Street after a prolonged illness. A Bristol native born February 24 1881 she was active in First Baptist Church and the Mite Society. Survived by her husband and brother Frank H Mowry. funeral tomorrow at 2 pm at First Baptist Church with burial in South Cemetery Warren.

Charles H. Liscomb Mabel Louise Liscomb Burton Street Liscomb Thomas H Anna B. (Cole) Mowry First Baptist Church Mite Society Amicae Guild

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