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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1945
Page
2
The School Committee discussed the impact of public school education on high school attendance and postsecondary plans. Figures show a rising share of four year olds reaching high school, with about half expected to enroll by 1928, influenced by practical courses and social activities.
Community column highlights courtesy visits and personal notices. It invites readers to share their own guests and social items, stressing cooperation and relevance to all residents.
Guests include Mrs John Mason Gross of Galesburg Illinois and Caroline Gross. A high mass for Staff Sgt Peter A Orefice killed in action July 14 1944 will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church at 7 00 am on the first anniversary of his death by his family. Mrs Wm F Duffy of 79 Constitution Street has as guests for the summer Mrs Wm F Duffy and daughter Ann Marie of Bronsville Texas. They are the wife and daughter of Mrs Duffy's son Lt Wm F Duffy now on active duty. Mr and Mrs John D Moore hosted a hot dog roast at their Summer Highlands home.
Ann and Mary Cornell visit relatives in Warren while Mr and Mrs Jerry Staples host. A 4th of July Committee meeting is set for 8:00 this evening at Burnside Memorial Building. Andrades Stationery Store will close Mondays through Labor Day. Mrs P Cichercia and daughter Margaret arrive in San Diego after medical discharge for Cichercia.
L Nelson H Page, who managed wool top worker recruitment in the district, departed today for home in West Virginia with plans to be assigned to the Pacific area. He made numerous friends in Bristol during his brief service here.
Commander Leroy L Doan of Kearney Post No 6 announces five World War II veterans joining the Posts membership committee to help recruit veterans for the present war. Senior Vice Commander Manuel P Goulart chairs the committee and a June meeting is planned. Six WWII veterans were admitted at the last meeting raising total post membership to 30. The nominating committee for the August meeting consists of Samuel J Smith Jr George R Fish Domenico Mascola Dennis F Dieira and Manuel Vargas.
A lost item near Bradford and State is reported with a good reward. Contact Hogh Street at the listed telephone number for details.
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