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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1942
Page
4
A boy recalls a childhood incident in which a bite of an apple led to a teacher removing him from the class and a private tutor training him to skip a grade. Townspeople take sides as a romance unfolds between the teacher and a bachelor, ending in marriage and a child. The narrator questions fate versus chance in the sequence.
The Rhode Island Department of Civil Service announced openings for janitors and senior janitors in state service. Vacancies exist and applications are urged with deadlines of Friday July 10 at 4 30 p m. Salaries range from 1080 to 1380 dollars for janitors and 1320 to 1680 dollars for senior janitors.
Citizens investing at least ten percent of their income in War Bonds each pay period may wear a lapel target badge as a symbol of patriotism. This badge serves as a personal pledge to support the war effort through regular contributions.
Secretary Morgenthau releases official state by state War Bond quotas for July, showing May sales vs quotas and noting Alaska and Hawaii lead on quota basis. The drive promotes a ten percent pledge with window stickers and lapel buttons to encourage ongoing War Bond purchases nationwide.
Owen Lattimore details how China mobilizes spare parts and people to sustain a 3,000,000 strong army. A 14 year old farm boy becomes a skilled machinist in cave workshops. Chiang Kai-shek's strategy, retreat and hold in rugged terrain are praised as lessons for allied warfare.
Bristol public school teacher Miss Mary C Malafronte died Sunday in a Providence hospital after a seven month illness. She was in her thirties and taught at Byfield and Reynolds Elementary Schools. She was active in Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish groups and is survived by her parents and four brothers. Funeral services set for Mount Hope Avenue residence and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Burial in St Marys Cemetery. Born January 5 1913 in town.
Bernard V. Morris proprietor of the Court Street Garage died Sunday June 28. His funeral was held from his Union street home with a requiem mass at St Marys Church celebrated by Rev Vincent J. Griffin. Attendees included Judge Charles A Walsh and other local figures. Burial followed in St Marys Cemetery.
This fragmentary column notes welfare and public concerns. It references Timely Topiee and mentions aggregate support, urging readers to consider policy and local impact amid uncertain details.
A reader's homage to Julia Drury laments her death and praises her lifelong charity. The letter recalls her selfless service to neighbors, irreplaceable kindness, and unwavering trust, noting age race or wealth never mattered to her.
A note praising James F. Meiggs for organizing the Fourth of July parade and patriotic exercises. William L. Serbst, M. D. credits Meiggs with untiring efforts and resourcefulness, stating the program was a real success with his leadership as Chief Marshal.
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