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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1944
Page
2
Cpl. Ralph E Gallo writes to his parents Louis and Mary Gallo Franklin Street describing the France arrival after D-Day. He details beach landings, cliff climbs through rain and field bivouacs, tents on straw, distant artillery, and a church service with a Protestant chaplain in the outfit.
After Pearl Harbor the Coast Guard is praised as the navy’s stout helper. It captured a German radio station prewar, guards ports, ice patrols, 50 000 aids to navigation and guards 160 000 personnel in combat areas, with a history of amphibious support and strict law enforcement.
The columns encourage reader submissions of local items and visits. They stress courtesy and cooperation, noting guests appreciate the goodwill and readers may enjoy learning about others interests and shared activities.
Armindo Cairrao family leave at Thames street home while Rev Jerauld to preach at first Baptist Church service. Rohrman announce birth Kathleen Mary at Truesdale Hospital. Bernardo to graduate Hospital Corps School in San Diego and serve at Long Beach. Alger and Toews connected to Grenier Field. Mason transfers to Camp Butner for reassignment duties. Sunset Bakery workers enjoy outing at Leahy’s Grove. Massano hospital rest after surgery. Shulman earns corporal rank overseas in Army Air Corps. Perry arrives overseas with USMC veteran Guadalcanal. Vermette vacation home Bristol and White Mountains then Doris Lapane visit. Bristol Garden Club tours five Pappasquash gardens ending at Eastman Cherry home. Evelyn Brito returns from Union City with sister Kathleen Wilson about Bermuda trip for entertainments. SF Angels.
Second large auction at Terrydiddle Farms Rehoboth Mass starts July 29 at 1 PM. Over 100 Canadian and USA cows plus 50 horses ponies carriages harness saddles. Consignments invited, music refreshments and a Jetta game for cash or marbles.
For sale items include three to four pound broilers red pullets from Wm H R Manchester Br 195 W. Lot of land on Goulart avenue suitable for a house. Apply 54 Walley street after 4 30 pm. Also various household appliances and a Philco radio table set. In Warren Jefferson street. Wanted furnished cottage or apartment in or around Bristol for immediate occupancy Call Br 1046 W.
Daily passenger service runs from 8 a m to 5 30 p m to Coddington Cove. Contact 1046 W for details and bookings.
Help wanted for steady eight day work week with Sundays off. Apply at Mount Hope Diner at once.
Fragmentary text references a vial surgical and brace supports and a name Yves. Details and context are missing to form a coherent report or identify subject, date, or location.
Bristol Train of Artillery and its Auxiliary celebrated the unit's charter grant anniversary with a banquet in the Artillery hall on State street. Col. Fred M. Straight presided as toastmaster as speakers noted ongoing service, past and present members, and a forthcoming military departure for Lt. Sylvia. A dance followed with Marines from Newport invited, and decorations included draperies and flags.
Gordon Morgan is identified as a First Sergeant rather than the First Lieutenant rank previously reported last week in this paper.
A community listing notes events at Catholic Girls Club a rummage sale on July 29 and the Republican Town Committee annual clam bake on August 27 both held on Sundays and Saturdays.
The Independents beat the U S Rubber Victory Shift 3 to 1 in a fast paced first half match of the YMCA Industrial Softball League. A third inning error produced two runs for the Independents, who also added a fourth inning score while the Victory Shift managed one in the sixth. The second half schedule starts tonight with U S Rubber Engineers USA W A Independents U S Rubber Victory Shift U S Rubber Maintenance Collins and Aikman listed.
Funeral services for Mrs Rose Miserandino were held from her home at 9 Bourn avenue. A solemn high mass of requiem followed at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church conducted by Rev Joseph Conneely. Deacon Rev Joseph Sorzana and sub-deacon Rev Nino Setti assisted. Bearers included Carmelo Giusto, Joseph Bruno, Vincent Trentrini, Frank Trentrini, Sterling Crowley, and Adolph Ricci. Burial was in St Marys Cemetery.
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