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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1942
Page
2
The American Legion leads a nationwide effort to collect old phonograph records to fund new records and equipment for American servicemen overseas. Millions of records have been gathered, with a deadline of August 21, urging citizens to donate cherished discs to support the war effort.
Miss Elsie St Angelo and Miss Mary Burns have returned home after a week in New Hampshire. John McCarthy promoted to sergeant in the U S Army. United Brothers Lodge meets this evening in Odd Fellows Hall High street. Esther Ford of Roxbury Mass visiting relatives on Thames street. Mr and Mrs Joseph F E Pine of Chicago visiting Mrs Pine in 39 Thompson avenue. Mr Pine is a senior at the National College of Drugless Physicians. Mrs Whithiam P Gladding replaces Mrs Richard Fitz as Civilian Defense Captain on Tuesdays. Charles H Liscomb added as substitute. Mrs Colin C Hayes accepts regular assignment. Dr Frederick W Martin of Rotary presides at noon meeting at the Colonial Hotel and reports on Rotary International convention in Toronto. Farewell party for James F Duffy Jr as he leaves to join armed forces at State street home. Exon. x He flow wer arrangement in Bristol County Water Co window to be by Mrs R F Haffenfeffer Sr. Mr and Mrs Joseph F Silvia announce birth of son Robert Charles July 14 at Truesdale Hospital. Annual Bristol Highlands lobster party set for Saturday August 8 at 6 p m at foot of Gibson Road. Miss Muriel Sylvia operated on at Truesdale Hospital. Alexander H Goulart Jr enlists in U S Navy now at Training Station in Newport. Vernon M Gray enlists in U S Navy left for duty last week. Colt Memorial High School Class of 1937 graduate.
Despite rain the First Bristol Troop met at Camp King Philip with swims, patrol talks and veranda games. Plans include a feed, Records For Our Fighting Men drive, and Camp Yangoog signups the week of August 24 Recall Week. Scoutmaster Fish announces 30th anniversary plans and a Court of Honor session next Saturday at Camp King Philip with Mr Fish presiding. Virgil Arruda named to Rhode Island Fife Drum and Bugle Corps Association State Executive Committee, replacing Scoutmaster Head who entered military service.
Boston Army recruiting and induction offices shift to 1065 Commonwealth Avenue under Major General Sherman Miles. The new site houses the Aviation Cadet Examining Board and the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps recruiting office, consolidating functions once at 269 Columbus Avenue and the South Armory Irvington Street.
Miss Dorothy Cardoza daughter of Mrs Elvira Cardoza of 36 Congregational Street wed Harry Francis McCormick of 68 Hope Street in a Saturday morning ceremony at St Elizabeth Church. Rev Henrique Rocha officiated with Miss Ethel Azevedo as maid of honor and James C Lewis as best man. The couple plans to reside at 36 Congregational Street after a Cape Cod trip. the bride works for U S Rubber and the groom for Wardwell Lumber.
Mrs Ann Maria Adams formerly of Bristol and James C Bryden of Hampton Meadows were married at St Marys Church Warren on June 27 1942 by Rev Leonard B Rasmusson. The couple now reside on Sowams Road Barrington.
Citizens urged to support the nation by dedicating ten percent of their earnings to War Bonds, highlighting the shared duty of those at home and those serving abroad in defense of America.
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