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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1943
Page
2
A New Year’s resolution urges writing regular letters to service members who may lack contact. Send only uplifting news, light humor, and avoid sympathy or troubling home stories to keep them in good spirits while they protect cherished freedoms.
Funeral services were held yesterday for Antonio Viera Mattos of 10 Perry Place. A mass of requiem followed at 9 at St Elizabeth Church with Father Henrique Rocha the celebrant. Interment was in St Mary's Cemetery. He died Saturday at his home after a brief illness at 68. Survived by four sons William Benjamin Mattos Joseph Antonio V Mattos Jr two daughters Mary Ventura and Alice Castro, 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
The piece urges War Bond purchases and promotes the Payroll Savings Plan to invest ten percent of income. It highlights cavalry heritage and stresses durable saddles, kits, and equipment funded by bonds, noting the cost of gear runs into hundreds of dollars.
Local notices cover church meetings and social events at St Michael's and Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Highlights include Amicae Guild gathering at Dorothy Mott's home, Valentines for overseas servicemen, and Red Cross Blood Bank drives with transport arranged by the Motor Corps.
Several experienced automotive mechanics wanted for defense related roles. If you have small tools experience and seek good pay, plenty of overtime, and excellent working conditions, come in to discuss opportunities with International Harvester.
Mrs Almeida hopes a mistake occurred in reporting her son Tony Almeida as killed in action with the US Marines in the Solomon Islands. She received a November 22 letter from him stating he is in good health and asks her not to worry. She prays he is safe.
The Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company held its annual turkey supper Saturday evening in the fire station. Members, active and honorary, were welcomed by foreman Oscar Pivin. After supper, Matthew Cadima entertained with vocal and piano selections, with James F Meiges serving as arrangements chairman.
The Mite Society of the First Baptist Church re-elected its officers at a meeting hosted by Mirs Arthur W. Burdon at 932 Hope Street. The slate includes Dorothy Mott as president, Harriet Alger as vice president, Ethel Mott as secretary, Mary E. Bailey as treasurer, with Ethel Mott and Lucy Wail on the work committee and Beatrice Hill on the sunshine committee. A New Year party followed with gifts for each member and refreshments served.
Pvt. Joseph C Costa has graduated from the Air Force Technical Command Parks Air College in East St Louis Illinois after completing a course in aircraft mechanics. He is now stationed in Columbus Ohio.
Pfc Robert Moren U S Marines writes his mother after two months with a unit in the South Pacific. He calls his experience wonderful and says the group is making history while expressing gratitude for mail and Buddies Bundles from the First Congregational Church. Major Moreen, husband of his mother, is at an Army training center.
January 23 features a Military Dance by C G Ro T State Guard at State Armory Church Street. February 8 brings Rubinoff and His Violin, hosted by the Bristol Rotary Club as a charity fundraiser.
A sailor writes home from Australia noting arrival, decent reception from locals, and differences in currency. He mentions the long boat trip, avoiding seasickness, shellback initiation near the Equator, and the officers aboard causing some mischief while praising the crew. He plans to save more details for a future letter.
The War Production Board sets 1943 newsprint tonnage at 100 percent of 1941 net paid circulation plus 3 percent spoilage. L-240 effective Jan 1 followed advisory committee recommendations. WPB predicts about a 10 percent drop in current newsprint use.
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