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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1944
Page
3
A 1943 note from James J Connery Jr and another Bristol recipient express gratitude for Christmas packages sent through The Phoenix. Connery, discharged Sept 30 1943 at Fort McClellan, praises Bristol for thoughtfulness and global good will.
Cup Defenders Association officers were re elected and installed for the coming year and war duration. Matthew Capone remains president with Anthony Cappio as VP Orazzio Cristando secretary John Sneignano treasurer Felix Langello sergeant at arms and Benjamin Mansi custodian. Two new directors to join Peter Crist Anthony DuPont Martin Mans and Jack Simmons were voted in.
A large crowd attended the flag dedication at St Andrew's School and St Michaels Church with eight flags unveiled by young women. Leaders from local churches and schools participated, including Rev Irvine AO Paans, Rev Her bert Ao Tersuld, and headmaster Reserving A Peans. A buffet supper followed at the rector’s residence.
Fred F Hodgdon senior deacon and 45 year member of First Baptist Church was honored at the New Year’s Eve Watch Night Service with an illuminated testimonial. Frances Bullock read the testimonial as Hodgdon, oldest member, received the surprise tribute and church records were amended to reflect the appreciation.
Ray Johns, Director of Operations, explains USO policies for free services and at cost charges in clubs across the continental US. He notes free showers, pools, juke boxes, dancing, and games, with sleeping spaces and food billed at cost to preserve morale and self respect.
Funeral services for Mrs Catherine A Farley who died New Year's Day were held yesterday morning from the John F Ternn funeral home Pawtucket and St Leo's Church. She was the wife of Frank H Farley former foreman at the Bristol Phoenix.
Governor J Howard McGrath issues a proclamation designating January as a conservation period to save coal oil gas water electricity and transportation resources for the war effort. The statewide campaign is backed by the War Production Board Rhode Island War Services and the State Council of Defense with local leaders promoting the home front duties.
Funeral services for Amorin C Miranda were conducted at 8 am from his son Frank C Miranda's home 50 Mt Hope Avenue. A high mass of requiem followed at St Elizabeth Church at 9 am officiated by Rev Henrique Rocha. Bearers included John Moura Bernard Moura Antone Mello Victor Castro Carlae Motta and John Sousa. Burial was at St Mary Cemetery.
Snowy and overcast conditions hinder skating at Dallas Poe and Mill Pond as reopening plans shift. schools cut morning sessions, though many skaters linger in the afternoon. Christmas savings ad urges WAR BONDS with a $4 value for $3.
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