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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1944
Page
2
A wartime reflection on telegrams of missing in action and the grip of fear on families. It honors sacrificed loved ones, hopes for peace, and the resolve to endure until clearer news brings comfort.
Miss Carmela Russo president and Miss Laura Balzano counselor received black and gold cov ered Bibles for cooperation with the CGO at a meeting on Wednesday July 12. Mrs Genieve Marszelek a counselor was given rosary beads. A Prudence Island picnic was planned for Sunday.
Readers learn about guests and visits in community columns that list social calls and local items. Contributions from readers keep the page lively as people share visits and shared interests.
The piece notes Anna and Helen Mc Callum vacationing in Atlantic City New Jersey. Dr. Harold N Brewster, on fur lough after six years in China, speaks at Union Church Prudence Island Sunday morning. Pfc William J Massano returns from a 10 day furlough to Columbus Ohio home at 527 Wood Street. Rev Dorrance B Lothrop to preach at St Michael's Church Sunday and leads People's Baptist Church Cranston with Beach Terrace summer residence. Mariano Silva of 41 Mt Hope Avenue gains honorable discharge after nearly three and a half years in the Army with 16 months overseas in the Southwest Pacific. TM Sergeant Daniel Vargas U S M C arrives home at 3 am Tuesday to pay his parents a surprise visit at 270 Wood Street. he has been away 18 months.
Ad offers PODOL greaseless antiseptic for burning sore feet and inflamed skin small 50 cent jars sold at Buffington's Pharmacy Hope Drug Co and other drug stores. The copy emphasizes quick relief allowing better work and sleep with economical easy use.
The Hope Circle No 70 D of I will hold its annual weenie roast at the home of Miss Nora E Dwyer Collins Street Monday evening at 6. Judy Xavier, injured when hit by a truck, is improving and had a good night at St Josephs Hospital. The Bristol Honor Roll Committee meets next Thursday at 8 in Burnside Memorial Building to discuss the honor roll with a company representative. 1st Lieut Gordon Morgan has returned to Muskogee Army Air Field after a 12 day furlough. Senator Coggeshall turns 82 with cake and lobster. Amicae Guild food sale committee lists several members. The ramp at the Ever Ready Fire Station is nearly complete to aid lifeboat handling and bathers when water is clear.
The Gremial Daughters of Portu gal held a carne de espito barbecue in Mrs. Wiliam DuPont yard on Bradford street Wednesday evening. They planned to meet next Wednesday at Luke's Lodge Newport and the first Wednesday in August at Mrs. Mary Perreira's High street home.
Private First Class Peter Cavaliere of Bristol receives the Distinguished Service Cross from General Eisenhower at the 1st Infantry Division headquarters in France for extraordinary heroism. General Omar Bradley and the 1st Division command praise the unit’s record as Eisenhower lauds its deeds on the Continent. A letter notes Pvt. Joseph C. Ferreira has been wounded in France.
A man enlisted in September 1943 and serves in an infantry unit. Before induction he worked in the combing room at Collins and Aikman Corporation, reflecting a civilian-to-military transition during wartime.
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